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.

Jordan Lee, Sydney Boyer | Event Decor Rentals and Custom Novelty Gifts and Merchandise

We were helping plan a bridal shower for a friend together and we were outsourcing a lot of the decor (back drop, peacock chair, rugs, vases, floral, etc.) for the event. We had several up and coming showers for friends and found we would be continually outsourcing and none of our friend group or connections really had any “go-to” business that they used for events. Read more>> 

Edwin Alba | Fashion Designer

When it comes to deciding whether I should keep going or give up, I sit back and reflect on who it is that I am truly as a person…. the result is always “I’m a creative being” , It’s hardwired in me to want to create. With that being said , I don’t think I will ever stop creating or making any form of art as long as I’m able to. Read more>>

Shari Botwin | Trauma Therapist, Author and On-Air Contributor

I spent years in trauma therapy telling my story of surviving childhood sexual abuse, followed by years of allowing myself to grieve all that was lost. Around the age of 38, my life began coming together, and the shame that came with my abuse finally dissipated. I began to accept and understand my experience and the impact my abuse had on me. Finding loving relationships and have a family is all I ever wanted. Read more>>

Nicholas Brown | Retirement Benefit Consultant

Third Party Administrator. We Save Taxes For Our Clients. We specialize in income sheltering strategies for professionals and small to medium sized businesses. We set up and administer qualified retirement plans for anyone in the private sector. Our motto is Collaborating with Professionals For Retirement Success, Financial Success, and Asset Protection. Read more>>

Bill Volkmann | Disability Advocate & Entrepreneur

To take a risk is more about success than failure. You learn from failure, but success is built on risk-taking. I had a traumatic brain injury at birth, the doctors didn’t think I would live but here I am. I was dealt a cruel blow right out of the womb resulting in Cerebral Palsy. I never viewed myself as different, a lesson I learned from my mother. Read more>>

Jacob Harrison | Owner of Deep Wave

At Deep Wave, my primary focus is providing an safe and welcoming environment for the community to practice self-care. I strive to make wellness more accessible and affordable, which we believe is a crucial step towards a healthier and more balanced life for everyone. Read more>>

Doris Goodson | Owner + Event Designer | San Diego Events Company

Excellent Question! The “Four Agreements” by Don Miguel Ruiz are four powerful principles that can guide you to personal freedom and a fulfilling life: 1. **Be Impeccable with Your Word**: Speak with integrity and say only what you mean. Avoid using your words to speak against yourself or to gossip about others. Read more>>

Feisty Fuego | Burlesque Performer, Event Producer, Artist, & Writer

Finding purpose in what I do brings me the most happiness. Creating for the sake of creating can be self-serving, but creating with intention keeps my drive in check while giving me something to look forward to during the difficult depths of the process. Read more>>

Lourans Mikhail | Multidisciplinary Artist

I was a single dad in the Marines raising my oldest daughter on my own. I knew that raising a young woman in that environment it would not be conducive for her and especially for my mental state. Read more>>

Katie Ladubz | Singer & Hip Hop Artist

Music really saved my life. I had a long run with hard drugs starting as a teen well into my late twenties. My first time in rehab at age 25 I met the late Van Bates (Black Hesher) while attending and after a group that we wrote a song in he reached out to me after we both had left the program and taught me song structure and I began ghost writing for him and another artist. Read more>>