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.

Emily G Stephens

I think the most important factor behind the success of growing my personal brand is remaining authentic. For so long in my life, I just wanted to be what other people wanted. This left me feeling empty and unsatisfied with who I was and what I was doing, because I was exhausted feeling never enough, trying to fit a mold I was never intended for. Read More>>

Abigail Flowers

I think the most important factor that has allowed me a career as a freelance musician is a diverse skill set. Unless you’re the absolute best at what you do, it’s almost impossible to be a specialist these days. Read More>>

Rebekah Cole

Success is knowing at the end of night knowing your actions and words were full of integrity . No matter how great of a turn out to a show, or how bad a turn out could have been – you showed kindness and respect to everyone involved. Read More>>

Jessica Breanne

Being a true artist is dedication to your art throughout your entire life. There will be ups, downs, wins and losses. Success should not be determined on someone else’s view or opinion of success. If you are not able to stick it out through the tough times then you must consider you are on the wrong path. Read More>>

Halee Sprinkle

What makes me happy is seeing people step into their potential and own their unique gifts. Whether it’s an entrepreneur having a lightbulb moment in a creative strategy session, a small business gaining confidence in their marketing, or a community coming together to create something meaningful—it fuels me. Read More>>

Ryan Bernowski

I always heard that I needed to think through every decision, large and small, to make sure it was the best decision. I’ve found instead that taking early, decisive action builds momentum and teaches you things analysis simply can’t. So, my motto has become: Refine as you go. The polish comes later—quite literally in my case! Read More>>

London Elixir

I don’t subscribe to the “No Days Off” mentality—for both physical and spiritual reasons. Our bodies need rest, and if we don’t allow them time to reset, they’ll eventually force us to. Prioritizing our physical and mental well-being is essential, especially for entrepreneurs. Read More>>