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.

Tequila Kearney | Entrepreneur & Humanitarian

Inspiration is in every living thing. Everyday we wake is a miracle so every day there should be a new inspiration. I am a mom so I draw inspiration from my 13 year old daughter London Williams. I am a lover of the arts therefore I draw inspiration from music, dance, museums , sound, nature. One of my favorite quotes is “Your life is already artful,- waiting, just waiting for you to make it art.” – Toni Morrison Inspiration is limitless. When you find what inspires you, you will find joy and freedom. Read more>>

Courtney Bullock | Realtor | Candidate for Register of Deeds

I see risk as an opportunity for growth and innovation. Taking risks has been integral in shaping my life and career, pushing me out of my comfort zone and driving me towards new experiences and achievements. Read more>>

Cliché also known as Derrick | Designer

It all started with a needle and thread. As cliché as that sounds, I always had a love for fashion.

I would study the game, different brands, styles, and designers. I didn’t know how to sew. So, I got behind a sewing machine and started practicing techniques. I learned how to utilize the machine and create pieces. I upcycled pieces out of my own closet to create new looks and styles. I wore my work, and people noticed. Thereafter, I was asked to style for various people – music videos, photoshoots, events, etc. Read more>>

Eric Washington | Entrepreneur and Community Advocate

Since a child, I have always been infatuated with conservative men’s style and the sartorial lifestyle. I began my journey while I was serving in the Army during an overseas assignment to South Korea. I desperately needed to switch up my look, so I commissioned a few suits from a tailor there. As time progressed, I learned of the Ateliers of Savile Row, Milan, and Naples. As most of these places have price points that are unattainable to the middle-class American, I had an epiphany to build a business that caresses much about the garment quality as it does about the client relationship. In 2020, after apprenticing as a cutter (pattern maker) for over a decade, I opened my first storefront in the Historic District of Downtown Fayetteville, NC. Read more>>