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.

Rob Watkins

For the past 9 years, I worked for Tesla as the manager for the Photo Instrumentation team. My team would capture all of the high speed images for crash and testing. During that time, I started going to metal shows in my area. I started to get bored just standing there, so I starting bringing my camera. The bands loved the photos! They started reaching out to be about taking promo photos. I became pretty popular lol! Eventually, bands started to ask if I shot music videos. I said “Sure! Why not!” and my side business blossomed from there. I expanded into filming weddings, restaurants, social media campaigns for businesses, you name it! Read More>>

Patrick McCandless

I see risk as a necessary part of growth, both personally and professionally. For me, taking risks has never just been about being reckless—it’s about recognizing when the potential for growth and impact outweighs the safety of staying within my comfort zone.

Throughout my career, risk has played a defining role in my life. I’ve often picked up and moved to new cities where I don’t know anyone, or have any resources, in the pursuit of learning, growing, and experiencing new cultures. Read More>>