Measure twice, cut once

Most of us have heard the expression measure twice, cut once, and although it makes sense in a literal sense, in a figurative sense it also makes sense. If you’ve heard this said, it was probably a warning to plan and prepare for something carefully and thoughtfully before taking action. In other words, think before you act.

getMADE$ episode three: 11-year-old artist, founder of PaperToy, on making his ideas a reality

Visual artist, actor, fashion designer, entrepreneur, philanthropist … middle school student? In the fall of 2012, the world was introduced to then-10-year-old Santana Draper’s art-inspired apparel collection, PaperToy. He’s grown his brand awareness by exhibiting his work at several prestigious festivals, including: Houston’s largest fine arts festival, The Bayou City Arts Festival. South by Southwest […]

From victim to victor: Beth Holloway finds purpose amid tragedy

Many of us are not fans of the theory: “It’s not personal, it’s just business.” Others put forth the notion that this old-school rhetoric simply serves as a justification for bad behavior. Have people amassed fortunes using this brand of self-centered logic? Yes. Are they fulfilled? Possibly. But for those who worship at the throne […]