The heart of our mission is to find the amazing souls that breathe life into our communities. In the recent weeks, we’ve had the privilege to connect with some incredible artists, creatives, entrepreneurs and rabble rousers and we can’t begin to express how impressed we are with the incredible group below. Check out our favorite stories from across the Voyage family.
Bria Isabella
The journey has not been without its obstacles. When you decide to do something powerful and start breaking generational curses you will be met with obstacles. I believe it’s God’s way of seeing if you’re really up for the challenge of handling more. We have lost buildings to situations that were outside of our control, fighting slow seasons during the winter, and even now me moving across the country to Texas only to be locked down in a global pandemic. I’m grateful because you just have to adjust and do what you can to keep pushing. Read More>>
Tj Green
I would then start pursuing animation on the side and then I instantly close a $2k deal which was a big deal to me at that time. I had a decision to make, keep trying to make an app work, in which i had to spend alot of time and money on the front end in hopes on making it back times 10 later, or start making good revenue now with the animation brand and grow it. Now here we are. Read More>>
Valerie Ehiorobo
To be honest, it has not been a smooth road. Some of our challenges include; finding a suitable location, getting repeat clients who trust us, creating a comfortable/welcoming space, maintaining a social media presence/marketing and of course proving to clients that though others offer same services we would do the best job. These are the major challenges but regardless we keep pushing. Those who have come to us can testify to our professionalism, warmth and overall knowledge. This is why we are still in business I would say. Read More>>
Sukanya Madhav
We started very early in the summer, and we spread the information about Sing for Stars through social media and we got a lot of students. I think that teaching these kids has been wonderful and I think that all the students are really talented and sweet and it was so fun to get to know them and be able to work with them and hope that they can have a passion for signing like I do! Now we are just trying to get more teachers and students to join and we are still continuing voice lessons! Read More>>
Alexia Brown
I was introduced to the game of golf at a very young age. I grew up watching my older sister and dad play regularly and they encouraged me to tag along. My dad was military and we would spend time practicing at a local municipal course called East Potomac Golf Links in Washington D.C. When my dad retired we moved to Phoenix, Arizona where I enrolled in several other sports but quickly chose to focus solely on golf. I played for my high school team Xavier College Preparatory and after four years of junior tournaments and high school matches I signed with Portland State University to play four more years in College. Read More>>
Brianna Jungman
I would start off by posting pictures and videos tagging brands. I would follow other fashion influencers to receive ideas and how to improve my content. By doing this I gained a bigger following and also my consistency would lead to brand reaching out to me! I’m a stay at home mother of two, and this has become the hobby that I love to do! Read More>>
Darik
I would always just sing in my room at the top of my lungs; I never realized how loud I was until my brother told me he could hear me from my room while he was outside. My younger sister, Nikki, helped me realize that I didn’t know how to sing on key, so I learned to play guitar a little which helped a lot. At 17 years old, I sang on stage for the first time during a high school singing competition in which I shared the stage with the Pentatonix members Kirstin, Mitch, and Scott. Read More>>
Bruce Geezus
My journey started from car rides with my Pops…He would take me with him and ride around the city to either friends or family’s house sharing stories and his music taste…Giving me my own passion for music and stories…We would listen too alot of rap Ice cube and Spice one mainly…a little bit of r&b but mostly hardcore rap…He also had his own studio setup in our house, because he liked to rap and sing also…So as I got older he let me and my friends use his studio and the rest is history lol. Read More>>
Diane Oquist
For the past 30 years, my husband and I have been deeply involved in the real estate world, exploring various facets of the market—flipping homes, managing rentals, investing in multifamily units, storage, and even lending. Throughout this journey, I balanced both careers as an elementary school teacher, enjoying my career of educating young minds while also nurturing our real estate investments. Read More>>
Kristen Mcgregory
Since my sophomore year of high school, I’ve been passionate about becoming a physical therapist. I’ve always been a bit of a science and math geek, but more than that, I’ve always wanted a career where I could truly help others. A high school assignment led me to interview a physical therapist, and from that moment on, I never questioned my path. Read More>>
Dani Toralla
I recently got a Master’s Degree in Jazz Voice at the University of North Texas, where I also worked as a Teaching Assistant. I am currently part of the faculty at DIMATexas. Besides my teaching, I am always performing in the Dallas – Fort Worth area, especially promoting my latest EP with Houston pianist Tomás Jonsson, which won us a Downbeat Award. In October, I will be going to Guatemala for a short period of time for a tour with my band and also to receive the award of the “Artist of the Year” of my country, which I am deeply grateful to receive this year. Read More>>
Lisa Fisher
