{"id":731064,"date":"2026-04-16T02:07:29","date_gmt":"2026-04-16T02:07:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/731064\/"},"modified":"2026-04-16T02:07:29","modified_gmt":"2026-04-16T02:07:29","slug":"the-most-inspiring-stories-in-dallas-voyage-dallas-magazine-6","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/731064\/","title":{"rendered":"The Most Inspiring Stories in Dallas \u2013 Voyage Dallas Magazine"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The heart of our mission is to find the amazing souls that breathe life into our communities. In the recent weeks, we\u2019ve had the privilege to connect with some incredible artists, creatives, entrepreneurs and rabble rousers and we can\u2019t begin to express how impressed we are with the incredible group below. Check out our favorite stories from across the Voyage family.<\/p>\n<p>Walter Sullivan, III<br \/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/c-1774100701605-personal_1774100699697_1774100699697_walter_sullivaniii_headshot_ws07_bktf.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>As a child, I loved working math problems that were in textbooks. Numbers made sense to me and I enjoyed it. Growing up, I wanted to be a Nuclear Physicist \u2013 primarily because it sounded cool coming out of my mouth.\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/voyagedallas.com\/interview\/meet-walter-sullivan-iii-of-plano\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Read more&gt;&gt;<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Yvonne Saldivar<br \/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/c-1774454669077-personal_1774454669346_1774454669346_yvonne_saldivar_styledshoot-003.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>I spent over a decade in accounting, and while I was good at it, it never fulfilled me. I\u2019m someone who thrives on connection, emotion, and meaning\u2014and Federal and Multi-State taxes just weren\u2019t giving me that. For a long time, I kept that part of myself on the back burner. <a href=\"https:\/\/voyagedallas.com\/interview\/community-highlights-meet-yvonne-saldivar-of-blissful-blessed-unions\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Read more&gt;&gt;<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Dr. Valerie Bennett<br \/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/c-1775592466977-personal_1775592466556_1775592466556_drvalerie_bennett_dr-valerie-b-gillespie-headsh.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>I began my journey as an artist, studying art formally and building a career as a teaching artist that has now spanned over 25 years in art education. Teaching has always been central to my practice as it grounded me in both the creative process and the importance of access, mentorship, and community in the arts. <a href=\"https:\/\/voyagedallas.com\/interview\/community-highlights-meet-dr-valerie-bennett-of-pencil-on-paper-gallery\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Read more&gt;&gt;<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Alexis Arnold<br \/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/c-1775655706445-personal_1775655706120_1775655706120_alexis_arnold_alexis-arnold-green.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>When I was 5 years old I told my mom I wanted to be an actress. In the beginning she didn\u2019t really take me serious, because she works in the medical field and didn\u2019t know much about the entertainment industry. I was persistent though and eventually my dentist was the one who talked my mom into letting me give it a try. <a href=\"https:\/\/voyagedallas.com\/interview\/rising-stars-meet-alexis-arnold-of-houston-texas\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Read more&gt;&gt;<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Debra Taylor<br \/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/c-1775150302169-personal_1775150300987_1775150300986_debra_taylor_img_5778.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Lake Cabin Escapes grew out of a life we were already building. We\u2019re Kevin and Debra Taylor, and in 2006 we purchased a rural East Texas property anchored by an abandoned farmhouse. It needed extensive restoration, but it offered something more important to us at the time\u2014space to raise our six children. <a href=\"https:\/\/voyagedallas.com\/interview\/life-work-with-debra-taylor-of-flint\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Read more&gt;&gt;<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Felicia Malone<br \/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/c-1775500033336-personal_1775500032852_1775500032852_felicia_malone_dz9_8471-edit.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>I fell in love with books as a young girl growing up on the west side of Chicago. Books were my Time Machine transporting me to other worlds and time periods. I became a published author in 2014 with the release of Ruth\u2019s Awakening: A Love Story. The feedback I received was overwhelmingly positive with many expressing how a character mirrored their own life experiences. <a href=\"https:\/\/voyagedallas.com\/interview\/daily-inspiration-meet-felicia-malone\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Read more&gt;&gt;<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Yvonne &amp; Stephanie Saldivar &amp; Adolff-Zamora<br \/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/c-1775535626691-personal_1775535626559_1775535626559_yvonnestephanie_saldivaradolffzamora_ml6_3791-c.