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.

Jordyn Ruiz | Content Creator

I am huge on budgeting!
I created a spreadsheet to see exactly what’s coming in and going out every time I get paid. I like to see where my money goes, because before it would literally vanish and I didn’t have any grip on my finances. It is such an uncomfortable thing to people to sit with, but it is so necessary to be able to sit with your finances and see where it all goes. Read more>>

Camille Mcmath | Co Owner – DRT Motorsports

DRT Motorsports is a family business. My husband, Landon McMath and myself own DRT and it is a huge part of who we are as parents and a family. What we have done as business owners and parents that has impacted our small children is letting them be involved. We attend many offroad sxs events every year., We have our children interact with the offroad community, partners and customers. It has expanded there experiences at a young age. Going to the dunes and desert is what we do for fun as a family and we love being a part of the offroad community as a business and family! Read more>>

Julianne Haness | Freelance Surface Pattern Designer

As an artist, the single most important decision I’ve made to help my business is to put myself and my artwork out there. I primarily use Instagram and direct emails to potential clients. Sometimes it’s difficult to set your work free in the world, but I’ve learned that even if it isn’t perfect and even if your skills are not at the level you want them to be, it’s better to put it out there, than to keep it to yourself. I’ve landed most of my clients just by posting my artwork online, and I rarely feel like it’s perfect. Read more>>

Tinsley | Singer/songwriter

The decision to combat imposter syndrome and put out music in spite of the voices telling me that I’d never be “good enough.” Read more>>