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.
Christina Brooke
Mindful Brooke Therapy grew out of a very real need I saw again and again in my work as a therapist. Too many people were reaching out for help and either couldn’t get a call back, couldn’t find the right fit, or felt lost in the process when they were already overwhelmed. I knew I wanted to create something different. Read more>>
Michael Magnus
I’ve spent the last two decades of my career working at the intersection of storytelling, teaching, and supporting traditional crafts. Early on, my work focused on marketing and eCommerce, helping niche businesses figure out how to reach the right audience without losing the character and care that made their work special. Read more>>
Jesus Pena
I was born and raised in Oak Cliff, Dallas. Growing up in the community, I saw firsthand how financial struggles could affect families and their ability to build stability. This experience shaped my vision for real estate, an empathetic, client-first approach designed to change how homes are bought and sold in Dallas. Read more>>
Jasmine Johnson
Love City Baked originated from my love of desserts and being able to curate an enjoyable experience. I appreciate the love and patience it takes to bake a delicious cake, make a perfectly ratiod matcha and develop recipes that stick. Read more>>
Meredith & jessica
Back in July 2025, Jessica and I (Meredith) went back and forth on 40+ names for our next pop-up event and nothing felt right. Then I looked down at the book I was reading and said… “UNTAMED.” Jessica IMMEDIATELY goes: “GIRLLL… that shit just gave me some serious goosebumps. I f*ing love it.” From that moment, the energy shifted. Read more>>
Chris Harper
I didn’t start out trying to build an organization or a movement. I started as a man who was personally being confronted by the gap between what Scripture calls men to be and what most men—including myself at times—were actually living. Read more>>
Carlos Bermudez
Well I got into environmental consulting when I was 19 years old. I started working at a gas station in Lakewood in 2003. The owners sold the store around 2007, I believe. Owners brother had a job opening and I went and applied. I went through 2 weeks of training and applied for state my license. I’ve Been doing this ever since. Read more>>
Mason Woodward
I started my journey in jiu-jitsu at eight years old and wrestling at eleven, learning early the value of discipline, resilience, and hard work. Years of competing in tournaments shaped not only my skills but my mindset. In high school, that dedication led to a 161–31 record with 139 pins, where I became a four-time state qualifier, two-time state runner-up, and three-time state placer. Read more>>
Tiana Griffin
My journey to massage therapy was proceeded by call center customer service work. I was not passionate about that work, however it did expose me to what I am deeply passionate about today: massage therapy. Almost 9 years ago, I was the token ‘shoulder rubber’ in the office. My former co-worker dropped a gem that I cherished from that moment forward. Read more>>
Dr. Cearra Corey
In 2007, I lost my grandmother to lung cancer and two years later, my biological mother died due to AIDS virus. Both of those being autoimmune/blood disorders, I quickly became fascinated with the human body and how it work- (the physiology) of it all. Read more>>
Temina Chebelyon-Dalizu
My journey has always centered on service, problem-solving, and helping people build strong foundations for their lives. As an American born to Kenyan parents, growing up in both Kenya and the United States profoundly shaped my worldview. This cross-cultural upbringing instilled in me a deep desire to serve and a unique perspective on the power of community support systems. Read more>>
Pat Nixon
Visionary leader, public speaker, mentor, and coach who leads with love while building systems that protect people and elevate purpose. She brings over two decades of experience guiding corporations, healthcare organizations, and entrepreneurs in areas ranging from elder care and dementia support to safe, compliant long-term care practices and abundance-based leadership. Read more>>
Sara Meek-Rogers
Grace Chapel Early Learning Center began as a small, part-time preschool whose vision was to care for the youngest in our midst, treating them with love and dignity, while fostering their curiosity about the world around them. That vision has continued to expand as we have grown into an almost full-time preschool with vibrant classrooms filled with children of different backgrounds and cultures. Read more>>
Janel Cassorla
She Supply was founded with a clear and powerful goal. We wanted to restoring dignity and ensuring cleanliness for women and girls in need by providing free menstrual products. Driven by a mission to fight period poverty, the organization supplies essential hygiene items to those facing financial, housing, or crisis-related, challenges. Read more>>
Gil Manzano Jr
I am an immigration attorney with nearly two decades of legal experience. I have been licensed to practice law since 2006 and have focused on immigration law since 2009. Throughout my career, I have been fortunate to work with law firms handling a wide range of practice areas, including personal injury, criminal law, family law, and general civil litigation. Read more>>
Dr. Diana-Beatrix Velicu Gardner
My story has never followed a straight line—and that’s something I’ve learned to embrace. I was born and raised in Romania, where I spent much of my childhood as a competitive alpine skier. I eventually became a six-time national champion and represented my country at the highest levels of the sport, making it all the way to Junior Olympics in 2009. Read more>>
Sean Chalaki
The ambitions of becoming a tech giant led to being devastatingly crushed by the tech giants. This led to me pursuing a career in law. I started my legal career in Virginia, back when Sprint PCS was still around and touch screen phones were on the precipice. I lived on one top of the mountains with barely any cell reception. Read more>>
Terrell Jones
My journey began with a hands-on passion for building and problem-solving. Early on, I learned the value of hard work, attention to detail, and doing things the right way the first time. Read more>>
