{"id":398963,"date":"2026-08-06T04:10:27","date_gmt":"2026-08-06T04:10:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/398963\/"},"modified":"2026-08-06T04:10:27","modified_gmt":"2026-08-06T04:10:27","slug":"the-most-inspiring-stories-in-dallas-voyage-dallas-magazine-24","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/398963\/","title":{"rendered":"The Most Inspiring Stories in Dallas \u2013 Voyage Dallas Magazine"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The 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<p>Aisha R. H-Jones<br \/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/c-1784920578025-personal_1784920577818_1784920577818_aishar_hjones_1000090414.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>My story has never been a straight line, but it\u2019s always been rooted in transformation. I became a mother at a young age and experienced some difficult seasons early in life that taught me resilience, faith, and the power of starting over. <a href=\"https:\/\/voyagedallas.com\/interview\/community-highlights-meet-aisha-r-h-jones-of-green-rose-empire-2\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Read more&gt;&gt;<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Trip Ghetaway<br \/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/c-1784913579039-personal_1784913578892_1784913578892_trip_ghetaway_1000015864.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>A man of many hats\u2026 Many did not know i have been a strength athlete for 30 years\u2026. I literally never had any interest in playing professional sports, or doing things to hurt myself demonstrating my strength for money. Nothing wrong with those that do, but I just wanted to be an athlete for me. <a href=\"https:\/\/voyagedallas.com\/interview\/exploring-life-business-with-trip-ghetaway-of-sales\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Read more&gt;&gt;<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Tatiane Araujo da Silva<br \/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/c-1784908032529-personal_1784908032251_1784908032251_tatiane_araujodasilva_whatsapp-image-2026-07-01.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>My name is Tatiane Araujo, and I have been a licensed tour guide in Rio de Janeiro since 2014. I am the founder of RioArtExperience, a travel company specializing in private, tailor-made cultural experiences that reveal the authentic soul of Rio. <a href=\"https:\/\/voyagedallas.com\/interview\/check-out-tatiane-araujo-da-silvas-story\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Read more&gt;&gt;<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Bilkiss Oseni<br \/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/c-1784900225694-personal_1784900225371_1784900225371_bilkiss_oseni_be1fce5b-3c55-4cef-9e77-20882df91.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>I was born and raised in Nigeria, where my love for family, creativity, and celebrations first began. Baking started as a hobby, but the joy of creating cakes for family and friends quickly grew into a passion. After moving to the United States in 2016, I decided to turn that passion into something more, and in 2021, I officially launched Edibles by Kisses. <a href=\"https:\/\/voyagedallas.com\/interview\/meet-bilkiss-oseni-of-edibles-by-kisses\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Read more&gt;&gt;<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Kelsey Anne Heimerman<br \/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/c-1784900479409-personal_1784900479259_1784900479259_kelseyanne_heimerman_image-assetjpeg.webp\"\/><\/p>\n<p>I am an oil painter, poet and international traveler originally from the Dallas area. I came from a humble family, an artist and a carpenter who always who always encouraged me to build any life I could imagine. We made the beautiful world we lived in from scratch because kindness, hard work and creativity was our greatest resource. Making things became our super power. <a href=\"https:\/\/voyagedallas.com\/interview\/meet-kelsey-anne-heimerman-of-dallas-fort-worth\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Read more&gt;&gt;<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Taylor Evans<br \/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/c-1784896168841-personal_1784896168696_1784896168696_taylor_evans_1926kris444479-r1-001.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>I started making candles about 10 years ago and really fell in love with it right away. I\u2019ve always been a big thrifter, so using secondhand and repurposed jars always made sense and created sort of a treasure hunt aspect that I loved. I started teaching workshops in 2019. The sense of community was really special, especially after spending so long making them by myself. <a href=\"https:\/\/voyagedallas.com\/interview\/rising-stars-meet-taylor-evans-of-dallas-fort-worth\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Read more&gt;&gt;<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Dunebari Atam<br \/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/c-1784889187728-personal_1784889187699_1784889187699_dunebari_atam_image0.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>I was born in Nigeria and came to the United States with my Family as refugee\u2019s. Starting over in a new country taught me something I\u2019ll carry with me for the rest of my life: opportunity isn\u2019t always something you find sometimes it\u2019s something you create. It also taught me that community isn\u2019t something you inherit; it\u2019s something you intentionally build. <a href=\"https:\/\/voyagedallas.com\/interview\/community-highlights-meet-dunebari-atam-of-blueprint-financial-firm-everyonewins\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Read more&gt;&gt;<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Mayra Becerril<br \/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/c-1784870128598-personal_1784870128339_1784870128339_mayra_becerril_yhoaki-yaki-y-mom.