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.

KY’K

When chasing anything in life there are going to be ups and downs and at some point eve ry person has felt the feeling of giving up. I believe that no matter what success or feedback received, if you are passionate behind what you do the motivation to keep going is determined by how satisfied you are with your work. Read more>>

Danteé Ramos | TV Host, Media personality, Content Creator

I believe that in order to know when one should keep going or give up depends on the person. Everybody has their own journey but your WHY should be the fire burning inside of you. If you’re only searching for fame, you’ll always want to give up once you’re not receiving instant gratification. Read more>>

Rhondaja Denine | News Reporter

As a parent, I think the most important thing I’ve done in terms of an impact on my daughter would be her seeing me graduate college twice. Now she gets to see me live out my dreams as a News Reporter in another state. I love the fact that I have the opportunity to provide her with another life outside of our hometown. I’m able to show her that there is more. Read more>>

JaCaleb Smith | Engineering Major & Entrepreneur

The single most important decision I made would be deciding to go to college, despite graduating highschool in 2020(Covid introduction to US). If I didn’t come to college, I wouldn’t be here answering your questions in this interview today! Deciding to enroll in at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette(ULL) forced me to get out of my comfort zone and grow in all aspects of my personal life. Read more>> 

Danny Batchelor | Minister Danny B.

I want my legacy to be, a person who definitely cared about others, especially the homeless, Resthome residents, Prison inmates, to spread love and compassion and kindness to others. To give & encourage positive thoughts and energy. Read more>>

Shae Pearson | Licensed Massage Therapist/Wellness Spa Owner

One habit that has made a big difference in my journey to success is reducing distractions in my life. As I’ve grown older, I’ve come to recognize that distractions can take various shapes, whether it’s negative thinking, toxic friendships or spending too much time mindlessly scrolling through social media. I’ve made a conscious effort to be more mindful of how I spend my time and energy. Read more>>

Ali Mehreganfar | Motivational Speaker & Stroke Survivor Influencer

The habits that helped me succeed are a mix of determination, family support, and staying positive. Moving from Iran to the U.S. was like landing on another planet, but my family’s unwavering support made all the difference. They were my rock, always encouraging me to keep going. Read more>>

Chelsea Horan | Real Estate Professional | Host of The American Dream: Selling Atlanta

My worst day is someone else in the world’s best day. I live everyday with this in mind. I have a passion for being and creating a positive impact in my community. Volunteer work, community service, and contributing to community empowerment are my driving core values. Read more>>

Dr. Tina Woodard | Founder & CEO, Speaker, Executive Coach, Consultant

One of my company’s core values is excellence. Given my academic credential in industrial engineering with a concentration in quality, I am particularly interested in continuously improving processes, programs, services, and products to exceed the expectations of the end user. Read more>>

Ontavia Roulette | Fashion & Costume Designer

That you can not do it all. Forming a trusted community around you and your business with that you far in your career. Read more>>

Shiveesh Fotedar | A Design technologist, hybrid of software engineer and UX designer.

One thing that outsiders are unaware of the Product Design industry is the affect of simple things as fonts and colors have on the end user. Its is easy to dismiss them as vanity on top of utility but there is an underlying cognitive bias people have called aesthetic usability bias that refers to the aspect of people thinking something is more useful when its aesthetically pleasing. Read more>>

Vasiliy Hryhoruk | Chief Executive Officer at Turbo XPD & Logistics Expert

I would say it is a constant need to control timing meticulously. In logistics, every second counts, and any delay can have significant repercussions. For instance, if deliveries are not made on time, it can cause entire factories to stop production, leading to massive losses. Read more>>

Vasiliy Hryhoruk | Chief Executive Officer at Turbo XPD & Logistics Expert

I would say it is a constant need to control timing meticulously. In logistics, every second counts, and any delay can have significant repercussions. For instance, if deliveries are not made on time, it can cause entire factories to stop production, leading to massive losses. Read more>>