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.

Tori Ichikowitz

One of my favorite quotes is from Shonda Rhimes, who describes the “hum” as “God’s whisper right in my ear.” I’ve always connected deeply with this idea. My “hum” is an unexplainable desire to excel, to strive, to create a moment of perfection found through the imperfection of our world. Read More>>

Natalie Rodriguez

What makes me the happiest is creating. There is no better feeling than waking up in the morning, brewing a fresh cup of coffee, and opening my laptop to write. I also find immense joy in being on set when directing. Those long hours never truly feel long because I am completely immersed in the work. Read More>>

Linwei Hu

My goal is to build a distinctly personal visual language — something you can recognize as mine the moment you see the frame. On top of that, I want to balance artistic ambition with commercial value, so I can shoot what I truly care about while still speaking to the market. Read More>>