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.

Latoya Jenkins

I was inspired to start Candle Lit Nights because like many people I tried to be all things for everyone which led me to become anxious. It seemed that the only time I could get my mind to rest was when I was outside on my balcony with my candle. I decided that just like me others needed that special reminder to take time out of there day for themselves. Read More>>

Janaye Pitt

Staying true to myself and the things I personally enjoy. Everything I make comes from my own personal investment and nothing else. Art is extremely personal for me and all of my work reflects that. Read More>>

Laura Cooke

I think the most important factor behind my success is the ability to pivot easily. I think potters in general have a unique talent of bouncing back when things don’t turn out exactly right. For instance, if a batch of mugs dried out too quickly before I was able to put handles on them, or a material I use to make glaze is suddenly not being mined anymore, or the kiln I was firing failed and all my pieces in there never reached the proper temperature, I just have to pick up and move on. Read More>>

Jill Melyssa

For a long time, I was a private person, hesitant to put my work out into the world where it could be seen, commented on, and defined by others. That vulnerability—the fear of not being “good enough” as an artist—was a real hurdle. Read More>>

Sonya Pfeiffer Pfeiffer

At the risk of losing readership for the remainder of this interview, I was raised in Columbus, Ohio. Yes, long before Ohio became a meme associated with skibidi Ohio rizz, it was known as the home of good Midwestern stock and college football. I grew up there in the 70s and early 80s. Read More>>