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.

Amy Lynn

After my father passed in 2019, I made myself a quiet promise: I wanted to take the comfort pieces I create on PurelySaid and bring them directly to parents sitting beside their children in the cancer ward at Akron Children’s Hospital. Anyone who has ever lived in a hospital room knows the truth — parents don’t get to fall apart. Read more>>

Brandy Jemczura

At Seeds of Caring, we’re all about empowering kids to make a difference right now – not someday when they’re “grown up.” We create service, social action, and community-building experiences where kids as young as age 2 can learn empathy, see the power of their actions, and start shaping the kind of world they want to live in. Read more>>

Zalma

There’s no way I would be where I am without taking risks. For me, risk goes hand in hand with intuition. When you’re creating your own path or doing something unconventional, it often takes time before the results show you that what you’re doing is actually working – so it requires a lot of trust and faith in the process. Read more>>

Sahana Srikanth

My name is Sahana Srikanth, and I am from Mason, Ohio. I’m passionate about children’s literacy, educational equity, and youth-led advocacy.

Growing up in a household full of books, I constantly found myself immersed in a new novel, interacting with new characters, and actively absorbing new words. Books were always a source of engagement and stability in my life.  Read More>>