Are you thinking about starting a business? If so, we think you’ll enjoy reading about how these seasoned entrepreneurs thought about the question when they were in your shoes.

Devin Miles, Nd | Naturopathic Doctor

I wasn’t sure how exactly I was going to start right after school, so I went on a couple health retreats after I finished. After those retreats, there was just one answer, and that was “I am going back home to Houston and starting my own business.” I cannot say that this was a calculated decision, but it was the one and only decision that my mind decided. Read more>>

Aida Villalobos | Realtor & Broker

The thought process behind starting the business:
I have always felt a genuine calling to help others. This, combined with my ability for numbers and my passion for the real estate sector, led me to establish my own company. I wanted to create a space where I could guide families through one of the most important moments of their lives: buying a house. Read more>>

Bobbie Fortier | Pull-Tab/Bingo Enthusiast

My thought behind starting the Pull Tab Caddy business was to solve a very practical problem I encountered: the frustration of unorganized pull-tabs leading to missing important call outs. I saw firsthand how disorganization in this small but crucial aspect could lead to inefficiencies and missed opportunities. By developing a solution to keep pull-tabs neatly organized and readily accessible, I aimed to streamline the process and reduce the chances of missing critical notifications. This simple idea of improving organization has had a meaningful impact on Pull-Tab caddy users across the nation. Read more>>

Saheed Adebajo | Home designer decorating & Epoxy flooring

It a lots of thoughts process behind starting my own business but it’s he one that stand out most to me is to be my own boss and maximize my time and don’t forget money play a little role. Read more>>

Jazzie Rose | Creator & Host

When I decided to start The More Life Podcast, it wasn’t just a random idea or a spur-of-the-moment decision. It was born out of a deeper need for real and relatable conversations, the kind of talks that connect people to life’s genuine experiences. I wanted to create a space where people could come and hear about the realities of navigating adulthood, especially from a young person’s perspective. Read more>>

Tommy Middleton & Stephanie Thuman | Personal Trainers

We originally started our personal training business a month or so before Covid shut everything down. We didn’t want to lose the momentum we were building, but with the gyms being closed it made it impossible for us to operate . Once we figured out a safe way to operate, we slowly begin acquiring our own gym, equipment, and building our business from our own personal space. Read more>>

Renee Jefferson Patterson | Principal Designer

The evolution of SaraDonna Designs stemmed from the belief that if I were going to commit my time to something as risky as entrepreneurship, it should be something I love. After running for Houston City Council, I decided not to reopen my Medical Spa. Instead, I chose to focus on something that brought me personal gratification, positively impacted others, and could still make a significant difference. That’s how SaraDonna Designs came to be. Read more>>

Terrance Smith | Music and Entertainment

The idea to start Tass International came from a combination of my deep passion for both film and music, along with a realization that there was space in the industry for something new, bold, and innovative. As someone who has always been drawn to storytelling and artistic expression, I found myself increasingly frustrated by the lack of creativity and fresh perspectives coming from the major film studios and music companies. They seemed more focused on playing it safe and relying on the same formulas rather than pushing boundaries and taking risks. That’s where I saw an opportunity for Tass International to come in. Read more>>

Waldina Galeano | Real Estate Journey

My Real Estate Journey: A Mission to Educate and Empower Read more>>

Amund Thompson | Photographer & IT Guru

I had been dabbling in photography as a hobby since I was a teenager, doing random photoshoots with friends and family, and occasionally shooting a friend’s wedding. After undergoing cervical fusion surgery (C4-C7), I found myself at a major crossroads in life. I started reflecting on whether my long career in IT and tech work had contributed to my pain and health issues. It got me thinking about the choices I had made, especially when I was younger.  Read more>>

Dakota Arrington | Photographer/ Videographer

My thought process behind starting my own business was capturing the beautiful moments that life offers us. Capturing the smiles, cries, and special moments like the sun hitting the trees and the birds flying in the sky is what I have a passion to capture and bring to one’s eyes so that they may be in awe of what life gives. Read more>>

Nastassia Marshall | Interior Designer

I wanted to do something that allowed me to have freedom of expression, be creative, and use my visions to bring happiness to others through art. I always had a fascination with colors and loved doing different things that allowed me to think outside the box and let my craft stand out and speak for itself. I believe I always had a nag for rearranging and decorating things since I was a child lol. When we would go over to any of my parents friends house growing up, the kids would be in the room playing and I was always for some odd reason wanting to clean, rearrange, and decorate (or should i say “revamp”) their room lol. Read more>>