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.

Alexa Shea Falk-Johns | I usually go by Alexa Shea as an artist/songwriter, and I own a Television Production Company called Viibe Hii Prouctions

The first book that came to mind was Louise Hay’s “You Can Heal Your Life.” The principles of that book changed my life. I learned to love myself and how to rely on the owner within to change, course correct, heal, and re-create myself, and my circumstances. Read more>>

Michelle Smith | Lead Balloon Artist

Currently I’m reading Fervent by Priscilla Shirer. The book is so good. It references A woman battle plan for serious, specific and strategic prayer. It has completely transformed my prayer life. 10/10 I would recommend. Read more>>

Kenzie Wesp | Founder of TRUEFORM & Lagree Fitness Instructor

I find inspiration in a lot of things, but I would say most of all the little things + little moments of this life are what fuel my creativity and drive. it’s in the little things that i find so much inspiration for life + work + future endeavors. in these moments is where i see the goodness of our God, and am inspired to make these aspects of my life mean something. Read more>>

Curtis Weathers | Founder/Executive Director, The Brotherhood B2M Memphis

I’m inspired by the successes of the young boys I work with. There is nothing more gratifying than to see the light go on in their minds and hearts. You have to know what to look for, but I love to see their conduct improves, when they keep asking when is will the next activity or event. Read more>>

Xela Andrews | Interior Designer, Owner Spaces in Bloom Designs

Being a mom of three and a wife for 26 years while pursuing a career in interior design has been an incredible journey, one that brings me immense happiness every day. Read more>>

Danielle Beinstein | Psychological and Counseling Astrologer

I feel like so much of life, so much of aging and wisdom is learning to differentiate between what we think will make us happy and what genuinely will. I find a lot of joy in simplicity. Slow mornings, a perfect cappuccino and croissant, a walk with my pups, a beautiful meal shared over lively and meaningful conversation, laughter.  Read more>>

Jeff Harris | American Singer / Songwriter / Author

The most valuable principal I have and an artist is to always be myself. Be true to your feelings, your art and your soul. Try to express yourself the best you can as an individual. No two people are the same, so the best you can do is be your real honest self and try to distinguish yourself as different in your own unique way. Read more>>

Amy Harris | Executive Director, Achilles Nashville

With a background in special education and pediatric rehabilitation therapy one of my personal values has always been centered around inclusion of all people, accepting people where they are, and recognizing that everyone has their own strengths, challenges, and abilities. Read more>>

Bart Bryars | Musician, Songwriter, Producer, Artist, Author, Playwright, Illustrator, and Librettist

There really is no “end goal” for me, because there is no end for me when it comes to producing and creating. So, the goal is perpetual and I’m always in pursuit of it. It’s not like I’ll reach a certain age and just stop making music. It’s not like I’ll get tired of not making millions off my songs and just throw in the towel. Read more>>

Jennie Angel | Singer Songwriter/Performer

The end goal is to accumulate 50 Grammy’s, play MSG and to have played music til the end of my days. Read more>>

Tyree Knight | Pre-Law Student

The Most difficult decision I had to make in life would be Learning to leave people that don’t want to grow alone and that sometimes change is Necessary to have rather then Staying the same forever eventually I learned some people don’t want grow and sometimes you out grow people Read more>>

Sherita Bratcher | Owner of Skin By Donna Wax Studios

In my line of work, the hardest decision I had to make was firing my first employee I truly cared about. My goodness it triggered my anxiety, I lost sleep, and I felt guilty. Managing adults was harder than I expected and I quickly had to learn to take my personal feelings out of my business. It was truly a difficult transition. Read more>>