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.

Jeannie Jacobs | Lifestyle Maven, Content Creator, Blogger, OBGYN, & Realtor

My name is Jeannie Jacobs, and I am the heart and soul behind Just Jeannie, a brand that many of you might resonate with on your personal journeys. Today, I want to share the story of how this dream was born, a tale woven from threads of personal challenges, revelations, and a deep desire to empower others. Read more>>

Assata Murray | Ceo of Women On A Mission

I love this question! About three years ago now I had this dream one about my business Women on a Mission. At that time it was called Woman of Purpose, its a podcast that has since turned into A store online. God has been giving me piece by piece of what we are to do. The main objective is to teach Women how to live in their purpose through Christ. Read more>>

Leila-Scott M. Price, MAOM, L.Ac. | Owner/Founder of The Center for Healing Arts & Sciences, Acupuncturist, Gender Equity Facilitator In Training

The most important thing I have done as a parent, is to understand my role as sacred. There is parenting, and then there is sacred parenting. When I came to understand that I am a steward of the lives of my children, a mentor to them, as opposed to thinking of them as belonging to me, I learned to parent from a very different place. A self-responsible, conscious place…and my children feel that. Read more>>

Leah Stasney | Regenerative Health Specialist

The value that resonates most deeply with me is empathy. Empathy, the ability to understand and share the feelings of others, is fundamental in fostering connections, nuturing relationships, and building communities. Its a guiding pricinicple that encourages us to look beyond ot own experiences and consider the perspectives, needs, and feelings of others. This capacity for empathy leads to greater compassion, kindness and understanidng in our interactions. Read more>>

Bissi Cruz Edna Cruz | Bissi – Acrylic Artist moonlighting as dental assistant & Edna – Crafter, moonlighting as logistics manager

‘It’s never too late’. It sounds like irrelevant or easy to believe and live by, but it is not. It’s never too late to start a new business. It is never too late to change your career or adjust it. It is never to learn a new trick. We had an idea, we talked and thought about it for a couple years and finally we worked on the plan and executed it. Read more>>

Sharon Martin Blacknall | Entrepreneur

One of the mottos I live by is from Nelson Mandela, “I never lose. I either win or learn.” I have had some very interesting positions in my life and excelled in all of them, but I always knew there was something else pulling me to do more. It wasn’t until I decided to go out on my own and started my first company, that I knew I was on the right path. I wouldn’t trade one minute of my previous careers because they helped to develop my business acumen. Read more>>

Mariam Albishah | Actor

Art comes in all shapes and sizes and I think the work I do narratively, I want to be the most authentic version of those characters. The ability to put myself in the shoes of someone with a completely different perspectives and very different way of being. It’s the same thing when you paint. There is a beginning, middle and end from the initial brush stroke to the many layers of complexity or simplicity that happens during the process and then the end where you get this sense of immense accomplishment. Realizing along the way that there is a story here. It’s Expressing vulnerability. Read more>>

Patricia Opurum | Engineer/Business Owner

Risk is hard but a necessary factor in living life to your fullest potential. I think calculated risk is a great place to start. One calculated risk that I took was going to college. For some, that would not be considered a risk. However, I never planned to go to college. I was terrified, but I took that risk because one of my teachers believed in me and pushed me to go. Read more>>

Gigi Gonzalez | Model & Lifestyle Creator

I am a huge believer that there is no reward without risk. I’ve met little to no one who is widely successful and did not take a risk if not many to get where they are today. Risk has taken a huge part in my success, life, and career. When I was three days fresh of 18, I independently moved to New York City with truly no plan but only ambition and a dream to start my modeling career. If I hadn’t taken that huge risk I would’ve never found the confidence in myself to know I could succeed and overcome the adversary of being a newly young adult financially supporting herself in a big city while chasing a dream. I also would’ve never met an of the amazing connections that have spread not only in NYC but to people when I moved to Miami after, in Los Angeles, and in Europe. Read more>>

Cornelius Joe II | Cook / Food influencer /Photographer

Recipejoes looks to help our social media family to share great food at home in this growingly difficult economics climate. Learning how to cook at home, and also finding great deals when you go out to eat with unique food offerings is the way to make your dollar stretch further and longer. We think about recipes that are easy, but satisfying as well. We also meet with restaurant owners to share their story and offer food photography services as well. Read more>>

Vincent Cole | Film Producer

It started with the Film Birth of a Nation back in 1915, where filmed was used to create a negative stereo type of black people and the power of film created a fear of the Blackman in America, so I try to change that narrative through my works. Read more>>

DJ Beat Knocker

As a DJ, I’m fueled by the legacy of my older friend Gadget, whose dream was to dominate the turntables. His passion for music ignited a flame within me, intertwining his journey with mine. Every beat I drop carries echoes of his ambition and the relentless pursuit of his dream. And just like Gadget, I embrace all genres of music, weaving them seamlessly into my sets, honoring the diverse tapestry of sounds that shape our experiences and memories. Read more>>

Sara Englishbee | Realtor | Social Media Manager | Landscaping Company Owner

I am inspired by various facets of my life, but above all, my family serves as my primary source of inspiration. As a business owner, I am driven by the desire to create a better future for my loved ones, and knowing that I have the autonomy to shape my day-to-day activities fuels my determination. In my real estate career, I draw inspiration from the remarkable women within my brokerage, The Home Sweet Home Group. Their unwavering support, motivation, and belief in my abilities constantly propel me forward and inspire me to achieve greater heights. Read more>>

Marvena Pimper | Content Creator & Photographer

Hands down, setting goals for myself. My brain is constantly going & something I always push for is growth within myself. Having something to refer/look back on & say “Yeah, I did that”. In the midst of that, I’ve worked on being more realistic with myself as well. Understanding, that goals don’t have to be attained with a few days. I have goals throughout the week, the months, & even the year. Read more>>

Rosmery Ramirez | Body Countouring & Teeth Whitening Tech

It is not a myth that creating a healthy routine can have a great impact on daily life activities. Organization,maintaining a routine,having an agenda has definetely created a significant positive outcome in my daily life. Reducing the procrastination and remaining focus on the objectives. Read more>>

Diana Peña | Digital Marketing Specialist

To me, the key factor driving the success of my brand is client satisfaction. The majority of my clients come through referrals from those I’ve previously worked with. I prioritize working with small businesses because they often have great ideas, but need help crafting a visually appealing representation of their brand that truly reflects their identity and values. That’s where I come in. My goal is to preserve the essence of their brand while making it marketable. Whether it’s designing business cards or managing a website to generate organic leads, I aim to ensure my clients see and appreciate the value in what I offer. Read more>>

Whitney and Lindsay Whitmire and Munoz | Public Affairs Specialists

We believe the most important factor to our success has been our authenticity. From the start, we said we wanted to advocate and engage with clients led by a vision of what kind of world we want to pass down to our children. We have stayed true to that while meeting our clients needs and having fun in the process. Read more>>