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.
Cameron Belloit
My name is Cameron Belloit, i’ve been a DJ/Producer for over 15 years, but the experience has been more of a rollercoaster than anything. From starting as an open format DJ in Florida at house parties, to releasing hit remixes, playing major festivals like EDC Orlando, Breakaway Carolina, Sunset Music Festival in Tampa, & headlining major venues across the country — i’ve seen it all. Read more>>
Abby Senger
Here it is: I started dancing at three years old. Growing up in northern Minnesota, I trained in jazz, tap, ballet, lyrical, hip hop, and even a little riverdance. Dance was everything to me. By the time I was a teenager, I knew I wanted to teach it. But the path didn’t open the way I had imagined. Read more>>
Judi Peters
In October of 2009, my 10 year old son, Nick, was diagnosed with leukemia, Fast forward to April 2016, after two relapses, he received a bone marrow transplant from his perfect match sister, Ashley at Texas Children’s Hospital in Houston. Read more>>
Izziria ‘Zee’ Ber
I was born and raised in Queens NYC to two loving and creative parents. In my mid-20’s I decided to move to Austin, TX where I’ve resided for the last 11 years. My parents encouraged me to express myself through art and instilled in me from a young age the importance of using what you have around you to articulate something tangible with your hands. Read more>>
Oceane Perez
I am originally from France, I was born in the North, between Belgium and the coast. I moved to the South of France when I was 18 years old, for College, and then decided to move to Texas in 2021, for love. This story didn’t work out well, so I decided to rewrite my own this time, and to let my passions lead my days. Read more>>
Anu Kumar
I was born in India, and raised in Chicago from the age of two. I went to the University of Illinois, and after I graduated, I moved to Texas. I have been married, divorced, and remarried. I have two children. I have been a personal trainer for 27 years and a Life Coach for 13 years. Read more>>
Katie Johnson
My name is Katie Johnson, and I am a single mother, children’s author, and founder of Layla’s Heart Ranch and Rescue, a nonprofit rescue and sanctuary in Texas dedicated to giving second chances to animals who have nowhere else to go. Read more>>
Jenn Wooten
My professional development began earlier than most career counselors would probably recommend. When I was 8, my sister was the victim of a drunk driver. Read more>>
Eric Blossman
My name is Eric Blossman, and I have built my career around two passions that have shaped who I am — leadership and creativity. Professionally, I have spent decades in mortgage banking, leading large teams, mentoring professionals, helping families achieve homeownership, and helping grow organizations into high-performing operations. Alongside that career, I never let go of music. Read more>>
Tram Tran
I’m Tram, a pharmacist turned florist who found a different kind of healing through flowers! One that soothes the soul and sparks creativity. What began as a love for gardening blossomed into a passion for floral design and event decorating. At Where Love Blossoms, every arrangement I create is a piece of my heart. Read more>>
Katy Nail
Growing up beside my mother in a world of painters in Houston and Galveston gave me the impression that everyone’s mother painted. I noticed it wasn’t entirely true when I turned sixteen. Roaming freely, drawing, loving music and being allowed to paint in my mother’s studio without supervision defined my childhood. Curiosity and stubbornness too. Read more>>
Paul Crawford
I started out as a warehouse guy for Dave’s heating and Air in Taylor Texas. Working long ours learning as much as I could. Read more>>
Jules
I’ve done so much to lead me where I am today. I was a gymnast for seven years in my hometown, Shreveport, Louisiana. After I won gymnastic state my senior year, I knew it was the end of that journey. I would have to find something new in Austin, Texas. Read more>>
Alexander Danon
My story really began when my family and I moved to Austin, Texas in 2024. After years of dreaming about it, the move gave me the opportunity to finally turn my lifelong passion for cooking into a real business. Cooking has always been at the heart of our family. Read more>>
Erica Bille
My journey into mortgage lending began long before I became a mortgage broker. My husband and I purchased our first investment property in 2014, and over the years, we continued to invest in real estate and build our portfolio. Through that experience, I saw firsthand how real estate can create opportunities, build wealth, and provide long-term financial security for families. Read more>>
Tina Bupp
My husband, Trevor, and I started out about 8 years ago making things as a hobby. He was into woodworking and built random items around the house, which eventually turned into making custom furniture. We sold a lot of cutting boards, home decor, and tables locally and at craft shows. Read more>>
Enrique Del Angel
I grew up in Brownsville, Texas, and spent 38 years working in the HVAC industry, including 14 years as a manager at an air conditioning supply company. Creativity was always part of who I was, but for most of my life it existed through problem-solving, fabrication, and working with my hands. Read more>>