Zoey Hunter Vick
I started out just idolizing tattooers through magazines and dreaming of what could be. After realizing college and animation wasn’t where I belonged, I took on finding a way into this industry. Just like anything that’s worthwhile, it was hard and full of ups and downs. Read more>>
Emily Wilkerson
Revelry Harbor was started in August of 2025 in Tyler’s Mosaic District. The Mosaic District is a curated district developed by NEDWOL properties with amazing businesses. Each business brings their own unique flair to Tyler. Revelry Harbor was created to bring cool, everyday clothing and vintage finds in a curated way to the city of Tyler. Read more>>
Heather Macchietto
I didn’t plan a career in dementia care—it found me. I started out as a music therapist, drawn to the way music could reach people when words no longer could. My first role had me closely working with older adults, and I found I was enjoying connecting with those living with dementia. Read more>>
Fernando Sarellano
I started in this industry about 20 years ago knowing nothing about countertops. I got into a company where I had to learn everything from zero, and I did whatever was needed. I started polishing, fabricating, helping on installations, just learning step by step. Over time, I learned the whole process, not just the work, but how the business runs. Read more>>
Noreen Kinohi
My journey with dance started long before I ever imagined running a program of my own. Growing up, I was able to train in a studio environment because my parents made sacrifices so I could participate consistently. That experience shaped me — dance gave me confidence, expression, and a sense of belonging. Read more>>
Chris Jackson
I grew up around discipline and service. My parents worked in healthcare, so responsibility, structure, and showing up for others were baseline expectations, not buzzwords. I started working at 14 and never really stopped. Hospitality became my proving ground. Over three decades, I worked every layer of it across Texas and California—bars, restaurants, training, operations, and large scale events. Read more>>
Maxwell Thomason
I started shooting concerts in 2019, but music has been part of my life long before I ever picked up a camera. Growing up, my dad played in several bands and was my biggest artistic inspiration. Being around music constantly shaped how I see creativity, timing, and emotion. After he passed away, I naturally gravitated toward music photography. Read more>>
Summer Fowler
I’ve been in the beauty world for a long time, but my true passion revealed itself when I found skin care. Brandon and I are cousins, and we both attended cosmetology school at Toni and Guy in Plano, Texas. We began our careers in the hair world, but it didn’t take long for both of us to realize that something else had our full attention. Read more>>
Leidy Munoz
It has by no means been an easy path. I have constantly struggled with imposter syndrome, doubted my talent countless times, and distanced myself from my art—only to return to it again and again. Additionally, the level of artistic competition in Colombia is extremely high, which has long intensified my self-doubt. Read more>>
Sandra Wolter
I was born in Germany and grew up in a family coffee business. I didn’t want to follow in my parents’ footsteps, so the degree in hospitality management I got after graduating high school was more for their peace of mind. Read more>>
Chris Harrison
My journey into photography and media didn’t start with a traditional creative path, it grew out of a deep passion for people, storytelling, and entrepreneurship. 38:16 Media LLC was built from the ground up with a simple but powerful mission: to help people and businesses show up confidently, professionally, and authentically. Read more>>
Shemika West
Like many people, my relationship with taxes started from confusion and a lot of unanswered questions. Every year, I would walk into a tax office, hand over my paperwork, and hope for the best. I did not fully understand my finances, why certain numbers were what they were, or what I was really paying for. Read more>>
David Marroquin
David Marroquin originally created Ballet Folklorico Mayahuel in Mexico during the year of 1989, which subsequently won seven National Dance Championships. It also earned the recognition of “Champion of Champions” during the National Championship of Huapango in 1995, with the Tamaulipas style. In 1996, David Marroquin was relocated to Detroit Michigan, opening Ballet Folklorico Mayahuel on March of 1997. Read more>>
stuart taylor
i started taking photographs in germany in 1979 where i photographed bands like led zeppelin, black sabbath, van halen, etc. i moved to texas in 1980 and met the pantera guys at bowie high school and continued photographing bands. i worked for any magazine or fanzine that would use my photographs. i worked on my school newspaper in grand prairie. Read more>>
Melissa Dodd
I lived in Texas when I was a little girl in Arlington before the Cowboys stadium was there (now I am dating myself) and than moved to New Jersey. My husband, Frankie, and I met in high school where we wrestled on the same team. We have 5 beautiful children and moved to New York as my husband was NYPD. Read more>>
Tanner Belton
My journey in residential construction is a story of grit, integrity, and an unrelenting pursuit of doing things the right way. After 15 years in the industry here in Fort Worth, Texas, I’ve gone from working under shady contractors who prioritized quick profits over quality to becoming a builder who obsesses over building science, uses top-notch materials, and delivers homes built to last. Read more>>
Courtney Rhyne
The part of my story that influences both my business and my personal life the most is our foster care journey, which ultimately led to the adoption of a sibling set of four beautiful children. Read more>>
Nancy DiMarco
I became involved with Shiloh Field Community Garden through the original creator, Gene Gumfory, who owned the Sonics in Denton. He was a member of Denton Bible Church and had gone to their pastor, Tommy Nelson, and asked if he could develop land that was gifted to the church, as a community garden. That was in 2009. Read more>>
