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.

Mariah Sliwinski

“Nobody owns the right to a white T-shirt.” A professor once said this to me, and it has stuck with me ever since. As an entrepreneur in any industry, imposter syndrome can be a real challenge, and the fashion industry is no exception. Read More>>

Maria Kari

For the longest time, I thought I had to fully understand something in order to do it. I no longer feel this way. I do not think you need eons of experience before setting out to do something. I’ve no longer ask for permission or instruction or advice. Read More>>

Maria Elena Palacios

Risk-taking has been at the core of my journey as an entrepreneur. Starting my own business, Fui Fuiu Jewelry, was a leap of faith—one filled with uncertainty but also driven by passion and determination. To me, risk isn’t about recklessness; it’s about stepping out of your comfort zone, believing in yourself, and trusting that challenges will lead to growth. Read More>>

Derek Prins

I would say that “connection” has been a driving principle of my life and is a central theme in new speaking ventures that I am stepping into. We are all created to be in relationship with God and with others – it’s how we grow, it’s how we change, it’s how we regulate our whole beings – spirit, soul and body. Read More>>

Felisha Hennessey

I want to give more than I take from FIT4MOM Montgomery Conroe TX (FIT4MOM MCTX for short).
I used to own another FIT4MOM franchise when my kids were babies and I needed that village of mamas, the exercise endorphins, the camaraderie, just as much as my members….Now, my kids are older, they’re in school, and I get to be there for my moms, to love on their babies, give them time to connect with other moms, I get to help my village grow in a different way…by pouring into it. Read More>>

Tieranny Decuir

When I started Too Much Cosmetics, my thought process was driven by a passion for beauty and the desire to provide high-quality, cruelty-free lip products at an affordable price. I wanted to create a brand that not only enhances confidence but also prioritizes ethical beauty. I noticed a gap in the market where many affordable options lacked quality, and high-end products weren’t always accessible to everyone. Read More>>

Jillian Wright

My end goal is longevity. As an acupuncture student and massage therapist, I am always coaching my patients to find lifestyles that are sustainable, and not just sustainable in a way that supports the environment, but in a way that supports their own energy. Read More>>

Dennis Welch

I am from Houston. I could read and spell before I started elementary school, so they were thinking about starting me in the third grade rather than first. My mom said no to that idea and I began school at Janowski Elementary in Mrs. Elzy’s first grade class. Read More>>

Jessica Foster

I am originally from Beaumont, TX. I have always aimed for more when it comes to my work. I have done so much in admin from Legal Secretary to Human Resources. but all that changed when I became a mother of my three beautiful kids. Read More>>

Taylor Lashay

Balance for me has changed over time by becoming something I see more as a way of life rather than a thing that can be accomplished. Balance has become something that is not linear and instead something I use to reconnect with myself. Read More>>