Ozgur Karakucuk
I have always been interested in film and storytelling, and animation has always been present in my life. Whenever there was an opportunity in school to make a short film, I would hop on that. Before I even knew animation was a career path, I was making cartoons in middle school with my friends during lunch just to make each other laugh. Read more>>
Ceci Tucker
I have ALWAYS been fascinated by interior design. And when I say always, I mean just about always. As a kid I grew up watching the TLC show ‘Trading Spaces’, and was completely enamored with the design process & making a space your very own. Read more>>
Julia Scalf
I was born and raised in Colorado where I spent most of my time being outside, drawing, observing and becoming sensitive to my environment. I love Colorado for that, the open space to absorb. I pull lots of inspiration from the culture and friendships I still maintain in Colorado as well as the new friends and connections I’ve made along the way. Read more>>
Conrad Real
I started playing drums in church when I was 12. A few years later, I started playing in marching band, concert band, and jazz band at Franklin High School. Shortly after that, I majored in music at Arizona Western College. A few years after that , I started playing shows around town. Read more>>
Baileigh Cooper
ATX Graze Haus started as a passion project that quickly turned into something much bigger than I ever imagined. I’ve always loved bringing people together through food, creativity, and memorable experiences, and what began with small charcuterie boards and desserts has grown into a full-service event company serving the Austin area. Read more>>
Jae Hopkins
So I woke one day with this need to make art…and I did! For the past couple of months, I’ve been making art and finding my aesthetic and I’ve discovered a love for mixed media. It’s given me joy and I want to share it. So come along on this journey with me! All art pieces are for purchase and I also make custom pieces. Read more>>
Jennifer Borden
I am a 25 year old tattoo artist in Austin, Texas and this is my story! Ever since I was a little girl, I always remember being creative. There was never a year in my academic career where I didn’t take an art class. Read more>>
Sandy Stewart
My first career was in financial management, receiving my Series 7 license right out of college. Years later, when I realized it really wasn’t holding my interest, I was offered the chance to partner with someone to start our own boutique independent RIA firm. It was my first taste of entrepreneurship, business ownership and it changed everything for me. Read more>>
quantumfemmewealth@gmail.com Marra
My journey into wealth building, entrepreneurship, and real estate wasn’t a straight line—it was born out of a season that completely changed the trajectory of my life. Several years ago, I found myself navigating a divorce that forced me to take a hard look at my life, my choices, and the future I wanted to create. Read more>>
Isabella Hardin
I have been creating art since I was young thanks to my dad who is also an artist. The past few years I have really dove back into it and started putting myself out there with larger scale 2D acrylic paint pieces at art markets and being apart of group shows locally. I draw inspiration from life experiences, psychology, travel and spirituality. Read more>>
Desiree Romero
My artistic journey was never a straight path—it was built through years of observation, service, movement, and self-discovery. Before fully embracing my identity as an artist, I spent over a decade helping build and operate a restaurant, where I learned discipline, adaptability, and the art of connecting with people from every walk of life. Read more>>
Kate Patterson
I always knew I was an artist, but for a long time I didn’t know how to express myself. In high school, I took a film class where I discovered a medium of art that I could really thrive in. I went to college for filmmaking at San Francisco State University where I learned all about what it means to be a filmmaker. Read more>>
Amanda Grimm
My journey in the events industry began in 2011 when I earned a degree in Meeting and Event Planning from Austin Community College. From the beginning, I was drawn to the unique combination of organization, creativity, and relationship-building that the industry offers. In 2022, I took the leap into business ownership and purchased Peachy Keen Photo Camper just as wedding season was beginning. Read more>>
Mindy Hofman
Six years ago, I walked into a new chapter of my life and realized I had no idea where I belonged. After my divorce, I was craving connection and community, but I struggled to find a place where I truly felt at home. Read more>>
Veekrant Raj
My name is Veek, and I am a filmmaker, artist, and video producer based in New Zealand. My creative journey began at the age of 12 when I started producing music, eventually moving into recording and producing hip-hop throughout high school. Over the years, I released three EPs and multiple singles, performing at numerous local shows and headlining two of my own events. Read more>>
Andrea Primrose
My passion for hair and beauty started when I was about eight years old. One of my earliest memories was getting my hair pressed and curled for my grandmother’s wedding. I remember loving the entire experience — the feeling of being cared for, the transformation, the confidence it gave me. Read more>>
