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.
Virginie Delaitre
I started my career in France in 2012, first as a developer building mobile apps, then moving into design and eventually marketing strategy. Over those years, I built products, led teams, and developed a deep interest in how users think and make decisions, which became the foundation for everything I do today. Read more>>
Lizzie Brown
It all started with my first self-portrait auctioning for $75.00 during a bidding war between my family and other attendees at a VCU silent auction. At five years old, I didn’t know this event would become a core memory, leading me onto the path of an artist. Throughout my childhood and adolescence, my work was consistently recognized, selected for special exhibits, and honored with awards. Read more>>
Essence Scott Chynesha Hickles
2GIRLS1ROOM really started by accident. In 2022, we were designing one of Essence’s Airbnb properties just for fun. It was supposed to be a creative side project, a way to experiment with bold colors, layered textures, and pieces that felt a little unexpected. Once the space was finished, the response was immediate. Read more>>
Dr. Karen Hills Pruden
My journey is one of intentional evolution, strategic risk-taking, and unwavering belief in the value of my experience. I began my career in corporate America, where I spent over two decades navigating complex systems, leading teams, and driving operational and financial performance. Read more>>
Jade Trusso
Nothing in Between began during a very transitional period in my life. I moved from South Korea to the United States in 2014. In Korea, I was used to a fast-paced lifestyle filled with long work hours and very little space for rest. When I moved here, I expected life to feel slower. Read more>>
Leah Cooper
NOVA Creative Reuse Center (NOVA CRC) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to fostering creative reuse throughout Northern Virginia. Creative reuse involves the upcycling and repurposing of materials in innovative and artistic ways to extend their lifespan, reduce waste, and promote sustainability. Read more>>
Eddie Paik
Paik’s Piano House was founded by my wife and I and we continue to operate it between the two of us. There was a need for this art and trade in our area so we decided to bring our talents together to provide our services to the community. Our goal is to provide a personable and professional experience for your piano tuning and accompaniment needs. Read more>>
Taryn Lewis
Hey, I’m Taryn – known online as @tiktoktare. I’m a former Fed turned full-time content girly. As a child, I’d always imagined myself in a creative field like film or digital photography. Creating came naturally to me. You’d catch me drawing after school, dancing at home, painting ceramics, dabbling in photography and acting through college. Read more>>
