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.

Anastasia Sagalovich

It all started in Miami. My husband worked a regular job to pay the bills, and that allowed me to design and create. This led me to a lot of fashion shows, and eventually, to work with Joey Rolon of Funky Sexy Couture, where not only did I receive the guidance and exposure I wanted, I also got to work with some very high profile clients, and get my name out there. Read More>>

William Rice

I’d say the most impactful thing I’ve done as a parent is modeling entrepreneurial grit and ownership through my real estate journey.

My children have watched me build something from the ground up—navigating deals, taking calculated risks, learning the ins and outs of the market, and staying persistent through the highs and lows of real estate investment and management. Whether it was managing a renovation, closing a challenging deal, or working late to research investment opportunities, I made it a point to involve them in age-appropriate ways so they could see what commitment and long-term thinking look like in action. Read More>>

Danny Mullen

My mission goes beyond buying and selling homes — it’s about creating opportunity and equity in a space where African Americans have historically been excluded. Despite being one of the most powerful tools for generational wealth, homeownership among African Americans remains disproportionately low. Not long ago, systemic barriers restricted where African Americans could live, regardless of their financial standing. My business is committed to changing that narrative.  Read More>>

Arianna Whitaker

Voices of Her exists to remind women that their stories, struggles, and strengths matter. Our mission is to create safe, sacred spaces both online and in-person where women can gather, heal, and rise together. Whether it’s through local empowerment events, mental health workshops, or giving back through drives and community outreach, we’re building a nationwide sisterhood rooted in support, education, and spiritual restoration. Our work impacts the community by amplifying voices that are often overlooked, and it impacts the world by showing what’s possible when women lead with purpose, faith, and unity. Read More>>

Tricia Schepp

Time-blocking has kept me on task – for instance, blocking two hours of time for one focus area and nothing else. Closing email and silencing my phone to eliminate distractions. Also, calendar planning ahead of time so I can be sure to send emails and post stories relevant to upcoming events! Read More>>

Leah Williams

The most important factor behind my success—and the success of Savvy Financial—has been genuine connection combined with innovative strategy. I’m not a one-size-fits-all planner. I design outside-the-box financial strategies that align with each client’s unique goals, values, and lifestyle. That means looking beyond traditional stock portfolios to incorporate tax efficiency, velocity of money, and creative planning tools that most people haven’t been exposed to. Read More>>