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.

Jasmine Bailey

“I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.”

― Maya Angelou

This quote resonates deeply with me, both as a registered nurse and as a content creator. In my work, I know that patients may not always remember every word I say or every action I take, but they will remember how I made them feel—whether it’s comforted, valued, or cared for.  Read More>>

Kaylynn Mena

I define success personally as time freedom, and the ability to help others. I don’t want to be stuck building someone else’s dream wasting away my life clocked in while I can be building my dream, and leave a legacy my family can carry on. I also want to be able to always help those around me. From my family to strangers in the street in need of a helping hand. Being an Entreprenuer creates oppurtunies to do so. Read More>>

Sava Rilak

My single most important decision, besides choosing self-employment, was embracing my own way of working. We’re all unique, and I realized my perspective resonated with people. Instead of conforming to standard business practices, I incorporated my own style. This not only fueled my success, but also energized me. Competition pushed me to improve, but I climbed the ladder on my own terms. Read More>>

Jonathan Labadie

The biggest decision that contributed to our success was fully leaving my previous career path behind and committing to something that wouldn’t drain the life out of me. My business partner, Nick, and I are still working our day jobs to fund M2 Labs, and we’re totally fine with that. Right now, we’re essentially working to “pay for the band” until the business can sustain us. Read More>>

Deron Jordan

My business helps the community by fostering a strong, inclusive, and uplifting space for members of the Beyhive worldwide. As the King of the Beyhive, I create opportunities for fans to connect, celebrate, and share their love for Beyoncé in meaningful ways. Whether through my Beyoncé dance parties, live interactions on social media, YouTube concert footage, or a dedicated podcast centered around Beyoncé, my goal is to inspire, motivate, and entertain. By building this community, I not only honor Beyoncé’s legacy but also empower others to embrace confidence, joy, and artistry in their own lives. Read More>>

Eyal Schechter

Mindlessness and Mindfulness.

What makes me happy is when I’m not thinking—when I’m walking my dog and not worrying about anything else, eating with my family, playing soccer, and just playing. There’s nothing like being completely mindless and in a flow state of being. I like to think that the path my life takes is always progressing toward a goal of complete mindlessness. Helping people helps with that a lot—I find that when I focus on someone else’s problems and challenges, I’m not so caved in by my own. Read More>>

Alex Bergland

The value of trust is absolutely essential in my business. From day one I start establishing trust by being punctual to appointments, communicating clearly and often, and by approaching customers as an advocate rather than a salesman.

Trust is a currency and when it is established between me, my team, and our clients the project always goes smoothly and is enjoyable for everyone. Read More>>

Dana Yarn

Honesty is the most important value to me personally. I firmly beleive If you are honest with who you are, your goals, vision, and the way you handle your business things will not get complicated. The client and relationship will be up front and everyone will know exactly where they stand. As a business owner I believe that if I treat my clients with respect and I am honest with them about their purchases, schedule, goals, etc. then they will treat me the same way. Operating with integrity and honesty is the only way to have a peace of mind and long term success as an entrepreneur. Read More>>

Juliann Dewitt-smith

Throughout life, we all face difficult decisions, both big and small. For me several come to mine, but one of the most challenging was sharing my artwork others. The fear of judgment and lack of confidence in my creativity held me back. It’s easy to let self-doubt keep us from moving forward, but with the encouragement of family and friends, I took the leap. Read More>>

Amber Robinson

Growing up as a military brat meant constant change, I was born in Colorado, but home was never just one place. I spent a few years in Germany as a child and moved every three years, living in about six different states across the U.S. That experience shaped me, making me adaptable and comfortable with change, whether it was new places, people, or challenges. Read More>>

Hillary Urgelles

I’m originally from Venezuela, and I’ve always been passionate about art and creativity. I studied Social Communication, but my love for photography started even earlier, when I got my first camera at 16. Since I was young, I was taught the value of hard work and the importance of pushing myself to achieve my goals, which has always motivated me to keep growing and striving for more. Read More>>