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.

Nicci Hughes | Chef

I honestly never thought about it for a long time. I just thought working hard also meant being there anytime they needed me. Once we all went through quarantine (2020) and I actually spent time with my family without the constraints of running a kitchen. It’s like I woke up from a fog and I couldn’t ever look back! So, it took me a while to get here, but I finally have a good work life balance. I put my family and self before anything else, which is something I didn’t always do. By doing that, I find a good balance that is still fulfilling for my passions and I am thriving more than ever with my family and home life. Read more>>

Enrique Betancourt | Local Photographer &. Videographer

For me taking risks in life is what makes life interesting. I think the ability of being able to take that risk, do something different or leave your comfort zone without knowing what’s next is the best path towards change. Life changing situations usually are those that take you out of the known ground and place you in a new and unknown territory where you have to learn from scratch and that creates a new version of you. Read more>>

Khadijah Torbert Abrams | Sr. Corporate Communications Specialist

I recently had the pleasure of reading “The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck” by Mark Manson, and I must say, it was a truly enlightening experience. This book challenges conventional wisdom about what it means to be happy and successful, pushing the reader to re-evaluate their priorities in a profound way. Read more>>

Nicole Restrepo | Esthetician

As an Esthetician I have two end goals the first one is to continue teaching and educating everyone on skincare by creating a handbook to guide you through your own journey. My second end goal is to have my small business treating my clients to advanced skin care treatments bringing back the confidence! Read more>>