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.

Laura Pulliam | Portrait & Brand Photographer

How could brand photography help people? It’s an interesting question, one I wrestled with over the first couple of years as I built and scaled my business. After all, it’s just taking pictures. Or is it? Read more>>

David Reid

One of the greatest threats to our world is the silent, and hidden in plan sight, underbelly of Human Trafficking. The reason this over $2bn business has flourished has been the techniques used to hide and cover the reality amongst all of us. Read more>>

REGAN ADAMS | Purpose, Life & Relationship Coach

I came up with the idea for my business from life experiences. Nobody talked to me about how important it is to learn who I am, what my gifts and talents are, or how to date and be married. Knowing all of these things is crucial when finding love. I grew up in a two-parent household, but learning about relationships wasn’t emphasized. I don’t fault my parents, but as I grew up, got married, had my own family, and then divorced, I felt it was necessary to have tough conversations about trauma, accountability, self-love, sex, purpose, and love within a romantic relationship. Through interviewing people, I found that most don’t have a blueprint for these aspects of life; they are left to figure it out on their own. My business aims to help people navigate, listen, and understand themselves and romantic relationships, while fostering a community approach to learning and growth. Read more>>

Melissa Jenise Greggs | Fashion Designer, Costume Designer & Stylist

How do I know when to give up or keep going? Giving up isn’t an option for me. When God places something on your heart, it means He has already provided the necessary resources. It won’t necessarily be easy, but it means He is with you every step of the way, even when it’s hard. When something isn’t working, sometimes you need to step back and break the larger picture down. Learn the art of the pivot. Read more>>

Sheila M. Garcia | Owner/Founder & SHE-E-O

Ifeel that the key to success is discipline; however, you must always be willing to be flexible. Read more>>

Claire McInnis | DJ

Kindness. My life mantra is, “People always remember how you make them feel,” which sounds simple but is very true. You never know what someone is dealing with behind closed doors or what they have to go home to. You never know what someone is going through behind closed doors and how much a small act of kindness can mean to someone at any given moment. When I look back at my life, I want to be remembered as someone who made everybody feel like a somebody. Read more>>

Nicole Baldwin | Practicing Family Nurse Practitioner with a specialty in Healthcare Law

I was born and raised on a dairy farm, where my dad worked very hard for very little. This upbringing significantly impacted who I am today. Life on the farm was demanding, with work required 365 days a year, which meant my life experiences were limited. In fact, I didn’t even see snow until I was in my 40s. Read more>>

Sydney Elise | Content Creator & Houston Realtor

When I first graduated college, I only had my corporate job and I would do math tutoring on the side, so keeping a level work-life balance was pretty easy. Now, I have a lot more on my plate, but some of my work is built around my lifestyle. I still have my corporate job, and I work from home so the hours are very flexible. On top of that, I am a content creator and a Realtor. My social platforms focus on my fitness journey and my relationship with my partner. Even though this involves activites that I would be doing regardless of social media, there is still plenty of time involved with recording and editing. I’m just getting started with real estate, so it hasn’t started taking up too much of my time just yet. I’m definitely still trying to figure out how to balance everthing efficiently, but it helps when your work doesn’t feel like your working! Read more>>

Eric Harleston | Choreographer & Artist

I think the most important thing I have done as a parent For my son was put him in a position to where he does not have to worry about finances, investments, and generational income. I’m proud to say that my son Not have to worry about growing up in a hostile environment/neighborhood. He is set for his future so when he finally turned 18, he won’t need to ask for any handouts or favors. Read more>>

Tiffany Lewis | Professional Event Planner & Wedding Planner

Yes I am a proud mother! The most important thing I have done as a Mother is to show my daughter that our disabilities do NOT define us. I help her develop social and emotional skills by assisting her to get through everyday challenges. I also provide her with excellent support to boost her self-confidence. She knows she is beautiful, smart, important, caring and so much more because I tell her and show her every single day. I created my business because of my daughter so she is able to witness firsthand all the blood, sweat, tears and dedication that it takes to be successful. I pray that she will carry that with her throughout her life and always work hard to become whatever she is destined to become. She understands the importance of hustle, loyalty and respect and for that I’m forever grateful! Read more>>