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.

Magnus Watts

When I first started as a tattoo artist, I often faced the question of whether I should keep going or give up. Almost every night after tattooing I would ask myself this, especially in the very beginning. I knew that I was dissatisfied in my prior path of becoming a mechanical engineer, there was this feeling of grief over the absence of creativity in my life. Being in a creative career has pushed me out of my comfort zone in a way I never expected it to and forced me to confront my own perceived weaknesses.  Read More>> 

John Rattray

Opening Craighall Interiors seemed the natural next step in the progression of my career. For over ten years I had worked as an interior designer for another local design firm and had been employed within the Design Industry for nearly fifteen. By that time, in Spring of 2023, I had developed the skill set and confidence required to tackle the demands of business ownership in this competitive and often fickle industry and was hopeful I had made enough connections to support my transition.  Read More>>

Samuel Balogun

I started this business because I genuinely care about people especially those who are feeling stuck, lost, or unsure of their next step. Over the years, I’ve had several conversations with individuals who are talented, driven, and full of potential, but who feel disconnected from their purpose or uncertain about the path ahead. I realized that I wanted to be someone who could walk with them through those moments—not as someone with all the answers, but as a thoughtful guide, a coach, and a trusted partner in their growth. Read More>>

Emily Johnson

I decided to pursue a creative career because I had tried the standard 9-5 desk job and saw how much of my creativity I was wasting. Once I stepped into that kitchen the world was at my fingertips. I felt inspired, open, and free from the box that I felt stuck in. Getting to look at different ingredients, techniques, studying cook books, and trying new flavor combinations gave me a spark I hadn’t had in years. Read More>>