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.

Anna P. Sutton | Artist/ Curator/ founder @thehoneydropgallery

inspired by simple desire for sustainable growth in our growing community. Art offers a new way of viewing our social, cultural, and economic realities. Tackling the crucial dimensions of personal responsibility, consensus, and community, Read more>>

Monica Lopez | Illustrator and Comic Writer

For now, the biggest goal I would like to achieve is launching my own comic book Metzi and successfully launching it. I can’t necessarily picture myself completely quitting from illustration in the long term. Read more>>

Evan Black | Production Designer & Set Decorator

The end goal has always been to stand behind a body of work that I am incredibly proud of. With filmmaking, each project is a piece of art and a snapshot of who I was as a designer and artist in that moment. I see myself building longevity within the film industry, and no doubt that will come with countless films to have designed. Read more>>

Yuchen Fang | Film Editor

Collaboration is essential in the film industry. From pre-production through production and post-production, filmmaking demands a diverse range of talents and skills. No one person can handle every aspect alone. Learning to trust and rely on others to fulfill their roles is the most important lesson I’ve learned in my career. Read more>>

Anna Oris | Actress, model

People, sun, my daughter, architecture, movies, set, beauty, meditation, reading books, ocean, riding bike, salsa dancing. Read more>>

Siyi Jin | Graphic & Interaction designer

I might be the first person to go off-topic right away because what has influenced me the most, even impacting my career choice and design philosophy, is not a publication but a radio program. Read more>>