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.

TrapStar Ace

Being yourself and being able to be comfortable in situations that aren’t. Read More>>

Leah Gillam

Learning how to take risks- the right kind of risks-is a key factor in success. I believe in taking calculated risks. Starting a business is a gamble; it requires guardrails which could be in the form of limits placed on the time or financial capital invested in the endeavor. Read More>>

Rand Mintzer

I have two businesses. I am a criminal defense attorney. In that capacity I stand between my client and the government making sure that the government follows the rules. I help my clients get their lives back when all goes well. When it is appropriate, I link my clients up with community resources to help them lead more productive lives. Read More>>

Rose Cantu, DDS

What sets Elite Smile Center of The Woodlands apart from other dental offices is the belief that oral health impacts the entire body and soul and how truly understanding those connections brings optimal health and healing. Author of the soon to be released book, ‘Renewing Your Smile,’ Dr. Read More>>

Kells Barnett

the most important factor is consistency and having a solid circle around you, having a team is such a forgotten factor in success of any one person, usually when people see someone succeed they just see them but they usually have a huge team behind them, so I would say consistency and a good team Read More>>

Brad Blazar

Over time, my approach to work–life balance has evolved significantly. Earlier in my career, I was far more focused on pushing hard, building, and saying yes to everything. But as I’ve gotten older, my priorities have shifted. Health and fitness have become non-negotiables for me, and I make a much more intentional effort to take care of myself physically and mentally. Read More>>

 Diane Landers

I’m a mom of two daughters, 10 and 11, and even though they don’t totally get it yet, they’re the reason this whole thing started. Life had gotten hectic—work, traffic, deadlines—you name it. I was working at a wonderful design firm, but I was commuting almost two hours a day and missing all the good stuff: doctor appointments, soccer practice, the random mid-day school calls (which, let’s be honest, always went to my husband). One day I realized, this isn’t the version of motherhood I envisioned. Read More>>

Ian Ferguson

As a green waste recycling facility, we are generating so much life out of something that would have normally gone into a landfill. I think what we do really comes down to helping people take care of their own little piece of the world. We provide natural and sustainable soils, composts, and mulches, so when someone plants a tree or starts a garden, they know they’re building on something healthy.  Read More>>

Ayo Kuyinu

The single most important factor is the systematic removal of ambiguity from the brand-building process. My success, and the success of every brand I touch, is rooted in the strategic discipline of the AOK Brand Impact Pathway™. I don’t rely on gut feeling or generic creative ideas; I rely on a rigorous, proprietary system that treats brand strategy not as an art, but as a measurable science of value creation. Read More>>