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<\/p>\nThe heart of our mission is to find the amazing souls that breathe life into our communities. In the recent weeks, we\u2019ve had the privilege to connect with some incredible artists, creatives, entrepreneurs and rabble rousers and we can\u2019t begin to express how impressed we are with the incredible group below. Check out our favorite stories from across the Voyage family.<\/p>\n
Chase Lloyd<\/p>\n
The last four years have been about building something real. I\u2019m a performance coach working primarily with first responders, executives, and high-performers through my company, Battle-Tested Performance Coaching. The work is rooted in the idea that true performance isn\u2019t just physical, it\u2019s mental, emotional, and philosophical. Read more>><\/a><\/p>\n Paola Sottanis Silent Book Club Genova started in December 2019, when Ilaria and Erika came across an article in The Post about the Silent Book Club movement. They immediately fell in love with the idea: a book club without assigned books, homework or pressure\u2014just people reading together in silence and connecting afterwards if they felt like it. Read more>><\/a><\/p>\n ELIZABETH \u2018Lisa\u2019 RETAMOZO My professional journey has always been rooted in a belief that education can transform lives, especially for students who may not have traditionally had access to the same opportunities or support systems. As the daughter of immigrants from Peru and a first-generation college graduate, I understand how powerful it can be when someone helps you see possibilities you may not yet see for yourself. Read more>><\/a><\/p>\n Maliyah Chance I was born in St. Catharines, Ontario, and raised in Calgary from a young age. My path has never been one straight line, but creativity, voice, identity, and connection have always been at the centre of it. I started singing when I was three years old. Read more>><\/a><\/p>\n Jacqueline Placido I became a personal stylist at Nordstrom in Boston, MA. I was the first stylist hired when Nordstrom opened its doors on the East Coast in Natick, MA. I garnered a fabulous clientele and decided to pursue my career further in Dallas, TX where I met some of my favorite clients that I continue to work with today! Read more>><\/a><\/p>\n Rogelio Mendoza I grew up in Oakcliff in Dallas, Tx. I bounced around a lot as a kid going to a different school every year until 6th grade. The only way I knew how to make friends was to be funny. My parents drove trucks so I was mostly raised by my grandparents from Mexico. My parents were comedy fans. Read more>><\/a><\/p>\n Rosa Monte Rosa We always admired the crude spirit of the proto-punk and garage rock of the \u201960s, so when the garage rock revival rolled around in the 2010s, we were enamored by the modern fuzzed-out take on that same raw sound. Read more>><\/a><\/p>\n Brynndah Hicks Cummings After retirement from higher education, I created 4BHC Publisher4BHC Publisher is a Mesquite-based independent publishing company founded by children\u2019s author Brynndah H. Cummings. The company focuses on culturally rich children\u2019s and young adult books that encourage kindness, confidence, literacy, and emotional growth. Through author visits, community events, school partnerships, and literary festivals, 4BHC Publisher works to make reading engaging and accessible for young audiences. Read more>><\/a><\/p>\n Jane Marryshow My journey has been one of faith, resilience, and reinvention. I was born in Grenada and later moved to the United States, carrying with me a strong work ethic, deep faith, and a desire to build a better future. Throughout my life I have embraced many roles including mother, author, coach, publisher, and nonprofit founder. Read more>><\/a><\/p>\n Kelli Christina As a woman in today\u2019s world, Kelli Dennehey Christina attributes her success to her hard work, education, and determination. With 25 years of specialized medical recruiting and staffing experience and 10 years in restaurant and business management, she is currently the CEO, owner, and director of recruiting for KD-Staffing. Ms. Read more>><\/a><\/p>\n De\u2019Nye Hopkins People don\u2019t really talk about money, especially in the Black community. Growing up, it was one of those topics that stayed inside the house because you know the saying \u2018what happens in this house, stays in this house.