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.

Eileen Borski

The inspiration for my business started when I was studying for my Master’s in Business Administration. My professor approached me about a research paper I wrote for a finance class, and asked if I wanted to pursue publishing it in a finance journal. Little did I know that would start me down the path towards pursuing a Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health. Read More>>

Kelly Klein

Easter Seals Greater Houston has served our community for over 75 years through life changing programs and services for children and adults with disabilities, caregivers, seniors, veterans, and their families. We are leading the way to 100% equity and access for people with disabilities, families, and communities. We impact where people need us the most – at school, work, home, and in the community. Read More>>

Susan Del Broccolo

What really inspired me to start my photography business was the idea of preserving moments that could be relived for years to come. My daily inspiration in my business that reflects my style is chasing all the sunrises & sunsets under the vast Texas open sky. I love my photographs to not only reflect emotion but filled with rich golden tones behind my images. Read More>>

Chris Marinez

We don’t care much about being remembered for the work I’ve done — photos fade, trends shift. What matters to us is being remembered for who we were while doing it. We want people to say we were honest, that we showed up fully — We hope people remember that we cared deeply about the moments that made life real… not the staged or perfect ones, but the raw, emotional, often overlooked parts of a story. Read More>>

Sabrina Lee

The most important habit that’s helped me succeed has to be constantly reminding myself that I CAN. Starting and growing a business on your own is so uniquely stressful – constant pressure to succeed, no matter what that means to you. I feel the imposter syndrome hit at least once a week (usually more often than that), so I have to remind myself on a daily basis that I can do this, I can figure this out, solve this problem, get over this hurdle – I can do it, even when it feels like I’ve reached the end of my rope. Read More>>

Rebecca Bell

The Heart Behind the Success of Your Best Elf
When people ask me what the most important factor is behind the success of Your Best Elf, the answer is simple—but it’s wrapped in layers of heart, hustle, and holiday magic: connection. Read More>>

David Rainey

I think the success of Studio for Actors Houston stems from the seriousness we have about training. We are in a creative field, and those with professional pursuits are trying to build careers and find success as artists. Through the studio I’ve tried to offer a range of training tools that will help artists grow and develop, and ultimately help them succeed. Read More>>

James R. Dennis

People often say, “Follow your bliss.” While it’s an interesting notion, I’m not sure I really know what it means. But I do know what it means to follow my curiosity. In writing, and in a number of aspects of my life, I try and chase the ideas, places, and people that I’m curious about. Read More>>