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.

Chris Marsh | Business Owner/Photographer

When I began my business more than two decades ago I was a young mother with two children. Many times I thought about giving in and giving up. I often had to convince myself to get up and keep moving forward. It wasn’t easy to balance raising children and growing a business. I am so grateful that I did not give in to the pressures. Often the chaos was short-lived. School would begin or the holidays would pass and I would find a window of opportunity to focus on growing my business. Read more>>

Rachel Alford | Crochet and Knit Designer, Blogger, Youtuber, and Teacher

My business, Cozy Nooks Designs, started when I was a new mom to a baby of 5 months in 2013. Having worked since I was a teenager, the abrupt change to staying home with him felt like a void. I loved and cherished the time I had staying home with my baby, but in the evenings and naptimes, I was able to fill my cup by growing my business. Read more>>

Jag Thandi | Wedding Photographer

Success, to me, is a deeply personal concept that extends far beyond conventional measures. At its core, success is about fulfillment, growth, and making a positive impact in both my own life and the lives of others. It’s about waking up each day with a sense of purpose and passion, knowing that I’m aligned with my values and living authentically. Success is finding joy in the journey, relishing the process of continual self-discovery and growth. Read more>>

Toni Gault | Travel Advisor, Agency Owner

One of the big misconceptions about travel agents is that clients have to pay for their services. 95% of the time, our services are complementary to our clients. Our commission comes off the backend from the vendor. Clients do not pay more if they book through us versus booking directly through the vendor, and they get our Expertise and oversight for their entire trip. Read more>>