\u2019 Everything changed for me in 2018 after I graduated from Michigan State University with my degree in Political Science. Read more>><\/a><\/p>\n QOC NETWORK The QOC Network (Queenz of Conversations Network) was founded with one purpose: to create a platform where authentic conversations can educate, inspire, entertain, and empower communities. From the beginning, the vision has been to produce meaningful programming that brings people together through honest dialogue while highlighting diverse voices and perspectives that are often underrepresented in mainstream media. Read more>><\/a><\/p>\n Peter Wydra As a 2022 Rockwall Heath HS school graduate, I was working a local part time job when I was approached about joining a garage door company to assist the owner with jobs. I quickly learned to love the business! Most people don\u2019t call unless there is an immediate need and every house and door present unique challenges, whether it be repair or new installation. Read more>><\/a><\/p>\n Jose Gonzalez My story is really one of family, perseverance, and discovering who I was meant to become. My parents sacrificed more than I could fully understand as a child to give me opportunities they never had. Looking back now, I realize how much courage and determination it took for them to build a new life for our family in the United States. Read more>><\/a><\/p>\n Areba Hashmi I\u2019ve been a visual person pretty much for as long as I can remember. When I hear a catchy song, I can immediately visualize a series of images, a scene, or even an entire video concept that matches the feeling it creates. Read more>><\/a><\/p>\n Ariel Esquivel I\u2019ve always been very verbal and expressive. Even as a child, I loved talking, sharing ideas, and connecting with people. But being an only child also meant there were many moments where I didn\u2019t always have someone immediately to engage with, so I naturally turned that energy inward and into creativity. From early on, I was constantly making things. Read more>><\/a><\/p>\n Celso Almaguer Hi my name is Celso Almaguer and I\u2019m 14 years old and will be going to high school this coming school year. I\u2019am Mexican-American because my parents are from Mexico and I was born here in the U.S. which my 6 year old sister. Ever since my early days I have always loved playing soccer at an early age. Read more>><\/a><\/p>\n Diana Angeles In 2020, when the world came to a standstill and we were all staying home during the pandemic, an idea was born that would change my life forever. Like many families, we were spending much more time at home, and I wanted to create a warm, cozy atmosphere filled with beautiful fragrances that would bring comfort and peace. Read more>><\/a><\/p>\n Jamal Smith I started as a dancer who made Dallas Jiggin Videos on instagram and Youtube . In college i created a popular dance called \u201c The Sleep \u201c the dance had a popular song for the dance called Sleep by T Speed & 5upaman. In 2017 \u2013 present I was part of the \u201c Woah Dance \u201c Movement with 10k.Caash. Read more>><\/a><\/p>\n Lexi Wilkinson I grew up drawing and doodling every chance I could get. As I got older, I explored other paths that interested me, but something still didn\u2019t feel quite right. That all changed when I landed my apprenticeship at Folklore Tattoo Company in Dallas, Texas. Read more>><\/a><\/p>\n Terrance Reed My name is Terrance, and I\u2019m originally from Waco, Texas. My story started in church. I grew up at Carver Park Baptist Church, where I began singing in front of an audience when I was only three or four years old. Read more>><\/a><\/p>\n Kyndrial Magee It all started when I was a junior in high school. Back then, I was incredibly insecure and still trying to figure out who I was. Fashion became more than just clothes, it became my way of expressing myself when I didn\u2019t always have the words. Read more>><\/a><\/p>\n Lorraine Birabil The story behind Elaine Law Group started during my time at Texas A&M University School of Law. One of my close friends and I were paired together as moot court partners through the Texas A&M Black Law Students Association. We competed regionally and nationally, winning our regional competition and placing second in the nation. Read more>><\/a><\/p>\n Erica Kennedy<\/p>\n My heart is in documenting the beauty of real life \u2014 the laughter, the love, the little details, and the milestones that families never want to forget. I specialize in family, motherhood, and meaningful life moments, creating timeless images that tell your unique story. My journey into photography started from a place close to my heart. Read more>><\/a><\/p>\n jean marie Cadot I grew up in a family that has been in the restaurant, hotel, and bakery business since 1758. At the age of eight, I began working in the family bakery. I trained in Paris, New York, and Dallas and have been proud to continue our family tradition for over forty years. Read more>><\/a><\/p>\n Nuel Asii My name is Nuel Asii, I\u2019m a Pop singer\/songwriter in Dallas Tx. I\u2019ve