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.

Katie Hernandez | Trip Curator, Digital Creator & Entrepreneur

As a parent, I believe one of the most impactful things I can do for my daughter is to prioritize self-care and my dreams. For generations, women were often celebrated for putting themselves last. I’d like to model a different path—one where caring for our physical and mental health is seen as a form of generational wealth. Being a woman in this world is hard enough, we’re often expected to carry so much while taking up the least amount of space and often take little time for ourselves. That’s why self-care is even more crucial. We need to take care of ourselves and lift each other up in a world that so often won’t. Read more>>

Cristian Negrete | Goalkeeper Coach

My coaching journey began while I was still playing in college, when I had the opportunity to assist with the Little Vaqueros, a recreational soccer program in Poway. It was there that I discovered my passion for teaching and helping young players develop their skills. Not long after, I was invited to join my former coach at San Diego Football Academy, where I started working with goalkeepers—my own position during my playing days. Read more>>

Dominai Ford | Influencer & Stylist

I’m from Louisville. Unfortunately it’s inside of Kentucky. Lol. “Louisville, Louisville”, if you will! As soon as I was able to work on my 16th birthday I went to target to apply for a job. I knew I wanted to work somewhere with clothes, but I also knew it had to be somewhere that my mom would drop me off to. I wasn’t with the TARC (local bus) vibes. It was at target that I gained “fashion independence” outside of birthdays and holidays. I have been exploring my personal style since! Even though I always did the best with what I had! Read more>>

Dr. Regina Ransom | Holistic Therapist

Work-life balance is something I had to learn the hard way. When I first started my practice, I was working 10-hour days, six days a week, thinking that was the only way to make my business successful and provide the best care for my clients. I soon realized, though, that this approach led to burnout, and I wasn’t able to show up as my best self for my clients or my family. Read more>>