The heart of our mission at VoyageDallas is to find the amazing souls that breathe life into our city. In the recent weeks we’ve had the privilege to connect with some of the Dallas-Fort Worth area’s finest artists, creatives, entrepreneurs and rabble rousers and we can’t begin to express how impressed we are with our city’s incredibly deep talent pool. Check out the rising stars of East Dallas below.
Emily Gorman
At the age of 16, I started working in the bridal industry that would eventually shape my future. Starting out in a store that I now proudly own and assisting a wedding planner and decorator ignited a passion within me. Witnessing the profound impact of being a part of such a significant moment in someone’s life filled me with so much joy. Read More>>
Ashley Lamont
As a child, I remember always rearranging furniture in my home, editing bookshelves, and learning how to garden with my mom. I discovered that light conditions and life conditions didn’t always allow for living plants. Since the quality of artificial florals has improved in recent years, there has once again been a desire for these in the home. I enjoy making custom arrangements for a variety of customers. My designs can range from a small tabletop piece to longer items for commercial spaces. I love seeing my work show up in magazines, websites, and Instagram posts. Read More>>
Nicole Caballero
Our families healing journey with food started back in 2010. After our oldest daughter was born, we found out that she had very severe allergies to a huge variety of things, including dairy. We started doing a significant amount of research and realized that the food industry DOES NOT have our best interests in mind. As a matter of fact, it is the exact opposite; they are doing whatever is necessary to make the population sicker! We felt extremely upset and completely lied to! Read More>>
Robert Smith
I’ve always been interested in art, drawing, graffiti, tattoos, music, any kind of creative expression, especially the intangible and free arts. I started drawing as a kid, kind of to pass the time, raised as an only child I spent a lot of time with my imagination and anything I could draw with and on. Read More>>
Alexis Adegoke
Turning to social media as a means of connection and coping, she started sharing her motherhood journey online, resonating deeply with other mothers facing similar challenges during the pandemic. What started as a way to connect soon blossomed into a full-fledged career spanning over 4.5 years, with opportunities pouring in from various family, beauty, fashion, home lifestyle, and baby brands. Read More>>
Kendra Wallace
In August of 2021, our family of 5 times took a leap of faith and moved from Rockwall County to a fixer-upper on a few acres in Hopkins County. While we renovated our home, we rented office space at the Chamber of Commerce in lovely downtown Sulphur Springs. This allowed us to meet many friends, get to know other businesses, and fall in love with our new small town. Read More>>
Annette Murillo
My journey started in 2008 when I started working corporate and was looking for a fun, calming activity post-work. I was invited to a Hot Yoga class by one of my work friends and immediately fell in love with the practice. I loved the intensity and how good I felt after each class. I took my practice seriously, and through the years, it evolved to get to know different styles of yoga, studios, and teachers. Read More>>
Estefani Gutierrez
I started my journey as a hairstylist at the age of 20 years old. I been in the beauty industry for 10 years, and I know it wasn’t easy, but it was definitely worth it. I knew this was something I will always love, enjoy, and have a passion for since I grew up watching my mom become a hairstylist herself. Read More>>
Amy Orchard
Several years ago, circumstances and events made me realize I needed and wanted a creative outlet that would also help me make a living. I was getting ready to turn 50, my husband had a health scare, and we would be empty nesters soon. So, I started my photography journey. I had always taken pictures but knew there was more than just aim and shoot in order to call myself professional. During the beginning of learning my craft, I found a wonderful mentor that helped me grow not only as a professional photographer but also as a person. Read More>>
S. Latrice Totsch
I was born and raised in Dallas, Texas. I grew up in a lower-income household, so educational and career opportunities were not the main focus when we were just trying to survive. I’ve always loved connecting with and helping others, so my dream was to become a registered nurse to do just that. Because I understood the need to rise above my situation, I found the most affordable way to achieve that goal. For me, that was community college. Read More>>
Christian Plaza
From a young, I played baseball with the Angels (baby league) and then went off to start my dance career at 8. I started off as a breaker for two years till I was 10, then started to get into hip-hop a lot more and joined a team called Dreams in Motion. I met a bunch of great people and danced at competitions and conventions, and I also participated in the US Open. Once I was 14, I set off to join another team called Rhythm City with Alonzo Williams. Read More>>
Tiffany Bollinger & Angela Womack-Taveekanjana
We feel that we are forward-thinking businesswomen who joined forces to create a sophisticated lifestyle personal concierge service aimed at helping individuals reclaim their most valuable asset: time. We recognized the growing demand for assistance in managing daily tasks, so we launched a business that offers a contemporary solution to the age-old problem of time scarcity. Our brand, a modern reinterpretation of the traditional butler concept, embodies our commitment to providing bespoke, personalized services for our clients. Read More>>
Gustavo De Los Rios
In 1996, I came to Dallas Tx from Monterrey, Mexico. I started working in the restaurant industry a week after arriving. I came up with big dreams that started back in Mexico when I was 12 years old and opened my very first business, selling tostadas. It only lasted two days because the food inspector came and took me away. 4 years later, I opened my first Bar with a partner. Read More>>
