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.
Brittany Doweidt
Growing up I always knew I wanted to help people, but I was unsure where exactly I wanted to be. I received my first degree from Tarelton State University in 2016 in Biomedical Science. Read more>>
Nicci Benavides
Hey there! We are Benny and Sons, a family-owned custom furniture and upholstery business since 1994. Our founding father ‘Benny’ started crafting furniture in the mid 90s with little more than a small space and a vision. In 2015 His son Luis took over the reins, rebranding and revamping as Benny and Sons. Read more>>
Jeremy Harris
Though I grew up in church, it was at the age of 17 that I had a very personal and powerful encounter with God in my home church West End Church of God in Christ in a little town named Bastrop, Louisiana. Read more>>
Alison Geymer
Alison Geymer has been working with the Parkinson’s community since 2007. In 2017, she began coaching Rock Steady Boxing classes, which quickly expanded to include other Parkinson’s-specific exercise programs such as PWR! Moves, Balance, Pole Walking, Cardio, and Yoga. Read more>>
Brenda Crump
I have been in the Cosmetology industry for almost 30 years and teaching 25+ years. Teaching small groups for distributors/manufactures to large classes at the big box schools. Also teaching cosmetology and esthetics, with esthetics always being my favorite. Read more>>
Vanessa Herrera
My name is Vanessa, and I am originally a small town girl who moved to Dallas over ten years ago. I’ve always dreamed of being in the beauty industry, though for a long time I didn’t see it as a ‘practical’ career path. As I grew up, I explored different industries, but I always felt a pull back to beauty. Read more>>
Iriana Gonzalez
Hello, my name is Iriana! I am a stay at home mom, originally from West Texas and my husband is from South Texas. With no family nearby, that is where my creativity found its place, at home, in the middle of motherhood. What started as a small way to make personalized things for my own family, turned into something much bigger. Read more>>
Katoria Caesar
Of course! I’ve been a florist for about eight years, but my journey as a serial entrepreneur really began during COVID. That season forced me to think differently, to be resourceful, and to see opportunities where others might not. In 2023, I was managing a Dallas promo team called Well Connected. Read more>>
Erin Mankowski
I’ve been sewing since I was in my early 20’s. I was mostly making quilts but started making bags about 10 years ago. As I was buying materials, like cork fabric from Portugal, I decided I would start selling it myself in my Etsy shop. I was still working at the time so I just did that on the side. Read more>>
Leonel Parra
My name is Leonel Parra, born and raised in Fort Worth, Texas, and my journey began at 15 years old. I started working in my family’s carpentry business at the age of 12. That experience taught me the value of hard work. Around that time, I found a barbershop nearby and started getting my haircuts regularly. Read more>>
Angelica Cantu
Angelica’s Creations was Launched in 2016, what started off as a hobby doing small crafts, t-shirts, party decor here, and there I loved it so much that I proudly turned it into my full-time business. I dove headfirst not knowing what to expect. While balancing life as a stay-at-home mom to my two daughters at the time. Read more>>
Brandi Edwards
The satisfaction of cooking started as a child watching my mom in the kitchen. The dream for cooking would come and go but I never acted on it. The older I got, the more I’d venture out and try new meals. Now I cook for friends along with social gatherings for fun and to build a clientele. Read more>>
Ammy Yanez
People come to our booth because they know our son, Ian! Whether they’ve seen him online or bought a lemonade from him before, he’s always dancing, telling jokes, and spreading good vibes to everyone who visits. He’s genuinely the life of the party, and his cheerful personality makes every visit fun and memorable. Read more>>
Julia Hill
What started as a shared passion to perform among a group of musicians quickly became a full-scale production honoring every era of Taylor’s journey. We don’t just play the songs — we celebrate the stories, the eras, and the feeling of growing up with Taylor’s music. Read more>>
Sarah Ingle
While I initially majored in psychology, it took a bland desk job post-graduation to inspire the creation of a blog that helped me pass the time. (Sitting nine hours at a desk in an office with no windows will inspire all sorts of creativity!) My blog quickly turned into a healthy side income, which sparked a passion for SEO, web design, and marketing. Read more>>
Trusty Paws Pet Care
((Dave started a pet care company called Tuckered Out Pet Care in 2017. Once the pandemic hit, the need for in home pet care declined. We both worked in the Corporate world and decided we had more of a passion for the pet care business. Trusty Paws LLC was formed in 2024. Read more>>
