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.

Mariano Guadarrama

I’ve always loved being in the kitchen. I spent about 18 years working in different restaurants, so food has always been a big part of my life. Before I started Taquizas Guadarrama, I actually tried a couple of other businesses first in ironwork, but that didn’t really take off. Then I gave landscaping a shot, but I quickly realized it just wasn’t for me. Read More>>

Annie Munoz

The journey behind our Rosa Spec™ and the development of our company My Village Innovations Inc
. The issue of vaginal sidewall prolapse during pelvic exams is a common challenge, often complicating visualization and causing discomfort for patients. From my earliest medical training, it was clear that a more effective solution was needed to prevent this. Read More>>

Callie Ahern

At Twofold, we believe self-care shouldn’t feel like another job on your to-do list. Somewhere along the way, beauty and wellness routines became 15 steps long with 15,000 products — leaving women feeling like they’re constantly falling short. Read More>>

Lucero Clark

The mission of my Academy is to foster creativity and make fashion education and production accesible to all. Lucero Graham Fashion Academy is a place where creativity builds community. By offering accessible sewing and fashion courses, we empower individuals of all ages to learn valuable skills, express their creativity, and even launch their own small businesses, women of all ages and backgrounds come to find the support they need to create their own designs and make their fashion dreams come true, wehelp not only aspiring designers but also entrepreneurs who want to follow their dream of starting their own fashion brand .  Read More>>

Katie Tello

In my opinion, the most crucial aspect of any side venture is maintaining a sense of fun. Lucas and I established Photoboothshoot with the intention of providing a different experience than the typical event-based service, where employees often operate in the shadows. We aim to jeuje the vibe and amp up the party. At Photoboothshoot we’re naturals at fostering engaging conversations, encouraging creativity, and providing a little pep talk when needed. Our single focus is to set a welcoming atmosphere for our clients and ensure their guests feel comfortable and confident. Read More>>

William Zakrajshek

The most important lesson my career has taught me is that success without authenticity isn’t really success at all — it’s survival on someone else’s terms. For years, I poured myself into building Out at the Fair®, and while it was vibrant and impactful, the stress and constant demand took a toll on my health and happiness. I learned the hard way that you can’t sustain something that costs you your peace. Read More>>

Elizabeth Grace

Work–life balance is something I cultivate every single day; it’s not just a goal, it’s one of my core values. The service I offer requires me to be aligned. If I’m out of balance, it ripples into the quality of my sessions. How could I truly support a mom-to-be in welcoming her baby soul with balance and presence if I’m not embodying that myself? Read More>>

Kirsten Van Mourick

When I earned my Masters in Fine Art in 2013, I walked the stage at a bulging 8 months pregnant with my first son. My graduate education proved to be invaluable to my next phase of balancing being both an artist and a mother. Before school and children, I worked when it pleased me, which frankly became less and less frequent. Through the press of education, I discovered that minutes are diamonds, and I took every available chunk I could find to squeeze into the studio. Read More>>