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Yhoaki began with a simple dream: to share the beauty of Mexico\u2019s handmade artistry while creating something meaningful for my two daughters. I have always admired the incredible talent of Mexican artisans and wanted to create a space where their work and the stories behind each handmade piece could be appreciated. The name Yhoaki is inspired by my daughters. <a href=\"https:\/\/voyagedallas.com\/interview\/inspiring-conversations-with-mayra-becerril-of-yhoaki\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Read more&gt;&gt;<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Miral Patel<br \/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/c-1784867255451-personal_1784867254998_1784867254998_miral_patel_img_3745.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Myself Miral Patel from Gujarat, India. I am B.sc. n M.sc. in Mathematics with Goldmedalist at state level. I wanted to become a specialised in my teaching as I used to love mathematics but God had better plans for me My Henna journey started when I was pregnant. As art which can help creative mind, I choose henna learnt Henna.<a href=\"https:\/\/voyagedallas.com\/interview\/check-out-miral-patels-story\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> Read more&gt;&gt;<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Julia Boyd<br \/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/c-1784860718279-personal_1784860718151_1784860718151_julia_boyd_img_6883.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>I grew up on film sets. My mom has been a DFW script supervisor for the past 35 years, so she would often bring me to set on movies and tv shows. Since I was experienced in set etiquette from a young age, I started getting extra and bit parts on some of her gigs. <a href=\"https:\/\/voyagedallas.com\/interview\/conversations-with-julia-boyd\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Read more&gt;&gt;<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Mark Bennett<br \/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/c-1784863361495-personal_1784863361217_1784863361217_mark_bennett_dsc01300.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>I became increasingly motivated to pursue a career in tattooing in the year 2015 after I had had a vivid dream. I believe God can speak through dreams, and I knew I was seeing a part of my future. For almost a year I was actively searching for someone to apprentice me in the Little Rock, Arkansas area. That\u2019s where I lived at the time.<a href=\"https:\/\/voyagedallas.com\/interview\/conversations-with-mark-bennett\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> Read more&gt;&gt;<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Terrance Brashun<br \/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/c-1784864992745-personal_1784864993044_1784864993044_terrance_brashun_67216f18-c0ef-45a4-8bef-cb3555.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>I am a Navy vet from Oak Cliff, a community in Dallas, Texas. When I got out of the Navy, I went to college to get my BS in Visual Communication. At first, I just wanted to learn how to do everything from graphic design to videography so that I could be a one-stop shop when it came to promoting my music. <a href=\"https:\/\/voyagedallas.com\/interview\/check-out-terrance-brashuns-story\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Read more&gt;&gt;<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Nicholas Allen<br \/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/c-1784861244158-personal_1784861243946_1784861243945_nicholas_allen_img_2458.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>VALID: The Nick Allen Story Some people are born into opportunity. Others have to create it. Nicholas Allen wasn\u2019t handed a blueprint to success. Armed with passion, determination, and an artist\u2019s eye, he taught himself the craft of makeup. Every brush stroke, every lesson, every setback became part of an education that couldn\u2019t be found in a classroom. <a href=\"https:\/\/voyagedallas.com\/interview\/conversations-with-nicholas-allen\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Read more&gt;&gt;<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Kordell rhodes<br \/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/c-1784852323221-personal_1784852322260_1784852322258_kordell_rhodes_1000007604.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>I started long before I knew I was actually starting anything at all. It first started with pictures that I would draw from a very early age in life that eventually led me to music which eventually led me to being a creative. <a href=\"https:\/\/voyagedallas.com\/interview\/life-work-with-kordell-rhodes-of-dallas-fort-worth\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Read more&gt;&gt;<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Chantal Broekhoven<br \/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/c-1784850775755-personal_1784850775653_1784850775653_chantal_broekhoven_img_0228.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>I don\u2019t think I realized it at the time, but the signs were always there. I\u2019ve always loved sharing the things that inspired me. Somewhere along the way, I noticed people weren\u2019t just enjoying what I shared\u2014they were acting on it. They wanted to visit the places I\u2019d been, try the products I loved, or recreate the feeling behind what I posted. <a href=\"https:\/\/voyagedallas.com\/interview\/meet-chantal-broekhoven-of-dallas-fort-worth\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Read more&gt;&gt;<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Terry Buzzard Jr<br \/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/c-1784848792472-personal_1784848792312_1784848792312_terry_buzzardjr_debate-5-1-of-1-2.