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.

Miz J | Professional Photographer, with creative direction of imagery, artistry of storytelling, and content creator

As I contemplated the future of my photography business, I turned inward to seek spiritual guidance and clarity. Through deep introspection and meditation, I connected with my inner wisdom and the divine spark within me.  Read more>>

Louis Essig | Influencer & Entrepreneur

Our hopes in terms of Get a Grip Podcast is one major thing, to change the way people look at addiction and recovery using humor. Over the time I have been in recovery I’ve noticed there is a specific stigma that is attached to addicts or alcoholics. Some are afraid to share their experiences out loud, others are ashamed. Read more>> 

Emily Karst | Teacher Influencer & Assistant Principal

I think the most important factor is always being on the lookout for a niche in the market. You stay curious and aware and you will find a hole. Then you make the thing to fills that hole. Every time I’ve had big business growth, that mindset has been behind it. Read more>>

Kirstie Marie Bunge | Founder of GlamChicMama Fashion Blog & Styling

One word, Family. GlamChicMama wouldn’t happen because of my family. My fashion blog & styling business mainly focuses on helping women, especially mothers who lost their ways when it comes to fashion.Being a full time mom & wife, I lost my passion when I became a new mom. Read more>>

Eden McCloud | Wedding Photographer

I originally began the process of starting my own business 2020, straight out of high school. I’ve known I wanted to be my own boss as long as I can remember, and have a life I was passionate about living.  Read more>>

Trinity Senroh | Multimedia Artist

I started thinking of Senroh as a concept when I was around 13 or 14, fueled by my passion to take my 2D art pieces and take it a step further by turning it into something tangible. The idea of clothes popped in my mind first like just printing the artwork onto clothing (which I have done before) but that wasn’t hands on enough for me at the time, then accessories popped in my mind at around 17 and I began just experimenting slowly. Read more>>

Lisa Bare | Potter/Owner of Bareclay Studio

Self-employment can be both a blessing and a curse when it comes to work/life balance. There are many days when I say I am taking the ‘day off’ and end up getting pulled into work just by opening my laptop. For many years, my business was a one-woman show, with no employees. Read more>>