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.

Inara Ali

When people talk about “success,” they usually picture trophies , big wins, or a fancy lifestyle. But for me, success isn’t about the end result — it’s about the process.

Success is showing up on the hard days. It’s staying after practice to get one more rep in , hitting “record” on a video even when I’m tired, or learning something new even if it takes a few tries. Read More>>

Amy Palacios

As a single mother raising my 2 children..I always wanted to set an example. I wanted my kids to see the passion is have doing hair. That I never gave up and at the same time one day, they can have the same motivation to pursue their own dreams. Read More>>

Jason Browne

Integrity and consistency! Doing the right thing all the time. I don’t take shortcuts. My goal is to produce a quality product and repair with every customer and every instrument.

It doesn’t matter who the customer is, they are always going to get the highest quality. That has been the reason for the success and expansion of JB’s bandit, Instrument Repair. Read More>>

Tarenesha Roberts

when was 4 I drew a fish wearing a hat by a boat and said yes THIS IS IT! Ive always loved different forms of art which is why I have so many forms expressing my artisy now.. Read More>>

Amanda Bradley

Balance is tricky. I used to think of it as a perfect 50/50 split, something evenly distributed or level. Over time, I’ve realized that balance is more about recognizing the season I’m in and honoring what that season requires. Sometimes that means pulling back from work or social obligations; other times, when home life feels overwhelming, it means checking in with myself and making sure I’m putting on my own oxygen mask first. Read More>>