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.

Reiko Foster | Lifestyle Content Creator, Veteran Educator

I came up with the idea for Cards Called Quest based on my own family. I noticed that with my now 11 year old and 8 year old, life got busy and we weren’t really engaging with other much when we were home. Especially during the school year, everything was a routine and we weren’t chatting as much during dinner or breakfast. Read more>>

Marlon Simon | Drummer, composer, and educator.

I believe my music work is a powerful expression of unity, transcending cultural boundaries and belief systems. My compositions are an expression of emotions resonating deeply with the listener inspiring creativity and empathy while celebrating our shared humanity. Read more>>

Gage Mueller | Solar/Battery Consultant

In my line of work, homeowners are prone to getting sold and then never hearing from the sales guy again. I take great pride in my customer service approach and let my clients know that are NOT buying from the company I represent, rather they are buying from ME! This is my reputation and my brand and I want to know when there is a problem. Read more>>

Dr. Grisel Bodden | Founder of The Little Reading House Dyslexia Therapy

Born and raised in the vibrant tapestry of New York City, I grew up in a Dominican household where the spirit of family and the ethic of hard work were instilled in me by my single mother. From a young age, I was enveloped by the warmth and strength of my aunts, each of whom was a testament to creativity and entrepreneurship. Read more>>

Marie Mack | Designer

Work life balance is extremely hard. I have a 3 year old toddler and I am newly engaged. My fiancé and I try to spend a lot of family time because she works so much. Balancing family and work is rough because when they’re both home it’s hard for me to lock in, they both want attention. I take full advantage of daycare and getting as much done as I can between 7-430. Read more>>