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.

Norbert Tsi

I started my career as a documentary photographer working with small magazines and publications, doing everything I could just to get a foot in the door. I worked tirelessly just to be in the room and learn from those around me. I talked to anyone and everyone to find more photojournalism opportunities, and over time, I built up my skills and connections through sheer persistence, eventually having my work published in bigger and bigger outlets such as The Guardian and LA Times. Read More>>

Elizabeth Komet

Success isn’t a destination — it’s a mindset.

What I mean by that is: every time you reach a goal, it feels great — but only for a moment. There’s always a next goal ahead. To me, success is about being in a constant state of growth and finding satisfaction in improving a little bit every day.

I think this mentality is especially important when it comes to health. Health isn’t something you achieve once and then stop working on. Whether it’s getting great results on your blood work or hitting a new personal best in the gym, those moments matter — but if you don’t continue to show up and put in the work, you can lose those results. Read More>>

Olivia

The biggest decision I’ve ever made was to stop shrinking myself to fit into places that didn’t really see me. For a long time, I felt like I had to tone things down my designs just to be accepted—to make my work more simple, more “traditional,” more like what I thought people wanted. But deep down, I’ve always known that my style, my ideas, and the way I express myself were different—and that’s exactly what makes my work special. Read More>>

Sophia Otasowie

There is this annoying idea called the “wedding tax” circulating. It’s the idea that vendors hear the word “wedding” and just automatically charge more than if it were for another type of event or celebration without reason. First of all, most wedding vendors professionals are female entrepreneurs and small business owners with no intention of creating arbitrary pricing because they think weddings are some kind of cash cow. So, before people get too caught up in that rhetoric, I think it would be helpful to know some of the reasons you might see a difference in price. Read More>>

Janette Ok

This industry is heavily based on trends, clout and short lived moments but to be a creator that lasts requires longevity, evolution, and consistency. In one word I would say to be a successful content creator, you need to be consistent. This job is not hard because of the events or the glitz and glam or even the money. It gets hard when you get comfortable too quickly. In order to stay grounded through the rise and fall of followers, having a strong routine that keeps you consistent is so important.  Read More>>