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.

Amiee Brown | College Cheer Coach & Mentor

Always strive to be better than yesterday’s version of yourself. I love and live by this quote because of the motivation behind it. As humans in a world dominated by social media presence, it is vital to remember you are only as good as yesterday’s version of yourself. We must only compete with ourselves to ensure we are always elevating and reaching new heights in life. Spiritually, mentally, emotionally, and physically, we must take pride in our own journey while finding news way to break barriers. Read more>>

Gigi | Your favorite wellness coach specializing in turning trauma to triumph!

Everyone is not my assignment! Read more>>

10 Pinkss | Artist

All my favorite artist passed away , i felt like i was the only person to speak for people like me. Read more>>

Andrane Cummings | Head Chef & CEO

My journey began in my home country Jamaica. My love and passion for food started in high school where I studied Food & Nutrition. I then moved on to upgrade my culinary background by enrolling in a Commercial Food Preparation program. Which I did extremely well and cropped multiple awards. I matriculated to tertiary level where I started a bachelor’s degree in secondary education, my major being Food & Nutrition. Read more>>

Kioka Jenkins | Leadership and Life Coach.

Success is finding joy in your life, and being able to afford it. Read more>>

Devin Shamel | Guitarist, Singer & Songwriter

I think that consistency is one of the greatest habits that anyone can have. It’s rare that you’re great or even good at something the very first time you try it. A lot of people see that they aren’t as good as the guys who put in years of practice within the first few days/weeks/months and give up because they view that sort of progression as unattainable. Read more>>

Drea Mack | Hustler to Business Woman

Running a business requires strong organization, customer service, and industry knowledge. Staying organized with calendars and checklists helps manage events and inventory efficiently, while proactive communication with clients, vendors, and staff ensures smooth coordination. Networking with event professionals builds relationships and boosts referrals, while attention to detail, from preparation to presentation, enhances service quality and client satisfaction. These habits together drive success in the any industry. Read more>>

Aisha Davis | Media Educator & Filmmaker

Traditional education is often perceived as mundane and stifling, and while there’s truth to that, what I learned in graduate school is that this isn’t education—it’s schooling. As a media educator, I prioritize innovation and cultivate creativity, ensuring that learning is dynamic and meaningful. Managing over 100 students daily—and more than 1,000 over the past five years—has strengthened my skills as a producer and CEO by pushing me to be a thorough communicator, implement logistical practices like standard operating procedures, and recognize potential in students. In essence, I’m not just teaching; I’m training my future collaborators and building a network of talent loyal to my brand and mission. Read more>>

Amaria Brown | Nail Technician

The most difficult decision I’ve made was to step away from my 9-to-5 job entirely and take a leap of faith to pursue running my business full-time. Read more>>

Daryl Killian | The AutoNsider

The most important lesson that I’ve learned, is that I’m never finished growing and learning. My father reminds me that everyone that we meet know something that we don’t know. No matter the business, we must always be open to and looking forward to change, because the only constant is life is change. Read more>>

Davorius (tre’) Terry | Actor | Producer

The most important lesson I’ve been taught since I’ve started acting/producing was to stay consistent. Nothing is given to you and you have to earn every dollar to survive without the help of Corporate America. Read more>>

Abby Quackenbush | Wedding & Brand Photographer

Work life balance is something I am immensely passionate about, not because I am a career driven person, but because my family is the most important thing to me 100% of the time. The interesting thing about that is that my passion for my family actually makes my career even more important. I went to school for accounting, so I’ve (very briefly) lived the life of an employee who works 11 hour days six days a week. Read more>>