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.

LARA RESTELLI

I believe success is a concept that can only be defined individually, because it can represent many different things depending on a person’s values and aspirations. Take artists, for example. For one artist, success may be measured by sales; for another, it may mean exhibiting work in a major museum; and for someone else, it may simply be the ability to paint every day. Read more>>

Megan Tate

I believe success is about much more than financial growth. While financial sustainability is important, I define success by the lasting impact we have on others and the integrity with which we pursue our goals. Read more>>

Jacob Stiltner

I try to not think about whether I should keep going or give up. I am always just doing. There are times of course when I don’t do, for the sake of taking a break but not because I can’t keep going. My work revolves around not thinking about what to do next or where to go. Read more>>

Kai Blonde

Music makes me the happiest because it brings people together. There’s something really special about being surrounded by a community of people who are all there for the same reason—to let go, dance, and enjoy the moment. The energy, the connection, and the good vibes that come from spending a night on the dance floor are hard to describe. Read more>>

Yirett Clemente

I pursued a creative career because I believe every person, brand, and moment has a story worth telling. Photography and videography give me the ability to transform ordinary moments into meaningful visual experiences that people can remember and connect with. Creativity allows me to combine technical skill with emotion, turning ideas into powerful imagery. Read more>>

Paola Reyner

I stopped believing in perfect balance a long time ago, and that shift alone released so much guilt. The way I think about it now is that different seasons demand different things. When I’m close to an event, work gets most of me. When Martina has something important at school, she gets my morning. Read more>>