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.

Hanna Jung

I am a mom of three. When I started my business I was a single mom. Once my business grew it allowed me to really provide for my son on my own. To this day, this business I have built still allows me to continue to provide for my family and I am so grateful for that. Read More>>

Lancing Chen

Recently I re-read Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi and the experiences written in that book shook my bones to the core. I also really love Barefoot Gen by Keiji Nakazawa. What both of these stories have in common is that the protagonists (both are autobiographies) keep their heads up in their own way despite the horrors they’ve endured. I like how they both show the resiliency of the human spirit in this world we live in. I think everyone should read them. Read More>>

Jacquelyn Sammons

The principle that I promote in my practice is one of health optimization, which is distinctly separate from the current medical community’s concept of “disease management.” Read More>>

Lo Cody

The most important lesson my career in the dance industry has taught me is to believe in yourself while having trust in the process.
As a young dancer I was constantly looking for affirmation of my success thru the praise of others, awards ,and accomplishments. I found validation in how others perceived me versus how I perceived myself.  Read More>>

Terme Hayempour

The most important lesson I’ve learned, both in life and in my career, is that success starts in the mind. You have to believe it’s possible, and even more importantly, believe that you’re worthy of it. Yes, hard work, timing, support, strategy, and even a bit of luck all play a role. But I’ve seen over and over again: you can have the perfect plan, the best tools, all the right opportunities and still sabotage it all if, deep down, you don’t believe you deserve the outcome. Your beliefs will always set the ceiling for what you’re able to achieve. Read More>>