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.

LaKisha Mosley | Event Planner & Mental Health Advocate

My favorite quote comes from Bishop T.D. Jake’s book “Disruptive Thinking”. It says, “Disruptive thinkers are people who are willing to endure the temporary discomfort of getting into the next dimension rather than stay within the lines that someone else drew.” I love this quote because it affirms that it’s ok to color outside the lines. It’s ok to be seen as “disruptive” in this way because in order for me to get to the next level of my success, I have to do things differently and my own way. Read more>>

Dj Shinski | DJ, Entertainer

The most difficult decision I have ever made was to quit my engineering job to go full time on my DJ Career. It was a nerve wrecking to make the transition from having a 9-5 career to being self employed and having a pay cut. To make it worse, the covid pandemic started a few months after I had quit my job. All Club venues and events were shut down/postponed. It was hard times however, I was able to adapt to the changing times. Consistency and hard work made the transition worth it because after a few years, I was able to secure more events and work than I ever had in my Dj Career. Read more>>

Luis Oscar Velasquez | Hip hop artist mc and producer.

I’m from Bogota Colombia live in Houston Texas for almost 25 years .
I have 4:kids Ive been doing music since I was 14.15 years old til this day . That’s I believe had expire many people to never quit and always believe in your self .biggest impact using myself as avocade and testimony for the new generation. Read more>>

Heather Thompson | Pilates Instructor/Studio owner

This is actually a topic I am exploring right now! When I was younger, I would teach Pilates up to 10 hours a day. I was also involved with musical theatre performance. I would teach from early morning through lunch and then head over for auditions or performances in the evening and not get home until 1:00 am! I have always been one to want my sleep! Overtime, as I have learned more about health and what balance of life feels like for me, I have definitely started that shift. Read more>>