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.

Sarah & Elias | Film Photography Duo

This applies to a lot of visual artists in general but one thing outsiders are probably unaware of in the photography industry is that posting on social media does not equal business. Followers, likes, and engagement do not directly translate to making money. Photographers are almost required in some sense to keep up with their social media engagement so they are not forgotten and yes you can have a ton of followers, you can have a good amount of engagement but that does not mean that you are even paying your bills. There are also many periods where there are no inquiries or very little at all. Read more>>

Rylee Marks | Social Media Manager, Consultant & Marketing Services

One of the most misunderstood aspects of social media management is the depth of strategy and expertise required to achieve meaningful results. As a marketing business owner and social media manager, I often encounter the misconception that our role is simply to post on platforms such as Instagram, TikTok, or Facebook. In reality, effective social media management goes far beyond that. Read more>>

Chrissy Taylor | Model & Creative Director

I chose an artistic creative career as a model to express my creativity and connect with others through the art of visual storytelling. From a young age, I have been fascinated by the way fashion and photography can convey emotions and stories through body language and design. Modeling for me is an outlet to express who I am, while also challenging myself to embody different characters and perspectives. Read more>>

Sarah Coppola | Artist & Bookkeeper for Creatives

My work life balance has changed a lot over the last year since I decided to fully become self-employed. When I worked in Biotech or in other operations-type roles, I worked long hours and did bring that work home with me. I also had my own art business that I worked nights and weekends on seasonally. So I felt like I worked non-stop all of the time. I won’t say that changes when you work for yourself. If anything, it almost may be worse as you always feel like you should be doing something for your business (especially in the beginning!). But, depending on your business, you’re able to do things on your own time. Now, I’m able to go to the gym before peak hours, not feel guilty about scheduling a dentist appointment mid-afternoon, and have a standing coffee date with peers in my field during “regular” work hours.  Read more>>