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.

Angineh Meserkhani | Catering

The concept of launching the business wasn’t groundbreaking; however, it took some time to transition it from a hobby to an official business. My mother served as the driving force behind this venture. Read more>>

Jerad Linnell | Outdoor Cooking Enthusiast

One of my favorite pastimes is spending time around any type of outdoor grill. It gives me a chance to unwind and it gives me an opportunity to share something I have created with others. All of my family and friends have told me to either open a restaurant or do catering. Read more>>

Kotta

For me success cannot be truly defined until it is realized, or felt. It’s when all the things you thought you were struggling against finally make sense as part of the puzzle. I believe we all achieve success in our own way. One day I hope to understand it better, but there is so much I am still learning. Read more>>

Natalie Flores

Success for me personally is different depending on where I am at in life in the current moment. This week I’m grateful to have gotten enough sleep and exercise while juggling a family and multiple businesses. I am healthy, I have a roof over my head and I have plenty of good nourishing food in my fridge to eat and feed my family.  Read more>>

Karissa Schroeder

I think any working creative has those moments where they wonder if they should quit or give up but… for some of us… There is no quitting. If you’re called to do something. Then you just have to do it no matter the circumstances. I think you always just, figure it out. Read more>>

Michael Leicht | Owner/Operator, Ventura Brush Goats

Working with livestock, especially rascally goats is an intense responsibility because we are on-call 24-7. There are a thousand scenarios in which we might have to drop everything no matter the time of day or night and tend to the herd. Read more>>

Jordan Young | Ceramic Artist and Instructor

A huge goal of mine, professionally, is to own a large ceramic studio that is open to the public. The studio will offer a variety of classes including hand building and wheel throwing, as well as specialty workshops and visiting artist demos. The studio will also be used as a personal workspace for my own art. Read more>>

George Yaghmour

My happiness derived from my career and its positive impact on the community, emphasizing my core motivations and values. My happiness is deeply intertwined with my thought process behind starting my career. It stems from a profound desire to create a meaningful and lasting impact on the communities I care about. Read more>>

Carli Jay | Author, Entrepreneur & Coach

I feel it’s important in life to be remembered for the things you did, rather than the things you didn’t do! So making a positive impact has always been at the forefront of my mind, in all of the work, encounters, and situations I come across. Read more>>