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.

Terry Thomas | Therapist/Psychologist & Content Creator

The most important factor in terms of my success is being authentic to who I truly am and not caring about what other people think of me. All my life, I felt like an ant that was always getting burnt by a magnifying glass. I felt like me being myself was always seen as a liability to others and that me embracing my individuality would be a hinderance not only to myself, but to others around me. I always felt that I had to separate parts of myself in order to be seen a certain way and to succeed in life.  Read more>>

Cheyenne Kisselburg | Hair Stylist and Asst. Manager

Being a hairdresser, the most important factor that I believe that has helped lead to my success is my ability to listen to others. When somebody sits in my chair, it can be a vulnerable position for them. My goal is to always listen to what my clients have to say and respect their wishes and concerns to give them the best outcome. At the end of the day, I just wanna make people feel good about themselves. Read more>>

Kenny Thomas | Hi , my name Kenny , team leader /owner of Pitaway downtown Ann Arbor

I’m Chaldean /american , born and raised in Michigan. I come from a family of hard working immigrants, who owned grocery stores in Detroit, and at a young age was taught responsibility and hard work. I was also taught to help and give back to community. Read more>>