The Most Inspiring Stories in Utah

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.

Martin Skupinski

Upon moving to Salt Lake City in 2008 I discovered that was no ballroom dance studio in the area. I was very surprised, beccause I had just moved from Phoenix where there were over 20 studios. Having been a professional dance instructor all of my life I felt that it was a great opportunity to fill the void. Read more>>

Halyna Proskurina

Like so many of us, I lived on coffee — until the jitters, restless nights, and that anxious mid‑afternoon buzz became too much to ignore. Plus, my favorite morning coffee on an empty stomach disrupts the process of iron absorption throughout the day. I didn’t want to give up the ritual, though: the warmth of the cup, the bold roasty aroma, that satisfying first sip. Read more>>

Tatum Schwendiman

I’ve been told that I’ve been painting since I could hold a brush. Some of my earliest memories are tied to creating, and funny enough, if I ever got grounded as a kid, the first thing to go was my art supplies. So I guess you could say it’s always been a part of who I am. Read more>>

Wes Clark

Somewhere between row three and row three hundred of an Idaho potato field, moving irrigation pipe in the summer heat, a thought crept into my head: you know what would be fun? Building a business, selling it, and then doing it all over again. Read more>>

Stacey Gardner

Like many great businesses, Shoebox Bookkeeping Service didn’t start with a grand plan—it started with a need. Early in my career, I saw firsthand how many small business owners were overwhelmed when it came to their finances. Receipts stuffed in envelopes, spreadsheets half-finished, and a constant feeling of stress when tax season rolled around. Read more>>