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.

Edda Martinez

The honest answer might sound a little wild, but I truly birthed this idea. It happened during a Kundalini Activation Process session, not the yoga kind, but a type of energetic experience. In the middle of it, I felt a powerful shift in my body, like something new was being awakened. When I came back to full awareness, my facilitator told me she felt me give life to something. We both had chills and were trying to make sense of what had just happened. Read More>> 

Tamara Moodie

As a mother of three Skylar (20), a student at the University of Alabama; Summer (18), attending LSU; and Slade (14), who goes to St. Thomas Aquinas High School I believe the most important thing I’ve done is raise my children in a world where autism is not something distant or unfamiliar. Autism is part of our daily life, and they have never known a world without it. Read More>>

Mckenzie Corporal

Deciding that there is no plan B and not being scared to take risk. I took stupid risk as a teen why not take those financial risk in bettering my situation and helping my brand grow. Also saying to myself don’t be satisficed reach for more Read More>>

YVONNE COLÓN GEIGEL

I’m inspired by authenticity, shared purpose, freedom, joy, and living in the moment. Seeing our common humanity motivates me, as does the journey of overcoming false beliefs, reclaiming self-love, and helping others find their power. Read More>> 

Deny

Consistency is always the key, I would say. I have been consistent and persistent in my endeavors and it paid off.
Another good habit is a discipline. I love following the regimen, then everything becomes crystal clear. The progress is inevitable.
Not postponing things for later is another great habit. Read More>> 

Sean Edwards

Consistency and reflection. I’ve made it a habit to write something every day—even if it’s just a sentence or a stray thought. Over time, those little moments stack up and shape something powerful. I also check in with myself often. I journal, I meditate, I ask hard questions. That kind of self-awareness helps me stay aligned with my purpose. These practices have allowed me to truly create an authentic artist persona for Wes Lee The Wordsmith.  Read More>> 

Stephany Diaz

The concept of playing it safe. In aesthetics, and in business – there’s nothing small or safe about building a brand that actually lasts. I believe in starting strategically, not small. From the beginning of my journey, I knew I didn’t want to just be another injector. I wanted to create a luxury experience that reflected high-level expertise, trust, and elevated outcomes without the fear & intimidation. That meant making bold, thoughtful investments in training, design, and patient care – even when it felt risky. Read More>> 

Hannah Hanstein

Motivation outweighs skill. When I started my tattooing journey, I had no formal art background—just a deep desire to create. I made it a habit to practice consistently, exploring different styles and mediums until I discovered tattooing, and I was instantly hooked. Perfection isn’t always possible, but that inner drive is what pushes me to keep growing with every piece. Where I once might have given up easily, tattooing has taught me patience, presence, and the power of focusing on what’s right in front of me. Read More>>