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.
Dawyn Majett
I began my journey in permanent makeup (PMU) about four years ago, driven by a passion to enhance natural beauty and help others feel more confident in themselves. Read more>>
adina crawford
Late Bloomer that is still Blooming My wellness journey began later in life, and that’s what makes it so meaningful to me. I wasn’t always the person leading yoga classes, emceeing races, building community through movement, or inspiring others to prioritize their health and well-being. I grew into this space through personal transformation, resilience, and a deep desire to move with purpose and authenticity. Read more>>
Omar Harris
I started when I was young. When the jeans jackets was out you know with the graffiti and the cartoon characters on it. Information customers wasn’t as accessible for a kid to start a business back then as it is now. I always control people around me. Was always pushing me to do something with it. That was one of the first things I did. Read more>>
Mia Proctor
As a child, I always experienced the world differently. I was deeply sensitive, intuitive, and felt things on a level that many people around me did not understand. That sensitivity followed me into adulthood, and in 2017, my gift of clairvoyance awakened more fully. Read more>>
Neeru Sujith
When my son Sash first asked me why I looked so tired all the time, I laughed it off. Like many mothers, I believed that staying busy was just part of life. My days revolved around work, cooking, cleaning, and taking care of everyone else. Somewhere along the way, I had forgotten how to take care of myself. Read more>>
Michele Curry-Creighton
I’ve always loved traveling and planning events. My favorite vacations have been trips to Disney World and going on cruises—especially Disney cruises. So in the fall of 2020, right in the middle of the COVID pandemic, I started researching how to become a Disney travel professional. I launched my own travel company shortly after, and the rest is history. Read more>>
Rachata (Jo) Jeammaneeprakit
It all started with my family. My family used to be in the restaurant industry, but later shifted gears to run a factory. Then one day, things took a turn, and we found ourselves stepping back into the food business. And it became a massive success. Throughout it all, taking care of my family has always been my priority. Read more>>
Zainab Ahmed
I got married at 19 years old and quickly stepped into the beautiful but demanding role of becoming a wife and mother. Wanting a big family meant my days were filled with newborn cries, sleepless nights, diaper changes, and learning how to care for a growing family while still trying to grow myself. Read more>>
Frances James
I was employed as a Training ‘Super’ Supervisor for DC Child and Family Services. I was responsible for training new social workers every facit of child welfare in a three-month time period. The new social workers were expected to obtain their social worker license within this three-month period of time. Read more>>
Niqo Hardy
I’m originally from Washington, D.C., and honestly, music was the foundation for everything that came after. Before technology, business, leadership, or anything else, music and art were the first spaces where I learned how to express myself, connect with people, and build confidence in my ideas. Creativity taught me how to think differently, communicate emotion, and turn experiences into something meaningful. Read more>>
erica land
I began my career as a lawyer while pursuing photography as a creative passion on the side. After the birth of my third child, I realized I wanted greater flexibility and more control over my work schedule so I could be fully present for my family. Read more>>
Tonya Pledger
I’m a walking testimony of transformation. From federal employee to founder of a multi-location wellness business, she has poured her passion into creating spaces where women can breathe, bloom, and build. Her legacy began with Love Your V by T—offering yoni steams long before it became mainstream—and now includes Vivrè Wellness, two wellness suites, a growing product line, and the co-ownership of Zuri Transportation. Read more>>
Edward Nwaze
My journey to where I am today has been anything but traditional. I began my career in healthcare as a Certified Nursing Assistant and later became a Registered Nurse. Over the years, I continued my education, earning advanced nursing credentials and ultimately obtaining a Doctorate in Nursing. Throughout my career, I have remained committed to lifelong learning and professional growth. Read more>>
William Allen
My journey in construction started early by working with my father from middle school into adulthood. I spent years helping him on jobs after school, during summers, and eventually after high school. Later, my father, my brother, and I worked together as partners, which gave me hands on experience in construction, remodeling, repairs, and customer service. Read more>>
Alex Lu
I was born in Overland Park, Kansas (outside of Kansas City, Missouri), and lived in KCMO until I was 3 years old. Due to my dad’s career, my family and I moved to northern Virginia (Loudon County/Chantilly area) where I spent my elementary school years before moving again to the suburbs outside of/that make up greater Philadelphia. Read more>>
