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.

Ahmed Ali | Award Winning Film maker & Content Creator

As a filmmaker and content creator, I define success through the impact and engagement my work generates with audiences. For me, the ability to engage an audience is what ultimately defines a filmmaker’s success and influence. My aim is to create work that resonates with viewers and leaves a lasting impact, whether it’s through storytelling, visuals, or emotional connection. Read more>>

Onyie Nwachukwu | Vocal Coach & Consultant

As a vocal coach you would think it’s enough to understand “how to sing” or maybe how the voice works… but there is so much more. I’ve learned in my experience that as a voice teacher I have to be willing to be vulnerable and give my students permission to be vulnerable as well. When you teach something that deals in the sciences (like the biology of the voice and physics of sound production) you may find that things we once “knew” are now wrong and more knowledge and studies have brought more understanding to a subject. Read more>>

Onyx Francois | Model/Creative Director/Stylist

I want my legacy to be that I was a trailblazer in fashion. I stayed true to myself and still found a way to make my mark creatively in the fashion realm. Read more>>

Devinne Cook | Dance Instructor, Dance Choreographer, & Dance Adjudicator

In the past, I wasn’t naturally inclined towards risk-taking. I preferred meticulously planning every step, ensuring I had a backup plan before deviating from the initial course. However, recently my perspective has shifted and I remembered a valuable lesson during my time in business school: “High Risk = High Reward.” Read more>>