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.

Zoe Abrams

My business and my art is based on the belief that everyone should be seen and photographed as they are. As a wedding and couples photographer, representation is incredibly important to me. I want the people looking to hire me feel included and empowered every step of the process. I try to capture love and people in all of its forms regardless of sexuality, race, or gender identity. My goal is to create a safe and welcoming space for everyone to show up authentically in front of the camera. Read More>> 

Amanda Davis

I feel like I’ve spent half of my life giving up on my artwork/myself. I experienced it through depression, romantic relationships with men, and non-creating as a way to control my gifts. But I’ve learned that you that you can’t give up something that is intrinsically a part of you. When I started to allow and embrace my creativity, support started to show up in unimaginable ways. I recently fell in love with an artist in Los Angeles. We speak of the importance of art production and shows, even when you aren’t making sales. Read More>> 

Angela Walsh

Other than deciding to work for myself, the most important decision I made was investing in my first proper professional camera. I know how hard it can be to spend that kind of money—it feels risky at first. But making that investment changed everything for us. It was the moment we stopped treating photography like a hobby and stepped fully into being professional photographers. That one decision opened the door to so many opportunities we never would’ve had otherwise. Read More>> 

Kamila Mosca

We are a part of people’s lives from the very beginning to the very end.

The very first gift one gets is flowers and when one bids farewell it’s also flowers.

Whether it’s a newborn in the family, graduation lei, prom flowers, bridesmaids bouquet or a sympathy arrangement – we are there supporting people in their important moments and help them make it more memorable! Read More>> 

Stephanie Keita

I’d have to say other artists past and present. The inspiration out there is astounding. The support from family, friends, and art appreciators are big factors, too. I wouldn’t be where am I without them. My mom always encouraged me to be my full, authentic self without the pressure to be something I’m not. Hard to choose between the two of what takes precedence. They’re both key factors to my “success”. Read More>> 

Angel Eclipse

There are a few factors that play into the success i have had. One would definitely be, to not be afraid of taking risk and the failures that come with it. There are so many times i have been told no; try again and you aren’t good enough. I continue to try and grow from each experience and they have led me to some incredible experiences. Winning an Emmy, opening for Chappell Roan, touring the world with a band, model for Kim Chi beauty. It’s all to do because i took the risk. Read More>> 

Allison Porter

Integrity. If we don’t have integrity in every aspect of our businesses, creative process and life in general, nothing is genuine. Read More>> 

Krystle Acayan & Bree Ravelo

Krystle: Community has always meant everything to me whether it’s with family, friends, with my colleagues, or in the neighborhoods I frequent or reside. Even as a kid, I understood the importance of showing up for others—and that value has only grown stronger over time. Read More>>

Brittney Doull

The end goal is to become a successful graphic designer, designing poster art for musicians and other related fields, movie posters, etc. Something consistent and earning a fair amount income. Read More>> 

Carla Tudela Sopena

The end goal for me is to build a creative empire, a boutique agency where marketing, branding, and culture intersect to tell bold, meaningful stories. I want to lead a team of innovators who aren’t afraid to break rules and shape the future of how brands connect with people. By the end of my career, I hope to look back and say I created something that didn’t just follow trends, but helped define them. My dream is to be at the helm of a business that empowers emerging voices, embraces cultural diversity, and makes creativity a force for impact, not just commerce.” Read More>> 

Joshua Mhoon

I wanted to be connected with the world, not confined to a corporation because im a free spirit in the sense that I want to have freedom to choose my hours, and be able to be my own boss. Also, there’s no higher calling to me more than humanitarianism and music is exactly that. Read More>>