Gregory Magyar
Katy Visual & Performing Arts Center (or KVPAC) was started as a collective of artists who found a way to afford studio and instructional space as a group. As the instructional programming grew, KVPAC was formed to address the demand in the community, offering classes in performing and visual arts for all ages. Read more>>
Caroline Young
I have always loved various types of art and I love working with kids as well. I actually graduated with my license to teach elementary school, but it was during time where there were a lot of teachers being laid off and it was hard to get your foot in the door as a new teacher. I received my first DSLR as my graduation present and I took a class to learn more about how to control the camera in manual mode. Read more>>
Nena Metcalf
Nena is a Michigan native who followed her love back to his home state of Texas. Since starting her portrait business in 2009, they have had the pleasure of working with many of Houston’s finest families. Creating a reputation for beautiful and high-quality work, Nena has been able to enjoy the creative and business side of running the studio. Read more>>
Zach Turner
Approximately four years ago the price of oil collapsed and I lost my job. After several months of looking I ended up having to work out of State for almost year. After coming home for the birth of my youngest daughter I decided I needed to find a job at home. Since their were no jobs available in my field I decided to create my own. Read more>>
Sutanuka Sinha
Ever since I was a child I have been good at interacting with people. This has always helped me to do something off the beaten track. Before my marriage I used to run a media relations firm with a few of my friends. As a part of our work we used to do something similar to what you are currently doing – talking to people and getting their stories out to the wider public for consumption. Read more>>
Robert E. Johnson
I have always been, in one sense, a “numbers guy”, though I feel that this is only half of the picture. I am an accountant by trade – a board-licensed CPA for nearly 20 years – and I do know how to deal with numbers and finances. Read more>>
Peter Garcia
Over 5 years ago, Dayspring Cypress Church started as a home based bible study with just 6 people. My wife Michelle and I, our twins and my in-laws. Within one year, the living room wasn’t large enough to hold all the people coming every Tuesday night. Read more>>
Luis aka “Tony” Martinez
I started BLASTIN INK in Spring Branch.(in the hood) back in 2007 with a guy i met at a work site.I was doing plumbing and he was an electrician.we both had amature tattooing experiance.I always knew i would have a tattoo shop so when i had a person that was willing to do it with me i went in full time. Read more>>
Veronica Smith
I’d always wanted to be a writer, even as a young girl. I grew up in the times of Nancy Drew mysteries and read every one of them. I even tried to write a couple of my own. I think I was twelve when I first started one. I never finished either of them and as I got older, I would still write poetry and stories. Read more>>
David Sustaita
I’ve been drawn to music from a very early age. I started with piano and then picked up saxophone in junior. After that I picked up guitar, drums, bass and vocals soon after. I always excelled in music and eventually found the art of recording it and mixing it; making it sound pro and ready for consumption. Read more>>
Tina Trinh
I had interest in permanent makeup field more than 10 years ago. While working at a salon, I was thinking to myself that I have to learn something new, more interesting. Something that not a lot of people were already doing. I found permanent makeup and fell in love since. Read more>>
Mo Elkurdi
I started working for Toni & Guy/TIGI in the 1990’s and worked my way up as a National Creative Director for the company. In addition to working behind the chair, I traveled with the Artistic Team throughout North America and Canada to teach courses, seminars, and hair shows. Read more>>
Melbvee Bullard
During my 20-year career, I have had various roles representing increased levels of responsibility including housekeeper, front desk associate, night auditor and assistant general manager. I’ve excelled at select service hotels with Hilton and Marriott brands, and my most recent industry position was as the General Manager of the Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott. Read more>>
Becky Rodriguez
I first began my business when the need arose with my son. My husband and I attended many college presentations but none of them seemed to offer what our son needed to prepare him for college. So, my husband tasked me with researching all aspects of what we would need to help our son. Read more>>
Giovanna Franceschi
Since I was a kid I have always been amazed by anything related to baking. The mouthwatering smells, the impeccable details, and of course the wonderful flavors. It was an art that captivated all senses and it had me wrapped around its finger. Through my mother, who also loved baking, I learned the basics and one of the most important things, flavor was the key to success. Read more>>
Shanel Shotomiwa
Well at Kidz Krazy, me and my husband started off with the idea was for school age children to come into our store and Stuff Teddy Bears, but not just any bear, a bear that would transform into their dream. We always thought children needed to identify with reality, so why not come into a store and build a Nurse, doctor, lawyer, or teacher. Read more>>
Katie Chaput, Diane Lisi
Our story began when Katie moved half way across the country for her husband’s job. Diane living in California and Katie in Texas, they wanted to stay in touch and decided to Skype every Monday. Diane knew Katie had been making a homemade facial wash and always loved how her skin looked. Read more>>
Niru Singhal
I went to school to be a Mechanical Engineer and graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree. However, I never felt fulfilled as an Engineer and realized I was a more creative person than what engineering offered me. So, I went back to school to become a Graphic Designer. Read more>>
Paul Sheffield
Well, to be honest, my story was birthed out of tragedy. The death of my cousin, who was just a few years older than me, had a major impact on the trajectory of my life. Prior to his death, I had a career in the financial sector. I was aware early in my financial career that I would eventually want to establish a company of my own, but I did not have the means to pursue my passion of entrepreneurship with a wife and child at home. Read more>>
Susan Casias
After many years in sales, I decided to start my own business. Many business owners think that all the have to do is give a salesperson a territory and business cards. Most salespeople need a proven process or they fail, miserably. Providing these processes is only the beginning. Read more>>
John Bustos
Where to begin…..Ive always had an entrepreneurial spirit in me. My mother owns a small business and is still active in it at 74, and she owned a few as I was growing up. I have always loved science and physics and so I went to work for a chemical plant in 1997. Read more>>
David Aitken IV
In working with his own MUD and a number of MUDs in the Houston area, we realized there was a gap in communication to the residents and public that was sorely needed. Triton Consulting Group was born out of that need, to provide a communication consultant for public sector entities to communicate efficiently and clearly with residents and commercial clients. Read more>>
Doug Berry
I have lived in the Houston area all my life. From an early age, photography has been a part of my life. From my early childhood, to life as an adult, I noticed that I viewed life as a series of vignettes. As I photographer, I love capturing those moments in time with my camera. Read more>>
Blaine Cruse
I’m a serial entrepreneur that has always had an interest in real estate. I purchased a house and had a horrible experience with my Realtor. She showed up long enough to sign her name on the dotted line at the builder to make sure she got her commission and I never heard from her again. Read more>>
Jessica Anderson
As a mother of two precious girls, having a date night or attending a social gathering is almost impossible. Being a teacher by day, I began to ponder, if this is an issue for me, I know others must be experiencing something similar. My teacher wheels began to turn in my head. Read more>>
Randi Farrell
I hate exercise. But I love dance and music. So when I decided I needed to exercise in a non-exercise environment, I chose Zumba, a dance fitness format. After doing Zumba for several years and getting certified in several Zumba formats, I began to think of how I could merge Zumba, which was so much fun, and Occupational Therapy, my profession. Read more>>
Evan Barnett
I started in the waterpark industry at age 16 in Northern California. I have been in the industry now for 22 years, my first job was in Park Services. I really enjoyed ensuing the park was clean. I enjoyed the experience because I was able to visually see the work I was completing. Read more>>
