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.

Chineze Okonkwo

I define success as freedom; freedom over my time, my energy, and my choices. It’s not just about monetary gain, but about not being tied to work that undervalues you or demands everything from you in return. Read More>>

Kat Haynes

As an artist, I don’t think I take risk quite as a seriously or give as much thought as people who are more left-brained in general. As human beings we take risks every single day whether we realize it or not, and I was probably about 30 years old before I finally realized that. I had a rough time in my high school years, very little to lose- and when you feel like you have nothing to lose, what reason do you have to hesitate? That being said, I’ve always had a pretty high risk threshold, especially compared to the average person.  Read More>>

Jonpaul Smith

I enjoy any time I can get out in nature. Every time it improves my mood. I love being out in the garden and watching in astonishment at the complex beauty encapsulated in a plant as it grows. These same awe-inspiring observations are found on a great hike or walk with my wife. I have been an avid cyclist most my life. Many rides give you that slower pace of observation that can only come from a bicycle. Slowly cruising on back roads or secret urban alleys, and the little discoveries that come from both. It is that feeling of smallness while also feeling connected to the natural world that I enjoy while being in nature. Read More>>

Dave Pileggi

I saw so many actors and creatives in need of expert level wisdom and NOT getting honest, transparent, excellent, and affordable help to move their careers along quickly so I knew I had to help them. I believe when we see that we have the answer to someone’s problem, it’s a divine sign that we are the physical answer to their spiritual prayer and it’s our responsibility to be that answer. Read More>>

Kayla Borders

Work-life balance has definitely shifted over time—and honestly, I don’t look at it as “balance” in the traditional sense anymore.

Early on, it was about trying to separate the two—giving equal time and energy to both. But as both my business and my family have grown, I’ve realized it’s less about perfect balance and more about intentional integration. Read More>>