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.

Angel Ponce | Director

My favorite quote is “Nothing about us without us.” It is a phrase that has been popular throughout disability rights activists since the 1990s but has origins dating to the 1500s. Regardless of its origins to me the phrase has a profound meaning. It means that no decisions will be made without the input of people that are represented on a given subject. Read more>>

Amber Lucas | Registered Nurse | Humanitarian

Success is an inner satisfaction and peace of mind knowing you have done your best with what you have been given to make progress toward your goals, maximize your potential, and improve yourself daily. You are successful when you are moving in the direction that YOU have chosen. Personal fulfillment, continuous growth, authenticity, impact and contribution, balance, well-being, resilience, and adaptability are all words that come to mind when I think of success. Read more>>

Jazz Anderson

Success is not based on monetary and or materialistic gain but instead based on the positive goals you have set for yourself; whether they be career wise, in your personal life, or with friendships/romantic relationships. Your success is not designed by what other people so see fit but instead what you see fit for yourself. Read more>>

Loushay Davis | Motivational Speaker/ Model/ Leader

I give everything to God. Knowing that God has a plan destined for us. Even at my weakest, God is my strength. All is possible with God. I am here for a purpose and that is to leading by example and making a great impact to the generations. Everything I do, I do with passion and fire. Read more>>

Nuari Le Blanc | Multidisciplinary artist

I am a multidisciplinary artist that creates jewelry, artwork, accessories, and more. I know my impact on my children is very positive because I’m able to show them it’s ok to be able to express an idea and make steps to bring it to life. I’m able to allow them to feel safe thinking in big ways when it comes to creative expression. Paving the ways for them to want to explore their own creative abilities and having the confidence to think outside of the box. Read more>>

Jodee Bleu | Artist & Songwriter

Inspiration has always come to me in different forms. I would say happiness is the root. When I see artist living in their truth or friends of mine having successful businesses I am always inspired. That’s actually one of my catch phrases “ I’m just here to inspire”. We don’t understand how impactful people are to our lives. Read more>>

Juan Alvarez | Singer for 54 Reasons

Because I genuinely enjoy it. Doesn’t seem like a job but more of a hobby. It’s something I’ve love doing since i was a kid. Read more>>

Jamie Williams

I think I chose a creative/artistic career because I really can’t imagine myself being truly fulfilled without art in my life. I’ve modeled my career after the Japanese concept Ikigai, or “reason to live.” I have found something that I love, that I’m good at, that I can be paid for, and most importantly, that the world truly needs. My father in law likes to ask the question, “If you won the lottery, would you still work?” Read more>>

Matt Zamarron | Portrait Photographer

Being a portrait photographer means busy weekends in reality, especially for high school senior portraits and wedding photography. These two categories are a majority of my clientele. At the beginning, I would book anything I could no matter what because I knew I needed the work and also wanted to be as accommodating as possible. t took some time, but I had to learn to keep time for myself and my family. This meant marking some days off as unavailable each month and sticking to it. Read more>>