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.
CORY P.
Art and design have always been second nature to me. Looking back, I feel like creativity has always been a part of who I am. As a kid, I was constantly making things, drawings, or little projects I came up with on my own. I was fascinated by typography, graffiti, cartoons, logos, and anything that involved visual expression. Read more>>
Kevin Larson
Tom’s favorite battle cry, ‘Do it for the Kids!’ was inspiring. Tom Roy, a devoted family man, was a member and past Master of Rosedale Masonic Lodge and an active member of Abdallah Shriners. Tom organized Abdallah Shriners first local golf event for Shriners Hospitals for Children. Tom served as chairman of Abdallah’s golf event until he passed away in 2019. Read more>>
Tricia Dierks
My background spans over the last 12 years or so, across hospitality management, event planning, marketing, healthcare, and investment communities, and I’ve built a few businesses of my own along the way. I was always the one managing, organizing, and making sense of the chaos. Leadership teams leaned on me to grow their businesses, organize people and processes, and manage client relationships at scale. Read more>>
Jordan Taylor
I grew up making skits and videos with friends just for fun but never thought anything of it. When I originally graduated high school and went off to college I studied criminal justice but quickly realized my heart wasn’t in it. Around that time I left college to work, find myself and move away from home. Read more>>
Logan Freeman
I grew up in Jefferson City, Missouri, in a blue-collar family where hard work wasn’t optional — it was just part of life. My mom worked incredibly hard, often juggling multiple jobs to provide for our family, and watching her sacrifice shaped a lot of who I am today. Read more>>
Graham Parish Corey Wacknov
Graham – I have been a personal trainer for nearly 15 years with experience in various roles intra-club. As my career progressed, I found myself working with the implicit biases of individuals as it relates to their beliefs, behaviors, and actions. Coaching awareness around these things became a primary mechanism for client success. Read more>>
Katie Meyer
Pilates + Mama Movement was born out of my own experience as a new mom. After having my daughter, I realized there were very few fitness spaces where mothers could show up exactly as they were—with their babies, their schedules, and all the unpredictability that comes with motherhood. Read more>>
Matthew Ogutu
Throughout my life there has always been a through-line of creativity. It wasn’t till I got to college that it truly presented itself, in the form of a birthday gift from my one of my brothers, a GoPro. Read more>>
Tammy Ash
My journey in this industry began 38 years ago when I first stepped into beauty school, leading to 37 years as a dual-licensed hair stylist and nail technician across Missouri and Kansas. While I always had the experience, I knew 13 years ago that it was time to build my own company. Read more>>
She Groove (Trio) Leah-Vocals, G-Guitar, Elisa-Bass
She Groove came together through a shared love of music, family, and the kind of performances that genuinely connect people. What started organically between family members and lifelong musicians; Which evolved into an all-female trio rooted in soul, groove, resilience, and joy. Read more>>
Heather Giesen
GROW started as a dream in my backyard in 2019. What began as a small greenhouse and a love for plants slowly grew into something much bigger than I could have imagined. I’ve always been drawn to creating spaces where people feel connected…to nature, to creativity, and to each other. Read more>>
Kate Chaney
Jeff and I, with the support of our community, built The Paul Chaney Memorial Foundation as a way to channel deep grief into hope for the future. September 12, 2022, our only child, Paul Chaney, 20 years old, was killed in a motor vehicle accident. Read more>>
TaShawn Gordon
My name is TaShawn Gordon 27 year old Kansas City Kansas Native, though most people know me as Coach T. When I look back on my journey, it’s hard to believe how far it has come because none of it happened overnight. It has been built through faith, sacrifice, long nights, lessons learned, and an unwavering commitment to the youth and community I serve. Read more>>
Iyreze
I been knowing music all my life. My father was a local KC rapper so I’ve around music a lot, and eventually started to get involved around middle school. I was infatuated with the rap battle scene, cyphers, and freestyling in general. I didn’t release my first song until I was 18 due to life changes and lack of self confidence. Read more>>
Kevin Garrison
As a professional Art Director I am always looking for ways to channel my creativity into personal work. With my career demanding high production value and perfection, I have always looked to mediums that allow for spontaneity and imperfection. Early on, Polaroid and Lomography were mediums that I embraced for those reasons. Read more>>
