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.
Eli Samuel
’m originally from a small town in Australia called Coolum Beach on the Sunshine Coast. I grew up surfing. It was a great way to grow up. In my early twenties, in 2007, I made my way to Los Angeles. Read more>>
Brooke Smith
My story is one I think many people can relate to, not really knowing where you’re going, but trusting God and taking the next step anyway. I’ve walked through a lot of hard things: loss, grief, and the kind of hardships that quietly shape you. But through all of it, there has been a resilience to keep going, and that’s exactly what I’ve done. Read more>>
Chris Patterson
Our company has a long history of “METAL”. The owner of Texas Truss And Frame was involved in the production of metal “studs” back in the 1980’s and when it came back around to us a few years ago, he reminded me of that. Read more>>
Brandon Tan
When I was young, I always play badminton with my friends on the street, but I was never serious about it. And I re-started playing Badminton back in Dec,2023. As I got deeper into the sport, what began as a casual interest transformed into something much more meaningful. Read more>>
Matt Garcia
I moved to Austin in the fall of 2005 and worked directly under Austin legend, Dick Clark Architect for close to 6 years. While there, I sharpened my understanding of residential design and construction. Dick was an amazing mentor and ultimately a great friend. Read more>>
Daniel Carr
They see the businesses now… but they didn’t see the pressure. I’m 35 with five kids. That alone will either break you or build you. And for a minute… it felt like it was breaking me. There was a time I was trying to figure everything out at once—money, bills, direction, purpose. Running in circles, trying to make something shake with whatever I had. Read more>>
Michael Evans
Rucking Realty Group started as a culmination of my journey through service, hard work, and a desire to help others. At 17, I joined the Marines as an infantryman serving a couple combat deployments overseas. Afterward, I helped a buddy launch a construction company in North Carolina. Read more>>
Jen Hardy
For most of my adult life I operated from a simple equation: do more, be more. It wasn’t a philosophy I chose. It was a survival mechanism. I became the person who said yes to everything, took on every role, made herself indispensable because somewhere underneath all of it was a quiet belief that my value lived in what I did. Read more>>
Maria Elena Rivera
I began my career 26 years ago after earning my bachelor’s degree in accounting. From the very beginning, I have always been a hardworking and dedicated professional, committed to learning and growing in my field. Over the years, I gained hands-on experience in a variety of roles that strengthened my expertise in financial reporting, payroll, and day-to-day business operations. Read more>>
DESI YBARRA
I founded my company following several years of hands-on experience in youth athletics. In 2013, my wife, a few close colleagues, and I launched a youth sports organization. Through that work, I established a strong relationship with a uniform manufacturer, which became foundational to my future business. Read more>>
Sakshi & Rajeev Joseph
Natkhat Flavors is a woman-owned and family-operated business born of a mother’s efforts to provide her son with nutrition and a desire to share those benefits with the community. After our son was diagnosed with autism and seizure disorders at 8 months old, it became a challenge to meet his nutritional needs. Read more>>
Catherine Cledelin
I started my journey in the gifting industry as the owner of a boutique in New Orleans, where I developed a strong appreciation for artisan products and thoughtful presentation. After moving to Austin, I launched my current business to bring a more refined, modern approach to curated gift boxes. Read more>>
Olesya Redina
My journey into photography started with a deep appreciation for meaningful moments and the desire to preserve them in a way that feels timeless. Early on, I realized that photography was not just about taking pictures, but about how people feel when they see themselves and their families captured beautifully. Over time, I became especially drawn to maternity and newborn photography. Read more>>
Nancy Dominguez Garcia
My story started in 2016, when my mom opened her own business, an insurance agency. I began working alongside her as a sales agent, and as the business grew, so did my inspiration. Watching her build something from the ground up as a Latina woman pursuing her dream had a huge impact on me. Read more>>
Keilany Knight
When I was 11 my dad bought himself a camera to start his hobby in photography. He actually didnt really get around to it! I got bored one day and picked up the camera and started taking photos around the house and teaching myself. I never really put down the camera. Read more>>
Amanda Childers
A1 Craft Supply really began with a lifelong love of art and crafting. I’ve always been drawn to beautiful materials that range from stationery, ribbon and paper to paint, inks, and mixed media. I get really excited about the creativity of artists and makers. That appreciation naturally carried into what I do today. Read more>>
Rita Davis
I graduated from Hershey Medical School as a Physician Assistant in 1982, but life took me in a different direction—I became a stay-at-home mom to three children and later ran a small business for nearly two decades. After selling my business in 2013, I searched for meaningful ways to spend my newfound free time. Read more>>
Ashley Cameron
Ashley Cameron is the founder of Love&Cookies. Love&Cookies began during a difficult time when her oldest son, Charlie, was diagnosed with Kawasaki disease at five, the leading acquired heart condition in children. After his treatment, they started baking cookies together, using family recipes and adding their own touch. What started as something they could do together during his recovery quickly extended beyond their kitchen. Read more>>
Megan Garrett
I grew up in the DFW area in a family business with a front-row seat to the innovation and creativity required to start a company from only an idea. The year I turned 10, my dad turned that idea into a reality with the family sitting around the kitchen table every night filling orders. Read more>>
Elijah Godfrey
I grew up in the DFW area in a family business with a front-row seat to the innovation and creativity required to start a company from only an idea. The year I turned 10, my dad turned that idea into a reality with the family sitting around the kitchen table every night filling orders. Read more>>
Dana Wall
I grew up in the DFW area in a family business with a front-row seat to the innovation and creativity required to start a company from only an idea. The year I turned 10, my dad turned that idea into a reality with the family sitting around the kitchen table every night filling orders. Read more>>
Terri Ingraham
I built my business on quality and sustainability. I began Second Chance Custom out of a lady’s small backyard shop, where I traded projects for her for shop rent. Read more>>
Dara Prothro
Zoetic Forest and Zoetic River were created so that people in Central Texas could experience the benefits of silent retreat without needing to leave their region, spend thousands of dollars, or wait for the rare moment when life allows a distant retreat. Read more>>
Andy Patel
I was born and raised in Marshall, Texas, where I grew up living in a motel with my parents and sister. My parents were immigrants from India, and we lived in the manager’s quarters while they ran every aspect of the property themselves — front desk, housekeeping, maintenance. My sister and I would pitch in on weekends cleaning rooms. Read more>>
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