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.

Kyle Perrin

Einstein said “a clever person solves a problem, a wise person avoids it.” I feel like that directly represents how I try to operate as a professional. A lot of the time I’m able to use my experience to add value to projects I’m involved with by knowing how to avoid pitfalls and setbacks, and help things cross the finish line smoothly and to a higher degree of quality as a result. Read More>>

Jenni Ohnstad

Finding my community. I went solo the latter half of 2018, and it took some time to get my feet under me. By the time I was looking to expand my network— Covid hit. Like many, I went online and found some great groups—many of which I am still part of today. But local, in-person networking has been the most fulfilling for me. Read More>>

Janna LaRoche

I view risk as opportunity, and when opportunity presents itself, I take a chance on myself. Any risk can be seen as opportunity. I used to work for a company that was shutting down. As that company was shutting down, I got the opportunity to work full-time as a Broadway musician in Nashville. I chose to look at that as an opportunity to be self-employed and play music for a living as opposed to worrying about the risk of failure. Read More>>

Sara Weymouth

What makes Lemon so special is our carefully curated selection of over 100 high-quality brands—from organic and non-toxic lines, to small local makers, to some of your favorite well-known names. We’ve created a thoughtfully designed store that brings together the best of the best in home, baby, women’s, and seasonal items. Paired with our exceptional customer service and genuine local touch, shopping at Lemon is truly a one-of-a-kind experience. Read More>>

Lindsay Blakely

I have always been viewed by my employers over the years as someone who is social, independent, creative, a free-thinker, and a leader. When immersing myself in what it means to support a woman through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum, I knew I wanted to be bound to no rules. As I explored options for employment it was easy to see that I had a different vision for myself and how I wanted to be viewed in this space than what existing agencies could offer me. So, after over a year of brainstorming and a couple of name changes, Womb and Wisdom Birth Services was established in 2023. Read More>>

Todd “Toddzilla” Austin

As we both have had long careers in the retail music industry, we wanted to develop a store that would be a fresh experience for musicians and music lovers. Just hanging slatwall and bringing in instruments wasn’t enough; we wanted our customers to feel welcome and comfortable, and we wanted to create a “vibe” that facilitated that aspect. It is important to us to give a unique take on a guitar store that can serve the Nashville community’s large range of musical levels. Read More>>

Courtney Bryant

When it comes to the haunted attraction industry, I think a lot of outsiders do not realize how much goes into it. “Spooky season” to many only exists in the realm of October whereas there’s folks in our industry that exude that energy all year long and constantly prep for that beloved Halloween season. Read More>>

Roxanne Burke

Art has always been part of me. As a child, I didn’t even realize it was something not everyone enjoyed. It was just how I processed the world. I filled margins of every scrap of paper, disappeared into photography books, and absorbed the works of other artists. Read More>>

Shannon Briggs

I’ll be honest — before I had my daughter, I didn’t really have work/life balance. I was in that “always on” mode, where client needs, events, and deadlines dictated my hours. I love my work, so I didn’t always notice how much it spilled into every corner of my life. Read More>>