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.

Ro Wavy | Artist

I definitely have a budget. Everyone should have a budget. I always make sure my responsibilities are taken care of before I make any personal purchases. I base my lifestyle and spending decisions on how much money I have left over after obligations have been met. If the money I have left over isn’t enough to buy a specific item two to three times over then I deem it not fiscally responsible to make that purchase. Read more>>

Christopher Allen | Barber

Whereas other noteworthy shops have themes that welcome some and discourages others from entry, we pride ourselves on the ability to provide a welcoming, positive environment that results in a prolific and diverse client base. What is the secret to our success? Quite possibly the ability to remain humble, as we increase our dominance, by staying ahead of game instead of following trends. It began with a man and his Hustle. Based out of Texas, ChrisCutts’ passion for being a barber started when his father built him a barbershop in the background of his childhood home, being in The Lab means being in the hustle. Doing something to better yourself: It can be reading a book, it can be playing basketball. If you have passion for it do it! Never stop the hustle. Read more>>

Melissa Batt | Christian Life Coach & Faith Mentor

That’s a great question! For me, knowing when to keep going or to give up always comes back to faith—seeking God’s clarity and checking whether my path aligns with His vision for me. I also believe in the power of seeking wisdom from trusted mentors or coaches, as they can help provide perspective and guidance when making big decisions. It’s crucial to have someone who can offer insight and support, especially when you’re uncertain about your next step. Read more>>

Alex Leffall | Multimedia Specialist & Creative Director

You should keep going regardless of victories or lessons you have in life. From when you’ve hit the lowest part of your life, to when you’ve climbed the mountain top, the sun still rises every day, even after a bad storm. Read more>>

Alishbah Lakhani | Marketing & Online Course Creation

I think becoming a business owner (and the reason behind it) was actually the most important thing I’ve done as a parent. Read more>>

Megan Rich | Wife, Mom to 5, Crochet Artist, Member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and a proud Ravenclaw!

Everything I do is centered around sharing joy through the love of making something for others. It’s a beautiful ways to serve others, let them know you see and love them, and connect with people. I started crocheting to be able to make gifts that brightened the faces of my children. First, it was making them items that they asked for and then it evolved to finding their passions and making them a surprise gift specific to them. As my business has grown, I’ve wanted that same joy to extend to others through personal commissions, teaching beginner crochet classes, gifting baby booties to new babies in my area, and creating helpful digital crochet patterns to equip any beginner to crochet something special for their loved ones. If what I’m creating doesn’t bring joy to others, I simply won’t do it. Read more>>

Olayinka Shorunke | Ed-Tech Startup Cofounder

At Laddering Your Success (LYS), we empower communities by leveraging technology to help individuals uncover their purpose through personal development and self-discovery. When we started LYS, I embraced the belief that every person carries their purpose within them—it’s written into the very DNA of who they are. It’s the collective responsibility of family, teachers, friends, loved ones, and life experiences to help uncover and nurture those innate talents, skills, and abilities, aligning them with a purpose that gives back to the community and leaves a lasting legacy. Read more>>

Neera Patidar | Entrepreneur

Discipline, Focus Consistency, Maintain a routine, Gratitude, Setting long term and short term goals. Read more>>

Connor Mcclain | Musician

The end goal is to lead a music show that positively impacts people and music.
There are many benefit to the goal of stabilizing and sustaining a live music show. Read more>>

Mwanamke Jordan | Content Creator

I would say that nothing is promised, no matter how hard you work, but that doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t work hard. And at some point in your life if you’re not already doing it, you need to follow your dreams and you’ll have to work hard at them, but at least it’ll be for you And it will bring you so much peace and satisfaction. Read more>>