been writing songs since I was ten years old. Music was never just entertainment for me\u2014it was survival. Growing up, I experienced bullying, discrimination, isolation, and many moments that made me feel like I didn\u2019t belong. While some people bottled those feelings up, I learned how to put them into songs. Read more>><\/a><\/p>\n Danielle Marie Brandon A few years prior to me establishing my mother agency, I was cheering in the NFL for the Jacksonville Jaguars. I had to cut my season short due to being diagnosed with cancer. I then moved to Texas to be closer to family for more support as I was going through that. Read more>><\/a><\/p>\n Jillian Wendel This is not the briefest story, but I feel it\u2019s worth typing it all out for scope. I apologize in advance for the length; I am, after all, largely a writer. For context, my roots are rural, and many of my family members are farmers and contractors. My original destiny was to become a veterinarian. Read more>><\/a><\/p>\n Kylie Fitzgibbons My story really began with a deep love for people, connection, and creating experiences that make others feel seen, valued, and inspired. Growing up in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, I was raised with core values that I found common in hospitality, always had a love for leadership, and the energy that comes from making someone feel genuinely cared for. Read more>><\/a><\/p>\n Matthew Little I was heavily into martial arts as a teenager, and competed nationally. This led to me having a fascination with warrior culture. Which in turn led me to join the military and make my way to army special forces. Read more>><\/a><\/p>\n Kristin Merron I\u2019m Kristin Merron, Co-Founder and Chief Creative Officer of Mom Brain Media\u00ae, a creator-powered media company I built alongside my business partner and fellow mom, Jen McKee. Mom Brain Media was born from the belief that if you want to have a meaningful role in shaping your children\u2019s future, you first have to have some control over your own. Read more>><\/a><\/p>\n Justine Lisa Growing up in an artistic and entrepreneurial family, I always knew that being a shopkeeper was something I wanted to explore one day. My dad is a carpenter and he always had such incredible relationships with his clients. I admired that deeply. Read more>><\/a><\/p>\n SimplyM&M I\u2019ve always had a passion for cooking and sharing food with the people I love. After I got married, I found myself cooking breakfast, lunch, and dinner for my husband almost every day. Read more>><\/a><\/p>\n Ari Disraeli<\/p>\n I\u2019ve been DJing for over 13 years all throughout the DFW and always loved the nightlife\/party planning business. Created my business Top Notch Shows about 6 years ago to started throwing parties and promoting events all throughout Dallas. Read more>><\/a><\/p>\n Jonathan Resendez I received my undergrad in journalism, which turned me on to design, photo and video. The three major loves of my life have been music, writing and then all things visual. However! My villain origin story definitely has long stretches of me drawing, consuming unhealthy amounts of Nickelodeon, and portraying biblical characters in theatrical productions. Wait, what was the question again? Read more>><\/a><\/p>\n Maddi Kibler My journey to becoming a speech language pathologist and owner of Glow \u2018n\u2019 Grow Therapy actually began in the second grade classroom. Before earning my master\u2019s degree, I spent eight years as an elementary educator and reading interventionist. During those eight years, I saw firsthand the impact that communication skills have on every part of a child\u2019s life. Read more>><\/a><\/p>\n dyvon harris My love for music started out pretty young like around 7, my dad bought me this Mini little DJ kit where you could actually dj a mix kid tunes .. he got me that because he was a DJ at the time for k104 (still a DJ currently ) he DJs now for a different company now though. Read more>><\/a><\/p>\n Anila Aliu My journey into the world of classical music began when I was just seven years old in my hometown Gjilan in Kosovo. I grew up in a household full of music, but I am the first one in my family to pursue it. My parents quickly spotted a natural spark of talent and curiosity in me. Read more>><\/a><\/p>\n Kimberly Johnson We met over 30 years ago, introduced by a friend in a parking lot of all places. From that moment on, we were inseparable. Together, we\u2019ve built a family, a home, and a life we\u2019re truly proud of. Our three children\u2014Trevor, Audrey, and Tony\u2014have definitely kept things interesting along the way. When my husband was diagnosed with autonomic dysfunction, everything changed. Read more>><\/a><\/p>\n Anna