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.

Kourtney Souza | Owner & Edible Artist

Perfection not required. It helps me remember that I don’t need to compare myself to others. That I don’t need to be perfect in any capacity. Sure, I’ll have a standard for making sure of the quality of my products. But, perfection is never the goal. Read more>>

Taylor & Taylor

Risk-taking is an important part of running a small business, and we’ve come to see it as essential for growth and change. When we started this business, one of the first big risks was investing in all the supplies we will need to make the letters. It was a significant financial decision, but it helped us stand out from the competition and attract a devoted customer base. Read more>>

Kennetha Patterson | Mrs. Kennetha The Homeless CEO Patterson Storyteller and AMBASSADOR for ENDING Poverty & Homelessness Native Unicorn

I was one of the trailblazing pioneers of the peer to peer solutions of lived experience as an Enhanced Asset of Housing Social Justice. This means so much invisible volunteer work by those of US that started fighting around gentrification 2016, since the word lived experience has taken off like wildfire as an industry. Read more>>

Giulianna Fernandes | Model & Digital Creator

Any success that I can claim for myself is a direct result of my love for people and heart posture to make a positive difference in the lives of those I come into contact with. Love is all I’ve got. They will remember that. Read more>>

Caitlin Virginia Jones | Apparel Designer

One thing about my industry that people are probably unaware of is the time and dedication put into every piece. The design process has an insane amount of steps. Most of my designs start on a dress form or a mannequin where I take fabric and drape it on the form until I like the silhouette. Read more>>

Kathy Mela | Life Legacy Coach

Personally, one of the top 3 most difficult decisions I’ve made was to move my mother out of my home into an ALF (Assisted Living Facility) as her dementia worsened. We often choose to live in denial for awhile when faced with challenging situations and decisions. Read more>>

Robbie Crowell | Musician/Producer

I used to prioritize my career above everything else, but over the past few years I’ve shifted to prioritizing my family over work, and I try to ensure that I’m taking care of myself. Read more>>