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.
Megan Weber
I first discovered professional organizing during my senior year of college. Picture me in a dorm room with labeled shoeboxes, completely obsessed. My senior project became a business plan, name, logo, and interviews with professional organizers. With a degree in Business Management, I dreamed of launching my own business—but instead, I took the traditional route and started a career in corporate marketing. Read more>>
Jamie Weber
My interest in piercing began the first time I saw someone with one, I was immediately captivated. After getting many piercings myself, I tried to find an apprenticeship. I was unsuccessful so I went to college for graphic design &. Advertising art. With one semester left I was offered an apprenticeship and I have been doing it ever since. Read more>>
Jessica Berry
Midwest Estate Sales LLC was initially born from necessity, as I looked for ways to better serve the clients I advocate for in my real estate business. As a licensed Realtor with Realty ONE Group- Black Diamond, I pride myself in concierge-style care that goes beyond the traditional status quo of an agent. Read more>>
Emily Zylstra
I am the new Executive Director at HHPC, I spent most of my prior working years as a Registered Nurse working in the hospital setting. I am blessed to be here working with staff, volunteers, clients and their families. I have a passion for assisting families believe that they have been given the most precious gift on earth, life. Read more>>
Tyson Phipps
I was bound to enjoy creativity from the start. As a kid growing up between Turkey and Wisconsin, I was always surrounded by inspiring art. I found the beautiful patterns in Turkish rugs and artwork to be fascinating, and my friends in Wisconsin introduced me to graphic design and indie music in high-school. Read more>>
Glenna Ingeman
I started when I was 15 years old and went full force. Now, almost 32, I have now photographed 100s of sessions, with a focus in weddings. I spent many years in between starting and going full force, completely shut off from photography. I met my now husband, who completely changed my outlook on following your dreams. Read more>>
Megan Lee
Fairy Wren is a cumulation of our history, our loves, and our hobbies – flowers, books, birds, and tea. We’ve always had the feminine appreciation of flowers – for their beauty, fragrance, and aestheic appeal. We wanted to create a sensory environment of vibrant colors and delicate forms that will always been inherently pleasing to the eye. Read more>>
Clarissa Flores
Clarissa Flores is a passionate dance educator and cultural ambassador, dedicated to sharing the joy of movement and Brazilian culture in Minnesota. Through her project Dançando em Comunidade, she offers Ballet classes for adults as well as Brazilian Fusion Dance (Axé) classes, designed to get the body moving, promote fitness, and, above all, have fun. Read more>>
Jessica Sparks
Before I found my way into permanent makeup, my path looked very different. I earned my Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Management and spent years working in the banking and mortgage industry as a loan processor and underwriter. Read more>>
Mackenzie Kerber
Hi! We are Mackenzie Kerber, LPCC and Sam Franklin, LMFT. We started Apricity Counseling and Wellness after our friend, Dr. Timm Simondet, passed away. He was our boss and mentor and we shared a dream of creating a trauma-informed clinic where multiple healing services could come together and create a safe community for trauma survivors to take care of their mind, body and spirit. Read more>>
Jake Luehrs
I’ve been in leadership in some capacity for over two decades. I started with running a brokerage when I was 25 years old. That lead into other opportunities. I took over a Keller Williams office in 2010, running the most profitable office in the region during that time. I’m moved to another opportunity in 2013, taking over a different Keller Williams Office in Minneapolis. Read more>>
Josh Leddy
Former athlete who excelled in hockey and baseball. Injuries prevented me from playing college hockey at Boston University. I’ve endured a broken back, spondylolisthesis, 3 ACL surgeries, concussions and more. After hockey, I started a lake weed removal business called Life’s A Beach Shoreline Services. Early success led me to move to a small lake house in Mound, MN on Spring Park Bay. Read more>>
Jenn Sutliffe
I previously co-owned a jewelry company in Central, MN and fell in love with the marketing and branding aspect of business owning. Connecting with like minded, driven people really sealed the deal, I knew my next business venture would be focusing on helping other businesses grow and thrive in any industry. Read more>>
Justin Bieganek
My story started with a lot of curiosity, a fair bit of naïveté, and a love for people and creativity. I launched Mercury Creative Group in 1998. I didn’t have a grand plan, but because I kept seeing the same thing: organizations wanted to grow, but they weren’t clear on who they were or how to communicate it. Read more>>
Tina Burnside
My passion for justice has been a foundation in the various career paths that I have taken as an attorney, journalist, author, playwright, filmmaker, and museum cofounder and curator. I am currently a civil rights attorney advocating on behalf of individuals who have been subjected to employment discrimination. Read more>>
Laura Curtis
