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.

Becky Peterson

Being a creative thinker, ideas are constantly coming to me. Starting my own business isn’t the difficult part. The biggest challenge is choosing which idea to move forward with at the time, and from where the funds will come.

I greatly desire to have a flexible schedule, not feel forced to stay in one spot, and have freedom with my time. Read More>>

Lauren Frias

Honestly, starting my business was a happy accident. All my life, I had always appreciated crystals and minerals, but it wasn’t until 2020 that I really learned about their healing properties. I became fascinated with the world of crystal healing during the peak of the pandemic, when everyone was isolated and uncertain. On a late December night of online shopping, I had accidentally purchased six pounds of assorted crystals. When my excess crystals arrived, I took it as a sign and posted them online. When I saw that people were actually interested, it gave me motivation to keep going! It made me happy to provide a way for others to engage in self-care, healing, and community— especially during quarantine. Read More>>

Cassie Cole-Goforth

Ramona Radio started as an accidental business — a passion project that quickly grew into something much bigger. What began as a simple idea to support local businesses became a fully operational, 24/7 streaming radio station serving the heart of Ramona. We never set out to create a company. Eric’s original goal was to build a platform where small businesses in Ramona could have a voice — a way to speak directly to their neighbors, customers, and the broader community. Read More>>