Moses My journey into art began about five years ago out of sheer necessity. At the time, I was running a highly successful estate agency. While it was thriving, the pressure was unbelievable. Being an idealist, I constantly tried to make everything perfect and please everyone, working day and night until my body finally signaled that it couldn\u2019t carry on that way. Read more>><\/a><\/p>\n Eduardo Padron I was a rave enthusiast in the Dallas EDM scene, attending both mainstream and underground raves as I took a liking to many genres and recording phone clips. Around this time, my cousin handed me down her Nikon DSLR before leaving to the army, giving me the chance to learn the basics of photography. Read more>><\/a><\/p>\n NueViews Founders NueViews was born from a combination of personal experience and a shared belief that professional event and wedding planners deserved better tools. Founded by two couples, one planning a wedding and one recently married, we experienced firsthand just how fragmented the planning process could be. Read more>><\/a><\/p>\n Bex Leigh My story starts as just a local anime convention goer! I had been watching anime since I was 12 years old, but had never been to a convention or cosplayed until my friend dragged me to one in 2011. My world was forever changed seeing local people dress up, make their costumes and props, and just genuinely love the craft of cosplaying. Read more>><\/a><\/p>\n Jose Miranda-Hernandez I grew up in a family of immigrants from Mexico who never saw challenges as a reason to quit. My parents taught me that hard work, resilience, and determination could open doors, no matter where you started. They worked some of the toughest jobs, my dad as a chicken farmer and my mom in a factory, all to create a better life for our family. Read more>><\/a><\/p>\n K. I. As a child, I was always shy with my head in clouds. Always dreaming and always imagining my own world. With this, art and expression have always been a part of me; I knew that when I grew up, I wanted to be an artist. Read more>><\/a><\/p>\n Arianna Serrano I\u2019m the oldest of eight, so I like to joke that my r\u00e9sum\u00e9 started at home. I\u2019ve had the privilege of being present at all but one of my siblings\u2019 births, so birth was never something that felt unusual or intimidating, it was just what my family did. For the longest time, I was convinced I was going to be a travel nurse. Read more>><\/a><\/p>\n Bandanna Man I was just six years old when WWE\u2019s video packaging gripped me\u2014the way they wove music and emotion together. And even now, at 34, that fire burns. As a teen, I was editing church videos\u2014funerals, events\u2014but no one took me seriously. I was shooting everything on a phone, while others had thousand-dollar cameras and lenses. They took me for granted. Read more>><\/a><\/p>\n Temika Marie My journey has been anything but linear, and that\u2019s exactly what makes it meaningful. I\u2019m a Dallas based travel creator (born and raised in New Orleans), travel advisor, and entrepreneur who has always loved discovering new places, cultures, and experiences. What started as simply sharing my travels has evolved into a mission of helping women over 40 realize that life doesn\u2019t stop after setbacks. Read more>><\/a><\/p>\n Chanel Williams HERE Dallas really started from a personal need. After moving to Dallas from Miami, I was looking for ways to get connected to the city beyond just going out. I wanted to know what was happening in the community, where I could volunteer, what organizations were doing meaningful work, and where people could find resources if they needed support. Read more>><\/a><\/p>\n Kriss Omana My story is built on over 10 years of international and domestic experience in business administration, corporate finance, and supply chain management. I hold a Bachelor\u2019s Degree in Business Administration, and my career began in Venezuela, where I designed and managed nationwide inventory procurement and distribution systems for retail branches operating under highly volatile market conditions. Read more>><\/a><\/p>\n Haleigh Tucker I\u2019ve wanted to be a hairstylist since I was fourteen. I love watching movies and seeing the behind the scenes on how the looks were created. I tried going to college first to get a degree but was presented with a good opportunity to go to cosmetology school, so I went. Read more>><\/a><\/p>\n Jatejah Phillips My love for makeup started in 2014 when I was working at Claire\u2019s as a sales associate. We were asked to come in more presentable with more makeup, and as a beginner, I had no idea where to start. Read more>><\/a><\/p>\n Yassmine Rose I noticed from a young age that I didn\u2019t experience