Highlighter Series - HoustonNewMedia.org https://houstonnewmedia.org/tag/highlighter-series/ Building "Bridges" Across the Bayou City! Wed, 12 Nov 2025 04:00:50 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.3 https://i0.wp.com/houstonnewmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/cropped-cropped-Houston.png?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 Highlighter Series - HoustonNewMedia.org https://houstonnewmedia.org/tag/highlighter-series/ 32 32 103504436 What is something outside of work that is bringing you joy lately? https://houstonnewmedia.org/what-is-something-outside-of-work-that-is-bringing-you-joy-lately-3/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=what-is-something-outside-of-work-that-is-bringing-you-joy-lately-3 https://houstonnewmedia.org/what-is-something-outside-of-work-that-is-bringing-you-joy-lately-3/#respond Wed, 12 Nov 2025 04:00:50 +0000 https://voyagehouston.com/?p=393779 We asked some of the most inspiring local entrepreneurs and creatives what was bringing them joy and we hope the responses below inspire you to find more joy in your day-to-day life as well. Gisela Lopez Being able to enjoy time with my family and friends. Being present in my son’s life and hobbies.Having balance […]

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]]> https://houstonnewmedia.org/what-is-something-outside-of-work-that-is-bringing-you-joy-lately-3/feed/ 0 1062020 What do you understand deeply that most people don’t? https://houstonnewmedia.org/what-do-you-understand-deeply-that-most-people-dont-2/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=what-do-you-understand-deeply-that-most-people-dont-2 https://houstonnewmedia.org/what-do-you-understand-deeply-that-most-people-dont-2/#respond Wed, 12 Nov 2025 04:00:49 +0000 https://voyagehouston.com/?p=393778 Over the past decade, we have been profoundly impacted by the wisdom of the community. Every person has wisdom, every person has had experiences and observations that combined with their unique personality let them produce rare gems of understanding and so this question is one of our favorites. Check out the responses from some of […]

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]]> https://houstonnewmedia.org/what-do-you-understand-deeply-that-most-people-dont-2/feed/ 0 1062023 Local Highlighter Series https://houstonnewmedia.org/local-highlighter-series-3/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=local-highlighter-series-3 https://houstonnewmedia.org/local-highlighter-series-3/#respond Wed, 12 Nov 2025 04:00:47 +0000 https://voyagehouston.com/?p=393836 We are so thrilled to be able to connect with some of the brightest and most inspiring entrepreneurs and creatives from across the city and beyond and this series in particular gives us the honor of introducing these folks to you in a unique way – we go beyond the story of how they got […]

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]]> https://houstonnewmedia.org/local-highlighter-series-3/feed/ 0 1063169 What do the first 90 minutes of your day look like? https://houstonnewmedia.org/what-do-the-first-90-minutes-of-your-day-look-like-2/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=what-do-the-first-90-minutes-of-your-day-look-like-2 https://houstonnewmedia.org/what-do-the-first-90-minutes-of-your-day-look-like-2/#respond Wed, 12 Nov 2025 04:00:47 +0000 https://voyagehouston.com/?p=393777 Coffee? Workouts? Hitting the snooze button 14 times? Everyone has their morning ritual and we LOVE hearing about them. Some of our favorite members of the community share their morning rituals below. Katharine Branham “The first few minutes of my day begin with gratitude. I take a moment to give thanks for a new day, […]

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]]> https://houstonnewmedia.org/what-do-the-first-90-minutes-of-your-day-look-like-2/feed/ 0 1062026 What did you believe about yourself as a child that you no longer believe? https://houstonnewmedia.org/what-did-you-believe-about-yourself-as-a-child-that-you-no-longer-believe-2/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=what-did-you-believe-about-yourself-as-a-child-that-you-no-longer-believe-2 https://houstonnewmedia.org/what-did-you-believe-about-yourself-as-a-child-that-you-no-longer-believe-2/#respond Wed, 12 Nov 2025 04:00:45 +0000 https://voyagehouston.com/?p=393776 We asked folks a question that led to many surprising answers – some sad, some thought-provoking and some funny. We’ve highlighted a cross section of those responses below. Reyna Guidotti The child that was must the time afraid for been rejected, that felt not accepted and most the time and most the time wonder about […]

