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.

Rodrigo Tolentino | Music Producer & DJ

I perceive success as crafting an individual you deeply admire and introducing them to the world. Witnessing others accomplish their aspirations is truly inspiring and has a ripple effect. As a musician, I understand that patience is crucial as we await significant milestones. Read more>>

Roxanne Rittmann | German-American Actress & Filmmaker

For me, success means fully living a life truest to yourself. We live in times of major comparison, judgment, pressure, and external opinions. It can be difficult to gage which thought patterns, emotions, and fears, not inherently ours, have shaped our personal decisions in the past and affected where we are today. Read more>>

Kate Anthony | author, critically acclaimed podcast host, and high conflict divorce coach

Beyond a shadow of a doubt, deciding whether or not to leave my marriage was the hardest decision I’ve ever made. When I was in the depths of despair, struggling with this decision, I was repeatedly told that I needed to stay for my son; that children from “broken homes” (ugh) do less well in school, grow up to have poor coping and relationship skills, and become drug addicts and alcoholics. Read more>>

Luao Liu | Animator & Motion designer

Deciding to leave my hometown to work and live in the United States was the most challenging decision I’ve ever made. Being away from family and old friends was genuinely painful for me. However, I was fortunate to meet new friends and colleagues, and I’ve found my place in this new chapter of my life.  Read more>>

Virginia “Gin” Callais | Physical Therapist specializing in Oncology Rehabilitation

It’s the fact that I didn’t start Geaux Fight because I wanted to be a business owner. In fact, quite the opposite. I saw a need in the community on many different levels. When we moved to Covington from Austin, one of the first things I noticed is there are a lot of healthcare facilities in the area. Read more>>