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Caf\u00e9 con Coraz\u00f3n was born out of a real, honest conversation between two entrepreneurs who knew they were meant to build something together. Stephanie originally had her own officiant business and later joined Blissful &amp; Blessed Unions as a contractor.<a href=\"https:\/\/voyagedallas.com\/interview\/community-highlights-meet-yvonne-stephanie-saldivar-adolff-zamora-of-cafe-con-corazon\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> Read more&gt;&gt;<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Latisha Hall<br \/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/c-1775514996253-personal_1775514995299_1775514995299_latisha_hall_0y2a9094.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Baking isn\u2019t just a business for me; it\u2019s a legacy. From participating in family recipe debates to mastering my grandmother\u2019s legendary ice cream, I spent my youth learning that the best ingredients are patience and connection. After years of honing my craft for friends and family, I turned my passion into a professional mission. <a href=\"https:\/\/voyagedallas.com\/interview\/conversations-with-latisha-hall\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Read more&gt;&gt;<\/a><\/p>\n<p>David DeLeon<\/p>\n<p>It all started about a year ago. I had stepped away from the automotive industry multiple times before, going back and forth between working as a chef and a service advisor\u2014doing whatever I could to provide for my family and myself. But this time felt different. <a href=\"https:\/\/voyagedallas.com\/interview\/conversations-with-david-deleon\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Read more&gt;&gt;<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Angela Sager<br \/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/c-1775225958449-personal_1775225957553_1775225957553_angela_sager_untitled-design-74.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>My path into this industry began as a parent who employed nannies, which gave me a clear and practical understanding of what families truly need, what works in a home, and where things often fall apart. I experienced firsthand the gaps in structure, communication, and expectations that can make or break a nanny placement. <a href=\"https:\/\/voyagedallas.com\/interview\/hidden-gems-meet-angela-sager-of-kensington-nanny-service\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Read more&gt;&gt;<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Renee and Jason Davis<br \/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/c-1775534908670-personal_1775534908281_1775534908281_reneeandjason_davis_attss3ziku6myg3n7a9ulgsx23i.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Our story begins in Chicago two sides of the city, one shared passion. One of us grew up on the west side, the other on the south side, but we were both raised in environments where food meant more than just a meal. It meant family, community, and connection. <a href=\"https:\/\/voyagedallas.com\/interview\/community-highlights-meet-renee-and-jason-davis-of-married-to-the-flame\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Read more&gt;&gt;<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Krystal Henderson<br \/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/c-1775582238135-personal_1775582237786_1775582237786_krystal_henderson_img_9067.webp.webp\"\/><\/p>\n<p>When I was a little girl, I was always the one stopping on hikes to take pictures of flowers and anything in nature that caught my eye. I didn\u2019t realize it then, but that love for capturing the little things would come back around in such a big way later in my life. <a href=\"https:\/\/voyagedallas.com\/interview\/conversations-with-krystal-henderson\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Read more&gt;&gt;<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Ricardo Ruiz<br \/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/c-1775680680924-personal_1775680680454_1775680680454_ricardo_ruiz_img_8925.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>The long story started back in 2008 while still in high school. We had a big career day project where you had listen to real life business, balance a checkbook and have housing. One of the guest was a massage therapy business that I don\u2019t recall.<a href=\"https:\/\/voyagedallas.com\/interview\/hidden-gems-meet-ricardo-ruiz-of-restore-and-recover-therapy\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> Read more&gt;&gt;<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Nicole Banet<br \/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/c-1775337032633-personal_1775337032174_1775337032174_nicole_banet_img_6838.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>From an early age, I\u2019ve always been drawn to photography\u2014capturing moments, emotions, and the beauty in everyday life. Growing up, I was often told I had a natural \u201ceye\u201d for photography, but it wasn\u2019t until high school that that passion truly came to life. <a href=\"https:\/\/voyagedallas.com\/interview\/inspiring-conversations-with-nicole-banet-of-nicole-banet-photography\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Read more&gt;&gt;<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Hajrah Javed<br \/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/c-1775457705683-personal_1775457705219_1775457705219_hajrah_javed_8b8a0812.