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.

Rees Shad

Diversification.

I chose a liberal arts education with an emphasis on communication rather than a business or music centric education in order to expose myself to a wider range of information and experiences that then contributed to a world knowledge which has been hugely beneficial to my professional career. Having the ability to communicate with other people about their interests and expertise with an informed foundation of understanding – an empathetic base line if you will – has been important to establishing relationships of every kind. Read More>>

Main Streets

Main Streets is a four piece rock band from Miller Beach, Indiana. Through our music we help support our community. Anytime we have a show we promote local businesses. It’s always nice to see a community come together. The closer we are as a community, the stronger we can be. Read More>>

Kaitlyn Croker

Like anything else, staying grounded amidst all that’s going on around you is the key to moving forward. Keeping up with my core group of musician friends, relying on my team for advice, and remaining disciplined in my morals has never steered me wrong! Of course, I’m always looking for advice from my more seasoned friends on how to keep the work-life balance! Read More>>

Joanna Finny

The idea of a chai business had been looming over our heads for some time and we had even catered under the name “Chechi’s Chai” for a few family friends before officially launching the business. At the beginning of 2023, Jess had the opportunity to pitch the business for a class and then for a few competitions at Belmont University which won us the money we needed to establish the business. From that point we realized that there was way more to this chai business than we had realized and we’ve been expanding and developing the business since. Read More>>

Ciara Stockeland

The most important lesson I’ve learned in business is this: know your numbers, and understand the story they’re telling you.

So often, I see business owners overcomplicate their operations—adding new product lines, new staff, new locations—in the hopes of growing. But real growth comes from knowledge and simplicity. Read More>>

Katie Tyler

Because that’s all I knew deep down in my soul I was meant to do. I never seen myself doing anything else, but that. And I strive to learn every thing I can every day and to create daily for as long as I’m able. Read More>>