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.

Nate Sajdak

Taking a risk is the only way to progress. I built a career for eight and a half years as a granite artisan, making monuments and headstones, and I had to choose whether to be stable with a paycheck or dive into a true passion. There was no other way I’d want my life to unfold but there was some risk involved of course. Very lucky to have my wife support us in the beginning. Also risks are unknown and exciting. I have no clue what fun and interesting idea someone’s gonna bring me. I love that part of my life. Read More>>

Mike Jordan

Growing up in Detroit, I was always surrounded by raw emotion, movement, and stories that didn’t make the news—but needed to be seen. Photography gave me a way to capture that. It became more than a hobby—it turned into my purpose . I didn’t chase art because it was trendy, I chased it because it felt like my purpose and the only way I could really express myself. Read More>>

Gustavo Weber

We Help our community to satay healthy and to build friendship, helping and encouraging each other through fitness Read More>> 

Gail Perry-Mason

From foster care to uplifting others, I believe that serving is my divine assignment in life. My profession revolves around investments, but my true passion lies in investing in people. For the past 30 years, I have forgone vacations, dedicating that time to empowering our youth. Each summer, we guide over 300 young minds through lessons in financial literacy, economic empowerment, etiquette, philanthropy, and entrepreneurship. Read More>>