I then decided wanted to move out of state for a job and it was truly heartbreaking to have to sell the majority of my collection. So I sold almost all of them and relocated to Grand Prairie Texas for a new start. Little by little I started by collection again and I thought to myself why don’t I start sharing my love of plants with others. So I started by business Leaf It To Lisa and my blog and website. Read More>>
Sahaj Satani
At first, spreading MEDILOQUY outside the DFW area was tough. We struggled to reach students in other regions. But things changed when we started connecting with international organizations and big healthcare groups like Texas Health. These partnerships made it easier to expand, and more students from different places began to join. Now, MEDILOQUY has a global reach, helping thousands of students explore their medical interests. Read More>>
Angela Wei
Participating in and winning a few children’s painting competitions hosted by the United Nations Environment Program gave me early confidence in my artistic abilities. This passion for the arts led me to pursue a degree in visual arts and art history at Barnard College, where I took classes in design, drawing, and painting in different mediums. During that time, I began experimenting with graphic design and was invited by Vice Media group to design a series of over 30 billboards advertising Vice’s Investigation Night TV shows. It was an illuminating experience to convey ideas solely through typography and digital images for a target audience. Read More>>
Tatiana Lucy
Through the years, Tatiana has held positions in management in small businesses as well as corporate, while having ownership role of her own business. While she thrived in business and management, Tatiana found another passion in caring for others. In 2019 she became a Certified Medical Assistant and worked in a local private practice gaining knowledge and experience in the medical field. She developed relationships with patients and values the importance of providing the best care. As a patient since 2013 of Dr. Sanderson over the years, Tatiana is thrilled at the opportunity to merge her two passions: helping others and entrepreneurship. Read More>>
Erica Hernandez
I started my balloon and event company with a passion for creating memorable and unique celebrations. Initially, it began as a hobby, crafting decorations for friends and family. Word-of-mouth referrals quickly expanded, and I realized there was a growing demand for customized, creative event setups. Over time, I developed my skills in balloon artistry and event planning, eventually turning my passion into a full-fledged business. Through hard work, attention to detail, and a commitment to making every event special, I’ve grown the company into a thriving business known for unique and personalized experiences. Read More>>
Kevin Lara
Step by step I’ve elevated in my business and have done many investments to open more doors for me in networking and opportunities. Everyone has there stories and experiences and mine have definitely not been easy but trough my community and my people, I’ve made and continue to leave my foot print for my city. I continue to stay humble and recognize those who have supported me in any way and will continue to progress in my work and brand. Read More>>
Bree Alvarado
Over time, I realized that the corporate world, while valuable, no longer fulfilled me in the way I needed. I had experienced burnout, and the contrast between my creative outlet and my day-to-day work became more apparent. Earlier this year, I made the decision to fully embrace my passion and leave the corporate world behind. Read More>>
Ebbie Simukai
My entrepreneurial journey began while I was at university, studying events management. Alongside my studies, I developed a passion for beauty and makeup, which soon transformed from a hobby into a business venture. To make extra cash, I started offering makeup services. A turning point came when I did my friend’s makeup for her court wedding and posted the results on social media. The positive feedback was incredible, and soon, people outside my circle started booking me. Read More>>
Kristina Jones
Being a single mother, raising two gorgeous girls, I have been and still am terrified of the different things that my girls may (or may not) have to experience in life. In 2019 while I was still living in Fort Smith, Arkansas I remember crying to my mom one evening about all of the different things I was hearing that was going on in the local schools on top of the story I had just watched on the news about a young girl losing her life at school after being bullied in the bathroom. Not only things that my girls were dealing with, but even other students–those that I don’t even know. I cried to her asking for advice on what to do because I want to protect my girls and others. Read More>>
Krystal Philippe-Auguste
It hasn’t been a smooth road, but it’s been a fun journey so far. My first obstacles were, me not knowing anyone in Dallas, let alone Texas period. It has been a cultural shock, but I think I’m adjusting pretty well. I did go through a little depression because I was here alone, but I had to pick myself up and start taking myself out and going out by myself. That meant putting myself in uncomfortable situations like going to the bars/clubs by myself, going to my apartment pool and talking to strangers, even talking to strangers out in public Read More>>
Kenny Dreams
I go by the name Kenny Dreams. I always wanted to be a rapper growing up, I felt I had a unique story and point of view that hip hop hadn’t heard yet. Growing up in a Nigerian household, my father passed away when I was four years old. My mother and I moved from the back and forth England-Nigeria to Dallas, Texas the following year before I started Elementary School. I consider myself a Texan and country man through and through. Fast-forward to when I was graduating Military High school in Indiana, I got into NYU last minute as a spring admit, and I was so thankful. I always wanted to live in New York, and have an opportunity to pursue a music career. Read More>>
