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.

Mari Geier | Entrepreneur, Coach, Health Food Store Owner

I have spent most of my adult live building community. So I would say the value that matters most to me is LOCAL. The concept of supporting your local businesses, paying attention to what is going on in your local community and being of service to the people that make up that community is so important to me. Read more>>

Ej Brad And Kai | Content Creators & Influencers

Our Brand is Ej Brad And Kai and consists of our YouTube Channel, Facebook Page, X Page, Instagram, and Tik Tok. We wanted to have a platform that speaks to all people. Read more>>

Leneé Thomas | Real estate strategist and Leadership & motivational speaker

As a parent, the most important thing I’ve done is never thrown the towel in and kept going. As a single mother and full-time entrepreneur (of 10 years), there have been super hard moments. I never succumbed to those moments. I always told myself that it was ok to take a break, but not to give up. This very thought process and way of life has greatly impacted my children. Read more>>

Dr. Kelly O. Elmore | OBGYN & Healthcare Executive

The single most important decision has been to “say yes and stay ready!” Throughout my entire life, I’ve set goals, prayed, envisioned, and trusted that everything will work together for the good. My decisions are based on knowing that I will land on my feet and success is my birthright. Read more>>

Karla Johnson | Transformation Coach and Speaker

The Power of the Subconscious Mind by Dr Joseph Murphy. It started to connect the dots with a lot of questions I have had over the years but no real answers. It was very simple to read and understand. Read more>>

Nubia Adams | Intuitive Herbalist, Artisan + Medicine Woman

What makes me happy is a full cup to pour from. A well fed and nourished Nubia, in every way. Being able to pour love and energy into my craft and my loved ones because I have first done the work to overflow my cup and take care of self. Read more>>

Darryl Humphrey II | Cinematographer

The hardest decision I’ve had to make was leaving my job to start my business full-time. I was thrust into entrepreneurship after COVID-19 closed my daughter’s daycare center, and I was making probably 50-60% of my income from my business, meaning I was not ready to make that leap, but I had no choice. Read more>>