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.

Maddy Howey

It was something we’d thought about for a long time. We were both working in Commercial Real Estate when, during Covid, Kate had the idea to get a duvet made that we had made a prototype for over 10 years prior… We came up with the idea while nannying for the Harrell family. At the time they had 4 children and we were changing all of their duvets; sweating, cursing, jumping on beds to get them right side out – we had no idea why there hadn’t been any advancement. Read More>>

Li Newton

What inspires me? My answer today is so much different today than if I was asked 6 months ago. I am part of a collective of artists creating in the river arts district in Asheville. Like many others, our studio Trackside was partially destroyed during Hurricane Helene. My other studio was demolished during the storm. It was a life altering event for everyone in this region with varying degrees of tragedy and loss. Read More>>

Miguel Fuller

Listening. I really believe that’s been the secret sauce to my career. Not just listening to the music or the show itself, but listening to our listeners — when they call in, when they leave a comment, or even when they complain. I’m always listening for ways to make the show better for them. A lot of times, listeners will tell you exactly what they want without even realizing it. If you really pay attention, you can read between the lines and figure out what’s connecting and what’s not. That’s how you build a show that people don’t just hear — they feel like it’s their show, too. Read More>>

Kate Kingsley

The most important factor behind the success of Maple Meal Prep has to be the passion we put into every meal we make. It was never about becoming an entrepreneur for me—it was about creating something that aligns with my love for food. I wanted to offer people delicious, nutritious meals that didn’t compromise on taste, and that’s exactly what we do.  Read More>>

Courtney Davis

My ultimate end goal with physical therapy is to empower individuals and families to take control of their health and well-being. I want to be a catalyst for change, providing up-to-date, evidence-based knowledge to athletes, parents, and families, so they can confidently navigate injury prevention and recovery. Read More>>