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Going into undergrad, I knew I wanted to pursue a career in mental health counseling. I come from a South Asian background where mental health and emotional wellness weren\u2019t openly talked about or discussed. Experiencing that gap firsthand really motivated me to be part of changing that narrative and making mental health care more accessible and understood.<a href=\"https:\/\/voyagedallas.com\/interview\/daily-inspiration-meet-hajrah-javed\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> Read more&gt;&gt;<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Shanon Starkey<br \/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/c-1775194456446-personal_1775194456039_1775194456039_shanon_starkey_img_0237.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>My name is Shanon, and my journey began in the United States Army, where I served nearly a decade as a 31B \u2014 Military Police. My service included a deployment to Afghanistan from 2009 to 2010, where I also worked inside a prison facility. Those experiences shaped my understanding of trauma, humanity, and leadership in ways that would follow me long after I returned home. <a href=\"https:\/\/voyagedallas.com\/interview\/check-out-shanon-starkeys-story\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Read more&gt;&gt;<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Sam O\u2019Bier<br \/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/c-1775482743307-personal_1775482742856_1775482742856_sam_obier_attq7ke2ym3632eqexykez1khmb2ua7ih78yh.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>PUMPJAXE urban axe throwing opened June 1, 2019 in Tyler, Tx. I am not the original owner. I went there for my birthday to try something new in June of 2020. I was naturally pretty good at throwing axes and decided to join the women\u2019s league. My first season I just barely lost to win the whole league. <a href=\"https:\/\/voyagedallas.com\/interview\/inspiring-conversations-with-sam-obier-of-pumpjaxe-mobile-axe-throwing\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Read more&gt;&gt;<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Antonio Easley<br \/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/c-1775487116319-personal_1775487115477_1775487115477_antonio_easley_1000050126.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>For over 20 years, I have worked in the security industry and learned a great deal along the way. During that time, one thing became very clear to me: the amount of responsibility placed on security officers does not always match the pay they receive.<a href=\"https:\/\/voyagedallas.com\/interview\/exploring-life-business-with-antonio-easley-of-reddy-edge-defense-llc\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> Read more&gt;&gt;<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Kirsten Maiwald<br \/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/c-1775167415804-personal_1775167416557_1775167416557_kirsten_maiwald_picture-of-me-1.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Kirsten\u2019s journey began in the classroom, where she was not just a teacher but a visionary, eager to show her students the world beyond the traditional school building. She believed in the transformative power of art and sought to inspire her students by connecting their creative talents with real-world community projects. <a href=\"https:\/\/voyagedallas.com\/interview\/daily-inspiration-meet-kirsten-maiwald\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Read more&gt;&gt;<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Chris Storm<br \/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/c-1775572946425-personal_1775572945931_1775572945931_chris_storm_storm_chris_2017.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>My career started when I was at SMU, studying Accounting and Real Estate. I was fortunate to intern with Robert S Folsom Investments and join the company when I graduated. After four years, I was recruited by the Vantage Companies, one of the nations\u2019 largest industrial\/office developers.<a href=\"https:\/\/voyagedallas.com\/interview\/exploring-life-business-with-chris-storm-of-safestop-secure-truck-parking\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> Read more&gt;&gt;<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Dan Burcham<br \/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/c-1775224380854-personal_1775224380393_1775224380393_dan_burcham_db-headshot.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Our Story Alpine Construction Co. was founded during the uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic with a simple mission: to help our local community\u2014friends, family, and neighbors\u2014with reliable, high-quality home repairs and renovations. For our President and Pre-Construction Manager, Dan Burcham, construction isn\u2019t just a business\u2014it\u2019s personal. <a href=\"https:\/\/voyagedallas.com\/interview\/daily-inspiration-meet-dan-burcham\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Read more&gt;&gt;<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Angela Harris<br \/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/c-1775500088459-personal_1775500087934_1775500087934_angela_harris_dsc_7460.