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.

Demarcus Williams

When I graduated college in 2003, the economy was experiencing the effects of a recession that took place in the early 2000s, which made finding a job difficult. After applying for several jobs and attending interviews with no success, I decided to create my own job starting my business, FRESHDESIGNZ, LLC. Read more>>

Alec Thavychith

I try to stay updated on the latest trends in music and technology. As a DJ, I love to play music trends that haven’t made it to the East Coast yet. I basically set myself up for success by staying ahead of where I think the music and technology trends. Read More>>

Blake-Lee

When I discovered genuine connections in my community through visual storytelling and social research, my business found me. I am an artist, sociology researcher and game designer who creates fun, interactive experiences for different communities. I design hands-on games as creative outlets for exploring cultural experiences and perspectives in tactile ways. Read More>>

Katie Linden

In the world of holistic nutrition and wellness it can seem like a dr or an influencer or a practitioner has the absolute knowledge about health or what supplement to take or what protocol to do. In my experience, over 30 years – the science, the research, the information and the knowledge changes – often… AND our biological individuality matters. So doing work with someone who understands it is not a one size fits all, or that doesn’t think that everyone should “detox” or do an elimination diet… look at your biology (labs) and your history and your experiences and work with someone who helps from that angle. Read More>>

Kaelee Beeson

The most important factor behind the success of our business is definitely community!

I feel that one of the aspects that sets Pisgah Pet Treats apart from the rest is our emphasis on supporting our local community. We support local farms, selling our products in local stores and then coming together with other local vendors to promote each other’s businesses. Read More>> 

Kenyatta Johnson

I started Kaycation Luxury Travel because I believe travel should be more than just a trip — it should be a well-curated experience that transforms, excites, and connects people to the world and to themselves.

After years of planning group trips, leadership retreats, and personal getaways for others, I realized how often people settle for ordinary when they truly desire extraordinary. I wanted to remove the overwhelm and guesswork, and replace it with white-glove service, insider access, and intentional travel planning that honors people’s time, dreams, and energy. Read More>>

ChengOu Yu

I spent over a decade working full-time in the studio as an artist, where making art never felt like a job—it was something I was deeply drawn to, even while lying in bed at night. It is about fully living the life of an artist. When I transitioned into teaching at the university level, my role shifted significantly—from being solely an artist to also becoming an educator. This change brought new demands on my time and energy, and naturally, the amount of time I can now dedicate to my own studio practice has shifted. Read More>>