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.

Carter Lee | Music Producer

In my opinion, when you’re at a crossroads and are faced with this decision, you have to ask yourself if you can see your life without what you’re giving up and whether you’ll truly be happier and satisfied without it in your life. I think people jump the gun on giving up on their dreams and aspirations. Sometime you need a hiatus , or just to take a step back and re-evaluate how you’re going about what you’re doing. Read more>>

Wendy Judy & Leslie Reilly | BRYMM Co-Founders

Starting a business is not for the faint of heart! We quickly learned running a business is all about taking constant risks. Nothing is ever certain. We weigh our options and consider the risk – – often mitigating the risk involved and sometimes just jumping in hoping for the biggest risk reward! Read more>>

Hippie Lo | Studio engineer

Absolutely, taking risks can be a game-changer! It’s like stepping out of your comfort zone to reach new heights. Risks often lead to growth and transformation, moving you from where you are to where you aspire to be. Taking risks is how I moved from a small town to city Metro and have been able to follow my career goals. Read more>>

Dipntap | Payment Processing Services

At DipnTap, we aim to leave a legacy rooted in trust, empowerment, and genuine care for our clients. We want to be remembered as a company that provides exceptional payment processing solutions, prioritizes honesty, educates business owners on the intricacies of the credit card industry, and offers unwavering customer support. Our mission is to build lasting relationships in which clients feel confident and equipped to make informed decisions about their payment systems, knowing they have a partner who truly has their best interests at heart. Read more>>

Courtney Valencia | Custom Color & Extension Expert

The most important factor behind my success as a hairstylist has been creating a clear and authentic brand for myself. Taking the time to define what sets me apart—whether it’s my focus on custom color, extensions, or layered cuts—allowed me to connect with the right clients and build trust in my expertise. Fine-tuning that vision and staying true to it has been a huge factor in growing my career and establishing my presence in the beauty industry. Read more>>

Blake Dumesnil | Senior Art Director & Graphic Designer

I was born in Beaumont, Texas but moved to the Houston area when I was 2 years old. Growing up around NASA, astronauts, and the aerospace industry, I was fascinated with spaceflight but never believed I would ever be a talented enough engineer or scientist to work in the industry. Throughout high school, my interests in art, design, and filmmaking drove me to study cinematography and graphic design as an undergrad at Stephen F. Austin State University from 2002-2006. Upon graduating, I decided it was a bit more practical and stable moving back to Houston and pursuing graphic design as a profession rather than moving to California to pursue filmmaking. Read more>> 

Nadia Hernandez | UGC Creator & Lifestyle Content

From the moment I first discovered the true magic of social media, I was hooked. The way it can transform an idea into a global conversation, the endless possibilities of connecting with like-minded people, and the sheer power it holds to turn everyday moments into something meaningful—what’s not to love? At first, it was just a fun passion project, a creative outlet where I could showcase my love for lifestyle and food. Little did I know, that same spark of creativity would eventually evolve into something I could actually monetize. Read more>>

Fancy Lane | Owner & Lead Wedding Planner

I am just now “getting it” with the work-life balance. For so many years, I definitely would sacrifice my peace and prosperity in a personal setting to achieve my work goals. Read more>>

Kendall Williams | Mass Media/Telecom (Entrepreneur)

As I’m in the start-up phase, I won’t disclose some information, but the idea for my business came from my experiences in the music industry, particularly in music management. Early on, I realized that many industries operate on predatory business models that exploit creators rather than empower them. That sparked a desire to create something better—a space where creators could thrive independently and retain control over their art. Read more>>

V Michel Buck | Influencer and Cosmetic Chemist

With anything I do, I give it focus for at least a year. I think it’s important to have a deadline and a sense of urgency. That gives me enough time to go through the day to day, the ups and downs of seasons and holidays. At the end of that time frame, I ask myself a few questions:
1. Did I learn all I could from this experience? Read more>>

Robert Flatt | Poet-Scholar-Vagabond Photographer

HAPINESS IS FINDING A CAREER THAT MACHESS YOUR PASSIONS. AND ITS NEVER TOO LATE TO CHANGE YOUR MAJOR.
My Career Eventually you will all have bodies like mine that do not
work very well (from the disease of aging). Eventually
you’ll no longer be able to do your current job, and
this will give you a marvelous gift—the gift of time. You
can squander this gift by sitting around feeling sorry for
yourself, or you can try to find something interesting to do
with whatever physical ability you have left. One thing you
will certainly have time for is to be happy, which is often
called smelling the roses—though you may not be able to
physically smell or even see or touch a real rose.
So I give you a rose. It was January 2011, and a cold
front had come through. It was about 40º, and with my
camera in hand I was sitting on the sidewalk in front of my
neighbor’s house watching the sun come up. Read more>>

Benilde Moreno | Beauty service provides

Being myself and living in my truth, accepting who I am doing things that make me feel good. Since a young girl beauty has always made me happy, not just doing my lashes or getting my hair done my makeup, skin care etc. But Helping other women bring that side out of them. Wake-up feeling beautiful, confident. Its a feeling no one else can bring us women I want every women to experience it. Read more>>

Vedantins | Inspired individuals seeking growth

The seeking of Truth. In a world of fast information do we really stop and think about what is Real & unreal. Read more>>

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