Maker Stories
My story starts during the pandemic when everything was uncertain and stressful. Despite witnessing my parents’ worries, I believed God had a plan for me.…
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Desiree Klaus, Owner of the Let’s Vamonos Network is a Local Latina Entrepreneur originally from Baytown, has become a well-known figure in Houston for her…
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Faith Cisneros, Founder of the Shop Local Market, Vintage Street Fest, and Northside Art Market, and owner of several local Houston brick-and-mortar stores including Shop…
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Meet Victoria Zara, an 11-year-old entrepreneur making a splash in Houston with her vibrant aguas frescas business. Brimming with charisma and creativity, Victoria has turned…
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Jason and Wendy Benjamin, co-owners of PopLife Popping Co, run a family-owned business based in Houston, TX, specializing in a diverse range of kettle corn…
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In April 2023, shortly after launching RoRo’s Retro, I discovered the Maker to Market class at West Houston Institute. This transformative class led me to…
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Catalina Calderon, Owner of Smash and Pull Piñata. The small business development program at WHI has had significant impact on my business. As a full-time…
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Sofie Hernandez, Founder and Owner of La Chingona Collab, Event Producers. Being a part of the creative community at the West Houston Institute through the…
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Alma Perez, Owner, Alma Designs Handcrafted Goods As a local Houston market curator, Alma Perez is deeply connected to the community. She has recently expanded…
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Melanie Cole, Owner of Remarkable Embrace Boutique. Creative Business for Makers Workshop is one of the best decisions I’ve made as a small business owner.…
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