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.

Liberty Bernal | Franchising Expert • Lifestyle & Wellness Specialist • Business Coach • Podcast Host • Author • Travel Addict • Wife • Mom

Success, to me, is all about living a life rich in what truly matters. It’s the time spent with family and friends—the laughter shared, the quiet moments of connection, and the feeling of belonging that fills your soul. It’s about cultivating happiness, not through material possessions or status, but through those everyday joys that light up your heart. Read more>>

Andrew Pierce | Master Resilience Expert

Taking risks has never been about being reckless, it’s about stepping outside my comfort zone, even when it’s scary. Real growth happens when we push past what feels safe and take a chance on something new. Starting Bounce Resilience was one of those big leaps. I had to trust in my vision, even though I knew it wouldn’t be smooth sailing. And honestly, I couldn’t have done it alone. I’ve had incredible support from mentors, friends, and family who’ve cheered me on, given me advice, and picked me up when I stumbled. Their belief in me has made the journey less daunting and a lot more rewarding. Read more>>

Joevany Flores | CEO & Fiberglass Technician

Diversity and determination. For Futura Fiberglass Systems LLC, the most important factor behind our success is the “can do” attitude of tackling and accomplishing a wide of variety of unique projects. Over the years, our hands-on fabrication methods and processes for repairs have allowed us to approach complex projects with simple solutions, all while satisfying the customers specific wants/needs and exceeding expectations. Read more>>

John & Arica Castillo | Community Events, Art & Party Rentals

Entrepreneurship came almost naturally to John. As a barber and an artist for the last 20 years. he’s always been built for the hustle, grind & freedom that comes with self- employment. For me it was motherhood that really pushed me to transform my preschool job into my preschool business, then I was able to prioritize that same freedom for myself and our growing family. Our original businesses make total sense for us as individuals and we enjoy every part of the freedom we’ve built through them, but what is really special about O’side Party, is that we created it together. It is the perfect curation of the things we love to do and the values that we align with as a local family. Read more>>

Brittany Hicks | A & B Creations

Our journey to starting A & B Creations began with a shared love for crafting and a desire to create something special together. It all started with me, Brittany Hicks, making personalized gifts for friends and family. I’ve always been naturally creative, and arts and crafts have been a way for me to express myself. One of my first projects was creating a paper flower shadow box for my best friend’s birthday. She loved it so much that she encouraged me to sell them. That sparked an idea, but it was just the beginning. Read more>>

Jocelyn Rose | Founder, San Diego Picnic Co. | Women-Owned Business Advocate

I’m originally from Upstate New York, but I’ve lived on both coasts— from NY, FL, Virginia Beach, and now San Diego. Growing up, my mom raised me on her own, and she worked hard to create a happy life for us. She made sure we had those special little moments together, like weekend picnics that always brought us joy. That’s stayed with me, and it’s why I started my picnic business here. I want to help others create those same memories with the people they love. Read more>>