Stay Passionate About Your Passions

From Business to Pleasure: What's Happening in Houston

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Aubrie Smith & Jorge Ortiz
August 08, 2024

What’s up, Houston! We hope you're ready to dive into another exciting week with us. This week we're thrilled to bring you the best of what our vibrant city has to offer. From inspiring stories and must-attend events to hidden gems and top picks, this newsletter is your ultimate guide to staying connected and engaged with Houston's dynamic community. Whether you're looking to fuel your passions, explore new interests, or simply enjoy some downtime, there's something here for everyone. So, let’s get started!

Small Beer

We are thrilled to introduce our partner in crime, Small Beer! For the big thinkers of Houston, Small Beer reinvigorates the lost tradition of lower-alcohol beer. Why low alcohol? Because sometimes you need to have a cold one or two and still need to get things done. Trust us they are fantastic! Next time you want a cold one without the punch pick one up. Embrace innovation, savor quality, and toast to big ideas with Small Beer—Small Beer for big plans.

Houston-Sized Happenings

Food for Thought

Stay Passionate About Your Passions

Hobbies! We’ve all got them.

In our mind, hobbies are essential for three reasons:

  1. They offer a release from the busy work week.

  2. They connect us with a variety of people with differing interests.

  3. They hone our skills in diverse areas.

But the real question is, do you recognize the value in those additional skills you have? Most people don’t.

At In the Loop Houston, we’ve discovered the immense importance of transferable skills. Someone we know, let’s call them Alex, has a journey that is a testament to this realization. With a background in theatre, Alex transitioned into the business world, discovering that many skills from the stage were surprisingly applicable in a corporate setting.

As a Stage Manager, Alex was the central hub of a complex machine, liaising between every department – from the director to the stage crew, the costume shop, the prop shop, lighting, paint, and actors. This role demanded extreme organization, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple teams, all working towards a unified goal. Tasks included preparing audition paperwork, creating schedules and calendars, running rehearsals and production meetings, writing reports, sending out call times to actors, documenting blocking, and maintaining the entire show book. The list goes on.

These diverse responsibilities endowed Alex with a suite of transferable skills applicable to fields like event planning, project management, and human resources.

When Alex first ventured into the business world, it took time to find the right fit. The initial attempt at crafting a business resume felt sparse. There was a struggle with the notion that the last eight years, spent in a field Alex loved, seemed irrelevant to what was perceived as the “real” start of a career. Comparing the arts to the business world on a simplistic level led to feelings of discouragement about past experiences.

However, it was through the process of building businesses that Alex began to recognize the wealth of skills honed in theatre. It became clear that the value lay not in the specific job title or industry but in the personal growth and lessons learned from those experiences.

Alex realized that this new realm called business wasn’t so foreign after all. In fact, Alex was good at it.

We share this story to encourage you not to give up on your hobbies even when they might initially seem counterintuitive. If Alex had disregarded experiences in theatre and tried to start with a clean slate, the journey would have been much harder. Embracing those experiences and demonstrating their value to others was key. Understanding personal value was the first step.

Don’t give up on your hobbies and passions outside of your work life. You might turn around one day and realize they are not that different from one another!

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Top Picks of The Week

Tweet of the Week: Being interested > Being Interesting

Product of the Week: Check out this awesome lightweight wearable floatation device by Kingii.

Foodie Spot of the Week: If you haven’t tried North Italia yet, you are missing out! Great service, awesome atmosphere, and delicious Italian cuisine!

Hot Honey & Prosciutto Pizza!

Stories that Inspire

This week, we are excited to share an interview with a favorite from In the Loop Houston, Jesse Itzler. Jesse is one of our top inspirations, and if you haven’t heard about his incredible life, you’re in for a treat. Check out the inspiring video below where Jesse shares his unconventional path to success, from founding Marquee Jets to becoming an ultramarathon runner and collaborating with David Goggins. Hollywood couldn’t have written a more entertaining life script. His story is a testament to the power of embracing discomfort, thinking outside the box, and persevering through challenges!

Hot Reads of the Week

Chevron Announces Headquarters Relocation to Houston

Chevron Corporation today announced the relocation of the company’s headquarters from San Ramon, California, to Houston, Texas, and senior leadership changes.

www.houston.org/news/chevron-announces-headquarters-relocation-houston

Center for Houston’s Future Announces new President and CEO

Future-focused nonprofit welcomes David Gow to top role as current CEO Brett Perlman transitions to lead clean hydrogen-focused initiatives

www.futurehouston.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/CEOnewsrelease-8.6-Final.pdf

Fervo Energy scales downtown Houston office space

On the heels of landing more than $240 million in venture capital, Houston-based geothermal power provider Fervo Energy has more than quadrupled the size of its headquarters.

houston.innovationmap.com/fervo-energy-downtown-houston-office-2668903411.html

First look at the Rice Nexus, Rice University’s premier innovation factory at the Ion.

The Rice Nexus offers cutting-edge facilities and funding in the Ion District to fast-track commercialization of new technology

news.rice.edu/news/2024/first-look-rice-nexus-rice-universitys-premier-innovation-factory-ion

The Power of Authenticity: 100 Brands Winning Big With TikTok Creators

experience.creatoriq.com/tiktok-top-100/p/1?utm_source=tldrmarketing

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Have an awesome day and find value in every endeavor!