Alina Esanu
Our story began as parents searching for a school in North Dallas for our daughters, Teodora and Madalina — a place that nurtured the whole child, balanced strong academics with creativity and emotional growth, and fostered a deep connection with nature. Read more>>
Mike Wilson
Mike Wilson’s story is one of grit, faith, and relentless determination—a journey from humble beginnings to multimillion-dollar success. Born and raised in South Florida by a single mother, Mike’s childhood was anything but easy. He remembers sleeping in the back of his mom’s car while she delivered newspapers just to keep food on the table. Read more>>
Tommy Adetunji
OneImpulse started from my own experience. I recognized the power of clothing as a universal language and wanted to create something that inspires inclusivity and embraces diverse cultures through art. That idea eventually grew into OneImpulse. The journey hasn’t been easy, but it’s been exciting. Every step forward, every collection, every idea reminds me why I started. Read more>>
Angelica Diaz Corzo
My story began, like that of many Hispanic immigrants, ten years ago when I arrived in this country with the dream of giving my family a better future. Since then, I’ve worked tirelessly to get to where I am today, always believing that effort, faith, and dedication open doors. Read more>>
Ronnie Malamura
I always loved makeup as a little girl, I would always ask for kids makeup and lipgloss for Christmas every year and I loved watching my mom when she would get ready. Read more>>
John Downs
“Life is hard and then you die.” How many times have we heard these “words of encouragement”? The fact is that life can be incredibly challenging, painful and discouraging but we can make choices not to concentrate upon that which beats us down but that which encourages and fills our spirits. This reflects my heart and my art. Read more>>
Niki Joans
I’ve been a singer and performer since the beginning of my time. I would put on living room “shows” with my little brother and force my parents to watch us act out entire movie scripts I wrote (in my head) at the age of seven. Read more>>
Jacquelyn Pizzini
It all started with a hammer and a nail. My mom was trying to nail these boards together and I walked in and asked what are you doing? She tells me I want to build this sign and sell it so I can help this girl go to Africa on a mission trip. Read more>>
Robert Franco
Dallas Cabinet Company is a sister company of our other business The Franco Company where we design and build custom furniture. We started this new cabinet sector to address a problem that we noticed over the years of building furniture for homeowners. We kept being asked if we did cabinets because the company they hired never finished the job. We heard this over and over. Read more>>
Supreet Kaur
After graduating high school, I attended Texas Tech University as a Mechanical Engineering major during the height of COVID-19. At the time, I believed that pursuing a traditional academic path was the only route to success. However, during winter break, I decided to take a lash extension course — a choice that completely transformed my path and ignited my passion for the beauty industry. Read more>>
Bianca Guentner
I started cutting hair at the age of 14! I watched my uncle do a haircut and seeing the transformation of it got me. I started practicing on my cousins and it definitely took some practice as I was nowhere near good. Read more>>
Shirisha Thota
I’m a proud mother of two beautiful girls and currently working as a Quality Assurance Analyst. During the pandemic, I gained a new perspective on how precious and unpredictable life can be. That realization inspired me to give back to society in a meaningful way. I decided to become a Notary Public, a role that allows me to serve my community with trust and integrity. Read more>>
Kimberley Yee McCloud
I was lucky to grow up in a multigenerational household where food was a significant part of our lives. My grandma would have homemade Taiwanese food on our table every day. My dad opened up a dim sum restaurant. My mom taught me the importance of self sufficiency by way of being able to cook. Read more>>
Jay Sustain
My first music act, Blue Massive, teamed up with world renowned cellist Dave Eggar and composer Chuck Palmer. Dave plays with so many incredible acts including Evanescence and Foreigner. Blue Massive put out 2 full-length albums and several singles before moving on to bigger projects. Read more>>
Scott Shubin
Artist Statement Scott Shubin As a sculptor with 20 years of experience, I strive to create artworks that captivate and engage viewers through the interplay of form, light, and movement. My chosen mediums, including LED lights, stainless steel, aluminum, and kinetic elements, allow me to push the boundaries of traditional sculpture and explore new dimensions of artistic expression. Read more>>
