Aaron Um
I was born in Seoul Korea, and I started Taekwondo training 43 years ago in 1974; I was 7 years old. I was a pretty shy boy, and my parents were concern about my gentle personality, and that’s how they signup for me to train Taekwondo. Read more>>
Laurie Wardlow
My interest in photography began when I worked at a photo lab during high school. I became fascinated with all aspects of photography. The lighting in the photos intrigued me, as well as how photos can touch so many people by freezing moments in time. I began experimenting and taking photos of my own family and friends. Read more>>
Tyler Hulbert
The whole concept for the “Live Alive” brand began at the end of 2013 during my Junior year of college. I had switched majors twice by that point, as I learned more about myself and where I saw my life going, and finally landed on a major in Graphic Design. Read more>>
Qasim Barnes
When I first decided to get into photography and film professionally, I was working in the IT industry. Sometime during 2012 I started shooting friends doing both photography and video, passionate about both. During 2013 I upgraded and had began to do freelance work here and there. Read more>>
Jenn Saxena
I got my start in sewing in 1991 and started quilting in 2003. For me quilting has always been a good outlet for expressing my creative side in an analytical way. After having my first child in 2012, life priorities changed. I wanted to be a mother first and knew that I could not go back to long commutes and 60 hour weeks. Read more>>
Tina Radzavich
After being diagnosed with Lyme Disease, I found the need for more natural skin care products. Because of lyme rashes, changes to my skin and general discomfort, I began studying skin care. I spent a year studying natural oils and butters and how our bodies react to them. Read more>>
Cynthia Azzam
I started in my 40s wanting a career change. I went to Esthetics school and while doing facials and massaging hands and necks I wanted to do more, I wanted to massage the entire body for total well being and relaxation, So I went to massage school to get my license not really realizing that become a massage therapist would end up being my livelihood. I’ve been in business for myself since 2007. Read more>>
Patrick Vuong
Dr Vuong graduated from Western University of Health Sciences, college of dental medicine where he held various leadership positions in esteemed academic and student organizations, including vice president of the Western University Vietnamese Association and treasurer of the Delta Sigma Delta International Dental Fraternity. Read more>>
Matthew Harris
It all started when our Boxer, Bruno, got a severe ear infection. After many vet visits and research we figured out it was food related. We were feeding what we thought was a good food. It met all the buzzwords you see, grain free, no by products, etc. but there is still a difference in quality and make up of the ingredients. Read more>>
Cassandra Johnson
I started off as being a model instructor at Barbizon School for Modeling. I loved teaching the classes but I was more intrigued with the Photography side of it. I realized that Photography captured beauty but also told stories, froze time and great memories all together. Read more>>
Phyllis Ly, Tommy Ly
My husband and I had a weekly routine, where every Friday during lunch we’d grab Chipotle and head over to the nearest Bambu to eat, have dessert & play cards with our co-workers. Everytime we’d go to Bambu, the drinks were always consistently delicious. Read more>>
Shanitra Bolden
I started by googling and doing LOTS of research on how to start a business. Then I put my business on Groupon and Home Advisor. Got business insurance, got a business mentor and thing I know I blew up overnight! I also got where I am today with the support of my close friends and family. Read more>>
Ibelise Chaban
My Family of 3 in that moment moved to Miami from Venezuela in 2006… in 2008 our Family grew up and we decided to move to Katy. Basically this Adventure began on my Son’s 2nd Birthday (2010)…..i Just wanted to make an Awesome Cake for him … One of those kind of TV Cakes … that looks amazing and unique. Read more>>
Ammar Selo
I got my Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering back in 2004. Since then, I’ve spent 10 years in the Oil & Gas industry. Along the way, I discovered my passion to photography and quickly fell in love with it. In 2015 I left the corporate engineering life to pursue photography as a full time career. Read more>>
Pete Diaz
What can I say… First off, we owe everything to God! God is good all the time! It has been my passion for years wanting to be a coach/trainer and help people better their quality of life and health. Last year, was the year. With the support of my wife, I left corporate America, and decided to pursue my true passion. Read more>>
Joanna Booth
My story…that’s an interesting question. There’s so much that has built my foundation, so many things that have gotten me to where I am today. God being the direction of my life, molded by my parents, seasoned by the life experiences I’ve had. Read more>>
Katrina A Smith
I originally stated Positive Business Designs in 2009, shortly after the Mortgage Industry crashed. At that time, I promised myself, I would never be in a situation again, where someone could tell me my job has ended. I became very motivated to start my own business. Read more>>
Jodie Landry
My family and I moved to Katy, Texas a little over a year ago from a small Pennsylvania town. I left behind a thriving vintage store that I built from the ground up, filled with hand selected furniture and decor “pieces” that I would reinvent and give new life to. Read more>>
Shawn K. Carson
Years ago, my parents met at an art college in Detroit, Michigan and I attended that same college two decades later. After graduating I moved to Houston and, like my parents, I met the love of my life at an art school as well.Heather and I both share a passion for the arts. Read more>>
LaShonda Johnson, CFED, Toni Sanders
The creation of the Houston Housewives of Finance began through an idea from Licensed Financial Professionals and Co-Founders LaShonda Johnson and Toni Sanders while on a business trip in January 2015. The week of events leading up to the trip consisted of a series of sessions with professional women who knew little to nothing about financial concepts and their personal finances. Read more>>
Neel Gupte, Vinita Gupte
Neel was transitioning in his corporate career. We had time and money to invest. We thought, why not do something different? How about creating jobs? Small business was the immediate answer. We went to a franchise expo in Houston and learned a bit about franchises. Read more>>
Johnny Notice
Have you ever heard the phrase “I Just Fell into This”? Well that in short is how I got to where I am today. Growing up in Queens NY, I was one of those children, who from an early age knew what I wanted to do with my life regarding a career. Read more>>
Ron Donoho
I’ve always been in construction doing remodeling, room additions, and building new homes. And I noticed everybody was getting a pool. I had been contracting out the pool business to another company. But it was steady business, and it was a good fit for me, so I went in the direction of pool construction. With my expertise in pool construction, Blue Haven hired me. Read more>>
Morad Hassan, Jeanne Cinquegrana
We spent several years training divers here in Houston. We took a vacation in Egypt and after one dive we fell in love with the gorgeous coral reefs and abundant wildlife we found underwater. We decided to make that vacation our everyday reality and spent a couple of years preparing to relocate to a resort town on the Red Sea to teach diving and experience what we were preparing our students for. Read more>>
Nasir Raza
Having kids and trying to figure out where to take them for a fun family outing that won’t break the bank we came up with the Party Rental idea. What was supposed to be a small business grew quickly into a larger scale business, each year taking it to a higher level. Read more>>
Curt Bucey, Bill Clark, Laura Hennemann
Strategic Materials is a recycling pioneer. The company began glass recycling in 1896 as the Bassichis company, which was eventually purchased by Allwaste Recycling. The company started to grow and develop new, innovative glass recycling techniques and a number of regional glass recyclers were acquired, increasing reach and becoming the first nationwide glass recycler. Read more>>