Cody Hillman
I started tattooing in 2014 in Shreveport Louisiana. I apprenticed at a shop called red handed tattoo. My good friend Joseph Pineda helped me learn how to tattoo and helped me pay for my first tattoo machines. After red handed I worked at a shop called immovable with a bunch of my good friends. Eventually in 2019 I started working at death or glory tattoo in Dallas Texas thanks to my good buddy Cole Davis. Read More>>
Emory Eagles
It’s truly been a rollercoaster of a journey to reach this moment in my career. Countless sleepless nights, hard work, and determination have paved the way to where I stand today. I was always on the road, traveling to different colleges, working part-time at Home Depot, assisting photographers, and even attending school amidst all that. As a Content Specialist for the esteemed University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, every step since 2022 has been a labor of love and dedication. The road here has had its fair share of curveballs, but the view from where I am now is nothing short of a blessing and fulfilling. Read More>>
Karim De La O
In 2020, I officially launched Kasa Interiors and slowly grew the business, working on projects in places like El Paso, Austin, and now Fort Worth, where I’ve been for the past year. My family has always been a big part of my journey. My husband supports me in everything, and now that both my children are in school, I have more time to dedicate to my passion full-time. Today, Kasa interiors is thriving, offering everything from design boards to virtual consultations with our goal being ‘Good design for good moments’. Read More>>
Lea Genders
I gained thirty pounds around the time I turned thirty years old (twenty years ago. It was the best thing that ever happened to me because without the weight gain I would have never had the motivation to learn about how to get healthy. I started running to change my body but it changed my whole life. Read More>>
Rachel Christman Carol Mcbee
We came up with Trendy TruckerTX when we wanted to create a way for women to make something truly customizable and unique to them. Everyone is so different, and our fashion should allow us to express that, always! We started with one hat press, 100s of patches and 60 hats. We did most of our first events as pop ups at local women owned boutiques. After six months we started doing corporate events, throughout all DFW, with two hat presses, 1000’s of patches, 100’s of hats. We love working with our customers and creating one-of-a-kind hats. Read More>>
Nishimwe Maria-goreth
Something that would bring joy to couples as they go through one of the best moments of their lives. NM luxe was born there and then, as I sat on my rare spare time to create a business plan that got us here today. NM Luxe events is a family-owned decorating company that highly specializes in luxurious faux flowers for couples seeking impeccable wedding decor in the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex with a passion for transforming ordinary moments into extraordinary memories. Read More>>
Molly Thomson
Benbrook Stables has been providing a true Texas experience for our hometown residents and travelers from all over the world since 1957. Centrally located in southwest Fort Worth on 100 acres of land adjacent to Lake Benbrook. Benbrook Stables is a convenient destination for anyone looking to ride a horse, have a party, take a lesson, or attend one of many equestrian camps and riding academies. With over 30 miles of equestrian trails that meander through creeks and along wooded trails teeming with local wildlife and gorgeous Texas scenery. Benbrook Stables has everything you need to get out and relax on a horse. Read More>>
Mar Malik
It was one My biggest dreams. I started Content on TikTok and that blew up, I guess people Really like apartment ratings nowadays and as of now I have reached 80k on that platform, As far as my Instagram, I strive to be My authentic self when posting In honor of my mom And when I create I validate to make sure it’s in accordance to my beliefs, Values and morals. I’ve also just started my music career Which has been challenging, but fun creating music can be difficult in today’s society. I look forward to staying motivated and creating more on all platforms and raising the bar for myself. Read More>>
Darien Maples
During this time, I was introduced to an incredible organization called Girls in Tech by one of my now close friends. The founder believed in me and saw the potential for me to help bridge the gender gap in tech. My good friend then added me as Co-Managing Director of the Girls in Tech Dallas chapter, a position I proudly held for seven years. Together, we helped countless women discover opportunities in tech, hosting events, workshops, and networking opportunities throughout the Dallas area. Unfortunately, Girls in Tech had to close its doors this year due to funding challenges, but I wasn’t ready to let the mission end there. Read More>>
Todd Mayo
We have built out a training and science lab to study all things coffee. We have gotten to make trips to origin and work with farmers. Our main focus has continued to be service oriented. We really aim to improve the quality and performance of our customer’s equipment, process and performance. We represent the high end brands in roasting equipment, coffee brewing, and water filtration. Read More>>
Edgardo Rosado