pleasure the way my friends did. They would talk about intimacy and their bodies, and I couldn\u2019t relate. I genuinely thought something was wrong with me. That question led me on a journey to understand why. Read more>><\/a><\/p>\n KIMBERLY Nwokorie I started off in the space as just a reader. During Covid I had more time on my hand that I ever had. I was a sophomore turned junior in the year of 2020 and I was in school for computer engineering. Read more>><\/a><\/p>\n Alex Johnson Thank you for this Interview & also the Acknowledgement of giving Individuals Like myself for this Platform to show our Worth our Grind and to Share our Story as the Marathon Continues. Read more>><\/a><\/p>\n ASHLEY MACK My name is Ashley Mack, and I\u2019m the founder of Feelin\u2019 Drippy Mobile IV Therapy. I\u2019ve spent over 16 years in healthcare and the last few years as a Registered Nurse, currently working full time in the operating room. Throughout my career, I\u2019ve always been passionate about helping people feel their best, not just treating them when they\u2019re sick. Read more>><\/a><\/p>\n Barbara Schreihans As a child, I believed the path laid out for me was the one I was meant to follow. Growing up with addict parents and hearing my mom say, \u201cIf I just had a little more money, I could leave your father,\u201d I thought the situation I was born into was the one I had to stay in. Read more>><\/a><\/p>\n Dayna Dewitt Art has always been a form of therapy and a constant source of joy throughout my life. My passion began at a very young age with constantly drawing in sketchbooks and falling in love with bright colors and bold tones. Like many artists, it took me a long time to discover my own artistic style. Read more>><\/a><\/p>\n Sherly Brack I started my Instagram journey in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic. At a time when so many local businesses were struggling, I wanted to do my small part by helping them gain more exposure through social media. Back then, I had just 300 followers\u2014mostly family and friends. Read more>><\/a><\/p>\n Jordan Copling I was born and raised in the southern part of Arkansas, from a town that, till this day, still isn\u2019t on a map, Hampton, AR. A small country town that reminds you of one of those Hallmark movies, but a little rougher. A place where creativity blossoms out of boredom. Read more>><\/a><\/p>\n Nicole Crisp Blue Bird Antique Mall & Treasure Shoppe started as a passion project in 2012 while sourcing vintage and antique goods, I decided to start selling my treasured finds online. In 2020 I sat down and wrote a business plan of what would eventually become the brick and mortar store that is now Blue Bird Antique Mall. Read more>><\/a><\/p>\n Hannah Alyea I have been acting my whole life. When I was about 5-6 years old and realized I couldn\u2019t be the one and only The Crocodile Hunter, Steve Irwan, I decided that I would instead be an actor. In all seriousness, I have always had a love for the performing arts. Read more>><\/a><\/p>\n Lauren Tompkins My introduction to photography came when I was about thirteen years old. My family took a trip to the Grand Canyon, and my dad handed me his old Yashica Electro 35, a camera he\u2019d picked up at a yard sale in his early twenties. I don\u2019t think I ever gave it back. I shot roll after roll of what were, objectively, terrible photographs. Read more>><\/a><\/p>\n LaKetra Young Ariyo My path really started in inpatient psych, which gave me a front-row seat to people at their most acute and taught me a lot about stabilization and what happens after crisis. From there I moved into managed care, which gave me the systems side: how treatment actually gets authorized, denied, navigated. It was valuable, but I missed the direct clinical relationship. Read more>><\/a><\/p>\n Jasmine Tucker Some of my earliest memories are sitting in the salon watching my mom do hair. I watched her transform not only people\u2019s hairstyles but also their confidence. Clients would walk in one way and leave smiling, and even as a little girl, I knew I wanted to make people feel that same way. Read more>><\/a><\/p>\n Latoya Shelby Purrrfect Eyes started from passion, vision, and wanting to create something bigger than myself. What began as a beauty-focused brand grew into a platform for entrepreneurship, community engagement, and creating experiences that bring people together. I started by building Purrrfect Eyes from the ground up, focusing on beauty, accessories, and helping women feel confident through products and services. Read more>><\/a><\/p>\n Destiny Griffin My journey into hairstyling started when I was 8 years old. I watched my mother and an older cousin braid hair in our kitchen, and I remember thinking, \u201cThat looks so cool. Maybe I can do that too.