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Like many entrepreneurs, my path wasn\u2019t a straight line. Buzzard\u2019s Boneyard actually began because I wanted to join an exclusive wine club. I taught myself to never take money from my personal come for frivolous things, such as this, but if I made side money I can use that. Long before that, though, the foundation had already been laid. <a href=\"https:\/\/voyagedallas.com\/interview\/meet-terry-buzzard-jr-of-buzzards-boneyard-artisanal-goods\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Read more&gt;&gt;<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Shelby Spaulding<br \/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/c-1784847482825-personal_1784847482658_1784847482658_shelby_spaulding_img_5348.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>I\u2019ve always been interested in understanding people and the relationships that influence who we become. That curiosity led me to earn my bachelor\u2019s degree in Child and Family Services from Abilene Christian University, followed by my master\u2019s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Texas Wesleyan University. I also completed EMDR training to expand my ability to support clients working through trauma and difficult experiences. <a href=\"https:\/\/voyagedallas.com\/interview\/community-highlights-meet-shelby-spaulding-of-bloomwell-relational-therapy\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Read more&gt;&gt;<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Lauren Doorish<br \/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/c-1784834099398-personal_1784834099221_1784834099221_lauren_doorish_lauren-photo-1.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>I have always been an artist. Ever since I was a little kid, I have had a marker or paintbrush in my hand. I come from a line of creative people, though they might not have considered themselves \u201cartists\u201d in the traditional sense, though some were. <a href=\"https:\/\/voyagedallas.com\/interview\/rising-stars-meet-lauren-doorish-of-dallas-fort-worth\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Read more&gt;&gt;<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Chinedu Orabuchi<br \/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/c-1784840889274-personal_1784840888962_1784840888962_chinedu_orabuchi_3a7b7387-c93e-41ed-a3f9-d5c77b.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>For as long as I can remember, I\u2019ve had a passion for sports and competition. As a kid, I dreamed of becoming a professional athlete because I simply couldn\u2019t imagine doing anything else. I loved the challenge, the discipline, and the excitement that came with competing. Growing up in a household with five siblings, competition was a natural part of everyday life. <a href=\"https:\/\/voyagedallas.com\/interview\/exploring-life-business-with-chinedu-orabuchi-of-one-beat-fitness\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Read more&gt;&gt;<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Emiliano Rossenblum<br \/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/c-1784836318491-personal_1784836318063_1784836318063_emiliano_rossenblum_img-20250914-wa0040.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>La Pelota Siempre Al 10 started as a journalistic project thanks to Sebasti\u00e1n Tafuro, a sociologist and journalist who stills runs the project. He didn\u2019t like how the big media talked about sports in Argentina and he felt he had a different perspective to offer, so in 2017 he created La Pelota Siempre Al 10\u2019s accounts on Instagram and Facebook. <a href=\"https:\/\/voyagedallas.com\/interview\/meet-emiliano-rossenblum-of-la-pelota-siempre-al-10\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Read more&gt;&gt;<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Kamran Siddiqui<br \/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/c-1784833971061-personal_1784833970588_1784833970588_kamran_siddiqui_1784833916035.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>My journey into digital marketing and local media really started with a simple passion: Food and connecting people with the best of what our city has to offer. Years ago, a group of friends and I set out to build something uniquely tailored to our local community, launching Dallas Halal Buzz.<a href=\"https:\/\/voyagedallas.com\/interview\/rising-stars-meet-kamran-siddiqui-of-dallas-fort-worth\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> Read more&gt;&gt;<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Hannah Harrison<br \/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/c-1784834131206-personal_1784834131070_1784834131070_hannah_harrison_img_8174.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>I grew up in Houston, Texas, and I have always had an entrepreneurial mindset for as long as I can remember. Even as a little girl, I was always finding ways to make money. <a href=\"https:\/\/voyagedallas.com\/interview\/exploring-life-business-with-hannah-harrison-of-with-great-purpose-logistics-llc\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Read more&gt;&gt;<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Verlon Matthew<br \/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/c-1784833438081-personal_1784833437878_1784833437878_verlon_matthew_your-paragraph-text-1.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>It all started just before my 15th birthday; with me sitting on the couch watching tv during spring break of my freshman year of high school. My brother Josh (J.S. Molden) approached me and said, \u201cYou wanna be in a movie?