We were fortunate to catch up with some brilliant artists, creatives and entrepreneurs from throughout the Houston area and they share the wisdom with us below.

Erin Higgins

I help the community by supporting individuals in their growth through structured storytelling and collaborative gameplay. Using role-playing games as a guided coaching tool, my coaching method creates a space where participants practice communication, emotional awareness, problem-solving, and leadership in a safe and supportive environment. Through creative play, participants develop real-world social and emotional skills that strengthen both personal growth and community connection. Read More>>

Emily Geisler

I actually have 3 main businesses, and all are geared to help the community and the world we live in with this simple focus. Strengthen people today and preserve the world for tomorrow. At EMG LTD., we help small businesses and solopreneurs build strong digital foundations — strategic websites, elevated design, and search visibility that make them memorable in a crowded market. When entrepreneurs control their own online presence,  Read More>>

Julie Smith

I spent my career as a chemical engineer, and the last half of it was in environmental engineering, with a masters in water and wastewater engineering. I know exactly how conventional personal care and cleaning products are killing our wildlife and damaging our environment, by poisoning our waterways. These products eventually go down the drain and find their way to the local Read More>>

 Susanna Padilla

“Truthfully, many might think I’m crazy, but there wasn’t a calculated ‘thought process’ behind this. My father left at the age of 19 from Quito, Ecuador with a friend with $200.00 dollars in their pocket. Met my mom and married at age 21 in the Windy City, Chicago Illinois. My dad started his first entrepreneurial adventure with an ice cream truck then insect exterminator.  Read More>>