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.

ANGEL COLLIER

I have always had a strong passion for makeup! I still love doing it after so many years! It’s my life’s greatest accomplishment! I have a few jobs that lasted for years. I was a Teller/Supervisor at a bank back home in Georgia & then here in San Diego at Bank of America.  Read More>>

Oddity Odysseys Drew & Bethany

If the process stops being rewarding, it’s time to rethink—not quit, but recalibrate. We know to keep going when the making of our content feels as meaningful as the video itself—when curiosity, exploration, and discovery are still alive behind the scenes. If the journey doesn’t excite us, the final product won’t either. Read More>>

Linda Holloway

I believe risk-taking is a natural and necessary part of life. Initially, taking risks can feel challenging and frightening. However, once you begin to exercise your “risk-taking muscle,” you start to build stamina and confidence. Read More>>

Josh Lange

In my life, risk has never been about recklessness, it’s always been about choosing purpose over comfort. Some of the biggest decisions in my life looked risky from the outside, especially early on, but they were guided by direction and passion rather than fear. I left home right out of high school to live in Mexico for several years.Read More>>

James Morgan

Ultimately, my career and brand has been shaped by having a clear direction, staying consistent even when it’s difficult, and understanding that music thrives at the intersection of creativity, discipline, and collaboration. When you treat your art like a business—and your business with heart—the results follow. Read More>> 

Amy Baker

What makes me happy is using my gifts to bring out the best in others through encouragement. I have always felt called to support individuals with special needs, and my work at Art & Creativity for Healing allows me to do that in a meaningful way. I see transformation when someone discovers a new way to communicate through art.Read More>>

Stephanie Ocampo

My thought process before launching my business was to launch something that would potentially turn me into my own boss. When I decided to launch my small business, I was a full-time employee at a major bank which I knew could provide the funding for merchandise to resell. Read More>>