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>I\u2019ve been a therapist for seven years and started my work in substance use residential treatment. While I loved this population and the complexity of the work, I always had an interest in treating eating disorders and started working with eating disorders as soon as I could. <a href=\"https:\/\/voyagedallas.com\/interview\/check-out-angela-harriss-story\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Read more&gt;&gt;<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Zachary Guerrero<br \/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/c-1775156854040-personal_1775156853181_1775156853181_zachary_guerrero_profile-pic.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>I started New Leaf Wellness Therapy from a really personal place. As I was going through my training and early clinical work, I kept noticing the same pattern so many teens and young adults, especially those navigating trauma, identity, or feeling \u201cdifferent,\u201d didn\u2019t feel fully understood in traditional therapy spaces. There was often a gap between what they needed and what they were getting.<a href=\"https:\/\/voyagedallas.com\/interview\/community-highlights-meet-zachary-guerrero-of-new-leaf-wellness\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> Read more&gt;&gt;<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Isatu Rogers<br \/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/c-1774586996762-personal_1774586996274_1774586996274_isatu_rogers_facetune_26-03-2026-21-02-56.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Welcome to Weyone Style! I\u2019m Isatu Rogers, the founder behind this brand, and I am honored to bring a piece of my Freetown, Sierra Leone heritage to Arlington, Texas. My journey began in 2014 during a visit back home, where I fell in love with the incredible craftsmanship of local artisans and the vibrant beauty of Ankara fashion. <a href=\"https:\/\/voyagedallas.com\/interview\/life-work-with-isatu-rogers-of-arlington\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Read more&gt;&gt;<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Dominique Jones<br \/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/c-1775155537338-personal_1775155536292_1775155536292_dominique_jones_dominique-photo.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>My journey started with a passion for creating spaces that bring people together through energy, culture, and experience. That vision became Jam Box, which has grown into two distinct but connected brands. On one side, we have Jam Box Fitness\u2014a high-energy, music-driven fitness experience focused on community, wellness, and empowerment. <a href=\"https:\/\/voyagedallas.com\/interview\/rising-stars-meet-dominique-jones-of-dallas\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Read more&gt;&gt;<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Rawan Sharaf<br \/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/c-1775105582629-personal_1775105582217_1775105582217_rawan_sharaf_img_2189.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>For as long as I can remember, photography has always been my passion. From being gifted the old family digital camera before even hitting double digits, to getting my first DSLR camera in middle school to starting my businesses in early college. I was never seen without a camera. <a href=\"https:\/\/voyagedallas.com\/interview\/check-out-rawan-sharafs-story\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Read more&gt;&gt;<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Colton Capps<br \/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/c-1774227930683-personal_1774227930281_1774227930281_colton_capps_new-york-35.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>My interest in film started in middle school, where I began creating and editing YouTube videos. That early hands-on experience sparked a passion that I continued developing in high school through TigerVision, my school\u2019s audio-video production program. There, I created multiple award-winning short films with my peers, worked on news broadcasts for my school, and worked professional film-related events. <a href=\"https:\/\/voyagedallas.com\/interview\/daily-inspiration-meet-colton-capps\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Read more&gt;&gt;<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Steven Reyes<br \/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/c-1775700741139-personal_1775700740642_1775700740642_steven_reyes_img_5474.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>How did I get started and how did I get to where I am today? If I am being honest, I don\u2019t see myself as someone who \u201cgot somewhere\u201d but I am for sure a lot further than when I first started. And that\u2019s what it took, a start. The easiest past of the whole process somehow becomes the hardest.