Through our work we have had the good fortune of seeing firsthand how success comes in every shape, size, color, faith, and orientation. More importantly we’ve learned that success is often the result of people embracing their unique backgrounds and so we’ve asked the community to tell us about their background and how it has impacted where they are today.

Elle Nguyen | Florist & Event Diginer

was born and raised in the capitol of Vietnam, the city of Hanoi. Unlike her well known sister Saigon, Hanoi has very distinctive four seasons with their own weather. That’s why we be able to have specific flowers for each months of the years. Hanoians love to “chơi hoa” or “play with flowers” as a elegant gesture, an important etiquette. Read more>>

Migena Bahja | Florist

First of all, I would like to thank you for this amazing opportunity to share my passion about Chic Flowers Houston. My name is Migena Bahja and I am the founder of Chic Flowers Houston. I am from Albania. A hidden gem in eastern Europe. I grew up in a family with powerful women like my mom and my sisters. Each of them influenced my personality and my future as well. They are my role models and I have always looked up to them for guidance. Read more>>

James Jacobs | Founder and CEO of YaLife Media and Marketing

I was born and raised in Tacoma Washington, where I was the second oldest of four boys. I was raised in a community of all different cultures, truly from all over the world. Being in this area for 19 years, I learned a lot about how to talk and interact with people. It gave me the liberty to learn cultures and people’s ways of life, especially how they communicate with each other. This helped me when I eventually landed in Texas and decided to become a business owner. I bring those lessons I learned from Washington to all of my business endeavors now. Read more>>

Jai Kaminoff | Guitar Tech

Looking back I really didn’t give myself any options. My focus in grade school was exclusively music and theatre. Everything else I got by on minimal effort and charm (still pretty solid grades though considering I spent most of my science classes playing Slayer pinball and listening to Static-X). I literally only applied to one college I was so single minded. Luckily I got in. I went to Musicians institute and got my AA in guitar performance and luthiery. Every job I’ve had since then, has somehow been related to guitars or the music industry. Read more>>

Jennifer Telle | REALTOR ®

My passion for real estate is really derived from the enjoyment I get out of helping others. Getting to view gorgeous properties, different architectural styles and interior design is a bonus. While real estate may not be considered a creative career in a traditional sense, I consider it both an art and science. Aside from the technical components of the transaction, real estate is really all about people. It’s about forming relationships and helping your clients. Read more>>

Kasie O | Afrobeats Artist

In 2019 I decided that I wanted to start writing & recording music I’ve always wanted to have people to hear me & understand who I am , I speak a lot about my past experiences im my songs & I know there’s multiple people out there that can relate to the challenges I’ve faced. Because these experiences can be very real for me the writing process sometimes takes awhile because it’s almost like living through it again, Read more>>

Julia Kidd | Artist

I hadn’t originally planned on pursuing an artistic career. Growing up, I was surrounded by books from my mothers’ library and wanted to be an author. My main concern going into college was setting myself up for a job that would strike the right balance between my unique skill set and a profitable career path. I was midway through an undergraduate degree in English Literature and Mathematics at Rice University when I realized that I was not willing to sacrifice my happiness for the prospect of financial stability. Read more>>

Katricia Chantell | Photographer & Videographer

I’ve always loved forming visions in my mind and making them come to life. Nothing defeats the feeling of seeing your creation right in front of your eyes just how you imagined. Read more>>