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.

Sarah Robertson

For me, risk has never been about recklessness—it’s been about trust. Trusting myself, my vision, and the belief that what I create behind the lens matters. When I left the safety of the “expected path” and my photography business, I was stepping into the unknown. Every decision—from investing in gear to hosting my own events to saying yes to opportunities I wasn’t fully “ready” for—was a risk. Read More>>

Frances Jones-Coleman

The most important factor behind the success of Full Circle Family Services is trust. Families invite us into one of the most vulnerable and sacred moments of their lives, and that requires deep trust. Not just in our clinical skills, but in our compassion, cultural respect, and commitment to their wellbeing. Read More>>

Wendy Saha

It’s more of a creative aspect to living than a career. A “thing” I do that over the years evolves into different forms and sometimes the result is financial gain. Read More>>

 AllyAnne Thomas

“We had our son, Tommy, just two months before we opened our shop. In those early months, we brought him with us every day. It was certainly a sacrifice, but also a blessing to be together as a family during such a busy season. Owning a business has given us the chance to blend our family life with our work, instead of trying to balance two separate and competing worlds.” Read More>>