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.

Meg DeLong

I think to most, the unknown can be terrifying. But it’s kind of how you view the “unknown”. You could have a corporate job that you feel is fail proof, and have all the insurance and retirement plans and what not, but then… boom you’re let go because they are cutting positions. That’s WAYYYY scarier to us than just starting our own business, haha, and maybe that sounds crazy! But when you build something that is yours, and for us, we are sisters that have built this company together, you do anything within your power and heart to see it through. The risk is really just in the starting of something, but the heart and soul really carry it on. Taking this “risk” of doing our “own thang” has brought us so much joy, knowledge, experience, money, happiness, and it has brought us closer as sisters, it has given us soooo much more time with our families, and we are building something that can’t be taken away from us. That’s worth everything to us. Read More>>

Sarah Gargano

I think ‘the higher the risk, the higher the reward’ is often very true. It can be daunting to put a lot of time & energy into a project that you know might not yield the results you want, but ultimately the art will always be better when you put time (& a little bit of $) into it! Read More>>

Marti King Young

I would hope that when people remember me, they remember my kindness, my passion, and my ambition… as well as my relentless pursuit to get things done and open doors for those with disabilities and special needs in the film industry. I will forever aspire to be the voice for the voiceless, and I really hope I am a catalyst for others to do the same. Read More>>

Tracy O’Mayes

The process was just DO it, don’t think to much about it just gone jump on out there. Read More>>

Mikhail Gladkikh

Since I was a kid, I had a passion for books and stories. I read a lot, especially science fiction, and dreamed about writing my own science fiction novels. With professional career and family, raising two daughters, it is difficult to find time, and, while keeping this dream, I didn’t dare to start writing, thinking it is a monumental task that requires absolute commitment. But then, one day, I realized I have nothing to lose if I start and give it a try. I came up with the idea and the main plot for my first book while on an international business trip, sitting on a plane for 10 hours. I included writing in my daily schedule and wrote for about several hours per week, which is not that difficult to find. I realized I enjoy the process of writing, so even if I don’t achieve major success, it would still be fine, since writing became my relief valve and the opportunity to explore a different, more creative side. Read More>>