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.
Thana Lucksanapirak
In late 2024, we’ve moved from Thailand to Cary, North Carolina. We never thought we would be restaurant owners but we met Chef John who helped and still is, leading our kitchen. At first we thought to do the “normal” sushi spot. Tips, Rolls, and a lot of sauces. However we said to ourselves, why are we doing this? Read more>>
Jason Kogok
Wasn’t sure if you wanted 1st or 3rd person: Jason Kogok didn’t set out to build a typical real estate career—and over the past 25 years, he’s made sure of that. Starting in 2002, Jason entered the business like many others, focused on learning the mechanics of buying and selling homes. But early on, he realized something important: most real estate advice was surface-level. Read more>>
Sheri Perbeck
My story is on my website , Sheriperbeck .com. My journey started 20 years ago when my father died, I had a spiritual awakening that has now turned into helping people through grief and navigating through life with Jesus . I am known as a healer and a psychic medium who communicates with Angels. Read more>>
Lashawn Green
My name is LaShawn Green, and I am the proud owner of Green’s Tax Services LLC, a trusted tax and accounting firm that has been serving the community for over 30 years. As the wife of a retired military veteran, mother of four, and grandmother of two with two sons-in-law, I strive to bring both professional expertise and personal devotion to everyone I encounter. Read more>>
Matt Sferra
From a small town in ohio. Always searching for the limelight and desiring to be the life of any given party. The youngest of 5 kids. Attended Ohio University and graduated with a degree in marketing. Moved to Raleigh to pursue my dreams of becoming a CMO for a company or working for a prestigious college in the area while also golfing year round. Read more>>
ANDREW BOWEN
I didn’t grow up in a dance studio. I got into photography in middle school because I was terrible at drawing—and found my artistic outlet. However, in a family of CPAs and Engineers, the arts were not a career. Read more>>
Warren Bristol
Grew up in small town, NC State Computer Science was my ticket out. Started flunking out of school, turned life around. Knocked on doors and painted houses over the summer, hated it. Eventually met a guy at my church and we hit it off. Started a painting business together, then left that and started Raleigh Flooring in 2021. Lacked focus, chased every type of job. Read more>>
Angela Guy
I started making soap in 2010 and chose a name, Sirius Soap that same year. My daughters had eczema so I started researching what could sooth their inflammed skin. I found that tea tree essential oil is anti-inflammatory and anti-fungal. I made my 1st Tea Tree bar of soap and the beginning of my soap journey began. Read more>>
Casey Starkey
I graduated from Leon’s Beauty School in Greensboro, NC, and have been behind the chair for 22 years. Cosmetology quickly became more than just a career for me, it became a passion for helping people feel confident and beautiful. In 2009, we took a leap of faith and opened Glamour Salon & Spa alongside my parents. Read more>>
Wendell Womans club
The Wendell Woman’s Club has been part of our community since 1927, originally founded as a place for women to come together in service, connection, and shared purpose. Over the decades, it has played a meaningful role in shaping Wendell—serving not only as a gathering place, but as a hub for education, leadership, and community impact. Read more>>
Nicholas Becker
I studied graphic design at Clarke University in Dubuque, Iowa, and while I was still in school I landed a client — the Dubuque County Conservation Board — that ended up becoming a decade-long relationship. That was the first time I realized I could build something real on my own. But I didn’t jump straight into running a business. Read more>>
Elizabeth Beilman
My journey really begins with a family experiment. My father fell in love with Eine kleine Nachtmusik and decided his children should form a string quartet. He told us we could stop lessons once we could play that piece! By the time we got there, though, the plan had backfired—in the best possible way. We were hooked. Read more>>
Adam Herring
I’m originally from Raleigh, North Carolina, and church has been a part of my life for as long as I can remember. I’ve been involved in church my whole life. At 17 years old, I felt a call to ministry, and from that point forward, I’ve tried to pursue that calling with passion and purpose. Read more>>
Ashley Flippin
I started teaching Pilates shortly after moving to North Carolina. Someone invited me to a reformer class and I fell in love and decided to go through the training to teach. I’ve always loved fitness and I liked that it was sneaky hard and fun! Read more>>
Alex Gordez
Alex Gordez is a guitar player, composer, and music teacher, specializing in classical, flamenco, jazz and world music, with over 30 years of experience in music education, theater, live performance, and studio environments. He played countless festivals and venues across the country and around the world. Read more>>
Bernice Isley
My journey with photography actually began when I was just 10 years old. I’ve always been captivated by the power of a single image to freeze time. What started as a childhood passion eventually evolved into a professional career that has spanned the last decade. Read more>>
Adella Carlson
I am first and foremost a musician. When I finished my MM in Clarinet Performance, I worked as an Administrative Assistant in a school of music for two years. During this time, I was also building my business, Adella Carlson Studios. My business began as a clarinet and piano studio offering online lessons to students throughout the United States. Read more>>
Belinda Brown
My journey started with a deep belief that dance and music can change the trajectory of a child’s life. I saw how the arts build confidence, discipline, creativity, and community, and I wanted to create a place where young people could experience that in a meaningful way. That vision led me to start Expressions in Rhythm Studio. Read more>>
MD EKRAMUL ISLAM
Before entrepreneurship, my career journey was diverse and gave me valuable real-world experience. In England, I worked full-time in South Asian restaurants, completed a banking internship, and worked part-time at KFC while studying full-time for my Business Administration degree at university. Working in South Asian restaurants taught me the importance of small businesses within local communities. Read more>>
Kris Saintsing
As a Post Producer & Supervisor for ABC-Disney, Warner Bros. and Lionsgate Entertainment, I’ve been producing media professionally for over two decades. Read more>>
Lenka Kasprisinova
I discovered a profound connection with the world of art from an early age. From the moment I picked up a brush, a world of possibilities unfolded before my eyes. Growing up in Slovakia, I found inspiration in the everyday scenes of life — translating them onto paper and into sculpture with an ability to capture the essence of each moment. Read more>>
