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.

Richard Little | Music artist/Producer CEO

I want to build an empire, and to be able to leave all my accomplishments and company’s assets to my children. Read more>>

Tricity Shold | Indepenent Insurance Broker

I grew up in Washington State in the Vancouver area up until a year ago when I relocated to Spartanburg, South Carolina. Growing up both of my parents had their businesses and still do today. I saw the hard work they had to put into it, the sacrifices they had to make, and the tenacity that they had in doing what they loved. Read more>> 

Shemese Vines | Nurse & Fashion Boutique Owner

I am from a small town in SC called Cross hill. I was born and raised in a two parent household with two brothers. In my early pre-teen years my father passed away, leaving my mother to raise us. My mother being a single parent working hard and attempting to go to school for nursing while raising 3 children is what I think back on daily.  Read more>>

Freebased Propane | Lyricist/Musician

For my entire life I’ve been big on poetry, creative writing, and especially music. I wouldn’t even call it a career (you’re supposed to get paid for those, right?) so much as it is the only thing I’ve ever really LIKED to do, and the only thing I’ve ever found myself able to stick with. Read more>>

Heather Rosario | Professional Photographer

Work-life balance has become a crucial part of my craft over the past two years. Although I love photography, turning it into a full-time job can quickly lead to burnout. To keep my creative fire fueled, I make sure to spend quality time with loved ones, indulge in mini hobbies like bowling, read empowerment books, explore coffee shops, binge my favorite shows (guilt-free), and travel. Read more>>

Amanda Gambla | Owner of Shop Miss Lulu Pearl

I opened up Shop MLP just months after welcoming my second child. At the time, I was a stay-at-home mom to two little ones under the age of two. My husband worked long hours away from home and I really desired a fun hobby that could give me a little bit of a mental break from the demands of keeping up with two small children. Read more>>

Jessicat Kennington | Content Creator

For me I listen to the people who love the content I create. I don’t have a big following and progress has been pretty slow for me, but the people who love my content are extremely loyal and effusive in their praise. My day one supporters are still with me and regularly reach out to let me know they still love my work. Read more>>

Kirk Nilsen | Tattoo artist

Apart from choosing to work for myself, the pivotal decision that propelled my success was sticking to my unique artistic vision and embracing authenticity. Despite the prevailing belief that tattooing was relegated to the realm of lowbrow art, I stayed true to my passion for fine art, intricate designs, and architectural motifs. Read more>>

TJ Rumler | Licensed Clinical Social Worker

We often misunderstand risk-taking. It’s not just a brave act; it’s a calculated leap with the potential for immense reward. But the ability to take risks isn’t equally distributed. It’s a gift nurtured by privilege and a sense of psychological safety. Read more>>

Krista Landis | Travel and Lifestyle Content Creator & Travel Blogger

What I value most is living authentically, creating memories with loved ones, spending time together, connecting, laughing, sharing special moments and unforgetable adventures, making an effort to invest in experiences over things because you’ll cherish & fondly treasure those memories forever. Read more>> 

B.A. Wikoff | Contemporay Artist

I truly value the relationship between the artist and the art viewer. I thrive on this concept of collaboration, where I either collect data from secondary media sources regarding our population as a whole or retrieve information from individuals firsthand by engaging them with surveys and interviews. Read more>>