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.

Tylor Ketchum

I grew up in Helix, Oregon, with my two brothers, and music has been a part of our lives for as long as I can remember. Our mom introduced us to guitar and singing when we were kids, and we were lucky to grow up surrounded by cousins and other family members who also played music. It really became a family tradition. Read more>>

Marissa Waldrop

I’ve always been a creator. While earning my bachelor’s degree in Communication with an emphasis in Advertising, I became fascinated by the way design, messaging, and human behavior work together to influence how people connect with an idea. At the time, I didn’t realize how much that foundation would shape the work I do today. Read more>>

Jarica Jamison

My music journey has always been about more than performing—it’s about sharing hope and faith through music. Over the years, I’ve had the opportunity to travel and give musical devotionals for, youth events, and concerts, where I combine music with my personal testimony and messages of encouragement. Read more>>

Crystal Zinn

I’m a mom of 3 and a military wife. I started my yoga journey to heal my body at 18 after several car and horse accidents- I couldn’t even touch my toes! Read more>>

Sadie Joy Muhlestein

I have always been a more quiet and reclusive person, even as a kid. Art really allowed me to express myself and fully put myself into the world in a way that felt liberating and honest. My mother is an artist and really cultivated that outlet for me growing up. Read more>>

Jared Fisher

We started in 1992 as a college marketing project at the University of Nevada Las Vegas. We started by taking small groups and then corporate groups out to Red Rock Canyon national conservation area on bike tours that morph into hiking tours and then that expanded over the next decade into multi day tours, mostly in Utah, Colorado, Arizona, New Mexico. Read more>>

Madison Kline

I actually started photography at a pretty young age. What began as a creative hobby quickly turned into something I became really passionate about, and over the last seven years I’ve worked to refine both my technical skills and my artistic style. Read more>>

Alisha Benson

Several years ago, my husband had a heart attack and it completely shook our world. (He’s still on the road to recovery, but he’s doing so much better now!) At the time, we owned an SEO business where we helped companies gain more exposure so they can book more appointments. Read more>>

Beatrice Ruggeri

My story began in Italy, where I was born, and has continued across the United States, weaving through different states, communities, and creative experiences. Every place I’ve lived has left a little color on my palette and helped shape the artist and educator I am today. My journey as an art teacher started in Miami, where I began teaching outside the traditional school system. Read more>>

Jason Loftus

I started my photography journey through hunting. I grew up in a hunting family. We take pride in being able to put clean and healthy protein on our families table. Being in the outdoors as much as we were, it’s hard to witness so many incredible moments and not want to share them with others. Read more>>

Aaron Nieto

I’m an immigrant born in Venezuela, and I arrived in Utah five years ago. Since I was young, I’ve been passionate about business, and when I came to the States, I knew this was the right place to build something successful on my own terms. Read more>>

Nubia Soul GODdess

It’s funny how life unfolds… I began my entertainment and creative journey in Atlanta, Georgia, performing at open mics and sitting on a book manuscript I wasn’t quite sure what to do with. What I did know was that I wanted to become more of myself, to pursue a life rooted in creativity rather than convention. Read more>>

Derek Sturman

I started out experimenting with Video back in high school, it wasn’t ever something I saw as an actual career avenue, more just a hobby or interest that I enjoyed learning about. At the time back then Photography really had no appeal to me, I didn’t like the restrictive nature compared to video. Read more>>

Laura Beers

I’ve always had stories in my head, but it wasn’t until my children were older that I finally found the courage to write one down. At the time, I had absolutely no experience as a writer. I had graduated from BYU with a degree in Construction Management more than fifteen years earlier, and writing essays had been one of my least favorite parts of college. Read more>>

Mazhar Kathi

My journey began in Ahmedabad, India, where I grew up with a deep passion for strategy, leadership, and business growth. Taking a leap of faith, I moved to the United States to build my career, bringing along a strong work ethic, a global perspective, and a drive to make a meaningful impact. Read more>>

Adam Mills

My path into coaching was born out of a mix of competitive drive and a deep fascination with human performance. As a competitive cyclist with a background in exercise physiology—holding a Master’s degree in Exercise Science from the University of Kansas—I kept noticing a glaring gap in the endurance sports world. Read more>>

Eric Jara

Not to sound like Dom Toretto, but my story starts with ‘family’. They are legit the reason I do what I do. My parents I wish to repay for all they’ve done for me. My siblings I wish to help in whatever crazy dreams/ambitions they may have. And myself? Not sure yet, haha. Read more>>

Brett Erickson

My mother tells a story that when I was four years old and visiting my grandmother’s house, I ran upstairs holding an open copy of National Geographic. I thrust it out and said, “This is what I want to do,” pointing to an image by Sam Abell called ‘The Dorymen, Newfoundland’. Read more>>

Chandler Clayton

The State Room Presents was born out of the dream of Darin Piccoli and Chris Mautz. After booking shows throughout the valley, the two decided to start their own music venue. In 2009, The State Room came to be. Read more>>

Shvryce Porter

I create content! I’m probably most known for my videos, I’m really proud of the videos where we help others, my current #1 long form video is us helping out a family for Christmas, just being able to help others is something that I really enjoy so I would say that that is also what kind of sets me apart. Read more>>

Harley Warrick

I’ve always loved sports. I grew up watching something every day. I actually wanted to go to college for business but changed to Mass Communication after watching the Dallas Mavericks win the NBA Finals in 2011. I loved the media behind the team. Getting to capture moments people would look back on. Read more>>