\u201d. I said yes and he handed me a script. He told me to read the script and he\u2019d have me audition for a role. <a href=\"https:\/\/voyagedallas.com\/interview\/daily-inspiration-meet-verlon-matthew\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Read more&gt;&gt;<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Averie Kozlowski<br \/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/c-1784831032691-personal_1784831032550_1784831032550_averie_kozlowski_img_4158.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Towards the end of 2024 I kind of felt stuck in my life. I really wanted to try to branch out and meet people, as well as see if I could connect with my Irish heritage. I always knew I had Irish heritage on both sides of my family, but never grew up with it or had any strong connection to it. <a href=\"https:\/\/voyagedallas.com\/interview\/conversations-with-averie-kozlowski\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Read more&gt;&gt;<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Suguru Hiraide<\/p>\n<p>I was born and raised in Okaya City, on the shores of Suwa-ko (Lake Suwa) in Nagano Prefecture, Japan. From an early age, I was noticeably taller than my classmates, and by the time I was a sophomore in high school, I had reached my current height of 193 cm (6\u20194\u2032). <a href=\"https:\/\/voyagedallas.com\/interview\/rising-stars-meet-suguru-hiraide-of-dallas-fort-worth\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Read more&gt;&gt;<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Haidyn Cortez<br \/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/c-1784828597473-personal_1784828604372_1784828604372_haidyn_cortez_haidynedit-13.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>I\u2019ve been photographing for about 12 years now but I got really serious about it when I started doing music photography in college 7 years ago. I didn\u2019t get far due to having to juggle classes, a job, and photography all at once. However, a few years ago I started contributing to online music publications. <a href=\"https:\/\/voyagedallas.com\/interview\/conversations-with-haidyn-cortez\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Read more&gt;&gt;<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Courtney Washington<br \/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/c-1784826970306-personal_1784826970117_1784826970117_courtney_washington_cu3a0076-edit.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>My story began long before I had language for what God was building through my life. I became a mother at a young age and spent several years raising four children as a single mother. Those years stretched me in every direction, but they also introduced me to a depth of faith, resilience, and dependence on God that I may not have discovered otherwise.<a href=\"https:\/\/voyagedallas.com\/interview\/life-work-with-courtney-washington-of-dallas-fort-worth\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> Read more&gt;&gt;<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Sheridan Mears<br \/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/c-1784824277393-personal_1784824432876_1784824432876_sheridan_mears_lifestyle-photo_corrigan-photos..jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>My content creation journey started the same way a lot of people\u2019s do\u2014with no real plan. I simply enjoyed sharing pieces of my life, my outfits, and the things that inspired me. As someone who has always loved fashion, Western culture, and storytelling, social media became a creative outlet where I could combine all of those passions. <a href=\"https:\/\/voyagedallas.com\/interview\/conversations-with-sheridan-mears\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Read more&gt;&gt;<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Marye Audet<br \/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/c-1784820442234-personal_1784820441957_1784820441957_marye_audet_marye-audet-white-restlesschipotle-.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>In 2006 I was a stay-at-home mom with eight kids. I\u2019d been homeschooling for years and had my whole life mapped out. I\u2019d teach the kids until they left home, then I\u2019d spend my days gardening, sewing, and maybe even painting again. That was the plan. <a href=\"https:\/\/voyagedallas.com\/interview\/daily-inspiration-meet-marye-audet\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Read more&gt;&gt;<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Brandie Retana<br \/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/c-1784650650236-personal_1784650649389_1784650649389_brandie_retana_brandyphoto-7.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>I would like to say this was NOT my plan, but it was not it came from someone much greater than me. I was working in the staffing industry, during Covid. Much like a lot of people at that time I was feeling maybe this was not my calling anymore. During church service one day I was being nudged, cat cafe, cat cafe. <a href=\"https:\/\/voyagedallas.com\/interview\/daily-inspiration-meet-brandie\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Read more&gt;&gt;<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Melissa Brescia<br \/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/c-1784819365112-personal_1784819364984_1784819364984_melissa_brescia_melissa-brescia-wellness-stuart.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>People often ask how I got into holistic health, and honestly, I don\u2019t think I chose this path, it chose me. About twenty years ago, I was living what looked like a successful life on paper. I was working in the entertainment industry in New York City, putting in long hours, constantly stressed, and pouring everything I had into a career that wasn\u2019t fulfilling me. <a href=\"https:\/\/voyagedallas.com\/interview\/community-highlights-meet-melissa-brescia-of-really-nourished\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Read more&gt;&gt;<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Shavonne Maxwell<br \/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/c-1784818871862-personal_1784818871678_1784818871678_shavonne_maxwell_img_3050.