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.
Colebain
I got my start at the first sound of music. It did something to my soul I couldn’t explain. I became obsessed with how all of these different sounds came together to make this masterpiece we so commonly call a song lol. Who would I be, how do I go about carving out my sound? And so I started out like a lot of people and I copied my favorite producers in the beginning. Its the saying, “Don’t try to reinvent the wheel.” But as a producer your sound is just that, reinventing things to make something unique and stands out from the rest. Read More>>
Stephanie Gilewicz
in addition to those placements, we have always enjoyed stocking the shelves of smaller grocers in the dfw area, along with some wholesale accounts who make parfaits, bowls and smoothies for they customers. we are excited to say we are currently at our max capacity and are diligently looking for room to grow. we are seeking capital, working on new label designs, searching for the right facilities to co-pack and trying to stay ahead of the growing demand for our delicious yogurts! since day 1, we have cooked, flavored, packed and shipped all of our yogurts! as we say, it is milk, patience and a lotta love! Read More>>
Ariana Taylor
For the past 2 1/2 years, I’ve felt a calling to share the love of God to all people, no matter who you are, where you come from, or what you look like. In 2023, I wrote my first book called “Little Steps for Big Faith: A 24-Day Devotional to Practically Grow Your Faith in Jesus” Then a few months later, we hosted the first Grow In Faith Event, which is now becoming an annual event for people to gather, learn more about God and grow their community. Read More>>
Mimi Dao
I started out as a new graduate nurse in 2019 during Covid. I always loved the aesthetic world but when the world was shutting down there was no jobs in aesthetic so I started at bedside at UT southwestern for almost 4 years and then went to cardiac cath. Realizing I was burnt with bedside I thought it was a great time to finally pursue what I always wanted. I started to take courses at Neowell aesthetic and that’s when I realized that’s this is where I belong! I was also bartending in deep ellum because it was hard trying to find a job but after talking to a customer on night he offered me an opportunity of a lifetime and I haven’t turned back since! Read More>>
David Herrera
One of his former dance partners is internationally recognized all around dancer and former salsa champion Monica Flores .David now teaches, competes, choreographs, performs, host events and acts. Being of Ecuadorian decent, dance is a big part of David’s culture. He feels that he has been blessed to have the opportunity to use his talents to impact people in a positive way. Read More>>
Beatriz Martinez
To be completely honest, no. I was a bit nervous to invest money on a few courses to get certified when I was not even sure if I would be good. Practicing would also make me nervous and I wanted to give up. The thought of working with blood and peoples skin alright a more permanent level was scary. It was no longer just blush, lipstick, and lashes anymore. It was needles, numbing cream, and blood. Read More>>
Caden Dekker
DekFit started as my in back into the fitness industry. With a history of personal training, body building, and basketball, athletics and staying in shape had always been a focus for me. Unfortunately, this activity has been wrapped up with egomaniacs and people becoming discouraged with their progress. DekFit’s mission is “Creating a fun loving family within a hard working community.” And thats exactly what our goal is. To build relationships and lift each other up with humor while bettering ourselves and those around us. Read More>>
Morgan Nicole Zipperlen
I started my influencing career as a freshman at TCU, spending a lot of time in the Stockyards and falling in love with Western fashion. I had always wanted to share my life online, but when I leaned into Western style, my platform really took off. Now, I’ve been in the industry for nearly four and a half years, building a brand around my passion for Western fashion and my outdoor hunting and fishing lifestyle. Read More>>
Karalyne Grammer
This meant that from the time I was born, I was spending time in my dad’s stores, even attending my first fashion show at six months of age. Growing up I always knew that I wanted to work in fashion, with the end goal of operating my own clothing boutique. One design seminar at SCAD and many fights with the sewing machine later, I decided to forgo design and pursue the direction of merchandising and styling. Summer jobs throughout high school had already given me many experiences as a “Professional Sales Associate”. After graduating college, I moved to Dallas to accept a job that would jumpstart my career in fashion. Since then, I have worked in fashion retail across many sectors and business models including private boutiques, department stores, fast fashion power houses, specialty retailers, contemporary designer boutiques, and luxury brands. Read More>>
Stephanie Castellon