This process has not been easy. I didn’t have a mentor to learn from, so I gained my photography knowledge by reading, watching YouTube videos, and following the work of other photographers to get ideas on how to help my clients pose and create beautiful compositions. Also, there are many talented photographers in Dallas, so it was a bit difficult for us to become known. However, little by little, we have made progress, and now we have a solid group of clients. Read More>>
Anna S. Kim
The story of how I became a mental health therapist began with my own healing journey. As a Korean-American child of immigrant parents, I often struggled to find the words to express and understand my inner experience. Over time, I realized I was living with a quiet, chronic trauma. On the outside, everything appeared fine, but inside, I was terrified. I came to understand that trauma isn’t just what happened to you—it’s also what didn’t happen that should have. Read More>>
Dr. Arden Dudek, Pmp
My formal training began at Electronic Data Systems (EDS) after graduating from the University of Maryland. Specialized training at their Plano, TX headquarters and working for them for a dozen years in Dayton, OH, fueled my dream to grow my consulting skills in North Texas. That dream, however, was delayed for quite a while. After founding a Project Management Office (PMO) at Southern Illinois University, I relocated to the Austin area with my second husband. In mid-2024, we moved to the Dallas-Fort Worth area, where I launched Planning Management Consulting LLC. Read More>>
Kayla Warren
Hello, my name is Kayla Warren, and I am the CEO of ResumesbyK, which I co-founded in 2021. My mission is to assist clients around the globe in achieving their career aspirations. To support this, I offer a range of services, including exceptional resume building, job leads to help clients find their dream positions, interview preparation tips, and career mentoring to guide them in the right direction. Read More>>
Mallory Spielman
It started with researching holistic healing leading me into the fascinating and mystical world of chakras, energy healing and yoga. Through my research, I learned in some cases that healing occurs when we are truly able to change our mindset and daily habits surrounding the illness. I knew deep in my bones that I AM responsible for the creation of my health and wanted to help as many others as I could find wellness and remission however that looked. Read More>>
Adriana Martinez Grau
Three years ago I moved to Texas and despite starting to work in the financial sector of a service company, I never gave up on my dream of starting an interior design company. At the end of 2023 I took action and established Grau Studio Interior Design. Our main objective is to revitalize spaces, creating not only beauty and functionality, but most importantly, happiness for the people who inhabit them. Read More>>
Araceli & Betty Morales
By popular demand we decided to serve the public in 2023. Our new venture has allowed to continue to do what we love but on a much larger scale. Our goal is to make every item as special and unique as the individuals we serve. Our creations while small, play a big role in making memories for our customers. Over the last year we’ve enjoyed bringing joy to people through our crafts and bringing your visions to life. We look forward to serving our existing and new customers in the years to come. Read More>>
Kamari Holloway
I work in the Pediatric ICU and absolutely love taking care of my babies and I know for a fact it is my calling! I strive to make every patients life I touch better and be a positive blessing to them! I have always been a scholar graduating top 3% of my high school class and receiving automatic admission to any school in Texas. So academia was always in my wheelhouse as I have always been a science nerd! I have big plans to pursue every talent dream and passion I have ever had and continue to build my brand and my name and be able to elevate my family name, legacy and create generational wealth for my family. Read More>>
Professor Skoola
Well I’ve been a vintage clothing collector for years and in 2017 I heard about The DFW Vintage Swap, which is a buy sell swap vintage clothing convention, after attending a few of those and becoming good friends with the founder of the event, I quickly became the face and host of the convention, combining my passion for 90s vintage/sneakers, my unique style and my personality, it was only natural for me to share it with the world and become a content creator. I started doing content in 2022 and have became one of biggest creators/influencers on social media. Read More>>
Rachael Edwards
Classroom Bloom started as a passion project. It all began when some of my coworkers, noticing my knack for creating inviting and functional classroom environments, started volunteering to pay me to decorate their classrooms. At first, I was just helping out colleagues, but as more people showed interest and offered compensation, I realized there was a real demand for this service. Taking a leap of faith, I decided to turn this side project into a full-fledged business. Read More>>
Dr. Tomeeka Bean
We’re excited about the possibilities that this new, technology-driven landscape presents. It allows us to be more agile, reach more clients, and deliver our services more efficiently. At the same time, we’re committed to maintaining the high-touch, personalized approach that has always set us apart. Read More>>
Beatrice Mz
My journey into selling my treats started unexpectedly. One day, I made a spiked Peach Cobbler for a friend at work. While I was putting it in jars ,another friend stopped by, and I gave her one to try. She loved it and posted about it on Facebook. The post gained traction, and people began asking where she got it. She tagged me, and I started receiving requests. That was the moment I decided to start baking and selling treats. Read More>>
