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.

Beth Hall | Actor/ On Camera Talent Development Director and TV Film Division Head

I was working in the LA and Chicago markets and realized how different business was conducted in the Midwest/ Southeast. Our region has the best talent pool. To be competitive industry-wide our talent needed education about the industry and they needed to elevate training. Read more>>

Rachel Trillis | Content Creator

As a parent, I think the most important thing that I have done to impact their early childhood growth is provide them with opportunities to try new things or explore new places. Content creation has allowed me to provide unique experiences for my kids. Read more>>

Kel Haines | Fitness and Nutrition Coach

I started Constant Evolution Fitness with one goal in mind: to help transmen like myself, lose fat & build muscle so they can be their most confident in & out of the gym. With the current political climate in the United States, trans folks need more support than ever. Through my journey I have learned how to use fitness and nutrition to help my mental health and physical health and want to bring these benefits to my community. Through Constant Evolution Fitness I have been able to help folks get the body that they are proud of and deserved all along. Read more>>

Tony Palmer | Founder, CEO & Community Builder

I’m inspired by purpose, and for me, that starts with my relationship with God. He’s given me passions and abilities that I’m learning to cultivate, and watching them grow into something meaningful inspires me every day. It’s about more than just personal fulfillment—it’s about using those gifts to impact the lives of others. That’s where my drive comes from, knowing that these talents can spark change far beyond myself. Read more>>

Lindsey Holcomb | Hairstylist | Salon Owner | Industry Educator

In the beginning, I went to beauty school through my high school vocational program. My stepmom is a hairstylist and she inspired me to go to beauty school because I thought I could never be a waitress or anything like that to get me through college. So at first it was just something I thought I’d do while going to nursing school! Once I learned that nursing school was not for me I started to fall in love with doing hair and decided to make a career out of it. Read more>>