Now, I specialize in creating bespoke signage and accessories for all kinds of events—weddings, birthdays, corporate gatherings, and more. Each piece is thoughtfully designed to match the event’s theme, and I love collaborating with clients to bring their vision to life. It’s been an exciting journey, and I’m grateful for every client who has trusted me to be part of their special moments. The goal now is to continue growing, refining my designs, and expanding my reach so even more people can experience the magic of personalized event signage. Read More>>
Michelle Blair
I currently serve as Music Director and Conductor of the Coppell Community Orchestra. I’ve conducted a third-grade string ensemble, youth orchestras all over the country, many musical theatre and ballet pit orchestras, professional contemporary ensembles, and countless symphony orchestras. I’ve conducted music that was written 350 years ago, and I’ve conducted music that the composer just printed off at Kinkos earlier the same morning– and everything in between. Conducting is one of the great loves of my life. Read More>>
Max Brown
I believe the biggest challenge for me personally was promoting and marketing my own work. Although I’m a sociable person, when I’m creating alone, the introvert in me takes over, and I might as well be on a space station. I’m happy sharing my work with close friends, which makes self-promotion feel unnatural. This can be a significant obstacle for creatives trying to make a living from their art. Fortunately, there are more tools available now to help people discover your work, but they can still be costly. Ultimately, when progress seems difficult , remember that creating is deeply beneficial for your personal growth. Read More>>
Tarshia Thompson
Why I’d love to say my journey has been smooth sailing, it has come with its bumps. When you struggle with imposter syndrome it can weigh you down to a point you have no interest in being creative. With the help of my creative friends and family, I pulled myself out of the space. I knew getting into a routine was the first step I needed to take so I used @ceocoach_matt routine builder. It has helped me get back on track to being consistent and more disciplined. You give each hour or your day a job and adjust accordingly. It truly boils down to what you truly want. Are you willing to sacrifice your time to hang with your people, spend money for knowledge or do extensive research to learn more about your niche? If you give yourself a yes today, and back this up with consistency you can be better positioned to receive what God has for you. Read More>>
Rebecca Royal-Waggoner
What sets me apart: What sets me apart is my unwavering commitment to patient safety—it’s my number one priority. Every medically recommended treatment I provide comes from highly regulated pharmacies to ensure the highest standards. In an overly medicated world reliant on medication for a quick fix, I focus on low-dose treatment plans to maximize comfort while still achieving optimal results. While medication can assist in weight loss, my true focus is on helping patients transform their lifestyles through sustainable lifestyle changes. I make it a point to tailor each patient’s experience to their individual needs, offering ongoing support and guidance throughout the entire process. I’m dedicated to being there for my patients every step of the way. Read More>>
Stephany Dedman
From the moment we arrived five years ago, we fell in love with this town. For three years, we held onto the dream of opening our own shop. We were making teas at home for ourselves, testing recipes, and planning out our vision. Before we knew it, we were all addicted. Finally, after months of searching, we stumbled upon our little suite 206, remodeled the space, and six months later, in August 2024, we opened Lakefront Energy. Read More>>
Colten Whitmarsh
After graduating in 2018, I pursued my dream of audio engineering by earning a degree from the Conservatory of Recording Arts and Sciences in Arizona. I returned to Texas and worked for a movie production company where I combined my technical and creative skills. I served as an audio engineer on the tech team while also taking on creative roles as an art director, props master, and set dresser for film projects. These experiences taught me how to manage teams, oversee projects, and bring big visions to life. Read More>>
Damarcia McIntyre
“Hi, my name is Damarcia, but I typically go by Dee. I started following in my mother’s footsteps around the age of 18. I’ve watched her do hair since I was little, so over the years, I naturally picked up the talent. But it wasn’t until high school that I realized I didn’t want to be a physical therapist anymore—that’s when I decided to take hair seriously. After graduating high school in 2020, I started growing a huge following on TikTok and Instagram with my hair content. My goal was to move to Dallas and become even bigger. In January 2022, I accomplished that goal, and the rest was history.” Read More>>
Brianna Wesson
