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.

Paula Barros

Success is when your mom is really proud of you, but also, you’re pretty proud of you. It’s paying the bills and also having money leftover to go on vacay, even if just 10 miles away. I think it’s when you’re working smart not hard. And it’s also when you’ve found a place in the world where your unique ability is respected and rewarded equally. Read More>> 

Adriana Lobato

The most important decision I’ve made as a parent is to ensure that my son, who is 10 years old, grows up in a peaceful and happy household where he can be independent and creative. I’ve been fortunate to manage my work schedule to have time to cook with him, garden, listen to music, read, and explore new things together. My son knows how much I admire his ideas and how they inspire me. He especially enjoys when I’m home working with clients via telehealth because he knows he’ll have at least an hour to work on his projects without me offering suggestions or corrections. He loves surprising me with a beautiful drawing, a new layout he designed for the living room, a song he’s learned to play on the piano, or a recipe he mastered from his favorite TV chefs. Read More>> 

ANGELA HENRY

i teach my children to show respect to everyone regardless of who they are, also i advise them that there will be many obstacles along the way but falling down is never the gold, getting up and reach back into the race is looking to the finish line. Read More>> 

Michael Amquy

Painting make me happy because it give me a sense of freedom it let me express myself Read More>> 

Pranav Rai

For me, true happiness comes from making others happy. When I help someone or donate a board game, their smiles and joyous expressions warm my heart and bring a smile to my own face.

I truly enjoy the feeling of making a positive impact on someone else’s life, and that’s where my happiness stems from.  Read More>>

Esther Fyall

I felt like, for me, it was my only choice. After finishing my BA in Design, I knew that if I didn’t pursue art now, I would regret it later. Read More>> 

KHR!S João

From a young age, I’ve always had a passion for the arts, especially writing and music. I have always been fascinated by musicians. When I was a kid, I would spend my days mimicking the artist I would be listening to at the time. From the creation process to the execution of the song would have me hypnotized. I think it is the best way to get a message across. The voice is the gateway to an artist mind and soul. I decided to pursue an career in music because I realized at a point in my life, that I was not meant to live an average life. I decided that I was going to help the world, my community, and myself. Read More>>