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The Change-Makers: stories that inspire

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.

Sean Alter

I studied music business and interned with a music placement company for commercials and sync work. After years of trying different paths in music, I realized I cared more about creating meaningful music and helping others record than chasing the industry side. Read more>>

Allison Gonzalez

My yoga teaching journey began in 2018 after completing a 235-hour certification through Devanadi School of Wellness in Fargo, North Dakota. Little did I know at that time that over the next four years I’d teach hundreds of classes across FM-area fitness centers and build a close community of regular students—many of whom I am blessed to say still practice with me today. Read more>>

Jay Pee BSW, LADC, LSW, CPRS

My name is Jay Pee, and my story is one of pain, purpose, recovery, and hope. I come from the streets, which was where God shaped my heart for the people I serve today. Eight years ago, I experienced addiction and homelessness. I know what it feels like to be counted out, overlooked, judged, and still be trying to survive. Read more>>

Amanda Ochs

A Fresh Start was founded in 2020 by Amy Klugherz after seeing a major gap in support for individuals and families emerging from homelessness in southern Minnesota. While many people were able to secure housing, they were often moving into completely empty spaces with little to nothing to make it feel like home. Read more>>

John Arms

I got my start in fractional work in 2018 after years as an entrepreneur, agency founder, and marketing leader, when I began to see a major shift in how experienced talent could create value outside the traditional full-time model. What started as my own move into fractional leadership quickly became something much bigger. Read more>>

Baatarchuluun Nyamdechin

My name is Choka and I am a designer, carpenter and intrapreneur – founder of Hammer Works llc. Hammer Works llc specialized in custom build-ins and fine carpentry. I do design my own build-ins – cabinets, shelving, storage units or anything homeowners wanted to make fit for their lifestyle or specific usage for their daily life. I started my career in 2006 as painter. Read more>>

Natalie Sudberry

They say when one door closes, another door opens — and that truly describes my journey. I have worked in retail my entire adult life, in many different roles including sales associate, management, custom clothing, and account representative. Fashion and customer service have always been a passion of mine. At one point, I was helping another boutique owner when she decided to close her doors. Read more>>

Emma Sventek

I started in social media management after seeing how many amazing businesses struggled to consistently show up online in a way that actually connected with people. What began as content creation quickly grew into helping wedding professionals, beauty brands, and female entrepreneurs build strategy-driven social media that creates trust, connection, and real growth. Read more>>

NeTia Bauman
Community Highlights: Meet NeTia Bauman of Greater St. Cloud (GSC)

My path hasn’t been linear, but there’s been a very consistent throughline, I’ve always been a builder. Read more>>

Alex Johnson

Making good food for my family and friends while has always been where I find the most joy in my life. I have always enjoyed challenging myself to cook as completely from scratch as I can, so this has led me down some weird pathways in my kitchen. Read more>>

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