Greetings! My name is Laura Curtis, and I have had the honor of supporting individuals as they explore and navigate their mental health and wellness journey. As a young child, I enjoyed connection and caring for others and continued to learn the importance of kindness and compassion as I grew into adulthood. Read more>>
Douglas Thomas
my young life hit the fan in 2003 and I had to start over physically and mentally. Read more>>
Sammi Silver
I accidently found myself in the field of property managment almost 20 years ago! I was working for a landlord in Winona, MN that owns 3/4 of the college frat houses around the campus. I did maintenance for him for 4+ seasons while I went to school. Read more>>
Louise & Ali Janke
My mom (Louise) has always loved to go thrift shopping! She slowly started to collect tablecloths and a few dish sets throughout the years. It wasn’t until I (Ali) got married in 2014 that our collection really grew! We started with a few storage sheds, only working when the weather was nice enough to be outside as there was no heat or A/C. Read more>>
Candace Salmi
I started my journey with an interest in nutrition. In my twenties, I made some significant changes to my diet which resulted in not only an improved body composition but, more notably, more energy and some health challenges disappeared. I wondered how I could educate people on the concept of food and nutrition as medicine and somehow found my way to chiropractic school. Read more>>
Greg Kempel
Over 7 years ago, we had a dream to promote local products since we had tremendous success during the holidays incorporating locally made foods with our wines. These gift baskets were popular nationally. The thought was to see how it would go over during the holidays. We worked with the largest mall in the region, West Acres and had a very successful ‘pop up’ trial. Read more>>
Kris Aho
Grew up in Superior Wisconsin, graduated from UMD and moved to MSP in 1998. After college I fell into a job at a local title company as a closer. This job was the beginning of my career in the mortgage industry. The mortgage industry was something I knew how to do but I was never really passionate about the work. Read more>>
Kristin Montpetit
We believe that Pilates is the path to a fuller, more satisfying physical existence. We believe that being in control of your body helps you to be in control of your life. And best of all, we believe that you can start anytime. No matter your age or level of fitness, there’s a Pilates class that will work for you. Read more>>
Kaitlyn McClain
I started Kmkdesigns with my mom 17 years ago. I was still in college not sure what I wanted to do, but wanting to do something artistic. I was very into japanese fashion and culture and designed a dress based off of Gothic lolita Japanese fashion. My mom created it and we went to a local convention Anime Detour which still runs today. Read more>>
alicia diaz
My career in massage started with a simple question I asked myself shortly after having my third child. ‘What do I want to do for the rest of my life?’ That is actually a loaded question, after thinking about it, I decided I wanted to be involved in something that would offer personal fulfillment as well as enrich the people and lives around me. Read more>>
Shawna Lindgren
My husband Cory and I are both avid fisherman. I grew up every weekend sleeping out in a homemade ice house on Forest Lake, MN. Cory wanted to take our at the time 2 year old daughter out portable hub ice fishing. We were nervous and scared because kids can easily fall into a hole. Aspen loved fishing though and so it began. Read more>>
Marquita Jackson
As far back as I can remember I have always had an eye for detail. I come from a family legacy that has prided itself in paying special attention, care, and detail to how our homes are kept clean and how our family values govern how our homes have been structured. Read more>>
Kim Kay Milligan
My journey into personal and spiritual development coaching began in 2017, when I first heard Eckhart Tolle say, “You are not your thoughts.” Something in me ignited—a deep curiosity to understand what that really meant. That spark led me into 8 years of metaphysical and spiritual exploration, diving into Eckhart’s teachings and later into the work of other spiritual thought leaders like Dr. Read more>>
Shelley Wipper
I’ve always loved crafting. It’s in my blood, really. My grandma, my aunts, and especially my mom were all incredibly talented crafters. My mom had this amazing way of taking something inexpensive and turning it into something beautiful—like she saw potential in everything. That stuck with me. Read more>>
Amie Holsten
I have always loved to entertain! Even a random Tuesday was cause to celebrate. I have worked as an event manager for over 20+ years. 7+ years of that time I have worked for myself and have been fortunate enough to have great business relationships that keep me going. I also have a love for being in the kitchen and cooking. Read more>>
Ashley Cardona
What’s still funny to me is that throughout all of my years in school, college, and grad school, the only class I ever pulled an all nighter for was my interior design elective in high school. I was OBSESSED with getting my final project right. I suppose that should have been a signal for me to follow that path, but I followed another creative passion and became an English teacher and writer. Read more>>
Scott Schoeberl
– Olive Juice Studios has been in business for 25 years. – We provide photo, video and design services for families and businesses in the Midwest. – Started career as high school art teacher – taught film and darkroom photography in Chaska MN. – Met and married Kelly. She used her MBA to turn my side gigs into a full-fledged business. Read more>>
