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.

Isabella Phillips

My favorite quote is “Everything happens for a reason.” I truly believe this to be true because I do not believe in forcing anything. What is meant for me will come to me. If something does not go my way, it’s because something better is coming to me. Read More>>

Dan Weiss

When we first started the quintet in 2014, we just wanted an opportunity to perform more in the community and get to play fun music specifically written for our ensemble. I quickly realized that we had an amazing group of musicians who were not only talented, but driven to provide quality music for many types of events in the area. The majority of people are set on hiring a string quartet or a solo guitar for their wedding or event, and don’t realize there are other options of ensembles that provide an exceptional atmosphere and are capable of making their celebrations unique and fun. Read More>>

Tomas Prower

There is no knowing. It’s an all-or-nothing game. If you’re doing what your true passion is, what you really want to do and not doing it as a means to an end (money, fame, prestige, etc.) but rather as an end unto itself, then you physically can’t give up because it’s what you do by nature of you being you. Anyone who is truly out there doing what their passion is, they’d still be doing it even if it didn’t bring them money, fame, or prestige. There is no giving up, because by just doing your passion, you’ve already achieved what you want. Read More>>

Eric Priessman

As an audiobook narrator, my success comes in fits and starts. When I started over 4 years ago, I was met with some small success which fueled me enough to keep going and give it a real try. However, there have been times when business was slow and that’s when doubts inevitably crept in. “Was I good enough? Was my success thus far just a fluke?” Read More>>

Shel Moring

Creations by Florea is an herbal apothecary offering simple remedies in small batches. Extensions of my apothecary include virtual and in-person workshops that explore the intersection between poetry and BIPOC herbal knowledge. My work as a facilitator, herbal medicine maker and artist always contends with my ancestry and my embodiment as a non-binary person. Read More>>

Danielle Angeloni

I read and worked through The Artist Way last year and it was transformational. I began writing Morning Pages and seeking out different artistic avenues to inspire my inner child artist (like pottery and painting classes). This helped me connect with my own unique expression. Read More>>

Darby Depue

This may sound cliche, but bringing a smile to other people, making people laugh after a tough conversation. Seeing people whether it be strangers, people I love, coworkers, etc. smiling makes me happy. I love bringing people’s energies up and helping them feel better about themselves. Read More>>

Kim Stern

I value being of-service. Making a difference in the lives of others is a guiding principle in my life.
There have been a number of individuals who have supported me in personal transformational work.
I am now committed to being an agent of change. I work best with intense, powerful teachings and experiences.
I teach what has worked for me, with the intention of these technologies supporting others. Read More>>

Heather Olsen

Fake it til you make it can be terrible advice!

I think the best thing any entrepreneur can do is to take learning seriously. Spend the time to learn, shadow, research and do everything you can to become an expert in what you do. Sign up for the course, attend the workshop, take the assisting position, volunteer when possible, shadow the vendor, learn anywhere you can and keep learning as much as possible. Read More>>