\u201d I started practicing on my Bratz doll\u2019s head and quickly realized I had a natural talent for it. Before long, I became the family\u2019s go to braider. Read more>><\/a><\/p>\n LaChica King My journey to founding Healthy H.E.A.R.T.S. was born from both purpose and personal experience. I am a U.S. Army veteran, a wife, a mother, and someone who has experienced firsthand the effects of trauma, homelessness, rejection, and abuse. Those experiences could have defined my life, but instead they became the foundation for my calling to serve others. Read more>><\/a><\/p>\n Narren Smith<\/p>\n One of my favorite childhood stories to hear my Mom tell is the one of us visiting family and getting a tour of her new place that included the bedroom for which my young toddler self cast immediate judgement as to why it looked a mess. Read more>><\/a><\/p>\n April Altman Hi, I\u2019m April! I am the wife of a fireman, mother of three, and self -taught metalsmith. I began making jewelry after our first son was born. Joshua was born at 31 weeks and weighed 2 pounds and 7 ounces. Read more>><\/a><\/p>\n Eric Capper I\u2019ve had a love for boating and being on the water since I was young. I grew up waterskiing on the Mississippi river, and my time with friends on the lake or the river were always the highlight of my summer. After moving to Texas in 2001, my wife and I were able to start spending time on the local lakes around DFW. Read more>><\/a><\/p>\n Shea Faulconer Growing up in the age of revolutionizing technology, I started creating content at a very young age. Granted, it was not good at all, given how young I was, but I believe that is where my journey began, not only in creating content but in being creative. Read more>><\/a><\/p>\n Adonai \u2013 Nova Events I come from a family deeply connected to Black Wall Street on my mom\u2019s side of the family tree, and after learning there\u2019s been a drastic decrease in family businesses and that we no longer have land attached to our family name, I made it my mission to re-establish our legacy. Read more>><\/a><\/p>\n Dai Robinson I\u2019ve been creating content for nearly 10 years, and what started as a creative outlet has grown into a career I genuinely love. When I first began, I simply enjoyed sharing beauty, fashion, and everyday moments with people who had similar interests. I never imagined it would evolve into a full-time career or open the doors that it has. Read more>><\/a><\/p>\n Traci Murdock, CPDT-KA My first dog was smarter than me \u2013 I got into dog sports and activities in self-defense and figured out we were good at it and it changed the direction of my life and career. Read more>><\/a><\/p>\n Jason Brown My story really started with a simple belief: that taking care of your body shouldn\u2019t be complicated or out of reach. I spent a lot of time around athletes and active people, and I kept seeing the same gap: recovery was treated like an afterthought, something you only thought about after you were already hurting. I wanted to change that. Read more>><\/a><\/p>\n Andy Gibson My story really begins with service. After graduating from James Madison, I joined the Peace Corps and spent time in Cameroon as a Youth Development Coordinator, building after-school programs and a youth athletic league from the ground up. Read more>><\/a><\/p>\n Natasha W. Boyd I was an office manager for over a decade. I was furloughed and wanted a way to earn additional income without having to depend on an employer. God gave me the idea to start offering virtual assistant services. I had always worked in business administration, even in high school, and obtained my BBA in Business from the University of Houston. Read more>><\/a><\/p>\n Carma Needham In early 2024, when my 10-year-old daughter asked if she could learn to play the viola, I did what every mom does \u2014 I tried everything to open that door of opportunity for her. For various reasons, she is home schooled. I called the public school and asked if she could participate with their orchestra. Read more>><\/a><\/p>\n Robert \u2018Slim\u2019 Hernandez My story starts in Carrollton\u2013Farmers Branch. My parents immigrated from Mexico and worked hard to give my siblings and me a better life. As the youngest of seven people living in a one-bedroom apartment, I learned early how to make the most of what I had. Read more>><\/a><\/p>\n Steve Gamel I grew up in Houston but moved to North Texas 30 years ago to attend UNT. I got my degree in Broadcast Journalism, but a huge part of my degree was the writing component. And it just so happened that my first job opportunity came with a small community newspaper called the