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]]> https://houstonnewmedia.org/what-did-you-believe-about-yourself-as-a-child-that-you-no-longer-believe-2/feed/ 0 1063172 Highlighting Local Gems https://houstonnewmedia.org/highlighting-local-gems-6/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=highlighting-local-gems-6 https://houstonnewmedia.org/highlighting-local-gems-6/#respond Wed, 12 Nov 2025 04:00:45 +0000 https://voyagehouston.com/?p=393835 Over the past decade we have had the chance to learn about so many incredible folks from a wide range of industries and backgrounds and our highlighter series is designed to give us an opportunity to go deeper into their stories with to goal of understanding them, their thought process, how their values formed and […]

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]]> https://houstonnewmedia.org/highlighting-local-gems-6/feed/ 0 1063175 What did suffering teach you that success never could? https://houstonnewmedia.org/what-did-suffering-teach-you-that-success-never-could-4/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=what-did-suffering-teach-you-that-success-never-could-4 https://houstonnewmedia.org/what-did-suffering-teach-you-that-success-never-could-4/#respond Wed, 12 Nov 2025 04:00:43 +0000 https://voyagehouston.com/?p=393775 With all the focus on success it’s easy to overlook the valuable lessons we can learn from the more difficult parts of our journey. Below, you’ll find some very interesting insights from some of the most fascinating members of the community. Kiara Rivera Suffering taught me that even in the darkest times/moments to never stop […]

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]]> https://houstonnewmedia.org/what-did-suffering-teach-you-that-success-never-could-4/feed/ 0 1063523 Who taught you the most about work? https://houstonnewmedia.org/who-taught-you-the-most-about-work-4/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=who-taught-you-the-most-about-work-4 https://houstonnewmedia.org/who-taught-you-the-most-about-work-4/#respond Wed, 12 Nov 2025 04:00:43 +0000 https://voyagehouston.com/?p=393834 Society has its myths about where we learn – internships, books, school, etc. However, in our conversations with some of the most interesting and trailblazing entrepreneurs and creatives we noticed the biggest lessons they learned about work often came from unexpected sources. We’ve shared some of those responses below. Patricia Uebe I’ve always believed that […]

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]]> https://houstonnewmedia.org/who-taught-you-the-most-about-work-4/feed/ 0 1063526 Who saw you clearly before you could see yourself? https://houstonnewmedia.org/who-saw-you-clearly-before-you-could-see-yourself/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=who-saw-you-clearly-before-you-could-see-yourself https://houstonnewmedia.org/who-saw-you-clearly-before-you-could-see-yourself/#respond Wed, 12 Nov 2025 04:00:42 +0000 https://voyagehouston.com/?p=393833 Those of us who were lucky to have someone see something in us long before we saw it in ourselves know how impactful it can be. We are thrilled to highlight some of those stories and honor some of the OG heroes. Adriana Garnica As much as I would love to say myself, I cannot […]

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]]> https://houstonnewmedia.org/who-saw-you-clearly-before-you-could-see-yourself/feed/ 0 1064467 What are you most proud of building — that nobody sees? https://houstonnewmedia.org/what-are-you-most-proud-of-building-that-nobody-sees-3/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=what-are-you-most-proud-of-building-that-nobody-sees-3 https://houstonnewmedia.org/what-are-you-most-proud-of-building-that-nobody-sees-3/#respond Wed, 12 Nov 2025 04:00:41 +0000 https://voyagehouston.com/?p=393774 We think this is an essential question because so often there is a disconnect between what matters to us and what the world thinks. We hope these conversations help more people open up about what truly matters to them – regardless of how visible it might be on the outside. Steven Champagne My family. Not […]

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]]> 1050047 What part of you has served its purpose and must now be released? https://houstonnewmedia.org/what-part-of-you-has-served-its-purpose-and-must-now-be-released/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=what-part-of-you-has-served-its-purpose-and-must-now-be-released Wed, 15 Oct 2025 05:00:54 +0000 https://voyagehouston.com/?p=388035 We all carry parts of ourselves that once protected us, guided us, or kept us safe—but no longer serve who we’re becoming. Letting go can be one of the hardest acts of growth. Some of the most enlightened members of the community share their thoughts on this below. HTX Papi I’m releasing my old mantra […]

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]]> 1044932 What’s more important to you—intelligence, energy, or integrity? https://houstonnewmedia.org/whats-more-important-to-you-intelligence-energy-or-integrity/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=whats-more-important-to-you-intelligence-energy-or-integrity Wed, 15 Oct 2025 04:00:56 +0000 https://voyagehouston.com/?p=388036 There is no one path – to success or even to New York (or Kansas). Similarly, what matters to others can vary widely – so we tried to tighten up that question to focus on three key traits to see what most folks in our community valued most – intelligence, energy, or integrity? Cristina Hernandez […]

