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.

Alexandria Boddie | Childcare Center Owner & Educational Consultant

I am for sure a risk taker in life. I’ve always been that person to step out on faith and let God guide my footsteps. I really try to move when God places it on my spirit to do so and that’s how Dream Academy Learning Center came to fruition. I feel as though all entrepreneurs are risk takers. We must be in this childcare industry. Read more>>

Melissa Padgett | Certified Professional Midwife

I think the most important factor behind the success of Full Circle Midwifery is the culture of care, inclusion, and support that we strive to maintain among each other as colleagues as well as for our clients. Midwifery is a very specific kind of service that depends heavily on connection and trust. It can take a lot out of a provider to offer that kind of unwavering responsiveness to each family in the vulnerability of their personal childbearing year. Read more>>

Andrea Burzynski | Owner of Heavenly Bakes & Cakes

I feel like the most important factor behind my success is my uniqueness. I strive to come up with a ton of cool ideas and make unique products that people love. I get very creative with my desserts, to the point where it’s almost an art I’ve noticed my biggest sellers are some of my most unique items that you can’t get anywhere else. I also focus a lot on advertising and reaching out to specific groups of people. I am very active on social media and engage with my followers quite frequently. Read more>>

Blair Peters | CEO, Mentor to Motivate & Anesthesia Technologist

History reveals that many great businesses such as hospitals, international missions/projects, alliances, global impact and ultimately change all began at a small nonprofit organization that is dedicated and determined to achieve a mission & purpose that is more important than yourself. Read more>>

Lafrancis Phifer | Founder- Growing Up Phifer

I am from Little Rock, Arkansas. I was raised in my early years in a single parent household. At the age of 15 my mom married my dad and things changed. Their union sparked my desire to always cultivate healthy marriages and relationships. As I grew older, I realized that yes single Parents can raise healthy children, and most times the children will have wholesome lives. Read more>>