Lewisville News. I loved it and never looked back. Read more>><\/a><\/p>\n Carmen Vanelly Galindo I grew up in a Mexican-American family and have always been driven by curiosity, hard work, and a desire to help others. Early in my career, I worked as a dental assistant, where I learned the importance of compassion, attention to detail, and making people feel comfortable during vulnerable moments. Read more>><\/a><\/p>\n Kimberly Jennings I was born and raised in small-town Texas, and if there\u2019s a common thread throughout my life, it\u2019s probably community. Some of my favorite memories have always centered around gathering with family and friends and simply enjoying where you are and who you\u2019re with. Read more>><\/a><\/p>\n Desirae Bass My story is very unconventional. I began my career shadowing hairstylists since the age of 13. My Twin cousins owned a beauty salon called Double Take Hair salon in Arlington, Tx. Imagine how cool it was growing up in the shop environment in the early- mid 2000s. Growing up, my mom had kidney disease and Lupus and my dad did all of the working. Read more>><\/a><\/p>\n Erionna Gray I was raised by a woman who taught me to give my best in everything I do. That mindset has shaped every chapter of my life, including my journey into modeling. Although I officially began modeling in October 2025, my love for fashion started long before that. Growing up, I admired iconic supermodels like Naomi Campbell, Gisele B\u00fcndchen, and Iman. Read more>><\/a><\/p>\n Alexcia Greer My journey in the beauty industry began during COVID, a season that challenged so many of us to slow down and rediscover what truly brings us joy. In that quiet time, I found myself leaning into something I had always loved\u2014beauty. What started as a passion quickly became a purpose, and I decided to fully invest in myself by pursuing microblading and makeup artistry. Read more>><\/a><\/p>\n Macie Berberich After my own wedding in 2024, I experienced firsthand how meaningful it was to relive the behind-the-scenes moments almost immediately. While we loved our professional photos and videos, there was something incredibly special about having candid, real-time memories delivered in the format we naturally use every day\u2014our phones. That experience inspired me to launch Macie Grace Media in June 2024. Read more>><\/a><\/p>\n Brittany Anna I\u2019ve always had a love for miniature dachshunds. I got my first dachshund when I was 18 years old. My best friend in college her mom bred Bernese Mountain Dogs and it always interested me the world of dog shows and dog breeding but I didn\u2019t know much. Read more>><\/a><\/p>\n Floyd Brown My story began in East Dallas, Texas, where music wasn\u2019t just entertainment\u2014it was part of everyday life. From an early age, I fell in love with creating music, producing records, and finding ways to make people feel something through sound. Read more>><\/a><\/p>\n Dr. Steven Nguyen My journey into dentistry has been shaped by a mix of hard work, curiosity, and a genuine desire to help people feel more confident in their health and their smile. I knew I wanted to build something that felt different from the typical dental experience, something more personal, modern, and patient-centered. That eventually led me to open MDRN Dental Studio in McKinney. Read more>><\/a><\/p>\n Ariana Espinoza It all started with a simple question: Where can women who love soccer go to play, have fun, and feel part of a community without pressure or high costs? In the Dallas Fort Worth area, many women shared a similar story. Read more>><\/a><\/p>\n Ricquie Ross My fitness journey started because I was tired of feeling uncomfortable in my own body and wanted to take control of my health. I committed to making sustainable lifestyle changes by improving my nutrition, staying consistent in the gym, and showing up even on the days I didn\u2019t feel motivated. Read more>><\/a><\/p>\n Jacqueline Hernandez Hello there! I\u2019m Jackie\u2014a proud 90s baby, licensed esthetician, certified lash artist, makeup artist, and the heart behind #BeautyByJackieH. My journey into the beauty industry began over 18 years ago when I was just a teenager with a love for makeup and a curiosity to learn everything I could. Read more>><\/a><\/p>\n Chad Carlson Honestly, I\u2019ve never been someone with a perfectly planned career. I\u2019ve always just enjoyed building things. I started in sales, eventually managing teams across four states before making the jump into real estate. Over the years I\u2019ve been fortunate to sell more than $120 million in real estate, build and lead teams, coach agents, and speak to groups around the country. 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