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.
Chris Kolb
I have been drawn to photography since I was a young kid. I always wanted to be a documentary film maker. When I was 10 or 11 my parents bought me a Minolta x-370 (which I still have). I would photograph mainly surfing and skateboarding pictures. I guess that started my love of shooting live action vs. posed photos. Read more>>
Ashlee White
My journey started with a deeply personal desire to make sure women especially Black mothers felt seen, supported, and heard during one of the most transformative seasons of their lives: motherhood. I founded Life After Birth Midlands because I experienced firsthand how often the conversation around motherhood ends after the baby is born. Read more>>
Kendric Smith
I was born and raised in Charleston, South Carolina, a city where food, family, and Southern hospitality are a way of life. Growing up around Lowcountry favorites like shrimp and grits, red rice, seafood, and other Southern classics helped shape my love and appreciation for food. My journey as Chef Kendric started with a genuine passion for cooking and creating meals that brought people together. Read more>>
Lukas Swing
The Story of Lukas Swing: From Charleston to the Bigger Stage Lukas Swing’s story is not one of overnight success. It is a story about putting in the work when nobody is watching, continuing to create when the recognition is slow to come, and believing in a vision long before everyone else could see it. Read more>>
Igor Klibanov
I started Fitness Solutions Plus in 2006, shortly after graduating from York University with a degree in kinesiology and health science. Like a lot of new personal trainers, I started out simply trying to help people get stronger, healthier, and more confident. Read more>>
Timothy Banks
I have drawn for as long as I can remember, but I didn’t initially know illustration could become a career. I studied painting as an undergraduate and later earned my MFA in Illustration from the Savannah College of Art and Design. Read more>>
Anderson Nance
Im standup comedian SauceGotJokes. I started doing comedy almost 8 years ago. During that time I realized how robotic my life had become. Simply going through the motions of work, sleep, rinse and repeat. Then one day I said to myself ‘ Im dang near 30 and haven’t lived any of my dreams yet’. That day I decided to try comedy. Read more>>
Lauren Chambers
My story really begins with a willingness to take a chance on something I believed could become much bigger than I initially imagined. My professional background was in education and basketball coaching, so I came into entrepreneurship with a very different skill set than someone who had spent years in the wedding or business world. Read more>>
Alec Meier
I started 15 years ago with traditional blacksmiths tool kit focusing on hammer, heat, and anvil. Later as I was progressing we modernized as some friends convinced me to start a company selling these knives. We took the name Stono as the first knives we ever made for sale were made on the Stono River in Charleston SC. Read more>>
Christian Sudduth
As a child I was a very picky eater and there were very few things on any menu that I would find appealing. However there was a snowball stand not far from my parent’s house that I would always want to go to in the summers. I would find anyone I could who would be willing to take me there of course. Read more>>
Deborah Jefferson
My story began as a woman searching for healing, purpose, and her own voice. For years, I carried the weight of difficult experiences while pouring into others and putting many of my own dreams aside. Writing became the place where I could be honest about my pain, faith, growth, and emotions. Read more>>
Lauren Connor
At the start of Covid we moved from Baltimore to coastal South Carolina. I was a teacher in Baltimore but decided not to go back to teaching, at least not right away. To fight boredom during Covid I took and online cookie decorating class and loved it! No one else in my area was making decorated sugar cookies. Read more>>
Daphne Florville
My name is Daphne Florville. I was born and raised in Haiti and earned a bachelor’s degree in Interior Design from the University of Florida. My creative journey really started when I was very young. I remember that my mom didn’t have to buy me a dollhouse. We had a built-in space in our home, and I turned it into one myself. Read more>>
Sallie Vaughan-Pric
Good Company Yoga started in 2018 with a simple idea: yoga should feel welcoming, accessible, and, most importantly, fun. I wanted to create yoga experiences that felt different from the traditional studio setting. Instead of asking people to come to a yoga studio, why not bring yoga to the places they already love to spend time? That idea became the foundation of Good Company Yoga. Read more>>
Essence Pugh
