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.

Kelly Savage

“What’s coming will come, and we’ll meet it when it does.” – Hagrid

I love this quote from Harry Potter because it is a gentle reminder that what is going to happen will happen. Sometimes, we have to accept the unknown and allow ourselves to own the understanding that we have the wisdom and ability to take things as they come. Read More>>

Nina Miller

My favorite quote is “We take photographs as a return ticket to a moment otherwise gone” This quote means a lot to me cause a lot of people hold pictures close to their heart. And it truely is a return ticket to moments that are otherwise in the past. I love being able to be the one to give this to my clients. Exspecially seeing my bands grow as people and see them grow as a band together. Read More>>

Renajia Menchaca

Christian household, introducing them to the love of Jesus Christ. Demonstrating and teaching them Christ-like qualities that will hopefully follow them and guide their decision making into adulthood. Read More>>

Robin

Other than deciding to work for myself, the single most important decision that contributed to my success was trusting my intuition and tuning out the noise of doubt from those who said my vision was ‘too much.’ From the very beginning, people told me my concept wouldn’t work—that it was too niche, too difficult, and that the location was all wrong. But I knew in my heart that Little Birdie Wine Nest would become something special because it was an outpouring of all my favorite things—wine, coffee, crafting, and community—right in my own hometown. Read More>>

Katie Browder – Person

I think risk-taking is essential, but it shouldn’t be careless. Every risk I’ve taken in my career came with careful consideration and, most importantly, a backup plan. I approach risk like stepping out on a ledge—but I always make sure there’s a safety net in place. Having that plan gives me the confidence to take bold moves because I know how to recalibrate if things don’t go as expected. Read More>>

Bethany Botts

The success of my cleaning company is driven by the strong team I’ve built around me and our clear vision for high cleaning standards. Each team member must understand and believe in our purpose—to care for our clients and their guests by providing spotless, inviting spaces. Our work goes beyond just cleaning; it’s about creating stress-free, welcoming environments for people in all kinds of situations. Once the team grasps this deeper purpose, they take pride in their work, reflecting the core values of our company. This sense of ownership and pride is key to our success. Read More>>

Tanya Hynes

I had a dog named Basil and she was a very sick dog and towards the end of her young life (only 5 years)I decided I needed a distraction because I knew she’d be gone. I saw some hand dyed yarn on etsy and I thought I could do that. At the time no one was giving up “trade secrets” so I got some bare yarn and taught myself through trial and error. My initial thought was that I could crochet items with my own yarn and create some really great original pieces. It was soon after I started playing around with dyeing that I posted some of my own hand dyed to show off what inhad be learning and someone asked to buy them. Read More>>

Tim Palmer

My journey into entrepreneurship started from a place of uncertainty and self-doubt about my future. After graduating high school in 2015, I, like many others, felt lost—unsure of what I truly wanted to do with my life. I believed the only path forward was one that required a college degree. While juggling different jobs in the food industry, I slowly but surely found myself falling in love with the art of music production. Read More>>

Autumn LeAnn

I’ve always enjoyed being creative. Ever since I was a kid, I’ve been into arts and crafts. Math and science were never my strong suit, but I excelled in art, music, and other creative classes. When choosing my career path, I was pressured into doing something “practical” and actually enrolled in a medical program for my first semester of college. At my orientation I met some very amazing people who encouraged me to do what I actually want to do. Initially I switched to a business program, knowing that someday I’d like to start my own business.
As my first semester came to a close, I chatted with my advisor and came to the conclusion that I didn’t need a business degree to run a business.  Read More>>

Jennifer Leahy

When I started my career, I was a junior and senior in high school. I was not only juggling cosmetology school but also a job and cheerleading. I learned then that I had to be really good at time management to make everything that I wanted to do work. I had no free days and was constantly busy. I went on to graduate high school and continued this busy life while I went to college full time and still kept my career as a cosmetologist. I remember a day when my manager at the salon said to me “Do you want Friday’s off so you have a day of nothing?” Read More>>

Ashley Edmonson

My work-life balance has evolved as my responsibilities have shifted with time. Balancing a full-time job and multiple side hustles while being a single mom requires constant adaptation. Early on, I prioritized financial stability, putting in long hours to build a solid foundation. Over time, I’ve learned to be more intentional with my energy—figuring out what truly moves the needle for me and my child while setting boundaries to avoid burnout. Read More>>