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>To be honest my story started when I had children. That definitely lit a fire in me to be able to push through a lot of things. I was going through a lot with pregnancy, life, relationships and work. I\u2019ve tried many things to keep my mind busy and it lead me to tattooing. I was a freelance makeup artist going to hair school. <a href=\"https:\/\/voyagedallas.com\/interview\/conversations-with-shavonne-maxwell\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Read more&gt;&gt;<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Jasmin Rumph N\u00f8rgaard<br \/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/c-1784812599664-personal_1784812599516_1784812599516_jasmin_rumphnrgaard_img_7882.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>My story with art is very personal. I have always been a creative person, but art became especially important to me during some of the more difficult periods of my life. I live with challenges such as OCD, PTSD, ADHD, depression and stress, and for a long time I have struggled with thoughts and feelings that can be difficult to explain to other people. <a href=\"https:\/\/voyagedallas.com\/interview\/life-work-with-jasmin-rumph-norgaard\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Read more&gt;&gt;<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Maria Thigpen<br \/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/c-1784802803340-personal_1784802803141_1784802803141_maria_thigpen_0_3.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>CapKeep started with a simple problem in my own home. As a mom of three, I was constantly finding lost marker caps, dried-out supplies and products being thrown away before they were used up. I tried DIY fixes, but nothing held up to real life with kids, so I decided to create something that would. <a href=\"https:\/\/voyagedallas.com\/interview\/community-highlights-meet-maria-thigpen-of-capkeep\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Read more&gt;&gt;<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Dj Tellem<br \/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/c-1784788120688-personal_1784788120514_1784788120514_dj_tellem_113.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>I was born in Detroit, raised in Dallas, and now I\u2019m in Colorado. Music has been a part of my life for over 30 years. I started as an artist before expanding into promotion, artist management, engineering, A&amp;R, and eventually DJing. For the past 12 years, I\u2019ve been focused on breaking independent artists by giving them opportunities many don\u2019t have access to. <a href=\"https:\/\/voyagedallas.com\/interview\/daily-inspiration-meet-dj-tellem\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Read more&gt;&gt;<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Christian Wilkins<\/p>\n<p>Hi, You can call me Chuck. Together with my Dad, Roderick, my mom, Elsa, and our trusted local affiliate partners\u2014we are Limolux. Our story began at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, when a personal moment revealed a gap in service that simply shouldn\u2019t exist\u2014especially in life\u2019s most important occasions. <a href=\"https:\/\/voyagedallas.com\/interview\/hidden-gems-meet-christian-wilkins-of-limolux\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Read more&gt;&gt;<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Sheri Mathis<br \/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/c-1784744154059-personal_1784744153916_1784744153916_sheri_mathis_wow-pic.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>I never imagined that breast cancer would become such a defining part of my life. I was diagnosed with breast cancer. Twice. The first time was in 2007. A lumpectomy followed by radiation successfully treated the cancer. Then, seven years later, in 2014, breast cancer returned\u2014this time in my other breast. <a href=\"https:\/\/voyagedallas.com\/interview\/meet-sheri-mathis-of-mammogram-poster-girls-inc\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Read more&gt;&gt;<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Robert Newsome<br \/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/c-1785387821476-personal_1785387821408_1785387821408_robert_newsome_73dcecea-e361-4b8d-ad7f-2d275644.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>I\u2019ve been around tattoos since I was young\u2026 both my parents were getting tattoos while in their addiction. <a href=\"https:\/\/voyagedallas.com\/interview\/daily-inspiration-meet-robert-newsome\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Read more&gt;&gt;<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Litza Christina Bodden<br \/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/c-1785359890421-personal_1785359889595_1785359889595_litzachristina_bodden_slcoffice.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>I\u2019m Afro-Panamanian, and growing up between cultures taught me early on how much people carry quietly, and how rare it is to have a space where you can just be understood. That\u2019s what pulled me toward mental health work. I earned my bachelor\u2019s in Psychology and Spanish from UNT and my master\u2019s in Community Counseling. <a href=\"https:\/\/voyagedallas.com\/interview\/meet-litza-christina-bodden-of-shining-lights-counseling-llc\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Read more&gt;&gt;<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Amber West Tumminello Rebeka Beavers<br \/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/c-1785355683964-personal_1785355684597_1785355684597_amberwesttumminello_rebekabeavers_img_5186.