<a href=\"https:\/\/voyagedallas.com\/interview\/rising-stars-meet-steven-reyes-of-fort-worth\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> Read more&gt;&gt;<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Drue Pettigrew<br \/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/c-1775248872891-personal_1775248872328_1775248872328_drue_pettigrew_1-bowler-hat-1-body.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>I\u2019ve done just about every type of job under the sun. My parents, my sister, and I used to shoot professional firework shows. We shot shows for Lone Star Park, Frisco Roughriders, Round Rock Express, places all over Texas. I\u2019ve worked in retail (Wal-Mart, which is its own adventure), auto shops. <a href=\"https:\/\/voyagedallas.com\/interview\/hidden-gems-meet-drue-pettigrew-of-realdrue-mobile-notary-trust-delivery\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Read more&gt;&gt;<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Nicklaus Farricy<br \/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/c-1775227790184-personal_1775227789183_1775227789183_nicklaus_farricy_me-marketing-pic.webp.webp\"\/><\/p>\n<p>I have been in the industry of custom swimming pools for over 15 years. When the opportunity came to start my own company, it was simply a chance I couldn\u2019t afford to miss. <a href=\"https:\/\/voyagedallas.com\/interview\/meet-nicklaus-farricy-of-burleson-texas\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Read more&gt;&gt;<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Donna Taylor<br \/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/c-1775660719534-personal_1775660718875_1775660718875_donna_taylor_6654.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>As a child I groomed our horses and pets on a mini farm in Powell, WY. 4-H started me on the path to wanting to show horses. I went through college receiving an associate degree in Business Management. Got married had twin daughters. I continued to want to do an animal-based business. I went back for a year of equestrian studies which ended my marriage.<a href=\"https:\/\/voyagedallas.com\/interview\/inspiring-conversations-with-donna-taylor-of-cherie-a-mimi-pet-foundation-inc-dba-cherie-a-mimi-pet-salon\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> Read more&gt;&gt;<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Candace \u2018Mahogany\u2019 Warren<br \/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/c-1775567729135-personal_1775567728682_1775567728682_candacemahogany_warren__mg_5829.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Candace \u201cMahogany TheArtist\u201d Warren is a dynamic musician, vocalist, recording artist, producer, educator, and arts advocate based in the Dallas\u2013Fort Worth Metroplex. Renowned for her signature blend of jazz and soul, she captivates audiences with high-energy performances, leading her band with commanding presence and artistry on stages across the country. <a href=\"https:\/\/voyagedallas.com\/interview\/life-work-with-candace-mahogany-warren-of-dallas-tx\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Read more&gt;&gt;<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Cynthia Sone<br \/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/c-1775179239592-personal_1775179239175_1775179239175_cynthia_sone_updated-voyage-cover-photo-.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>My journey into aesthetics really started long before I became a nurse. I\u2019ve always had a deep interest in skincare I remember being around age 12, going grocery shopping with my parents and asking if I could spend a few extra minutes in the skincare aisle just to look at products. <a href=\"https:\/\/voyagedallas.com\/interview\/inspiring-conversations-with-cynthia-sone-of-hydraglow-wellness\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Read more&gt;&gt;<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Mareena Emran<br \/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/c-1774714775308-personal_1774714774829_1774714774829_mareena_emran__dsc7432-1.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>My journey with content creation began in 2020 while working with BuzzFeed, where I built a strong foundation in short-form video. From there, I expanded my experience through freelance work with CapCut, managing creator tutorial content and learning how to structure videos for performance, and later with Meta, where I was deeply immersed in trends and Reels strategy. <a href=\"https:\/\/voyagedallas.com\/interview\/conversations-with-mareena-emran\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Read more&gt;&gt;<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Heather Keggins-Lewis<br \/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/c-1775490585294-personal_1775490584851_1775490584851_heather_kegginslewis_heather-k-2021-6-of-16.jpe\"\/><\/p>\n<p>From childhood, I\u2019ve had a desire to help others so I believed that I was supposed to be a nurse. When I discovered that nursing was not for me, I began to work in the social services field. I did not understand that there was a deeper desire in my heart for this type of work. <a href=\"https:\/\/voyagedallas.com\/interview\/hidden-gems-meet-heather-keggins-lewis-of-humble-beginnings-counseling-and-consultation-services\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Read more&gt;&gt;<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Elle Capan<br \/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/c-1775165699277-personal_1775165698840_1775165698840_elle_capan_img_8976.