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.

Miriam King And Ashley Martin And Christina Navarro

Christina: “Our doubts are traitors, and make us lose the good we oft might win, by fearing to attempt.” From William Shakespeare’s “Measure For Measure.”

My biggest belief in art and love is that people need to take more risks. I don’t know exactly where it came from but I’ve always been a “why NOT me?” kind of person. Every single time I’ve taken a chance on myself, especially when others didn’t fully understand, I have walked away with amazing stories and powerful growth. As an artist and a human being. The quote reminds me that fear doesn’t protect us. Read More>> 

Anya Syrkin

Staying one step ahead of the mainstream. I got into Oriental Medicine and traditional healing before it was fully generally excepted.
I have been willing to be an ambassador for my work whenever the opportunity presented itself. Consistently creating a conversation about traditional healing modalities and how they can be utilized. Read More>>

Dyllan Shipley

As a tattoo artist, you take significant creative, and career risks. Tattooing is a field where your work is permanent, personal, and highly visible by so many. Every piece you do carries the weight of trust, creativity, and execution. Getting into an industry where reputation, and consistency matter so much takes risk within itself.

You have to take chances on your style and technique, and being able to develop a personal artistic voice, while still meeting client expectations. Relying on your work to build a reputation without the safety net of a traditional career. Staying adaptable, especially in a field that’s always shifting in trends, tools, and client desires on so many levels. Read More>>

Reece Frame

Many people assume estheticians just “do facials” or that the job is mostly about pampering. In reality, licensed estheticians undergo extensive training in skin biology, ingredient chemistry, sanitation protocols, and even some aspects of dermatology. They need to understand how different skin types react to various treatments, how active ingredients interact with skin at the cellular level, and how to avoid triggering conditions like acne, rosacea, or hyperpigmentation. Read More>>

Allison Day

Work/ life balance is an incredible subject. Being a woman is such a multifaceted subject, as well. In my early years I thought I would just become a mother, and that was good enough. Once I became a mother I was reborn. That’s the most interesting thing about growing up. You realize you are capable of so much more than you could imagine initially. I never thought of the days after my goal of becoming a mom was completed. You never think you’ll one day be past your accomplished dream. Read More>>