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.

Daisy Zimmer | Family & Newborn Photographer

Success means using what you’re good at to make life better for people around you. Picture an artist making something beautiful that makes others happy. Think of the conductor of a band, where every action helps everyone work together smoothly. It’s about using your talents to help solve problems, lift people’s moods, and bring people closer together. Success happens when you make a positive difference that sticks around. Read more>>

Christine Leenheer | Owner and fitness instructor of Empower Movement Studio

Belief! I’ve always believed I could do more with my fitness career and help my clients better than a corporate gym that didn’t have a personal touch. I’ve always been personable with my clients and I wanted to make them truly know I’m there to help with their goals. So many of my clients have followed me to special events I was collaborating with, and it truly inspired me to just keep going and believe in what I was doing and not look back. Read more>>

Macy Jacob | Actor & Producer

I think most people are unaware of how easy it is to actually start acting or filmmaking. It seems like there are all types of barriers to becoming successful in the industry, which is true, but there are really no barriers at all to start creating. Making your own videos, writing your own scripts, acting out your own story, these are all ways of expressing your creativity and passion. You are allowed to be “bad” at things. This is the only way to get started, unless you are extremely lucky! Read more>>

Kerstyn Jacobs | Photographer

I have been doing photography for the past 4 years and over the last two years it has become my sole income! After having two babies over the last years, it has allowed me to stay home with my babies while still helping support our family. I have also been able to capture memories for my family and so many others along the way. Read more>>