My mother moved us to Texas for better educational and entertainment opportunities, and that’s where my love for fashion and storytelling really took off. In high school, I was designing and sewing my own clothes, winning “Best Dressed,” and creating costumes for the theater department—all while acting on stage myself. By 14, I had already started my first business, which carried me into college, where I continued acting, dancing, and, of course, designing. I won many awards and kicked started my career as more than a theater actress but in commercials and film as well. Which gave me the idea of my own production business. Read More>>
Roseè
This industry is tough! Some days you feel like there’s so much talent out there and think “man, Am I good enough?” It took a long road of building confidence in myself and being okay with being different not wanting to sound like everyone else. My personal life took a lot of unexpected turns but when your blessed with a gift like mine I sing all my stress away…there’s something so powerful in letting go I can scream,yell,whisper,shout,cry,laugh when I sing Read More>>
Kaysie Armstrong
In the beginning, I was attending every market and pop up that I could to put Flour Babe Bakery on the map. My average days leading up to an event would be spent by myself prepping, baking, and packaging for up to 16 hours. With little sleep and a whole lot of hope, I would show up to events to share my passion with my community. Read More>>
Ayesha Baig
Sidra’s not just a strategist; she’s also incredibly skilled in woodwork, a craft she’s perfected over time. That’s what led us to recently expand our business to include wedding decor. Sidra’s craftsmanship and eye for design complement my creative vision, and together, we’ve been able to offer clients a unique blend of visual storytelling and custom décor solutions. Her business acumen and creative craftsmanship, paired with my expertise in visual storytelling, have allowed us to create content that isn’t just beautiful, but impactful, functional, and deeply personalized to our clients’ needs. Read More>>
Sarah Tadlock
During this time, I also had the privilege of working with clients in schools, communities, behavioral health hospitals, and more. I learned the best way to show up as a therapist, is to do the work yourself, & to be aware of how you show it- because it will impact the relationships you have with your clients. My clients have impacted me in sacred ways, and I am so honored to be a therapist. I’ve been in private practice since 2021. Read More>>
Litsie Monier
I also to joined dance companies like Choreojoey, the neighbors, Dancers Unlimited and tours with them in the United States. I am currently in the process of creating my company and we are working hard on a new choreographic piece and the construction of a unique repertoire inspired by my life and origine from France and my the Bolivian folklore that I grew up dancing, and moved by house, hiphop and waacking, . I have to say that moving to New York changed my vision of dance, I meet the street and club dance style and felt in love with it, it make me started to freestyle, battle, to drill, to jam… Read More>>
Sterling Jones
I don’t think people really “look” at photographs anymore due to social media’s Instantaneousness, which can be frustrating as a photographer. I was stuck in a loop of trying to create what I thought people wanted, rather than what I really wanted to create. It felt like I was constantly second-guessing myself. The feeling of constantly having to stand out on social platforms and create content that goes against the ideas of my own work just to promote my art and acquire more clients has been challenging. Read More>>
Eddie Pierce
As a result, it occurs to me now that my family and community subtly led me to seek out stories in cartoons, mythology, the Bible, music (videos)… EVERYWHERE! I often found myself dissatisfied with the conclusion or the fact that those stories ended. I wrote my versions and, ultimately, my own stories. The end product was handwritten stories, sometimes accompanied by (crude) illustrations on college-rule paper. They were then bound together with twist ties and even included illustrated covers and imprints. Read More>>
Ben Wilson
Absolutely! My journey as a real estate expert is one of humble beginnings, hard work, and a deep belief that where you start doesn’t have to determine where you finish. I grew up in substandard housing, and I understood from an early age the intrinsic value of real estate — not just as an investment, but as a foundation for opportunity. A safe and welcoming neighborhood isn’t just about where you live; it shapes who you become. And for much of my life, I knew what it was like to live in the absence of that security. Read More>>
Jarrell Ford
Linco214, proverb on da mic an big capo that really gave me a fresh start with those three guys from GGM (go Getta music) they helped me get myself in the door from there I just pushed whatever I could produced whatever I could as much as possible started doing music videos got podcast interviews in 2023. I met a lady named Candyyy Rodriguez. At my very first show under my brand at Dallas lit fest a few months later she became my manager and has pushed me to do and be great with my stage. Presence challenged me with more songs and EP and here I am today. A well-known local artist in Dallas. Read More>>
Lbb Eronndamooe
