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.

Jc Torrealba

That’s a deep question, and as a musician and producer, you probably feel the ups and downs more than most. The answer depends on a few things:

Passion vs. Obligation – Do you still love making music, or does it feel like a chore? If you still feel the spark, it might be worth pushing through the struggles. Read More>>

Indira Ramirez

“Discontinuing my efforts is not a consideration for me, particularly because i have a deep passion for my career. While the journey has been challenging -similar to what many experience – the rewards of persistence and dedication to my goals make the effort worthwhile” Read More>>

Karina Torres Figueroa

Success in expanding Women in MUN stemmed from staying organized, ensuring a clear line of communication, and continually innovating. Staying organized was incredibly important, since it allowed me to efficiently manage our initiatives and deadlines, keeping me and my team motivated to expand Women in MUN to as many women as possible. Read More>>

Black Los

My children. I have a 16 year old daughter and a soon-to-be 14 year old son. Being around my children is like being around myself. We all have like interests and personalities. They’re extremely intelligent, talented, and hilarious in their own respective ways. I see different parts of personalty in them both. Read More>>

Allison Calderon

“Stick to what works.”

While consistency is important, creativity thrives on innovation and experimentation. In the world of event decor and content creation, sticking to what has worked in the past can limit growth and originality. I believe in pushing boundaries, trying new designs, and constantly evolving to stay ahead of trends. Read More>>

Scott Parker

That clients are looking to solve problems, not simply for a product. On the surface, it might seem as if a client is looking for a photo. Yes. That is the product. They do come to me for photography. And, they are really looking for the photos to do something. Read More>>

Daniel Marks Jr.

I was born and raised in South Florida, Broward County, to be exact. Hard work shaped my upbringing, and I was taught the importance of listening. When you listen, you have fun, and when you have fun, you win. The term “win” initially applied mostly to sports, where I spent much of my childhood. Read More>>

George Martinez

I almost feel like the creative career chose me. Ever since I was a child I was always into art, music, and performing.

My dad is a musician and influenced me to start learning an instrument.

I realized really quickly that not only did I have a passion for the creative arts, but I was actually pretty good too. Haha Read More>>

Santiago Vicaria

I´ve felt burnout more than once during my live, after years of reading I´ve learned a few things:

– Your work do not define you as a person, it doesn´t matter what you do but who you are at the end of the day.
– Having good habits, such a meditation, doing exercise, planning the day are most of the best tools to succeed at your job. Read More>>