Stories, Lessons & Insights

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.

Quite honestly its my life mission… so my business began to shift around my passion for assisting people who have been in pain physically, emotionally and spiritually. Read More>>

We came up with the idea for Seleraku Los Angeles during the pandemic in 2020. I was impressing my Indonesian girlfriend, at the time Pheren, (now wife), with my skills and experience in Indonesian cooking. Read More>>

I don’t know how my future will unfold, where I’ll live, or what I’ll be doing in ten or twenty years. But if I think about legacy—about what will remain after I’m gone—I don’t just want to be remembered as the owner of successful salons or a great stylist. Read More>>

I hope people remember my dedication to social justice, how even though I’m a quiet person for the most part, I can get loud with my opinions. I hope to be remembered as someone who could be depended on to always show up for others! Read More>>

Two core values drive my creative process: the unbound energy of childhood and the fusion of the physical and digital.
I celebrate children’s play, the fearless exploration of absurd imaginary things. Read More>>

Work hard, study hard, and your work will be recognized.
Perhaps once upon a time this was true. Perhaps it’s a saying that was repeated to give hope to the possibilities of a fruitful future. Read More>>

Pick a path and stick to it is a piece of conventional advice I disagree with. Throughout my life journey I have taken many paths lead by my passions that allow me to combine multiple areas of understanding to everything I do. Read More>>

The coffee industry is incredibly complex and strings together individuals from around the world and back. There are dozens, if not hundreds or thousands, of hands that touch each and every coffee bean before it lands as an extracted brew in our mugs. Read More>>

So many music listeners, including hardcore fans of certain artists, are often unaware of the collaborative process of making a song.
There’s a great team behind most songs that come out today, including session musicians, producers and co-writers. Read More>>

back and take time for my mental health. When it comes to building a brand, the expectation is to have a constant “hustle mentality”. Though consistency is key, I think at times the hustle mindset can lead to burn out and a lack of creativity. Read More>>
