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.
Halle Montague
I’ve always been a creative person at heart—whether it was canning, gardening, making soap, or creating alongside my kids. Now, I also find joy in sharing my love of plants and creating with my grandkids. Working with my hands and using natural ingredients has always been a part of who I am. Read more>>
Cherlyn Carby
LushUs Hair began with a dual mission of love and necessity. While I was searching for clean, effective solutions for my daughter, Ryan Skylar, I was also navigating my own journey with postpartum hair loss. I realized that our community didn’t just need styling products; we needed true scalp care and hair health solutions. Read more>>
Ernisha Hall
My story really begins with service. Long before I led a chamber, I was deeply committed to social work, advocacy, and giving back to the community. I earned a bachelor’s degree in forensic psychology and later an MSW because I wanted to support people who were underserved, under-resourced, and too often overlooked. Read more>>
Kelly Pawlusiak
I grew up in Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan on Lake Superior where I spent much of my time enjoying the great outdoors and exploring the fresh water shores. From early on, I worked in customer service roles and persevered through college working at least two side jobs which taught me a lot. Read more>>
Sarah Bayliff
My story has always been shaped by a deep love for movement, psychology, and exploration. From a young age, I was drawn to both the physical and emotional sides of growth, how we move through the world, how we process life, and how we become who we’re meant to be. Read more>>
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>>