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>From a young age, I was always drawn to fashion. I was the kid getting dressed up for preschool like it was Fashion Week and sketching outfits during story time. Creativity was never just a hobby, it was how I moved through the world.<a href=\"https:\/\/voyagedallas.com\/interview\/inspiring-conversations-with-elle-capan-of-jojean\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> Read more&gt;&gt;<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Belal Kattan<br \/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/c-1775371890793-personal_1775371890321_1775371890321_belal_kattan_dacogemedia_bazaar-x-little-blue_1.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>My cooking career started because I simply wanted to make pasta. When I moved to Texas, I was in Plano for a bit, I went door to door with my resume asking chefs to teach me to make pasta but no one would hire me without me working the line too. Back then, I didn\u2019t understand why, but now I get it. <a href=\"https:\/\/voyagedallas.com\/interview\/rising-stars-meet-belal-kattan-of-dallas\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Read more&gt;&gt;<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Riccardo Paracchini<br \/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/c-1775201823702-personal_1775201823257_1775201823257_riccardo_paracchini_img_2592.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>After attending art high school, at the end of the 1980s I began exhibiting my paintings in several private and public galleries. Over the years, my artistic activity expanded to include many works of video art and environmental installations.<a href=\"https:\/\/voyagedallas.com\/interview\/daily-inspiration-meet-riccardo-paracchini\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> Read more&gt;&gt;<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Bryan Avalos<br \/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/c-1775542132130-personal_1775542131730_1775542131730_bryan_avalos_img_1171.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Honestly, I feel like my journey has just started. At the time of doing this interview, I\u2019ve only been performing live and been a part of the music industry for a few months.<a href=\"https:\/\/voyagedallas.com\/interview\/daily-inspiration-meet-bryan-avalos\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> Read more&gt;&gt;<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Steven LeFlore<br \/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/c-1775700780534-personal_1775700780112_1775700780112_steven_leflore_img_3818.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>I always had any eye for photography, but never really had the resources until my parents decided to buy me my first camera in 2020. I already knew exactly the kinds or photos I\u2019d take, what they\u2019d look like, and the feelings I\u2019d want them to invoke when people saw them.<a href=\"https:\/\/voyagedallas.com\/interview\/conversations-with-steven-leflore\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> Read more&gt;&gt;<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Tahj Beatty<br \/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/c-1773887865882-personal_1773887865439_1773887865439_tahj_beatty_prof-shot-05.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>At a young age, I always loved the media, film, video industry and knew that was something that I wanted to do when I grew up. The movie introducing me to camerawork and directing being \u2018Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World\u2019 I watched with my dad when I was nine years old and I knew that I wanted to capture and edit. <a href=\"https:\/\/voyagedallas.com\/interview\/daily-inspiration-meet-tahj-beatty\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Read more&gt;&gt;<\/a><\/p>\n<p>David Wolstenholm<br \/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/c-1774541855085-personal_1774541854569_1774541854569_david_wolstenholm_dwsq1-057.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>I started my Texas business in 2016 after moving to the DFW area in 2015. I started with doing handyman work as DW\u2019s Handyman &amp; Home Improvement, but my passion was always in remodeling and additions. I changed my business name to DW\u2019s Remodeling, LLC in 2019 and focused solely on remodeling and let go of the handyman side of my business.<a href=\"https:\/\/voyagedallas.com\/interview\/hidden-gems-meet-david-wolstenholm-of-dws-remodeling\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> Read more&gt;&gt;<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Jacquelyn Blaylock<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/c-1774757272508-personal_1774757271613_1774757271613_jacquelyn_blaylock_img_3041.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Hello my name is Jacquelyn Blaylock and I\u2019m 33yrs old. I\u2019m from a small town in West Texas called San Angelo. I moved to Dallas when I was 9yrs old and I\u2019ve been here ever since.. I\u2019ve traveled all over experiencing new cultures and ways of life. I lead a healthy lifestyle as a vegan. 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