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.

S0l0m0n

The art of making music has been a passion of mine my entire life; I still remember being four years old and holding a brush in the mirror rapping All Eyez on Me, imagining a raucous crowd on the other side instead of my reflection staring back. Time and circumstance would lead me to pursue other endeavors in my young adult years, but that burning desire never left, and once I got a taste of professional recording in 2016 I never looked back. It’s been almost ten years since then but I can’t imagine life without creating; my world just doesn’t turn quite the same without it. Read More>>

Zahir

Honestly, I cant attribute my success to a singular important factor. For this instance however I will give my motivations that pushed me.
The arrival of my son, Kaliq, 4 years ago made life very real, it opened my eyes to how precious time is and lit a fire in my heart to leave something behind for him. Read More>>

Violet Moon

I think risk is inherent to artistry. When art is made honestly, it mirrors our lived experiences, and that in itself is political. When who you are and what you’ve gone through is better kept silent, subdued, or erased, revealing that you are here, you are alive, and here is my story — that threatens systems of power and violence that have been sustained generationally, financially, and socially. Read More>>