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.
Dr. Melissa Case-Vincent
We are known for our individualized assessments and our psychologists have diverse backgrounds and areas of expertise. CAPES is proud to be helping people gain insight into their difficulties, whether neurodivergence, learning disabilities, behavior difficulties, or mental-health concerns. Our therapy services aim to be client-centered and address each person’s or family’s unique needs. Read more>>
Dave Sather
Today, we manage a bit more than $2.2 billion. As of the end of 2024 we were the fourth largest RIA in the state of Texas. In October, CNBC listed us as one of the Top 100 Financial Advisors in the nation and in November, Newsweek named us a Top Financial Advisor nationally. Read more>>
Jimi Calhoun
That resulted in almost a decade of service in Belize, Central America. Upon returning to the United States, I accepted a role at a very influential church in Maryland. There, a growing sense of responsibility to help make the world a better place opened the door for me to begin writing books. I have since published six books and contributed to numerous articles and collaborations with other authors worldwide. Read more>>
Kyrei Jade Hartsfield
I started my journey when I was 7 years old through a program called Lemonade Day. They teach kids how to become entrepreneurs by running their own lemonade stand, and that’s where Stroke Survivor Lemonade & Co. was born. Read more>>
Tiffany Garcia
My name is Dr. Tiffany Garcia. I am a doctor in Clinical Nutrition and Functional Medicine. I was involved in sports my whole life and my interest in nutrition began in high school. After high school sports, I grew an interest in weightlifting. Read more>>
Courtney Loyola, MA, LPC
From a young age, I learned what it meant to survive. I grew up navigating the complicated and painful reality of narcissistic abuse from my biological father—an experience that shaped not only my childhood, but also my understanding of safety, identity, and self-worth. Yet, even in the midst of that trauma, I had the extraordinary gift of a mother whose love was unwavering. Read more>>
Karl Eason
I purchased my first motorcycle shortly after my 23rd birthday and instantly fell in love with all things motorcycles. The next year (2011), I attended MMI, a technical school for powersports technicians. After completing the BMW and Honda training programs, I moved back to Texas and started working at a local dealership. Read more>>
Justin Staples
I moved to Austin from Milwaukee back in 2014, at a time when I was still finding my footing and trying to grow my agency, JS Interactive. I loved Milwaukee, but I hit a ceiling. Friends kept telling me Austin was becoming an incredible tech hub; fast-growing, collaborative, and second only to Silicon Valley in energy and innovation. So I took the leap. Read more>>
AJ Messer
I have always knew I would take after my grandfather and build homes. Growing up in West Texas, where my parents owned a real estate company, I was surrounded early on by conversations about quality, thoughtful design, and doing right by clients. Read more>>
Lisa Anderson
My interest in past lives comes naturally. I didn’t have a strong position on the subject until 2005. I was nearing the age of 40 and met a woman. Instantaneously, I saw a past life with her. We were both women who were married to brothers, and we were with other wives who were raising children togehter. Read more>>
Amanda (Amy) Richardson
I originally went to college to pursue a degree in biochemistry to become an epidemiologist and study infectious diseases, but I had my first depressive episode and flunked out of intro chem. Because I went to a small public high school that did not offer any classes about psychology, I never got to explore that topic even though I was always curious about it. Read more>>
Joanie Davis
I have always had a love for fashion and pretty things. I grew up in a large family in South Texas. My mom would stay up late sewing a dress for me and my 4 sisters. She also helped my Aunt part-time with her flower shop. Read more>>
Ron Ronhaar
We started performing in the 90s playing for weddings, frat and sorority parties, fund raisers and in the night clubs all across Texas. We specialize in corporate parties, weddings, fund raisers and any events where you want your crowd on the dance floor having a blast! Read more>>
Seth Armstrong
I grew up as a son of an electrician, and the grandson of an electrician. So I guess you could say the odds were in my favor to be an electrician. But to me that didn’t excite me. I did however follow them in something else both my father and grandfather did. They both built their own houses. I have always loved designing and building. Read more>>
Eric Pierre
Growing up in Houston at 6’8′, I was convinced I was headed to the NBA. I dreamed big — Michael Jordan, Hakeem Olajuwon — and I trained like it. That dream took me further than most people ever get: I reached the semi-pro level and played for the San Diego Guardians in the ABA. Read more>>
Brian Leija
My father started this company roughly 9 years ago with his entire savings. He bought a truck, trailer, and concrete finishing tools. He dove head first into the business and decided to make this his career. Since then he has grown from only concrete work to now doing fences, barndominiums, tiny homes, and small remodels. Read more>>
Samantha Lynch
My story has always been rooted in creativity, resilience, and the ability to build something out of nothing. As a child, I created entire worlds from whatever I had in front of me. If something did not exist, I imagined it. If an idea felt too big, I taught myself how to bring it to life anyway. Read more>>
Shamycheal Chatman
I’m very humble beginnings and learned the importance of hard work at a very young age. I grew up playing sports so that instilled discipline and work ethic which carried over into life. I started in the construction industry working as a temp and eventually getting hired on at the company. Read more>>
Devon Heuer
Thanks — it’s great to be here. I grew up in Tanzania, where wildlife was part of everyday life. Safaris weren’t a bucket-list item — they were weekend family trips, school field trips, etc. That early exposure to nature deeply influenced me, and to this day I’ve been on close to 300 safaris. Read more>>
Whitney Taylor
My path to interior design wasn’t exactly traditional, and I find that unique journey shapes how I approach creating spaces for my clients. While my formal design training comes from UCLA Ext’s Architecture and Interior Design program, my career started somewhere unexpected: Speech Language Pathology. Working as an SLP taught me the profound importance of understanding individual needs and perspectives. Read more>>
Michael Demoin
Growing up we weren’t very well off, going from section 8 to now owning and operating my own business. And hiring my first employee. It’s been a big transformation. After moving up in the restaurant industry, becoming a general manager. I bought a house. I started to rent out the rooms in my house and that allowed me the freedom to start my business. Read more>>
David Weaver
Dr. Weaver grew up with a deep love for animals and the outdoors, a combination that quickly made him the kid who was always bringing home creatures to care for, raise, and eventually release. His parents were never surprised by what may be brought home. This early passion was strengthened when a local ranch veterinarian invited him to tag along on farm and house calls—an experience that cemented his desire to become a veterinarian. Read more>>
Crystal Robaina
I was now a Store Director for Tiffany & Co. and my husband was running the Men’s Universe at Louis Vuitton. From the outside, it looked glamorous. But the reality was that Los Angeles traffic consumed hours of my life every day, and we hadn’t had a single day off together in over a year because of childcare costs. I was missing dinner, bath time, and bedtime with my baby five nights a week. Read more>>
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