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.

Brooke Gallagher

I’ve been an entrepreneur since childhood — from selling friendship bracelets at my brother’s baseball games in elementary school to flipping Beanie Babies in middle school. I always loved creating something others appreciated. It was never just about the money — it was the feeling of someone valuing what I made. That sense of genuine connection was my earliest motivation. Read More>>

Jessica Workman

The most transformative contribution to my kiddo’s development isn’t sacrificing everything at the altar of motherhood—it’s demonstrating that pursuing my passion and purpose is a fundamental part of living an authentic, fulfilled life. Read More>>

Matthew Owen Blessinger

You can do whatever you want in life. All you have to do is do it every day. You can not stop. No matter what. I have turned it into an obsession. All I do is eat, breath and create art. Dedicating my hole life to this because it makes me happy, it makes everyone around me happy. Read More>>

Ilene Kruger

I read something years ago, that at the end of your life, there are two categories: ‘risks’ and ‘regrets,’ and that really inspired me. My parents also gave me the confidence to take risks throughout my life. Many years ago, I graduated high school early and moved to Florida, before going off to college. Read More>>

JC Hurtado=Prater‘

The most important lesson I have learned through my career and, more recently, building a leadership business is the importance of 2 character traits: courage and consistency. For me, these have been the most important traits that have helped me get to where I am today… and are helping me get to where I am still heading with my career/business.Read More>>