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.

Alexandra Demosthenes, CPA/PFS, CFP® | Senior Wealth Advisor

I was born and raised in Boca Raton Florida, but I had the unique experience of being raised in a multigenerational household with grandparents that immigrated from Cyprus and Egypt. My grandfather would share stories of the village he grew up in that had no electricity or running water, yet he dreamed of one day traveling the world. They made the brave decision to move to America for better opportunities, as so many have done throughout history. Read more>>

Tanuj Surve | Product Manager & Researcher in Blockchain

Born and raised in Mumbai, the financial nerve center of India, I was immersed in a world bustling with opportunities and challenges from a young age. The city’s vibrant economic activities sparked my curiosity about finance and technology, guiding my academic and career choices early on. I pursued a degree in Finance, Compliance, and Regulations, setting the stage for my initial role as a project manager where I led financial products and services. Read more>>

Mia Belle Perez | Dancer

When I was in Pre-K, I participated in my first school recital and my mom saw how much fun I had on stage. After that she enrolled me in a studio and I continued to train more and more. I started with Acro and Ballet and continued adding classes. Music has always been a big part of my life and every time I hear a song, I feel inspired to dance. Read more>>

Rare Phantom | Musical Artist

Pursuing an artistic career is an incredible outlet to release pent up energy and emotions. Being creative is one of the most fulfilling things in life when it comes to past times that require putting time and energy into. Art is a way for me to spread my vision, and an infectious way to spread something positive. I want to help inspire others to be creative and follow where their creativity takes them, if it’s music, painting, any type of creative venture. Read more>>

Callie Guerra | Content Creator

I pursued a creative career because it came natural to me. Growing up, I always expressed myself creatively and dreamed big. The idea of having a career that wasn’t a creative outlet of mine, was a daunting thought I never wanted for myself. I never wanted to limit myself by not doing what I felt I was meant to do, which is content creation. Content creation started as a passion of mine for fun, which turned into a job of mine. Getting paid to do what I love was the goal for me that I had to achieve. Read more>>

Florencia Divano | Business Owner

I would love to say I’ve been organized and balanced my whole life but that would be a lie. I’ve always been the type of person to start something and not finish it, until I started my business. Balancing a thousand ideas and countless approaches, I relied on just one brain and two hands. That’s when I realized I needed structure and a good foundation to be able to build something strong. I went from not knowing what to call my business to having a google document with 20 pages full of ideas, designs, product descriptions, future products, etc. Read more>>

Paulina Cerda | Visual Artist

1-When I studied Art at university, I pursued my passion, feeling that there was a talent that could take me somewhere. However, I never really thought about what it would be like to make a living from art and have painting be my daily job. After finishing my studies, I did a diploma in 3D digital animation and at the same time worked in an art supply store. This job gave me the opportunity to learn about the best materials, meet artists, and learn more about each technique. It was then that I started creating pieces that began to sell, and I was afraid to leave my job to dedicate myself 100% to art. Read more>>

Russell 2.0 | How music inspired a dream and impressed a special woman

Ever since I was a kid, I knew I wanted to be a singer. At the time, I didn’t have the resources or knowledge of how to compose and arrange a song. In 2004, I drove to Chicago and knocked on R. Kelly’s door. I knew that if I could get a song produced by him, I would also be able to secure a record deal and fulfill my goal/dream of becoming an artist. I worked hard, slept on the floor, play basketball every night, and was just always in his ear saying; “I want song”. Read more>>

Andrea Posada | Personal trainer

thing is discipline, I show them that every day. Once you help them to build discipline they can apply it in every field of their lifes , for example school, sports and food habits. This can help them to be successful in every aspect of their life. The love of sports and a healthy life is another important aspect that my children see every day in our house and although they are still small I know that this will create a positive impact for their future, both mentally and physically.In conclusion, I want to leave my legacy of self-love through sport and healthy habits. Read more>>