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.

Grace Derosier

My business, Sassy Seal Art, brings bold, high-quality art into the world in a way that’s fun, accessible, and full of soul. Everything I make is produced ethically in the U.S., with no shortcuts and no shady labor, because I believe creative work should feel good from start to finish. I price my work to be accessible, not exclusive, because I want everyone to have the chance to own something unique and joyful. Read More>>

Sabra Dettore

Honestly, I didn’t set out with a business plan or a grand vision. I’ve always been a bit of a hustler, selling vitamins, makeup, working the nine-to-five jobs, sometimes juggling two or three jobs at once. On top of that, I was also a mom and a wife, doing my best to hold everything together while figuring out what felt right for me. For a long time, I worked off and on for a local chiropractor, and even when I stepped away to try something new, he always welcomed me back. I think that came from my willingness to jump in and help whenever someone needed a hand. Read More>>

Dave McVeigh

The thought process? Somewhere between “Why not?” and “What if this actually works?”

After growing up in Michigan, I chased the creative dream to L.A. It was high-impact, high-stress, and, eventually, not aligned with the life I wanted.

So I hit reset. Read More>>

Jodi Debbrecht Switalski

I had practiced in many arenas as a former judge, assistant prosecutor, attorney, national speaker and advocate. Each one fabulously rewarding but in their own silo, limiting. The combination of the tools, experiences, education and opportunities, along with wanting the flexibility to impart change on society and especially individuals or to be a part of the catalyst that they need/ed to stand on their own and find their own sense of power and purpose ruled fueled the decision to hang my own shingle. So I began by building a law practice that specializes where I want to have a direct impact including addiction, domestic violence, mental health, veterans and family law that touches every socio-economic status. Whether I am speaking about substances and mental health, training doctors how to mitigate their liabilities when prescribing opioids, litigating a child abuse case or custody/divorce/parenting time issue or other, having my own business allows me the freedom to help ANYONE that I saw value in or where the need is apparent while pursuing a passion to use my skills to help the greater good. Read More>>