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. 

Stephen Dugger

I have never know a time when I just want to give up, so I just keep moving forward. There have been times when I thought to myself, “yeah this just is not working,” but then I take a moment or two and think to myself, “how can I make it better.” Kind of like now where I have started my business, SWPPPGO, LLC, and things have not started off very well, but I am always looking for ways to improve myself and my thought process. I also realize there are always going to be ups and downs when starting a new business, so I take this into account when thinking of ways to make all for the better. Read More>>

Karen Foote

The most important thing I have done as a parent is committing to living as an authentic role model and engaging in a continuous, open dialogue where we navigate life’s complexities as equals. Rather than just hoping they observe the right behaviors, we have frequent, deep discussions that prioritize emotional awareness and integrity as the standard. By being an emotionally responsive parent and honoring their perspectives in these conversations, I am providing them with a living blueprint for how to be emotionally aware and responsive husbands. They are learning how to hold space for a partner’s feelings because their own are validated through our mutual respect and the equality of our connection. Read More>>

Angel Reyes

There’s risk in everything you do; you take a risk when you get in the car every morning to head to the office. The trick is taking smarter risks with less to lose and higher upside. That’s how I’ve built my name over the last 30 years and how we continue to run our firm today. Read More>>

Niome Hulett

The most important factor behind my brand is authenticity. My goal is to be unique amongst the hat bars in my area. Read More>>

Amy Orlando

For Conroe Lakefront Cottage, the most important factor behind our success is genuinely caring about the experience we create for our guests—especially families. Read More>>