Children’s Author
Founder of iWRITE Organization & Executive Director of The Bryan Museum
“Nothing is impossible”
Rapid-fire questions with Melissa Williams Murphy
Most important item in your bag?
My planner
Favorite power woman lipstick?
Ruby Woo
Your favorite podcast, if any?
I just started listening to Wise About Texas.
Last book you read? Or last show you binged watched?
The Leadership Challenge by James Kouzes
What’s something you can’t leave the house without?
Unfortunately, my phone
What is your favorite song of all-time?
So hard to answer this, but The Boys of Summer by Don Henley comes to mind.
What’s heavily played on your music playlist right now?
Bob Marley and Beach Lounge Radio. I really need a tropical vacation, but we are having another baby this summer instead.
What is something you want to get better at?
Speaking Spanish
What excites you most about SheSpace?
The vibe, the energy and all the possibilities to connect with others excite me the most. And of course Stephanie Tsuru’s incredible vision.
What is the coolest thing we might find on your desk?
A picture of my son and husband
Who would you most like to share a workspace with?
Reese Witherspoon
Favorite Houston restaurant?
Artisans
Advice to your 20-year-old self?
There is so much more to learn and you can’t rush experience.
Life motto?
Leader or follower? Don’t confuse the two.
Favorite inspiring quote of all-time?
“If you can imagine it, you can achieve it. If you can dream it, you can become it.” William Ward
Heels or flats?
Heels
Coffee or tea?
Coffee
Walk or bike?
Depends on my mood. I’m a Gemini.