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. 

Alex Vizcaino

We think success is something you feel more than something you measure. For us, it’s rooted in how we grew up. You know how a mother always seems to know exactly what you need before you even have the words to ask for it? There’s a safety in that, a feeling that you’re being looked after without having to explain yourself. That’s how we define success at AMA. It’s about anticipating a guest’s needs so intuitively that they can finally stop ‘doing’ and just start ‘being.’ Read More>>

 Tetiana Bohoslavska Orel

For me, success is not a final destination. In many ways, the moment we define something as “success,” we also create a stop. And if you stop for too long, someone else will keep moving forward.

I see entrepreneurial success as a continuous process — a constant cycle of setting new goals, taking on new challenges, learning how to balance, how to focus, how to choose, and also how to enjoy the path. Read More>>

YESIT J. CAMPO

At BIZ CPAs, we are not just an accounting firm—we are strategic partners for business owners who want clarity, control, and long-term growth.

What truly sets us apart is our level of personalized attention and commitment to detail. Many firms focus on volume; we focus on relationships. Our clients are typically business owners generating between $500K and $10M in revenue, and they come to us not just for compliance, but for guidance—financial, operational, and strategic. Read More>>

Dr. Rishikesh Upadhyay

Well, growth has always been a constant companion in my professional journey. When I encourage apprentices and students to broaden their horizons, it also reminds me to keep challenging myself. I see writing and storytelling as evolving crafts—there’s always room to grow, experiment, and refine, and that’s what keeps me motivated. Read More>>

Yamily Castillo

I’ve always been drawn to creativity, it’s how I naturally think and move through things. Painting started years ago, but the connection to art was always there. When I chose to pursue it seriously, it wasn’t a question of if I could do it, I already knew I could. It was more about finally committing after years of distraction. This moment is the result of coming back to something that was always mine. Read More>>

Veronica

To tell you the truth I don’t believe in balance. I don’t think we can be balanced and that trying to achieve that creates stress. I believe that there are times when your attention and energy are more focused in one area of your life than another. Sometimes it is planned and by choice and at times it is more reactive.

For example when you are spending time with family (vacation, event or just a regular day) vs when you have a big project and deadlines vs you take sometime to replenish your spirituality whatever this looks like to you. Read More>>