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.

Joannie Lee

The inspiration for The Ergo Expert came directly from my work in the field. As the founder of Two Hands Wellness Events in San Diego, I spent years providing on-site chair massage at corporate offices. Over time, I began to notice a pattern: no matter the company or industry, employees were experiencing the same types of pain—tight shoulders, stiff necks, aching backs. Read More>>

Andre Harris

The inspiration behind the name misfit yogis stems from a couple places and resonates with me personally on many levels. Back in Spring of 2021, I had a nasty disagreement with a yoga studio that resulted in our falling out. I had embedded myself into that community and had developed a large following. Naturally there was a great deal of disappointment to my departure of the studio.  Read More>>

Brandon Jones

My campaign for Governor of California is centered on restoring opportunity, safety, and dignity for every Californian. Through the RESTORE California movement, we’re tackling the core issues affecting our communities—rising crime, unaffordable housing, homelessness, failing schools, and a healthcare system that leaves too many behind. Read More>>

Saki Kawamura

I make it a habit to treat everyone with kindness and respect—always. I strive to be the best team player in any room, bringing no ego and a collaborative spirit. I take full responsibility for even the smallest tasks, knowing they contribute to the bigger picture. And I respond quickly and clearly—being reliable and communicative has consistently built trust in every team I’ve worked with. Read More>>

John Celeste

The American West has always captivated me. When we were younger, my brother and I would spend countless hours watching John Wayne films and playing Cowboys & Indians. As I got older, however, I developed a passion for reading books and watching movies about outlaws like Sitting Bull, Geronimo, Jesse James, Buffalo Bill, Wyatt Earp, and of course the Gun Fight at the OK Corral. Read More>>

Caston Turner

That you have to pick one lane and stick to it.

I’ve never really fit into one category, and trying to force myself into a singular path always felt extremely limiting. My range is what makes me unique. With experiences spanning from photography to dance, theater, creative production, executive operations, neuroscience, wellness and more – I pack quite the skillset punch. Having an array of colorful experiences informs the way I show up and allows me to adapt to a multitude of scenarios whether that be in my day to day life or amidst a creative project. Read More>>

Aliansyah Caniago

The most important lesson my career has taught me is that process matters more than outcome—and that trust, patience, and relationships are everything.

In both art and business, things rarely go as planned. Projects take unexpected turns, support comes from surprising places, and sometimes what you thought was a failure becomes the seed of something more meaningful later. I’ve learned that being adaptable while staying rooted in your values is key. You have to let go of control, but not of intention. Read More>>