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.

Meshea Garrett | Bartender, Bar Manager, Liquor Caterer, Mobile Bar Owner.

I was motivated to start my own business after working for someone doing Liquor Catering for Funiture Market one year…. I spoke with the and was mentored by them for some time. Once I worked under them for awhile I came up with my own business plan. Read more>>

Amanda Ricker | Amanda Ricker, Nurse Practitioner, Certified Menopause Practitioner, and Business Owner

I saw a need to address the longer conversations in women’s health care. So many women were actively seeking solutions to their healthcare needs that were difficult to address in a traditional health care setting. I also wanted more flexibility in the time and the tools I could use to help my patients. They wanted more than a pill, they wanted to know the “why” and all the options they have to feel better. It’s really difficult to fit all that into a 15 min office visit. Read more>>

Lyss Gunther | Jeweler

Through my pieces, I aim to evoke an aesthetic and emotional resonance with my audience, drawing inspiration from the natural beauty of my surroundings and the intimate intricacies of the human experience. My decision to establish my own business stemmed from a desire to share my art with the world, to provide a deeply personal and authentic experience for my clients, and to fulfill my artistic vision in a tangible and meaningful way. Read more>>