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 Anderson

What I’m most proud of is creating resources that inspire curiosity across generations. Whether someone is reading with their child, planning a road trip, or standing at a scenic overlook, I want them to see more than a beautiful view; I want them to understand the stories that shaped it. I believe that’s what sets my work apart: I don’t just write about places; I help people form a deeper connection with them that lasts long after they leave. Read more>>

Laura Musbach Drake

the Basques, Scottish, and Peruvians. While the Festival has expanded greatly from its humble beginnings, the goals and objectives of the Festival remain the same—preserving the stories and history of sheep ranchers and herders, celebrating the rich cultures of the past and present, and entertaining and educating children and adults about the production of local food and fiber that have sustained local economies for generations. Read more>>

Foggy Jack

My journey into magic started much like it does for many performers—watching the greats redefine the craft. I grew up at the perfect time to witness the television heyday of Criss Angel and David Blaine, while studying classic icons like Penn & Teller and Lance Burton. Read more>>

Trent Spafford

At fifteen, Trent Spafford, Founder and CEO of ENEVIVE, was captivated by water and began learning the industry from the ground up. Thirteen years later, he took the plunge and launched his first water company in 1996. Read more>>

Sandra & Matt Ransdell

Sandra and Matt Ransdell are the husband-and-wife team behind Two Endless Tickets, a travel content creation that inspires people to turn their bucket lists into reality. The couple met in law school, where a shared sense of adventure quickly became the foundation of their relationship. Read more>>

Sharee Laidlaw

I passed my first bar exam in California in 1989 and began my career as a family law attorney in Los Angeles. I moved with my family to Utah in 1993 and began practicing law in Salt Lake City. If I am being honest, I never really liked practicing law because of the contention, competitiveness and long hours of the profession. Read more>>

Karen

Growing up, my family didn’t have alot of extra money to provide us with trendy clothing. My mother gave up a lot to move to America in her adulthood. Being the youngest of 3 brothers, I often received hand me downs. Unfortunately, my older brother’s clothing wasn’t the most fashionable for a young girl, haha. Read more>>

Cat Widner

The desert winds dance through the long stems of the creosote, kissing the sandstone walls, swooping over the rivers as they carve the canyons, swirling over the globemallow and sage to meet the yucca as it blooms. The prickly pear has reached out to touch the prairie fire paintbrush as the woman dissolves into the land. Read more>>

Safar Huseynov

I’ve been fascinated by photography since I was a child. I always wanted to capture the beauty I saw around me, but owning a camera wasn’t financially possible for my family, so I had to put that dream on hold for many years. Another dream I had growing up was to travel the world and experience different cultures. Read more>>

Gregory Noel

My journey began in Miami, Florida, in 1990 – a first-generation Haitian-American entering a Eurocentric, hetero-patriarchal society with a rich ancestral foundation already in my blood. My values are shaped by my Haitian heritage and the legacy of African-American forefathers and foremothers who came before me. Read more>>

James B

Like a lot of people, I didn’t set out to become a content creator. On paper I’m probably the last person you’d assume that would be reviewing, recommending and rating romance books. Originally from Alabama, Im a medically retired Army Cavalry Scout with combat deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan. Read more>>

Anella Moore

I have been an Illinois licensed nail technician for going on 4 years now. I started back in 2022. Going into my senior year of high school. I started doing nails as a way to pay for college. As soon as my mind was made up I hit the ground running. I researched and found a school. Read more>>

Guy McCutcheon

My photography journey began in high school, where I learned to shoot and develop film for the yearbook. Photography remained part of my life throughout my years in the Air Force and while living in Wyoming and California. I now live in northern Utah, where the surrounding landscapes continue to inspire my work. Read more>>

Lauren Watson

Cars are my life. I live, breath, and exist everything cars. I spent years in school for automotive technology, worked at various shop, and spent 2.5 years in the high end restoration industry. I recently started my own restoration shop called Western Drive Restorations LLC with a partner which has been life long dream finally coming to life. I am also extremely passionate about racing. Read more>>

Oksana and Greyson Geiler

Our Story: Our journey into the short-term rental business began during one of the most challenging times — the COVID era. We were spending more time outdoors and traveling to Zion National Park and Bryce Canyon National Park in Utah, enjoying the fresh air, beautiful landscapes, and peaceful surroundings away from Arizona. Read more>>

Katie Hoover

Just over two years ago, I became a certified Sound Bath Practitioner, through the Meditate: School of Mindfulness and Sound to facilitate group sound baths and provide one-on-one sound and vibrational therapy sessions. Since then, I have been honored to share this practice with individuals and communities throughout the Salt Lake Valley, hosting group sound baths approximately twice each month. Read more>>

Erica Beatty

I was living in the very rural mountains of Humboldt, CA in 2016, when it rained for seven months straight and there wasn’t much to do. So, I decided to play with making jewelry out of beads and some wire I had. That was all it took. Read more>>

Shane Anderson

My wife and I are an indie/folk band who travel all over North America half the year in our converted school bus. We perform house concerts, festivals, churches, theaters and other music venues. The other half of the year, we perform at Silver Dollar City in Branson Missouri. We started playing 4 hour cover gigs in Florida. Read more>>

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>>