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]]> 1044933 What makes you lose track of time—and find yourself again? https://houstonnewmedia.org/what-makes-you-lose-track-of-time-and-find-yourself-again-2/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=what-makes-you-lose-track-of-time-and-find-yourself-again-2 Wed, 15 Oct 2025 04:00:49 +0000 https://voyagehouston.com/?p=387991 With so many high-achievers in our community it was super interesting to learn about the moments when they lose track of time. We’ve highlighted some of those conversations below. Sandra Morgan Writing—and everything connected to it. Whether I’m creating content, editing, laying out a book, or managing a publishing project, I can get completely lost […]

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]]> 1044901 What is the story you hope people tell about you when you’re gone? https://houstonnewmedia.org/what-is-the-story-you-hope-people-tell-about-you-when-youre-gone-4/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=what-is-the-story-you-hope-people-tell-about-you-when-youre-gone-4 Wed, 15 Oct 2025 04:00:48 +0000 https://voyagehouston.com/?p=387990 We wake up, get work, go back home and rinse and repeat – or at least it feels that way sometimes. In truth, there are a million moments in between where we interact with others and we can’t help but wonder what folks will think about us once we aren’t showing up, perhaps once we […]

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]]> 1044935 What have been the defining wounds of your life—and how have you healed them? https://houstonnewmedia.org/what-have-been-the-defining-wounds-of-your-life-and-how-have-you-healed-them-2/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=what-have-been-the-defining-wounds-of-your-life-and-how-have-you-healed-them-2 Wed, 15 Oct 2025 04:00:46 +0000 https://voyagehouston.com/?p=387989 Our deepest wounds often shape us as much as our greatest joys. The pain we carry—and the ways we learn to move through it—can define who we become. We asked community members from a broad array of industries to reflect on their defining wounds and have shared the responses below. Soniya Ekici One of the […]

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]]> 1044940 What fear has held you back the most in your life? https://houstonnewmedia.org/what-fear-has-held-you-back-the-most-in-your-life-2/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=what-fear-has-held-you-back-the-most-in-your-life-2 Wed, 15 Oct 2025 04:00:44 +0000 https://voyagehouston.com/?p=387988 Fear is something we all carry, though it shows up differently for each of us. It can keep us safe, but it can also hold us back from opportunities, relationships, and growth. We asked some brilliant members of the community to share the one fear that has shaped their choices the most—and their answers reveal […]

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]]> 1044944 What are you most proud of building — that nobody sees? https://houstonnewmedia.org/what-are-you-most-proud-of-building-that-nobody-sees-2/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=what-are-you-most-proud-of-building-that-nobody-sees-2 Wed, 15 Oct 2025 04:00:43 +0000 https://voyagehouston.com/?p=387987 We think this is an essential question because so often there is a disconnect between what matters to us and what the world thinks. We hope these conversations help more people open up about what truly matters to them – regardless of how visible it might be on the outside. Sammy McManus SAMMY: I am […]

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]]> 1044969 What are you being called to do now, that you may have been afraid of before? https://houstonnewmedia.org/what-are-you-being-called-to-do-now-that-you-may-have-been-afraid-of-before-2/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=what-are-you-being-called-to-do-now-that-you-may-have-been-afraid-of-before-2 Wed, 15 Oct 2025 04:00:41 +0000 https://voyagehouston.com/?p=387986 Growth often means stepping into what once scared us. The things we resist can become the very paths we’re meant to take. We asked some of the best and brightest in the community: what are you being called to do now that you once feared? Their answers reveal the courage it takes to move past […]

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]]> 1044970 What are the biggest lies your industry tells itself? https://houstonnewmedia.org/what-are-the-biggest-lies-your-industry-tells-itself-2/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=what-are-the-biggest-lies-your-industry-tells-itself-2 Wed, 15 Oct 2025 04:00:40 +0000 https://voyagehouston.com/?p=387985 Every industry has its myths—stories insiders repeat until they sound like truth. But behind the slogans and the spin are unspoken (and sometimes unnoticed) realities – we asked some of the wisest folks we know to share what lies they’ve noticed in their industries. Danielle Emon “One of the biggest lies in the fashion and […]

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