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.

Nathalie Faublas

A goal without a plan is a wish
Antoine de Saint-Exupéry

It means a lot to me because it helps to remember to always prepare in life and if I want to achieve a goal order is necessary. Read More>>

Anastasiia Smelova

At 35 years old, living in the vibrant and energetic city of Miami, married and raising four wonderful children, my definition of success has evolved with every chapter of my life. Today, success is not just about reaching milestones — it’s about embracing the journey, pursuing passions, and staying true to myself. Read More>>

Angeles Sampere

El éxito puede tener distintos significados según cada persona. El éxito se alcanza cuando entendemos nuestro propósito personal y lo cumplimos; cuando alcanzamos metas y objetivos que dan sentido a nuestra vida. Read More>>

Barbara Silva

You’ll know whether to keep going or to give up when you sit with your soul and listen to what brings peace, not pressure. Read More>>

Fran Francis

This question here is so deep and many ways. I don’t think we ready to talk about it. How do I know whether to keep going or to give up? Well , I know I have to keep going because who’s going to take care of me , who’s going to give me what I ask for without asking me “why” “what is it for” because when you can’t provide for yourself and someone else is providing for you ; Read More>>

Karla Guerrero

I think about this all the time—how do I know when it’s time to give this up? I always come back to the same answer: my life feels better. Not because of success or money, but because of how I feel each day. Read More>>

Kirby Suarez

First, I ask myself if it’s something I truly want— not for anyone else, but for me. If the answer’s yes and I haven’t reached it yet, I keep going. It really is that simple. Read More>>

Hass And Neveen Bousi

Other than deciding to work for ourselves, By far the single most important decision that contributed to our success was to build other people along the way. When you pour your heart into lifting others as you build your business, something magical happens- every life you touch starts to improve, and their light reflects back on your own dream. Read More>>

Katie Hivencamp

I’m inspired by women’s history, industrial materials, such as iron and metal, Sailor Moon the anime show, women’s crafts, and contemporary art. Read More>>

Daniel Avalos

My key notes daily :

Daily Intentions,
Consistency over perfection,
Staying Curious and Always Learning
Listening to myself and others
Protect myself
Being enthusiastic Read More>>

Jordan Karp

Doing it now never waiting for someone else to do it and taking longer than in the moment
Having sense of urgency
Traits like Persistence and consistency to methods of execution
Following up constantly
Resilience to failure Read More>>

Kay Kash

Modeling is reflection of your inner self. The ‘outer’ image is only the aesthetic and so, you can’t lose sight of the inner image, or who you really are. Don’t become distracted trying to remain aesthetically pleasing & forget what you were really trying to express to begin with. It is a challenge of self-worth and persistence! Read More>>

Bella Zengoski

I’m currently studying a Bachelor of Business majoring in Sport Management, with the goal of building a career in Formula One or Formula 2 as a Driver Manager, Team Manager, or Partnerships Manager. Read More>>

Brian Castro

My end goal is to be a successful business owner as an interior designer, working on projects that fulfill me as a creative person & bring happiness to everyone who walks into a space designed by me. Read More>>