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.

Lauren Lolly” Thompson | Lifestyle

I worked in different roles in the same manufacturing company for twenty years. During this time, I was able to be customer-facing and quickly realized that taking a client-centric approach for our business decisions and actions was something I would continue with after this career was over. Read more>>

Jacqueline Adams | The Hair Doctor

The pivotal choice I made was to surrender and trust in God. Often, we attempt to take the reins, striving for control over situations and results. I hold faith that what is meant for me will come my way. Read more>>

Theresa Caldwell Jenkins | Non-profit founder and survivor of child sex trafficking and physical abuse

I want people to remember me as a survivor of Human Trafficking that didn’t let my past define me. I took my trauma and turned it into success. That other survivors don’t have to let what happen to them define their life. Read more>>

Ginger Renee | Actor

There’s a million quotes about hard work: “Without hard work, nothing grows but weeds,” or “Hard work beats talent when talent fails to work hard.” But I believe in working smart rather than working hard – there just isn’t enough time in the day. Read more>>

Corey Truesdale | Photographer & Creative

The most challenging decision I encountered in my entrepreneurial journey pertained to the adjustment of pricing structures. It was a deeply deliberated move, as I grappled with the inherent apprehension of valuing my services commensurate with their worth. Read more>>