Marilyn Soto
My story truly began in the military, from which I retired in 2018. Transitioning back into civilian healthcare, I spent time as a travel nurse during the height of the pandemic. Read more>>
April and James Howard
Two Shakes and A Twist Mobile Bar was born out of our own wedding planning journey. When we were searching for a bartending service for our big day, we quickly realized how hard it was to find a company that truly stood out. One that delivered quality, personality, and custom drink experiences without hidden fees or complicated packages. Read more>>
Jasmine Sauceda
My journey into chiropractic began through what felt like a leap of faith. While in college, I met representatives from what would later become my chiropractic school, and that conversation sparked an interest that eventually grew into a calling. Read more>>
Kavyn Pacheco
My journey in the culinary industry began at an early age. My father was a chef who owned a catering business, and I often assisted him, quickly developing a deep appreciation for the energy and creativity of the kitchen environment. As soon as I was able, I pursued formal training at Escoffier School of Culinary Arts in Austin, Texas. Read more>>
KIRSTEN HOLLIDAY DOERING
Oh man, my career has been such a journey. Back in 2014 I had moved to Austin and was working for a hotel there. After hoping around to a few different hotels, I landed at Hotel Van Zandt. I was working in the sales office and they knew I had an interest in photography. Read more>>
Elizabeth Adams
My business started during the one most difficult seasons of my life. Six years ago I was struggling with my mental health and sought treatment through a hospital stay. During recovery, a therapist encouraged me to find a hobby that brought me joy and gave me something positive to focus on. Read more>>
Stephanie Rodriguez
I grew up in Eugene, Oregon and started playing guitar when I was thirteen years old. One of the things that first got me hooked was watching my dad perform and asking how he knew what notes to play. Read more>>
Ryan Burkhart
I came to screenprinting through a printmaking education. I have a BFA and MFA in Printmaking and spent years running a university-affiliated collaborative print studio, while teaching studio art. At the time, screenprinting was treated as a lesser art form in academic circles. That always bothered me. Read more>>
REALZ GONGLITCH
I kept going then I started to grow rapidly then I hit my first 1k followers before the new year was up in December 7th I believe so then after tht I’ve been growing and growing ever since meeting more people going to events networking marketing getting into more content collabing with more people and putting myself out there more to be knowing in more states then just mines then ever since I’m here now still getting knowed by way more people till this day now I have a goal to be partnered on twitch and to be ah full time streamer and not have to work for anyone else Read more>>
Stefano Chaves
Stefano Chaves is the Founder of SMC Media, a creative strategy and social media agency based in Austin, Texas. A first-generation American raised by Brazilian immigrant parents, Chaves grew up with a strong appreciation for entrepreneurship, community, and the value of creating opportunities rather than waiting for them. Read more>>
Rachael Warfield
From as early as I can remember, I wanted to be a singer and a performer. I was so passionate, even as a child. I began training in voice lessons and piano lessons at about five, and I ardently just wanted to create and refine my skills as much as possible. Read more>>
Bryce Thompson-Trueheart
Founded and created by Bryce Thompson-Trueheart and Amanda Cantu. Amanda Cantu holds a degree in Mortuary Science and Licensure in Texas. Amanda has been in the death care industry for 8 years starting from the Rio Grande Valley to Austin Tx and surrounding. Amanda Cantu’s father Clemente Cantu is who inspired her to be a mortician and open a crime scene clean up business. Read more>>
Abigail Fristoe
I became a licensed esthetician and began specializing in lash extensions, skincare, and waxing services. What started as a small business built through word-of-mouth and social media has grown into Aesthetics and Lash, a beauty studio dedicated to helping clients look and feel their best. Like many entrepreneurs, my path hasn’t always been straightforward. Read more>>
Teresa Taylor
I’m a proud Austinite who grew up here in the “Keep Austin Weird” years. After graduating from the University of Texas Business School, I headed to Los Angeles (on a bit of a whim), thinking I’d spend a few years exploring opportunities & life, and ultimately getting my MBA. Those few years turned into an incredible three-decade adventure in the entertainment industry. Read more>>
Mary Teoh
Like many college graduates, I was not completely sure what I wanted to do after graduation, so I started working in customer service for an IT company in Austin. While the experience was valuable, I knew it was not my long-term path. Eventually, I decided to take a chance and move to California to see where life would lead me. Read more>>
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