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.

Lissa Ramirez-Stapleton

One of my favorite quotes is by Lilla Watson and an Aboriginal Rights group in Queensland:

“If you have come here to help me, you are wasting your time. But if you have come because your liberation is bound up with mine, then let us work together.” Read More>>

Anastasia Jacques

It’s basic but “Carpe Diem” (Seize the Day).

My dad would make me say it when I was crashing out over math homework as a kid. He’d tell me not to let the algebra win, to seize it and take control. To go into class the next day with questions instead of a blank page. Read More>>

Brandyn Dunn

The idea came from a simple but powerful desire: to create the kind of practice I would want if I were the patient. I wanted to build a space where people felt genuinely cared for — not rushed, not judged, and never treated like just another appointment on the schedule. Read More>>

Gene Turnbow

A bunch of my friends and I were in an online RPG, and wanted a sci-fi radio station to listen to while gaming, so in 2009, we made one. We had been broadcasting for a few years when we finally figured out that nobody else was functioning in this particular niche, and that we were the only ones doing it. In 2011, we decided to try to make a business out of it. By 2013 we were incorporated, and by 2015 the business was self-sustaining. It took a great deal of volunteer work to get it there, but we eventually did find our footing, and our audience. Read More>>

Dyrel “Dice” White Dicethebarber

Success is anything that you work hard for & achieve those goals. Never giving up b & understanding that there are obstacles in life & once you surpass those obstacles you set for yourself in life then you are succeeding. But there’s much more success after 1 success. Keep going & push yourself to everything you want in life. Read More>>

Film Dheva-Aksorn

First off, I don’t think “giving up” is necessarily a bad thing. People usually see it as weak or assume it means you didn’t care enough, but I think it’s actually just about knowing where your energy belongs. If something still matters to me, even when I’m burnt out, I’ll take a break, reset, and come back to it. But I’m also pretty cynical, and as bleak as it sounds, if you’re constantly pouring yourself into something and it gives you nothing meaningful in return—not even a sense of growth or joy, then it’s worth asking whether it’s really worth the toll it’s taking on you Read More>>

Wendy Yu Huong Thai

At its heart, our business is about creating a ‘third place’ for the community—a space that’s not home, not work, but somewhere people can simply be themselves and pursue what brings them joy. The Happy Humble Hub is a gathering spot for dreamers, side hustlers, creatives, and community builders. Whether someone’s launching a small business, hosting a comedy night, leading a workshop, or crafting the perfect latte, we’re here to connect the dots. We provide the space, support, and community to help ideas grow. Read More>>

Kvr.

E2 by Pam Grout changed my life!!! The book is 9 energy experiments to prove your thoughts create your reality. Think about the time you were about to get a new car and right before you got it, that’s the only car you see on the road. Thats the power of your mind. Whatever you think can be brought straight to reality. That’s why you have to be careful with your thoughts! This book makes you remember the power that lies within you that’s why it’s my favorite book and she’s my favorite author Read More>>

Summera Howell

Curiosity. If I don’t know how to do something myself, I’ll find a way to learn it. If I find out about some new interesting fact or subculture or place to explore, I’ll go down the rabbithole. That innate curiosity helps me find things to write about – if I think it’s interesting or important, there’s got to be an audience for it somewhere. Read More>>

Jay Abuan III

In relation to careers, one piece of conventional advice that I disagree with is the saying, “Always have a plan B.”

I strongly believe that it’s dangerous to have a “Plan B.” This notion of having a “safety net” can play a negative roll in your career. It can also be the reason why you don’t succeed. With no safety net, you will have no choice but to think out of the box for every possible solution for your problems. Mix that with patience and diligence, you have a perfect recipe to find the solutions. This will lead you to eventually finding success. Read More>>

Sheela Abdi

*One piece of conventional advice I heard early in my career was: Don’t get too close. Don’t be too soft. Keep a professional distance if you want to be respected as a leader.”

Early on in my career as a growing HR excutive and people operations leader, I learned a specific type of role we were set to play within an organization; always acting as a separate but aligned member of each team I was on. Read More>>

James Tumminia

People outside the entertainment industry may not be keenly aware of how hard it is to land a gig, probably like it is in other industries. The number of people working across the spectrum in film and TV production is staggering while the number of projects getting made specifically Los Angeles has significantly dipped. I often hear from others that it’s never an easy time, but the numbers now, more than ever, do not lie; production is currently not a happening thriving scene. Read More>>

Blue

The end goal for Currents is to create this archive of ethereal-esque music that will leave an everlasting impact on mankind. To be heard, known, and loved by everyone at the end of my career would be a dream. We might not look like it now, but in 10-20 years, you and all your peers will know the name ” CURRENTS.” Read More>>