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.

Alexx Goeller

I grew up in Cottonwood Heights, Utah and from about the age of 12, I knew that I wanted to join the United States Peace Corps. Many of my life decisions were made with that ultimate goal in mind. Throughout middle school, high school, and college – I continuously sought out leadership opportunities and ways to engage/help my community. I signed up to be a Big Sister with Big Brothers Big Sisters the day I turned 18. Read more>>

Amber Thompson

For Amber, jewelry has never been “just jewelry.” As the mother of four daughters and one son, she deeply understands how what we wear on the outside can reflect who we are on the inside. A bracelet can symbolize strength. A necklace can hold a memory. A simple chain can represent an unbreakable bond. Read more>>

Blake Watson

We have been doing business in the St. George and surrounding areas for almost three years. Our clients, our focus on helping those with accessibility issues age-in-place, and helping educate the public on options that are available to them, whether it be veterans programs, financial grants, or investment options to help pay for our services, we believe this is how we have been able to grow in this beautiful community and get to where we are today. Read more>>

Eric Bengel

I was a general contractor in upstate New York for about 23 years. My family and I moved to Utah about four years ago, and at the time I thought I was ready to slow down a bit, work as a building inspector, and ride off into the sunset. But it turns out that is not really in my DNA. Read more>>

Austin Rehkow

My journey into chiropractic care didn’t start with a single ‘aha’ moment, but rather grew out of the community that raised me. Growing up, I was surrounded by the profession; two of my uncles and my Sunday school teacher were all chiropractors. Read more>>

Colin McDermaid

I got my start in the courier industry at a very young age as a driver for a national courier company. After about six months behind the wheel, I was given an opportunity to move into dispatch. It quickly became clear that I had a strong aptitude for the logistics side of the business. Read more>>

Weber Fridge

Weber Fridge started in 2022 with a small handful of community members knowing a better world is possible. Where hunger wasn’t a commonplace, where food that would be wasted would be shared instead, where neighbors could meet each other’s needs instead of hoping the state would save us. Read more>>

Emily Lam

I started out in environmental science, then moved into advertising sales at Yelp, where I learned a lot about small business ownership. After that, I spent ten years in corporate tech sales. I was good at it, but I got burned out. Yoga had always been part of my life—especially after I had open-heart surgery at 25. Read more>>

Kiera Davis

At 23, I was diagnosed with endometriosis, I had cysts in my ovaries, and I was living with chronic pain, debilitating fatigue, and I was just given birth control as a prescription, It was supposed to help but instead triggered a heavy depression, anxiety, and constant irritability that did not feel like me. I was surviving, but barely. Read more>>

Sariah Stout

One of my favorite things to do in life is to create. My mother raised me to be an artist and a dreamer, and I have always been extremely ambitious! Growing up, I knew that I would need to build something beautiful to feel fulfilled in life. When I was a teenager, my health started to take a bit of a turn. Read more>>

Haylee Bladen

WholeKids Emotional Wellness: Supporting Utah’s Youth One Family at a Time The vision for WholeKids Emotional Wellness began in 2008, when founders Haylee and Jay had just finished their undergraduate college degrees and felt a strong pull toward helping children and teens. From the beginning, their mission was clear: to empower young people to be confident, brave, heal from trauma, and believe in themselves. Read more>>

Emilie Davis

My journey into holistic nutrition started with my own health challenges. Years ago, I struggled with chronic Epstein-Barr virus and began exploring functional and holistic medicine when conventional approaches weren’t giving me the answers I was looking for. During that process, I became fascinated by the role nutrition plays in healing and recovery. Read more>>

Samuel Clayton, Caden Hutchens N/A

Samuel Clayton – Journey to Executive Leadership I studied Advertising at Brigham Young University, graduating with a bachelor’s degree focused on account management. My early career centered around client-facing roles as an account manager across several industries including legal, technology, consulting, and advertising agencies. Those experiences helped me develop a strong foundation in communication, strategy, and understanding how businesses grow. Read more>>

Summer Neyts

I’ve always been a creative person, but for a long time my art stayed pretty private. I worked in the corporate world, but creating has always been something that grounded me. One day I was at a yard sale and picked up a vinyl record because I thought it would be fun to paint on. Read more>>

Kangie Rae

The path to becoming Bliss Haven Collective began with a major life pivot. Last year, Kangie made the difficult decision to leave her marriage and rebuild life as a single mom with her two boys. Read more>>

Christopher Duersch

Ben Carson’s story profoundly influenced my decision to be a doctor. What I loved most about his journey in becoming a great surgeon was how he was able to help people with his passion for education. I saw the movie ‘Gifted Hands’ and wanted to follow a similar path. Read more>>

Jessie Miller

After experiencing chronic hunger in his childhood – Jessie took initiative to help feed his community with fresh garden grown foods. What began by leaving baskets of vegetables with a sign reading “take what you can use” led to him starting the Walipini Impact. Read more>>

Kim Gomez

In 2023, during a quiet moment of prayer, Kim Gomez experienced something she describes as unmistakable clarity. The Holy Spirit spoke to her heart with words she says she heard “loud and clear.” “Go and tell my daughters about me.” In that moment, she felt God asking her to start a nonprofit. The name came immediately: Kourageous Vision. Read more>>

Krystle Randall

I’ve known I wanted to be a makeup artist since I was very young. I started modeling early on, which gave me my first exposure to the beauty industry and sparked a deep curiosity about the artistry behind it. Read more>>

Alona Harper

After being born into a huge family (12 kids) in Moab Ut to moving to My mother’s hometown in South Carolina, (hence my accent) where I was raised after my father died in a work accident. My mother raised us on her own and held our family together with love and a strong faith. Read more>>

Philip Wintch

Yeah I started Hilltop Counseling in 2019 because I believed that when people give their thoughts, feelings, and beliefs the power of speech they are able to find out what the truth of their life is. That truth then sets them free to decide their fate. Read more>>