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.

Brodrick Mcdowell | Film writer & Director

I’m from Charlotte North Carolina. Born and raised on beatties ford rd. My life wasn’t the best but it wasn’t all bad. But I had to teach my self how to be a man. There was things grandma couldn’t teach me. And see all the things I seen growing up and it stuck with me and it became stories in my mind and I learn how to put it together and I found myself writing scripts and I’m currently in progress of filming my movie Favor for a Favor which will be out soon. Read more>>

Dr. Ashley Carver, Lcsw | Psychotherapist

As a mother of three, my children are the center of my world. I deeply desire to raise them to be kind, respectful individuals who understand the importance of being good people. I believe the greatest impact I’ve had on them is my display of love and affection I consistently show. It’s essential to me that they feel deeply loved and secure at home, knowing that it’s a place of comfort and safety no matter what challenges they face outside. The world can be harsh, and filled with judgment that can leave lasting scars. But I want them to always know that home is synonymous with love—mommy is love, daddy is love, and together we are safe. Love better yet, unconditional love is the most powerful gift I can give them, and it’s the legacy I hope to pass on. Read more>>

Drew Nicole | Principle Personal Stylist & CEO

Bet on myself and choose entrepreneurship. This has been a tough journey, but one that has been so gratifying. To help my clients transform through my gifting, is an honor that I do not take for granted. I get to wake up daily and make an impact through style. My most difficult decision has been one of my biggest blessings. Read more>>

Needo Stakkz | Rapper , Entrepreneur

I’ve never been a quitter so I know to keep going until I get the results I’m looking for Read more>>

Scotty Heath | Award winning Content Creator

The most difficult decision I’ve had to make in 35 years of living is leaving Mississippi behind and moving to Atlanta. I’m very close to my mom, my brother and my cousins, so it was definitely bittersweet for me. But I knew I had to do this for me and for me only. Read more>>