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.

Demeria Richardson

For me, giving up is never the first option, especially when something carries purpose beyond just business. When I face challenges, I take a step back to evaluate Is this a moment to pivot, or am I just experiencing resistance that I need to push through. Read More>>

Brett Blanton

I think life is all about taking risks. Without risk, there would be no progression and if I was scared of taking risks I would never have started my meal prep company. Fear of failure stops up from even trying, but failure is where we learn. Read More>>

Krista Nye Nicholas

I’ve always been a risk taker and relatively unafraid of taking risks as long as both my gut AND my brain tell me it is the right thing to do. Some of the most incredible things in my life have come from taking a leap of faith, and at the top of that list is going into business with Tami Ramsay. Read More>>

Nina

At Knauf Media Group (KMG), we’re making marketing and success more accessible for small business owners. Our flagship product, Amplify, disrupts the traditional agency model by giving entrepreneurs AI-powered tools to create professional, high-quality marketing content without the steep costs or learning curve. Read More>>

Kelly Catlin

Kurt Cobain: Forever in Bloom underscores my commitment to social responsibility. I am donating half of my profits to charities that make a difference in the community, including the Letters to Santa organization in Chicago in honor of Steve Albini who I was fortunate enough to interview for this book, the Grays Harbor Conservation District in Aberdeen, the Aberdeen Food Bank, and Camp Victory in Aberdeen. Recently, I hosted a virtual writing workshop, donating 100% of the profits to Camp Victory. Read More>>

Danielle Hersshman

Consistency, curiosity, adaptability, strong relationships, and taking action. Read More>>

Joe Smith

I’m curious about everything around me in my field. I started as a musician when I was a teenager. I played on my first professional studio session at age 16. I immediately wanted to learn everything about the process of producing music. Read More>>

Sahib Aliyev

I have always been fascinated by the power of visual storytelling. Photography allows me to capture emotions, moments, and perspectives that words often fail to express. It’s not just about taking pictures; it’s about creating a narrative, evoking feelings, and preserving memories. Every shot I take is a reflection of how I see the world – sometimes raw, sometimes dreamy, but always authentic. Read More>>