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.

Christine Powell

“Each time a woman stands up for herself, without knowing it possibly, without claiming it, she stands up for all women.” – Maya Angelou
This quote stays with me. It’s a reminder that the impact of courage, especially for women, is often bigger than we realize. Read More>>

Darius Recard Jr

It was crazy, I put this on everything. I was sitting in my room back in November of 2011 at about 1 a.m., just thinking. I was thinking about the surgery on my knee that took my scholarship away, didn’t know if I should continue running track or not, and then I just went down this rabbit hole about my life. Now, before I say what happened next, I always had a lot of faith, I always had conversations with God, but life was so heavy on me. Read More>>

Kru Izzy Zuniga

I’ll start by saying my family, because without them I wouldn’t have the motivation to be the best role model for them, my students, and the Muay Thai community; secondly, to share my knowledge of this sport and transmit my passion for Muay Thai. Read More>>

Melissa Alakayi

The most important factor behind the success of my brand for me, would be a strong commitment to delivering value and building meaningful relationships with our customers. Also, staying consistent while focusing on being authentic and providing customer satisfaction. We have been able to foster trust and loyalty even with our shortcomings every now and then, because the reality is, no one is perfect. Additionally, our ability to adapt to market trends and remain agile in an ever-evolving industry has played a crucial role in sustaining and growing our brand’s success. Read More>>

Georgena M.

“Follow trends to succeed.” While trends can bring temporary visibility, I believe in creating pieces that reflect individuality and long-term appeal. My brand is eclectic and doesn’t fit into a single mold, and I think that uniqueness is what keeps customers coming back. Read More>>

 Shaerka McEachern

The most important thing my business has taught me is to just keep on going. Sometimes you won’t see progress right away, but it doesn’t mean it the time to give up either. Rather just keep on trying to know that you are perfecting your craft every day and at the right time when you are ready the Lord will make it happen. Read More>>

Alana Vorda

Social media management wasn’t even on my radar when I was given my boss’ account back in 2021. At the time, I was his administrative assistant–a far cry from an artistic role. Managing his account ended up scratching this creative itch that I didn’t even know I had. Over the next six months, I realized how much I loved it and started thinking, “Why not do this full-time and help other businesses too?” That’s what led me to start Vorda Social. Read More>>

Capricious Wright

My work life balance has changed tremendously from when I first started until now. When I first began, I felt like I had to take every order that came way, that led to overbooking and burnout. Now I have realized its okay to say no and every customer isn’t for me. Read More>>

Annie Scott

Balancing work and personal life is a challenge for anyone, but when you’re juggling a career as a 911 dispatcher and owning a catering business, it requires a unique level of dedication and time management. For the past 10 years, I have navigated the ups and downs of maintaining both roles, constantly adjusting and adapting to meet the demands of each. Read More>>