LegendaryBangBros was founded and established June 30,2018. I had already had my mind made up as a kid that my career would consist of music. So I have always studied the music business. I realized all the talents I had and came to the conclusion that I should invest in it all. I taught my nieces and nephews my talents and as they got older I watched what they were good at. With them taking their talents and saying what they want to pursue in life I decided I will build an empire for my whole family. I mean Jay-Z nem did it why can’t I? With the death of my best friend I have pushed harder. Read More>>
Amaurie Tennyson
I recorded different songs, practiced different styles, and used inspiration from other artists that I truly enjoy. When I shared unreleased projects with others they would tell me to share it with the world but I wasn’t confident in my ability at the time to share it so I held off. It wasn’t until recently when I dropped my first single back in August of 2024 that I finally found my voice and confidence in my music. From then it has been nothing but good vibes and great support around me, which I am truly grateful for. Read More>>
Cassidy Cooper
Sometimes you set up a mini session and book out so fast that you add a second day… Sometimes you set up a mini session and only your sister shows up. You never know when/if people will sign up for a mini session and that’s difficult. It’s also a vulnerable feeling to market yourself in that way online. But even if it’s only my sister… I’m thankful! Read More>>
Manisha Jham
Professionally, my background is in corporate communications, and I’ve built my career around storytelling, brand strategy, and executive visibility. Now, as a Communications Director, I’m at the intersection of business and storytelling—shaping narratives, driving engagement, and helping my organization connect with their internal and external audiences in a meaningful way. But as much as I love my career, I wanted a creative outlet that was just for me. Read More>>
Ashlyn Willingham
To put it short and sweet, nothing about owning a business is easy, it is not a simple task but I will say it is 110% worth it. Knowing that I created my business and people want to purchase what I have is the most rewarding and gives me an indescribable happy feeling. I have overcome a lot of hardships just from simply giving things time. Learning to slow down and not try to rush through the days, each day is a new lesson that will set me up for a bigger accomplishment tomorrow. I want people to know that I am doing the best I can, that behind my business is a family, a mom, and an actual individual doing everything on my own. I am proud of what I have accomplished and can’t wait to see what the future holds. Read More>>
Kelly Bolding
Our menu features a wide variety of classic and innovative flavors, along with customizable toppings to create the perfect refreshing treat for any occasion. Whether you’re craving a nostalgic taste of traditional New Orleans snoballs or looking for something new and exciting, Sneaux NOLA offers a unique and delicious way to cool down and indulge in a true local favorite. We are home of the Chantilly Cake Sno Ball and Cheesecake Stuffed Sno Ball. Read More>>
Leslie Jenkins
I think people needed hope. They needed something to grasp onto after the dust settled from the pandemic. I am always realistic with my clients and respectful of their budget as it is not my time or money. I am always willing to help plan out future travel dates to give them time to pay off their trip or notify them of promotions as soon as I’m aware to see if I can save them money in any way. Read More>>
Nolan Bishop
In college I started making bongs for my friends by recycling liquor bottles, shortly I got a heart disease and had to drop out of engineering school. During the years of recovery I also became hopelessly addicted to drugs particularly opiates. All seemed lost until one day I took a glassblowing class and it revitalized me. Not just the hard stuff I even quit cigarettes to be able to blow glass with less interruption. Unfortunately the authoritarian regime at the local glass college pushed me to make a open minded place for people to discover glass and escape the grips of their reality. Read More>>
Katrina Harris
I am Katrina Harris, known as Lady K, I grew up surrounded by love and protection. My parents gave me the kind of unconditional care that made me feel safe and secure. But stepping out into the world on my own, I learned that not everyone’s intentions are good. At just 15, I married the man I thought was my Prince Charming. I believed in him so deeply that I ignored the warnings from my family and friends. What started as a dream quickly turned into a nightmare. Read More>>
Shahina Merchant
What truly brings me joy is the relationships I’ve built with the people who walk through our doors. I love taking the time to listen to their stories, understand their goals, and work together to create a personalized treatment plan that makes them feel their absolute best. Hearing feedback from clients who say that our treatments have boosted their confidence or made a meaningful difference in their lives is the greatest reward I could ask for. Read More>>
