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.

Ac Scar | Country Music Singer

Success and fulfillment have always been synonymous in my book. If you can pour yourself into a hard days work and come out on the other end proud of what you produced.. that’s success. Add laughs and beers with the people you care about to the job description, and success starts to feel real good. Read more>>

Olivia Reynolds | Greenville, SC Local | Digital Creator

My son is almost two. I think the most important and impactful thing I’ve done as a parent is be as present with him as I possibly can. Every day I make this decision to involve him in my day to day life and let him explore the world instead of telling him no! Read more>>

Matteo Miles | Artist & Designer

The three qualities and skills that were most impactful to taking risks in my creative career to me are speaking up, trying new mediums and connecting with other artists. Asking questions and taking initiative is so important with talking about a project with a client, there’s nothing worse than not being on the same page with someone else’s imagination. Yes, I want them to trust me but I love knowing they are satisfied with seeing exactly what they were envisioning.
I’m getting closer to figuring out my own personal style. Read more>>

Madelyn Bishop | Sports and Portrait Photographer

I am a photographer, and do a lot of photo work for my community, especially the high school’s athletics department. In college, I had an assignment to create a social media page for something or someone in my community that could benefit, and I immediately thought of the high school’s athletes! I go to every game that I’m able to for all sports and take photos and short video clips to post to social media to help draw attention to our small school and all of the talent that it holds. Read more>>

Katie Lyon | Singer Songwriter

Admittedly, I didn’t have an immediate answer for this and it took a bit of self-reflection to realize what truly inspires me. What I’ve decided is that I’m inspired by others, sometimes even strangers. I think people can be exceptionally interesting, and I’ve learned so much from just listening. Read more>>

Dr. Markesha Miller | Licensed Psychotherapist, Consultant & Leading Mental Health Expert

The most important factor behind my success is definitely the foundation laid by my parents. My mother was an educator for over 40 years and my father was a farmer. I truly am a beautiful blend of the two. I knew that I had a love for education, however, I have always admired the entrepreneurial spirit and the nurturing effect. My parents instilled in me confidence, values, morals and provided the support to follow any dream that I pursued. Read more>>

Tamicka Walker | Educator

My main thought process behind starting my own business was how am I able to use my gift outside the 4 walls of a school. Read more>>

Nicole Poole | Owner

Thought Process Behind Starting Nikki’s Sugar Scrubs & More
The journey to starting Nikki’s Sugar Scrubs & More stemmed from a genuine passion for creating beauty care products that I originally crafted for my family and friends. Their consistent praise and encouragement made me realize that there was a demand for these products beyond my immediate circle. This support instilled a sense of confidence in me to take the next step and transform my hobby into a business. Read more>>