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.
Evan Millárd
I’ve always believed that design is a way of creating feeling — creating home — and that belief really started with my mom. I was adopted from Seoul as an infant, and she filled our home with color, imagination, and warmth. That shaped everything about the way I see spaces today. Read more>>
Ashley Huntington
I went on to attend Rutgers University, where I earned my undergraduate degree and later my Masters degree in Social Work. My clinical career developed in traditional healthcare systems, where I worked across inpatient psychiatry, group home settings, acute medicine, long-term care, and home health. In these roles, I supported individuals and families through trauma, grief, chronic illness, and major life transitions. Read more>>
Janessa Graham
Beyond music, I lead College Hymnal Sessions: Sheet Music to Student Success, where I mentor students, traditional and non-traditional, through purpose-centered guidance in higher education. I hold a Master’s degree in Higher Education and am currently pursuing my Doctorate in Education & Innovation, bridging faith and learning to empower students and communities to live authentically and on purpose. Read more>>
Allison Sebastian
South Square Creative was born not only out of a desire to produce exceptional creative work and help people thrive, but also from a vision to create real impact. I often tell people that it’s not about simply “making things pretty” and calling it a day. I’m invested in the work we do and the people behind the businesses – and I firmly believe in the ripple effect that reaches far beyond the brand itself. SSC may be a small business, but we don’t play small around here. Read more>>
Allison Rentas Green
I enjoyed that Austin Peay had non-tradition students as it opened up additional diversity and had connection with the military population. I enjoyed learning about the unique community the military population is and wanted to focus on helping service members and their families. I completed both of my internships with military and veteran populations with the goal of gaining employment with the VA. Read more>>
Scott Collins
Scott Collins followed up 2024’s solo debut “Purple Pain” with the full band live in studio release “Bravery is Necessary” on January 24, 2025. Subsequently on September 5, 2025 Scott released the sayonara stand alone single “Extinguish The Flame” and then the solo acoustic live in one take “Capistrano Beach” on October 10, 2025. In 2026 we will see another Scott Collins and The Sovereignty full band album. Read more>>
Lori Birckhead
Seventeen years ago, I had a vivid dream that changed the direction of my life. In the dream, I was given a clear and unexpected instruction: Buy land. Grow food. Give it away. I didn’t know what to do with it at first. I wasn’t a farmer and had no background in agriculture. I tried to dismiss it. Read more>>
Rynae Anderson
Three years ago, as a new mom, I quickly realized how delicate my son’s skin was. He had severe baby acne as a newborn, and shortly after, an allergic reaction to a product I was using led to eczema. It was overwhelming and I noticed so many other parents were facing the same struggle through sharing my story and experience on my social media. Read more>>
Jennifer Holmes
I grew up in a small town, but have always had big ambitions. I had been through a lot of adversity growing up and was determined to make a better life for myself. I knew that I wanted to help others, I just didn’t know how. In college, that became apparent through trial and error. Read more>>
Jessica Gautier
My name is Jessica, and I’m a wife, a mom of two, and the founder of In Order Design Co. Before starting my business, I spent about 15 years working in retail as a visual merchandising manager. That’s where I learned how to style spaces, tell stories through design, and make things feel intentional and put together. Read more>>
Charlene Saunders
As a graduate student, I completed my externship at a local childcare facility where several parents took the time to compliment how I engaged with their children. Those conversations were a turning point for me. I realized I could make a greater impact supporting all children rather than offering 1-2 hour weekly sessions to a limited number of children who qualify for speech therapy services. Read more>>
Marygrace Elliott
Growing up in a sports-forward family, I learned early how much pressure can live behind the scenes and how anxiety can quietly drain the joy from something you love. I felt it in my own body and mind, carrying a constant sense of unease and a lingering question of where I truly fit. Read more>>
Greg Moore
