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.

Paul Cressend

I started manifested it back in the late 90’s. I knew I wanted to do something on my own, just not sure exactly what. Slowly over two decades, it evolved into a business plan in the summer of 2020. Read More>>

Corinna Dunn

Deciding to write my book Note to Self: Lessons to Trauma & Thriving in It’s Aftermath. It was instrumental in healing wounds that I thought I had healed from. So many doors began to open for me after I addressed those old painful traumas. Read More>>

Tammy Spear

Nothing great is ever accomplished through avoiding risk. Those who have succeeded have failed many more times. Taking risks has shaped my careers through taking a chance and pushing past the fear of failure, driving yourself into the uncomfortable zone, first as a physician, and now an artist. Art has permeated my life but not until recently have I pursued art as a career. Read More>>

Janet Hiebert

Before I became an entrepreneur I worked for many years as a Trader in Financial Markets. I traded currencies and International stocks for a bank and a mutual fund complex. That role was all about taking risk. However the main point of difference was, in that role I was risking the capital of other people and the institutions I worked for. Read More>>

Heather Russell

Personally, the lord comes first in my life and family follows. I was raised in a community that thrives on helping others and going to church. With values like that being a norm and having a community that will help a neighbor when in need, has really shaped me as a person. Honestly, growing up closely with the family of the Denton FarmPark is why the Park means so much to me, it feels like home! Read More>>

Lauren Baylor

Feeling like I experienced it ALL and was present for it. Yes, that means the good and the bad—thriving in the sunshine and weathering the storms. And in the end, knowing I stayed rooted in my values—honesty, trust, and sparking joy in everyday life. Read More>>

Dominic Adonis

My work-life balance might be a little different than the average persons- mainly because I do not believe in breaks.

I feel I am young and that I need to get as much produced while I am young, so that when I mature, I can fall back a bit and enjoy the work I have been putting in over the time. Read More>>

Alexandra Stark

I’m more relaxed than I ever have been and working less days a week. I started making more money when I started working less hours and spending more time with my kids. Read More>>