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.
CJ Orazi
I make a lot of friends during sessions. I enjoy meeting new people and learning things about them, whether it’s during the consultation process or the application of the Tattoo. It ends up being similar to a podcast conversation about aliens and ancient civilizations or conspiracies most of the time. It’s fun, I enjoy my job and the perks. Read more>>
Madge Geohagen
After obtaining my degree as a Physician Assistant, I was employed by a group of vascular surgeons at St. Michael’s Medical Center in New Jersey. On that job, I learned the art of treating spider veins via sclerotherapy, which has become a passion of mine. So, I would say my career chose me. Read more>>
Cejae Charlemagne
My story began eleven years ago in high school, when a teacher recognized my talent and reached out to a Professional Makeup Artist to see if I could assist her on larger bookings, such as bridal parties. That opportunity opened the door for me to gain real experience in the industry at a young age. Read more>>
Raquel Aponte
Château Sociale was founded in August of 2025, though the journey toward building it began much earlier through my background in film, acting, and modeling. Working in those industries naturally pushed me into social media, where I began to understand just how powerful digital presence can be when it is approached with intention and strong storytelling. Read more>>
Mimi HongAn Nguyen
I’ve always loved working with children and knew early on that I wanted a career where I could combine healthcare with making a positive impact on families. What drew me to pediatric dentistry specifically was the opportunity to help shape a child’s experience with healthcare in a positive way. My academic journey started at the University of Florida with my bachelor’s degree in Psychology. Read more>>
Brady Petrilli
Brady Petrilli’s journey to becoming the General Manager of The Ark Pet Spa & Hotel and Dougie’s Dog Bar started the way many great animal care careers do, with a love for animals and a willingness to do the hard work behind the scenes. Born and raised in Orlando, Brady always knew he wanted to work with animals. Read more>>
Jennifer Carvallo
Hi, my name is Jennifer Carvallo. I am a certified nurse-midwife/nurse practitioner (APRN) among other things such as a licensed massage therapist specializing in perinatal and women’s health issues, CFT, Arvigo technique abdominal massage and body balancing. I am also an IBCLC. I have two bachelors in Cardiovascular health (exercise physiology) and nursing (both in the 90’s) and a masters in midwifery. Read more>>
Kristen and Ryan Lamont and Beaver
We’re Kit and Ryan, lifelong pet lovers based in Apopka in Central Florida. We’ve both been pet owners our entire lives—together, that’s nearly a century of hands on pet care experience. Animals have always been part of our homes, our routines, and our family story. Our professional journey begins with Kit’s mom, Sharron. Read more>>
Jennifer Leslie
I grew up with animals in the household. From an early age I was rehabilitating and releasing birds while growing a passion for working more closely with animals. In 2010 I landed a job as a bird trainer at Sea World Orlando, Then I was brought over to Busch Gardens Tampa to work with the birds there. Read more>>
Fleurette Sunjic
My journey in healthcare began as a Mental Health Technician, where I was first introduced to the profound impact compassionate care can have on individuals and families. Working closely with patients during vulnerable moments sparked my interest in advancing my role within the healthcare system. Soon after, I earned my Associate Degree in Nursing and began practicing as a Registered Nurse. Read more>>
Video 4.0
My journey began with a passion for music and creative production. I started out simply creating—writing music, producing visuals, and learning every part of the process behind the scenes. Over time, that passion grew into Video 4.0 Productions, where I focused on visual storytelling and production work. Read more>>
Demetrie Luke
I was born in the Caribbean and grew up right here in Orlando, eventually graduating from Winter Park High School. Education was always seen as a path to a better life in my household, so I applied for the IB program to expand my opportunities. Read more>>
Steven Rioux
This is not just my story this business is both mine and my wives’ her name is Jenniffer Kuivinen. From Steve: I have my own controls business called Minuteman Controls, LLC where I mainly design and program systems for companies like robotics for Amazon to rides for Universal Studios Orlando. So, my background is intense in science, technology and programming. Read more>>
Amy Teumer
My interest in mental health and psychology began during my adolescent years when I personally struggled with my own mental health and through my experience with therapy, I became curious about the human mind and the healing process. Taking an AP Psychology class in high school further ignited that interest and set me on the path toward pursuing a career in the mental health field. Read more>>
Brandon Marks
First, thank you for the chance to share more of what we do with your community. I am a dog behavioral therapist and owner of Bark Busters Home Dog Training in Southwest Orlando. Bark Busters is the largest in home dog training company in the World, operating in 6 countries. As a company, we have collectively trained over 1 million dogs since 1989. Read more>>
Chelsay Miksa
As a mom of 3, we were always looking for things to do for kids to have fun and get some sort of enrichment. We were always driving 30minutes to an hour to find something to do like the children’s museums in Orlando or Lakeland which can be difficult with small children. Read more>>
Alona Kamenkova
Hi, my name is Alona and I’m the owner of Alona’s Food Affair here in Orlando. Cooking has always been a big part of my life. I’ve always loved being in the kitchen, experimenting with recipes, and bringing people together through food. At the same time, I’ve always loved working with children. So one day I realized — why not combine those two passions? Read more>>
Brandon Miles
Nerve damage in the Army derailed my original path, but it opened the door to film making. Creating videos while I recovered turned from a hobby into Phaeros Films, a Central Florida production company. I’ve spent the last decade directing result-driven commercials and brand stories for hundreds of brands. Read more>>
Mallori Jabbour
The Pasta Bar actually started in my own kitchen. I’ve always loved cooking Italian food, and I made it all the time for my husband and stepson. It kind of became our thing… pasta nights and hanging out in the kitchen together. Read more>>
Kenny Nadeau
Starting cooking with friends in our community in 2002 and entered my first barbecue competition in 2005. In 2008 I opened my first restaurant inside Maryland fried chicken in Winter Garden Florida two years later I moved to Clermont to the citrus Tower. Read more>>
Kelley Batson-Howard
I am an abstract painter who spent a lifetime in the commercial greenhouse business while secretly yearning to create and be an artist. My dreams came true in 2018 when I joined a local art collective and began my journey in the art world. Read more>>
Kelli Pharo
I grew up as the youngest of four children in Pine Hills, Florida. That’s right—I’m a Florida native. Kind of a rare breed in this land of transplants and snowbirds. My parents, Jim and Faye Davis, raised my siblings and I to know the values of hard work, honesty, self-sacrifice, and honoring God. They demonstrated how to love and serve others. Read more>>
KARLA VELASQUEZ
My name is Karla Velásquez, and I am a beauty entrepreneur and eyebrow specialist with more than a decade of experience in the beauty industry. My journey began with a passion for makeup artistry and facial aesthetics, particularly the transformative power of eyebrow design. Read more>>
Taylor Bass
I actually started as a picky kid. I grew up in DeLand and couldn’t wait to get out. I went to UCF on a pre-med track, but along the way I fell in love with nutrition and food. That led me to find a small health-supportive culinary school in New York City. I left UCF and followed that passion. Read more>>
Nydia Marrero
I moved to Orlando, Florida directly from my hometown of San Juan, Puerto Rico shortly after completing my bachelor’s degree in Finance at the University of Puerto Rico. I came with a clear purpose: to pursue my master’s degree at UCF and build a meaningful future. Read more>>
Jennifer Jasmin
I’ve had pets my entire life, and my heart dog was with me for 15 years. During those 15 years, I only took one real vacation. Not because I didn’t want to travel, but because I was constantly worried about who was caring for my dog. I never felt fully at peace leaving him. That experience stayed with me. Read more>>
