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.

Varsha Chawla

I am an ex-systems engineer and worked in the tech industry for over 17 years. My degrees are in Computer Science and Business (MBA) and have nothing to do with wellness! It took many years of experimenting with recipes, ingredients, and learning how to properly feed my boys, along with some nagging personal health issues to convince me to become a certified holistic health coach. I went back to nutrition school so I could help others heal their bodies holistically, in the same way I have. You can read about my full healing journey here: https://wellandgreat.com/about/. After coaching for a while, I decided to make the leap into the world of entrepreneurship and I have a product line with three functional products to help with energy and sleep coming out this year. Read More>> 

Matt Starnes

I continue to pour my heart into Hospitality Butler because the wedding industry is where my true passion lies. There’s an unparalleled drive within me to make a profound impact on a couple’s most significant day. To witness those tender moments—the exchange of vows, the first dance, the heartfelt speeches—is to see the very trajectory of two lives change forever. It’s a privilege to facilitate a day where solemn promises of continuous love are made, not just to each other, but often extending to their families, solidifying new bonds. Read More>> 

Katie Cooper

As a mom I love that I have given my daughter the opportunity to see me build a business and chase after entrepreneurship. Getting to involve her in so many ways over the years has been so rewarding and is teaching her so many skills she wouldn’t normally have gotten at such a young age! Read More>> 

Katie Rothweiler

I believe that risk is an imperative part of growth in our lives. I think through my existence thus far and can’t imagine the stagnation that I would feel if I hadn’t taken the risks that I have. A little over 13 years ago, I left my hometown of Phoenix, AZ. I had no real plan and only the possessions that I could fit in my ’97 Jetta. After a road trip and lots of soul searching, I ended up in Charlotte a few months later. This was one of the biggest risks in my life, and although there were some really scary, sad and painful moments on the journey, the good definitely outweighed the bad. Not only that, but I grew so much for those hardships. Read More>> 

Annie Linville

Pelvic floor physical therapy is so much more than just doing Kegels. One thing most people outside the field don’t realize is that pelvic floor dysfunction can show up in many different ways—leaking, pain with sex, constipation, pressure or heaviness, and even low back or hip pain. And it’s not always about strengthening; sometimes the pelvic floor is actually overactive and needs to learn how to relax. We assess the whole person, not just isolated muscles, because the pelvic floor works in coordination with the diaphragm, deep core, and hips. It’s a deeply nuanced and individualized approach, not a one-size-fits-all protocol. Read More>>