We asked some of the most inspiring local entrepreneurs and creatives what was bringing them joy and we hope the responses below inspire you to find more joy in your day-to-day life as well.
Kara Ottinger
My latest adventure has been renovating a 1912 farmhouse right outside of Ft. Worth. We set out on a quest to escape the neighborhood suburbs in order to feel more grounded, connect with nature, and let our children run wild and free. My husband and I both grew up in the country and never realized how great we had it until we didn’t. Read more>>
Rafael Aguilar
Running and training have been a big source of joy for me lately. It’s helped me stay focused and energized throughout the week. I’ve found it to be a great way to clear my mind and stay balanced outside of work. It is also the perfect excuse to see some of my friends. Read more>>
Morghan Elise
When I’m not handcrafting lemonade, I love creating new ideas for t-shirts, spending time in the water; competitive swimming has been bringing me so much joy lately. There’s something about diving in and tuning everything else out that helps me reset. Every lap challenges me, clears my mind, and reminds me of how strong and focused I can be. Read more>>
Dennis Gelbaum
I recently had the opportunity to design (with Valerie, my wife…) our “empty” room. It is the smallest room in the house – challenge – yet it gets the most sunshine throughout the day. It’s very bright. I headed the research part of the process. 1. Paint – do we paint the entire room or just one wall. We opted one wall. Next – color. Read more>>
Candace G
One thing that is bringing me joy lately is just sitting outside on my patio and allowing the sun to shine on my face. I have started making it apart of my daily routine to go outside with a cup of tea or coffee and just enjoy the day. Read more>>
Sally Gupta
Outside of my day-to-day as a Cloud Solution Architect, what’s been bringing me a lot of joy is building and growing my Instagram handle, @chicbysally. It started as a creative outlet, but it’s evolved into an entrepreneurial venture where AI meets fashion—where technology enhances personal style, and where I remind women that they can be both brilliant and fashionable. Read more>>
Oneil Brown
Lately, I’ve found a deep sense of joy and purpose in my volunteer work. When I’m not on the clock, you can often find me either out in the field with the East Texas CERT team, participating in search and rescue operations, or spending one-on-one time mentoring troubled teens with another fantastic organization. Read more>>