Husband, father, Army veteran. After returning from Iraq in 2005, I started a screen printing and embroidery business in Saranac Lake, NY. For 17 years we grew and added 2 retail stores in Lake Placid and became a New York State Certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business. We sold the business in 2022 and moved to Tennessee in 2023. Read more>>
Christopher Metry
I’m a Nashville native, born to immigrant parents and raised in the Egyptian community here. Growing up between cultures shaped my sense of responsibility early on. Education was emphasized, discipline was expected, and progress was something you worked for rather than assumed. I graduated from Hume-Fogg High School and went on to be educated entirely in Nashville. Read more>>
Aaron Shepherd
My name is Aaron Shepherd, I play and write for the indie rock band Bad Island Easter. We are actively writing and recording indie rock music in Nashville, Tennessee. I also recently got my first poem published in Mid Cult* Magazine out of LA. I started playing music and writing in High School. Read more>>
Taylor Davey
Growing up, I was surrounded by music. My father is a producer and ever since I was a tiny baby I’ve been singing and making music with him. Read more>>
KAITLYN LUCE
I moved to Nashville to begin working in the music industry in 2015. During that time, I discovered my love for floral design after taking a workshop. I began creating floral arrangements for friends and family and fell in love with flowers that way. Read more>>
David Horwath
David Horwath became President of Land Innovations in 2022, bringing with him decades of experience leading development projects across the U.S., Canada, and Brazil. A licensed professional civil engineer, he holds a B.S. in Civil Engineering from Georgia Tech and an MBA from Vanderbilt University. Read more>>
Betty Mason
God doesn’t stop the storm…God walks you through it’ This is a love story a very bittersweet one. I was 40 years old. The mom of a cute 9 year old boy named Houston, Wife to a man named Bruce. Life was good but still I had wished for another child I was told wouldn’t happen. SURPRISE!! Pregnant having a baby girl! Read more>>
Lani Watson
I’m a California girl at heart, but have found myself at home in the mountains, at the beach, and now in Nashville. I love being outside, and have always felt a connection to music when I’m in nature. I can’t remember a time in my life when music was not integral to my sense of self. Read more>>
Barrett Betts
I’ve been involved with family business since I was a child. I bought my first house in 7th grade, and worked in the family business (rental property management) and USPS contracting (hauling mail between offices). My father passed away 20 years ago and my mother and I managed the businesses until one day we decided we needed something else…. Read more>>
Jeremy Baker
One afternoon in 2018, while navigating a YouTube rabbit hole, I discovered the topic of drain relining. It just so happened that there was going to be a trade show in Louisville 2 weeks later, so I signed up and attended. Read more>>
sharon conour
I am one of those women who always, – secretly – wanted to run my own business. This wasn’t something that was acceptable in the life to which I was exposed, so when it happened, it was somewhat by accident. Mine was not an overnight success story. From up close it felt like it was barely moving. Read more>>
Elouise Holder
I started She Shines Network almost by accident, out of a simple desire to create the very space I needed but couldn’t find. Read more>>
Chantel Reid
In 2024, I was working as a Registered Nurse on light duty due to my pregnancy with my daughter, who is now nine months old. At the time, my doctors required routine labs and weekly travel to assess my cervical length as part of closely monitoring my pregnancy. Read more>>
Matt Kirkegaard
I moved to Nashville in 2007 after testing out of the music program at a university in LA, and deciding to head to New York to pursue music. I drove through Nashville, fell in love with the city, lived in my car for 6 weeks, and have been here since. I am a pianist/composer and I own a real estate company as well. Read more>>
Yakruti Patel
My story as an artist didn’t follow a straight path. It began with a natural pull toward making things by hand—working with color, texture, and form as a way to express what words often couldn’t. That instinct led me to study sculpture at I.S. Read more>>
Mike Schroeder
After 26 years of service in the U.S. military—including 16 years as an engineer in 1st Group Special Forces (Airborne) out of Fort Lewis, Washington—I retired in 2023 ready for a change of lifestyle. Our family chose Middle Tennessee as our forever home, and I decided to utilize the skills developed over decades of service into starting a land management business. Read more>>
