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.

Marcelo Lopez

From a young age, I knew I wanted to dedicate my life to the arts. My journey began with acting and drawing, and by the age of 12 I was already exploring digital tools such as Photoshop. These early experiences allowed me to discover different creative languages and to understand how art can take many forms. Read More>>

Chaka Channer

Work life balance has been a priority for me for a long time. Too often, people wait until retirement to truly enjoy life, but I decided early on to create a healthy balance. The first step was defining what my ideal balance looked like, then comparing it to the reality I was living. That gave me a clear roadmap for change. Read More>>

Aldrena Hicks

What a wonderful question to reflect on. One of the most important things I’ve done as a parent is to create a safe space for my son and daughter where they can truly express themselves. I want them to feel free to share their opinions, ask questions, and engage in real conversations about the things that weigh on their hearts and minds or excite them. It’s important for me that they know they are both seen and heard, especially given the many challenges kids face today.  Read More>>

Natalia Perez

It might seem like a simple answer, but what makes me the happiest is doing the things I enjoy. Whether that be exploring a new nature trail and bringing my camera to take photos, or working on my hobbies of music production and songwriting, doing what I love and not putting any pressure or expectations on myself brings me so much joy. Read More>>

Francesca

I am happy when I photograph the street in New York City and connect with its people. I am happy when my street portraits, born out of fortuitous encounters, succeed in depicting the city as well as the human condition combining my documentary approach with my own point of view and my love for writing.
My photography is closely related to the map of New York and to an inner map that I have created by walking these streets for over 25 years. Read More>>