Cynthia Kirshman
I’ve spent most of my life studying holistic and esoteric practices. What began as a deep curiosity to explore the unseen has ultimately led me into the life of my dreams. Looking back, I was always searching because I felt deeply called to help others, yet I couldn’t figure out how. Read more>>
Alesia Render
Years before becoming a travel agent, I was always the go to planner for my own family vacations and girl’s trips. I’m naturally very detail oriented, so I’ve always enjoyed researching destinations, comparing options, and making sure every part of a trip comes together seamlessly. Planning memorable experiences for the people I love was something I genuinely enjoyed. Read more>>
Caleb and Danielle Snowberg
We are a family focused custom home builder. I, Caleb am a 5th generation home builder. My dad owned a drywall company and is now superintendent for a builder in Kansas City, MO. My grandfather built homes in Leavenworth. My great grandfather brought our family to the area in the 1960s from California. Read more>>
Kim Trentham
I started my career in Beauty in 1989 with a cosmetology license. I specialized in Nails before transposition if to a 19 year career in Optical. About 11 years ago I decided to return to the Beauty Industry as it has been a lifelong passion of mine with the desire to serve women in looking and feeling their best. Read more>>
Jamelle Zablow-Moloney
It’s funny how life divides your roads and forces you to choose in ways that set you up for future success, unbeknownst to your current, in-the-moment self. My journey towards this work began three times! Read more>>
Jessica Wortham
Born and raised in small town Baldwin City, Kansas as a fourth-generation Kansan. My father was a custodian at the junior high and my mother was the lunch lady for a spell before she became a rural postal carrier. After graduating high school in 2000, I went to KU and graduated with a B.A. in Anthropology in 2005. Read more>>
Ramonda Scales
. I started my journey in 2018 as a local model, and by 2019, I stepped into the role of a Runway Coach — teaching aspiring models how to confidently walk the runway, strengthen their presence, and build a brand that stands out beyond the industry. Read more>>
Connor Link
I came to this work through rock climbing. For more than a decade I coached a youth competition team, adults one-on-one, and eventually rock climbers in the outdoor areas I traveled to full-time. Rock climbing was the entry point. What kept pulling me back was the deeper work underneath it: helping people meet fear honestly and stay connected to themselves while they moved through it. Read more>>
Jessica Diniz
My love for decorating began in childhood, thanks to my mom, who always made my birthdays feel magical with her creative touch. Watching her pour love into every little detail sparked something in me. Years later, when I became pregnant in 2023 with my little one, that passion was reignited — I knew I wanted to create those same beautiful memories for my child. Read more>>
Jill Hathaway
Raised in a generational family concrete block manufacturing business, but did not realize my desire for or to understand entrepreneurship until much later. Graduated with a degree in International Economics from Tulane University in the late ’80s; selected to bank management program in Orlando, Florida. Read more>>
Jonathan Fink
My journey as an author began in 2018 with the publication of my first book, The Baseball Gods Are Real. It was a memoir about baseball, spirituality, and personal transformation, chronicling my experiences working in the music industry, later becoming a financial advisor, and eventually finding my calling as a writer. That first book opened the door to a much larger creative vision. Read more>>
Brehanna Adkins
Ever since I was a little girl, I always felt like I was destined for something big in the beauty world. I’ve always loved makeup, beauty, and the confidence that comes with feeling good about yourself. I was fascinated by how actors and actresses on TV and in movies always looked so flawless, and I became curious about the artistry behind it all. Read more>>
Saif Mahdi
With over 20 years of experience as a Creative Director and Brand Strategist, my journey has been defined by a constant evolution. I started deep within the creative roots of the industry, fueled by a passion for design, storytelling, and visual identity. Read more>>
Jared Silverman
Crystal Point Body Piercing was established in 2017 after I had already spent 10 years as a professional body piercer. We are hosted by Bleeding Heart Tattoo; they do tattoos but not piercing, and we do piercing but not tattoos, so it’s a great fit in our building! Read more>>
Webster Roth
I started auctioning in 1994 at my father-in-laws auction when the auctioneers voice gave out. The auctioneer asked if I could auction, so I thought of the auctioneer song, said yes, and have been auctioning ever since then. I worked with Lungren auction for years then in 2015 started my own auction business. Read more>>