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Sage Legacy Provisions is a small-batch, heart-led business rooted in holistic wellness, clean ingredients, and a deep love for family and community. Founded by two moms\u2014Amber and Rebeka \u2014our journey began in the sweetest way: through our daughters, who became fast friends after discovering they both had moms who love kombucha. What started as a simple connection blossomed into a shared calling. <a href=\"https:\/\/voyagedallas.com\/interview\/daily-inspiration-meet-amber-west-tumminello-rebeka-beavers\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Read more&gt;&gt;<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Daniele Puleo<br \/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/c-1785355130631-personal_1785355130181_1785355130181_daniele_puleo_2019_03_23_d_puleo_portraits_012_.webp\"\/><\/p>\n<p>I moved to the states in November 1989 with a suitcase full of dreams. After a brief stop in Scottsdale, AZ, where I managed the opening of Tiramisu\u2019 Ristorante, I moved to Los Angeles where my career took a definite leap. I joined Rex downtown LA, a magical experience considering that at that time \u2018that\u2019 was the place to be. <a href=\"https:\/\/voyagedallas.com\/interview\/meet-daniele-puleo-of-dallas-fort-worth\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Read more&gt;&gt;<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Alberta Harris<br \/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/c-1785355085318-personal_1785355085221_1785355085221_alberta_harris_alberta-1001.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Healing In My Hoops began during one of the most difficult seasons in my life. This was during the pandemic, I was in the house with my then husband and a five year old in kindergarten via the computer. I was going out of my mind, I started searching for something that would bring me peace, joy and a sense of purpose. <a href=\"https:\/\/voyagedallas.com\/interview\/exploring-life-business-with-alberta-harris-of-healing-in-my-hoops\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Read more&gt;&gt;<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Morrighan Lynne<br \/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/c-1785339368900-personal_1785339368815_1785339368815_morrighan_lynne_morrighan-lynne-05561.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>I was born energetically and spiritually sensitive, but it wasn\u2019t supported in my family, so I shut it down to survive. Around the age of 27, it started turning back on. By then, I felt more equipped to handle it. I started studying everything I could get my hands on, which eventually led me to start my business in 2006. <a href=\"https:\/\/voyagedallas.com\/interview\/inspiring-conversations-with-morrighan-lynne-of-her-sovereign-way\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Read more&gt;&gt;<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Rosalee Hammons<br \/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/c-1785299207123-personal_1785299205008_1785299205008_rsalee_hammons_rozy-toys-picture.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>I am a Speech-Language Pathologist. I received a Bachelor\u2019s (2009) and Master\u2019s (2011) from University of North Texas . I started my career as an SLP in the pediatric home health setting. I quickly switched to the Skilled Nursing Home setting, working in Pilot Point TX until 2020. While working full time, I often had second jobs, because I couldn\u2019t sit still. <a href=\"https:\/\/voyagedallas.com\/interview\/inspiring-conversations-with-rosalee-hammons-of-rozys-speech-garden-pllc\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Read more&gt;&gt;<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Ndeye Packnett<br \/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/c-1785292723412-personal_1785292723275_1785292723275_ndeye_packnett_img_2598.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Hello my name Is Ndeye Packnett and I started doing hair when I was in middle school. My mom worked a lot so I had to figure out how to do my hair. Hair has always been a passion to me as well. I never really thought I would have made it into a business. <a href=\"https:\/\/voyagedallas.com\/interview\/community-highlights-meet-ndeye-packnett-of-hbn-braids-and-weaves\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Read more&gt;&gt;<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Haggai Goudeau<br \/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/c-1784782590569-personal_1784782590451_1784782590451_haggai_goudeau_9ae105f8-fcae-4b77-83f3-66519031.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>My journey in the beauty industry began in 2018 in Louisiana, where I started as a hairstylist. While I enjoyed being in the beauty industry, I realized my true passion was nails. In 2020, I decided to pursue nails more seriously and fully committed to mastering the craft.<a href=\"https:\/\/voyagedallas.com\/interview\/life-work-with-haggai-goudeau-of-dallas-fort-worth\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> Read more&gt;&gt;<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Jessica Russell<br \/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/c-1784778436672-personal_1784778437656_1784778437656_jessica_russell_img_9746.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>My journey into private practice began after several years working in inpatient psychiatry, where I had the privilege of supporting individuals and families through some of the most challenging moments of their lives. 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