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.

Nadia Hanley & Melanie Simpson

So many people were already reaching out to us for nutrition advice, and we realized there was a real need for credible, science-backed guidance that was also practical and accessible. Read More>>

Rachael Worthen

Aside from choosing to work for myself, the most important decision that contributed to my success was prioritizing availability, active listening, and exceptional customer service. In the wedding industry, responsiveness is key, so I make it a priority to accommodate brides’ schedules by meeting after work and responding to emails and texts outside of standard business hours. Read More>>

Phoenix Gonzalez

At Silked we are inspired by clean and healthy living. In a world full of unhealthy choices we are on a journey to finding clean alternatives that support ourselves and our families which in turn support our amazing tribe of customers. Read More>>

Fallon Dupard

Born in New Orleans, I was raised to believe that life is best lived with passion, purpose, and a little bit of celebration because in the Big Easy, we don’t just go through life, we roll with it. We embrace every moment, every story, every connection. And while my roots run deep in a city that knows how to let the good times roll, Houston gave me the space to soar, grow, and turn my love for bourbon into something greater. Read More>>

SharQuetta Elam

I want my legacy to be one of empowerment, inspiration, and self-love. I want women to remember me as someone who helped them believe in themselves, love themselves fully, and realize that they are capable of anything they put their minds to. My mission is to be a voice for women of all backgrounds, encouraging them to step into their confidence and live their best lives as their best selves. Through my platform, I promote a ‘health is wealth’ lifestyle—but in a way that embraces balance, so women know they can prioritize their well-being while still enjoying life’s moments. If I can inspire even one woman to see her worth and chase her dreams fearlessly, then I’ve fulfilled my purpose. Read More>>

Daniela

The most important factor behind the success of my brand is a combination of my belief in myself, the support from my husband, and the encouragement from my friends, alongside my ability to create genuine connections with my clients. From the beginning, I’ve always believed in my vision and my ability to capture life’s most meaningful moments in maternity, newborn, kids, and family photography. This self-belief has empowered me to trust my creative instincts and push through challenges. Read More>>

Kel Domo

I was born in the U.S., but my roots are in Tanzania. Growing up with both cultures shaped who I am today—giving me a deep appreciation for resilience, adaptability, and the importance of community. Every chance I get I wear my Tanzanian roots proudly and want to shed as much light on where I’m from as I can. I want to make all my people from TZ proud that one of their own is seeing massive success and I want to put TZ on the map and inspire lots of young ones from there that they can do the same. Read More>>

Kennedy Nelms

I pursued this type of career because I’ve always been a more creative person. I love all types of artistic expression and gravitated the most towards makeup artistry. Being able to do art on another person’s face is one of the best feelings to me. Read More>>

PJ Holliday

I often feel a burden to create, a longing to answer questions through art and writing. Questions about my inner world and mental health or how to understand hard things about life. I knew pretty quickly in college that i wanted to pursue writing. Poetry, painting, and music have felt like a calling. Im a problem solver by nature, and art is always presented in my mind as a question or image that leads to personal discovery. I’m not a full-time artist, but working a regular job and raising a family doesn’t make me want to stop pursuing the arts. I just have to balance my time in order to complete the projects Im working on. Read More>>