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.

Vidi Studios | Story & Character Artist

How do I know whether to keep going or give up? Well to me it’s not really an option. I’ve already given up multiple times on my art and art career. But I’ve realized that, thats not really an option. Art will follow me wherever I go because I enjoy creating, and getting the countless things in my head onto paper. I thought I could never make a career out of it several times. But now I’ve just accepted that it is apart of me. And there is no giving up. Read more>>

Travis Ayers | Owner Bellevue Barbershop Zach Bryan personal barber

I think the success of the Bellevue Barbershop has come from a meticulous hiring process. Each barber at my establishment at the earliest parts of their careers grabbed my attention. They all showed up, asked questions, cut hair, swept hair, conversed with patrons, and did everything I asked of them. We all have the customers best interest at heart and want this to feel like a community of just people who will always find at least one thing in common and feel that they are in the best hands possible. Read more>>

KaTanya Brewer | The Sidewalk Serenader

It’s starts with passion. I simply love music and lyrics that tell a story I can relate to. This reminds me that were are more alike than we are different as I listen and/or sing to each word. Read more>>

Mark Dockery | C0-Owner of HQ22 Creatives (a video production company)

My approach to work-life balance has significantly changed over time. I’ve come to realize it’s not so much about dividing my time evenly between work and personal life, but more about choosing where and when to direct my energy. At first, I was all in with work, dedicating about 90% of my time to it, thinking I could just hustle my way to a better balance. Needless to say, that didn’t work out at all lol. Read more>>

Erin Gehring | Wardrobe Consultant & Personal Shopper

I heard the term work-life harmony recently and it totally resonated with me. I am one person with one life, the idea of tipping the scales as if I am two separate parts never made sense. That being said, I think we distort our time based on what is important to us at any given life stage. Early in my career, I didn’t have as many demands on my time and work took priority. Once I became a mother my desire for the elusive concept of work life balance grew. It wasn’t something that I could easily achieve in my corporate position. And it’s not that much easier as an entrepreneur. What I do have now is more flexibility that allows me to achieve more harmony between the different aspects of my life. Read more>>