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.

Jessica Arzate Cerecedo | Cinematographer

The meaning of success has changed over the years. Now, I am at the beginning of my thirties, and success is feeling content with my decisions. For that, I need to know what I want and why, and to answer, I need to be honest and reflective with myself, and that’s not always easy. Read more>>

Winik Mimy Wong | entrepreneur

As a parent, I believe the most significant contribution I’ve made to my children’s lives is providing them with a strong foundation of value and principles to guide them through life. Being a positive role model and instilling qualities like moral integrity, independence, kindness, responsibility, and generosity can have a profound impact on their development and future choices. Read more>>

Arthhur Smocks Jr | Co-Founder & Executive Director

-The most difficult decision I’ve ever had to make was to listen to God/The Divine by chasing the vision placed in front of me. Throughout my life and before we (My wife and I) started Smocks Media Group, I was lost. Lost in my career path, life goals and general direction. Read more>>

Jackson Sherry | Filmmaker, Writer

Choosing art. I grew up watching both of my parents struggle to make art AND a living, so it just turned me off to the whole idea. I tried a lot of things. I was an engineer in the Navy and I spent a lot of time pursuing things that didn’t really feed me. I made the decision to let my creative side take over during the pandemic and film is what stuck. Read more>>