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.

Nicole Graf

Hidden Springs RV Resort is a family owned and operated luxury resort in Ivins, Utah. The 24.5 acres has been in the family for over 100 years and building the resort was how we saved the property from being sold. Natural springs flow from the ground 24/7 365 days a year and fill our beautiful pond, where guests can fish, canoe or paddle board. Read more>>

Ethan Ormsby

We built Terra Kitchen and Bath from the ground up with a simple goal – to create something of our own that we could be proud of. Read more>>

Lesley Colón

I’m originally from Puerto Rico. My husband and I owned an interior remodeling company for several years in the island, and everything was going well until Hurricane Maria 2007 changed everything. The island was heavily impacted, and our business was no exception. Read more>>

Necia Sabin

20 years ago my daughter was born with a rare condition called Heterotaxy. She was immediately transferred to Primary Children’s where she underwent her first major surgery. None of her organs formed correctly or in the right location except for her gallbladder. That one is lovely. Read more>>

Monika Preysz

I stated playing the piano at age 4 and the violin at age 10. I studied through high school and then decided to major in business in college. After college i used that degree to create Harmonies Music Studio in March of 1999. Since that time I have been running teaching many children. Read more>>

Austin Adams

A few years ago, I read Rich Dad Poor Dad, and it really shifted how I thought about money. I realized I wanted more control over my financial future instead of just relying on one paycheck and hoping everything worked out. That mindset became even more real when I found out my wife and I were having twins this year. Read more>>

Tanya Henderson

My name is Tanya Henderson. I have been a licensed massage therapist for over 34 years. Back in 2012 when I started Onsite massage I was looking for a way to geo my business with other therapists working for me and I really enjoyed going into businesses and doing the chair massages. From there Onsite Corporate Massage was born. Read more>>

Emily Caraballo

You can paint with breast-milk. For real haha. One day I learned that you can paint with cow’s milk, bake it, and it turns this beautiful golden brown color. I was breast-feeding my babies at the time. Would it work with breast-milk? Had to try, and yep! Thus https://emiscrafty.wordpress.com/ was born. Read more>>

Eva Cooper

When I was 21 I was evaluating my education route. I had just decided I didn’t want to be a physical therapist and I wanted to pursue something that was passion driven. I knew I wanted something art related, so I decided to try photography out. Read more>>

Michelle Tolman

I am passionate about learning and love libraries. I discovered that our library district that had contracted with the city library for 42 years had a big decision to make. Read more>>

Chuwadee Chaichao

We were among the first restaurants to open in Downtown Salt Lake City, offering Thai food that is tailored to suit local tastes. You could say we are 85% Thai, with about 15% of the flavors and spices adjusted to better suit local palates, making it easier to enjoy and understand Thai cuisine. Read more>>

Ryan Simpson

In September 2024, I underwent a heart transplant, which was a life-changing experience. As I recovered, I was eager to return to work, but I needed something that would allow flexibility for ongoing medical appointments and follow-up care. I had prior experience in locksmithing and already owned some tools, so I saw an opportunity to build something of my own. Read more>>

Brighton Roper

I’ve had a successful and intentional acupuncture practice since 2009. One of my specialties became female infertility- helping women achieve successful pregnancies regardless of whether they were trying to conceive naturally, using assisted reproductive technologies, being of advanced maternal age, or had other concerns. Read more>>

Angela Johnson

My path hasn’t been linear, and that’s what shaped everything I’m doing today. I’ve always been drawn to solving real-world problems, especially for people who tend to fall through the cracks. Over time, that led me into working alongside individuals navigating recovery, incarceration, and major life transitions. Read more>>

Jason Keller

I started in my yard and I didn’t even have a shop. The first job I did was in the winter in January and I put a tarp over the car and had a heater on me. It was miserable. Read more>>

Ian Hiscock

Upon moving to Salt Lake City in 2010 to attend the University of Utah, it was shortly after that I determined I wanted to pursue a path in media, entertainment, and music. Soon into college, I began exploring opportunities to begin down this path and soon was introduced to Matt Williams, who was the current VIP host at Park City Live (now Marquis PC). Read more>>