I started A Touch of Essence from a genuine love for creating beautiful spaces and helping people celebrate life’s most meaningful moments. What began as a passion gradually grew into a full service event planning, design, décor, and floral company. Over the years, I continued to learn, build relationships, strengthen my craft, and reinvest in the business. Read more>>
Scott Burgess
I first went to Bamberg, Germany, as a University of South Carolina exchange student in 1993 and found a place—and a culture—that would shape the rest of my life. I returned to Germany on a Fulbright Scholarship and ultimately lived there for nearly a decade, falling particularly in love with Franconia’s beer, bierkellers, and deeply rooted traditions. Read more>>
Kevin Mccarthy
I began this journey while working in construction for other companies. I was always paying attention to how things were built, how they came together, and realizing along the way that I was capable of doing much of the work myself. I’ve always been a hands-on person. Read more>>
Lyric` B
Yo first and foremost, man big shoutout to Voyage South Carolina for pulling up! I was stoked when my management told me you guys were interested in rapping with me for the cover piece. So look, I moved out here to Clemson to escape the city grind and reinvent myself. Read more>>
Evan Watson Anastopoulo
My path to Flow Into Yoga has been anything but linear, but looking back, there’s a clear thread connecting all of it: a curiosity about people, a love of nature, and a desire to live more intentionally. I grew up on St. Simons Island, Georgia, surrounded by the coast and a family that taught me to appreciate the natural world. Read more>>
Michelle James
I’ve been a creator for as long as I can remember. Some of my earliest memories are decorating my dollhouse with fabric from old clothes and, by 18, selling wreaths at church fairs. I also loved going to local fall festivals and fairs with my parents, something I remember doing from as young as five. Read more>>
Kathleen Uhran
I’m Katie! I grew up chasing waves and never stopped — Nantucket isn’t just where I live, it’s woven into everything I am. I’m a Nantucket-based wellness guide with a deep passion for helping people feel their absolute best from the inside out. Read more>>
Jennifer Lowe
Although my military family did not have much I always seemed to have enough to make purchases of bright, shiney objects at flea markets and yard sales during our travels. My Aunts contributed to my collection with broken bits and baubles. A passion for beads and jewelry was born and I continue to this day. Read more>>
Brendalyn Johnson
My journey started with a passion for hair and a desire to create something of my own. What started as doing hair for people around me slowly turned into something much bigger than I ever imagined. I continued learning, perfecting my craft, and building my clientele one person at a time. Today, I’m truly proud of how far I’ve come and the business I’ve built. Read more>>
Shannon Curtis
I actually started sewing when I was 14. My mom bought me my first sewing machine, and I was hooked. At first I was making clothing from paper patterns and store-bought fabrics, but I quickly became fascinated with how clothing was constructed. Read more>>
Sabrina Romero
eARThly Minds Gallery was established in 2021, this was during the covid pandemic. I worked full time as a server all the way up until covid had hit in 2020, I was 8 months pregnant with my second son at that time. Read more>>
Everett Moss II
My career really started in 2004 when I became a City of Atlanta firefighter. At the time, I don’t think I had some grand plan for where it would all lead. I just knew I enjoyed serving people, working in high-pressure environments, and being part of a team. From there, I became a paramedic and later an EMS instructor. Read more>>
Marie-Laure Kosian
Working in luxury hotels across Europe, in cities like Monte Carlo, London, and Paris, my appreciation for sophisticated interiors was ignited. Upon moving to New York City, I enrolled at Parsons School of Design where I earned my degree. After completing my studies, I founded ML Design and today operate from Charleston, South Carolina. Read more>>
Madison Massengale-Roberts
I always loved doing hair and makeup. I was the friend that got everyone ready for winter formal and prom. I would spend hours watching youtube tutorials and getting myself ready, but never thought about it as a career path until I was older. Read more>>
Chaye Alexander
My journey has been anything but a straight line, but looking back, I can see how each chapter led naturally to the next. Music has always been part of my life. In 2009, I launched Chayz Lounge Radio, an online radio station created to give independent jazz and soul artists a platform alongside established artists. Read more>>
Lakesha Quarles
I grew up as one of four children raised by a single mother, and from an early age, I understood what it meant to live with limited resources and face disparities that can shape a child’s opportunities. Read more>>
