Nemesis
My phone notifications
Hidden gem
Early morning movement with the sunrise—it’s unmatched for mental clarity. Memorial Park is one of the prettiest ways to start the day.
Workout uniform
Lululemon—tried and true. Other brands may be trendier, but nothing compares to the quality.
Workout shoes
APL
Wellness App
Activations
Gym bag
Always packed with grip socks, hair ties and a sweat towel
Best Hotel
The Ritz-Carlton Maldives
Streaming now
Homeland
On my nightstand
A book I’m halfway through, magnesium and lip balm
Soulmate
My husband, Matt
MARICELLA METZLER
Founder, Makeup by Mari makeupbymari.com
Photo courtesy of Makeup by Mari
“Every morning, I start the day with how I envision it unfolding,” notes Maricella Metzler. Metzler founded Makeup by Mari, a brand that celebrates luxury makeup, skincare and accessories. She recently launched a collection geared toward children. “I mentally prepare for a prosperous, grounded day.” The beauty maven kickstarts her mornings with a 4:30 a.m. wake-up call and a well-balanced breakfast of oatmeal with peanut butter. Her secret to staying active? “Daily movement with a close friend,” Metzler says. “Accountability is everything.”
In Conversation…
Wake-up time
4:30 a.m.
For a New Year’s reset, I hope to…
Cut out Starbucks and ritualize my coffee routine at home.
In my diet, I try to…
Portion control, not restriction.
Go-to coffee order
Iced latte with salted caramel cold foam
Doppelganger
I’ve been told Salma Hayek
Nemesis
Overextending myself
My go-to dinner spot
Uchi
Workout destination
One Sweat
Workout uniform
Terez New York leggings with a matching top
Three beach essentials
EltaMD sunscreen, a wide-brim hat and an umbrella
Supplements
NAD injections
Streaming now
Girls
Last supper
Uchi delivery at home during the holidays
Soulmate
My two babies, Greyson (10) and Emilia (7)
Dinner
Chips and queso, always
Bedtime
9:00 p.m.
FAITH SHIELDS
Co-founder, Dragonfly Scan dragonflyscan.com
Photo courtesy of Dragon Fly Scan
“For a New Year reset, I hope to travel with my family,” shares Faith Shields. Shields, who co-founded Dragonfly Scan with her husband, Robert Shields, has made it a top priority to spread the importance of preventive care for Texans. Having recently celebrated a statewide takeoff, the innovative, early-detection imaging technology platform has launched in Austin, El Paso, Dallas and here in Houston. “What makes Dragonfly Scan different is not just the technology. It’s the leadership and intention behind it,” shares Shields. “We’ve seen patients who felt perfectly healthy discover something early, take immediate steps with their doctors and avoid a far more difficult diagnosis later. That’s the power of early detection. That’s prevention in action.”
In Conversation…
Wake-up time
4:30 a.m.
Every morning, I start the day with…
Hot green tea and the gym
Go-to caffeine
Chai tea latte
Diet focus
Protein
Go-to local workout spot
Radiant Yoga
Workout style
Yoga and CrossFit
Supplements
NAD, colostrum, collagen and amino acids
Wellness app
Eight Sleep
Uniform
Elevated comfort with purpose
Workout shoes
New Balance
Gym bag essential
Jump rope
Doppelgänger
Julianne Moore
Nemesis
Inflammation and burnout
Go-to dinner spot
Uchi
Three desert island essentials
Electrolytes, oversize sunglasses and a hat
Hotel
Four Seasons
Last meal
Homemade fresh pasta with browned butter, herbs and shaved parmesan
On my nightstand
Water
Bedtime
9:00 p.m., unless I’m catching up on work emails.
Soulmate
Robert Shields
KATYA KULIC
Dentist | DDS, Le Blanc leblanccosmeticdentistry.com
Photo courtesy of Le Blanc General Dentistry & Aesthetics
“Brushing, flossing and waking up my two kiddos,” notes Katya Kulic about her daily routine. It’s no surprise, given her profession as a dentist at Le Blanc General Dentistry & Aesthetics. Her wake-up time? “5:30 a.m. My body won’t let me sleep in.” Focusing on protein and high-fiber foods, Kulic keeps health a top priority. She can often be spotted at Lifetime Gym, which she calls her second home. Always smiling, the mom of two is a girl on the go. For a 2026 reset, Kulic is making work and travel a top priority.
In Conversation…
Wake-up time
5:30 a.m. My body won’t let me sleep in.
Every morning I start the day with…
Brushing, flossing and waking up my two kiddos
Breakfast
A green smoothie
For a New Year reset, I hope to…
Work harder and travel more.
Nemesis
Gum disease
Go-to dinner spot
Le Colonial
Hidden gem
A walk around Memorial Park—it’s always perfect.
Coffee order
A hot vanilla latte, sweet and simple
Workout uniform
Anything with a ton of color
Hotel
Saint Augustine
Beach essentials
Sunscreen, a big water bottle and a good book
Supplements
A simple multivitamin and magnesium
Wellness App
Apple Health
Streaming now
Peppa Pig; I watch what the kids watch. Mom life!
Gym bag
Extra socks, a hairbrush and my AirPods
Bedtime
Earlier than most people think
Soulmate
My adoring husband
