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.

Vanessa Travis | Personal trainer/ Coach

I believe showing my kids to always work on themselves and put themselves first is the best thing I can teach them. They cannot be there for anyone and fully care for others until they can do so themselves. I tech this daily through all aspects of life. Food is fuel for the body, exercise is energy and the sun is happiness. Read more>>

DarNisha Hardaway | House Wife

As a parent I strive to work hard at what I do despite the circumstances. Grit is often thought of as an intrinsic trait and it cannot be taught. However, grit can be instilled through leading by example. Children will complain and balk due to being tired or longing to sit in front of social media/video games. When the time comes, children will follow the example given to them. Read more>>

Dr. Courtney Griffin | College Success Mentor & Inclusion and Equity Advocate

As diversity, equity and inclusion efforts around the world become obsolete, it’s important for a number of things to happen. The first is that Black children are prepared for college. Not only must they be prepared, they must be equipped with a toolkit of what to expect, what to do when things go wrong and simply how to navigate in an environment not created with them in mind. Read more>>

Victoria Lynn | Author and Publishing Editor

My business and what I provide is something that was started from a foundation of understanding the missing pieces and holes in the market that I knew I could fill. As a reader first and foremost, I found so many gaps in the fiction that was offered. Read more>>

Lisa Cooper | Business woman

Cooper People Group (CPG) started entirely by accident! What started as a summer- side-hustle during a phase of career exploration for me became a fast-growing, boot-strapping startup within a few short months. Read more>>