Over the past decade we have had the chance to learn about so many incredible folks from a wide range of industries and backgrounds and our highlighter series is designed to give us an opportunity to go deeper into their stories with to goal of understanding them, their thought process, how their values formed and the foundations of their stories. Check out some incredible folks below – many of whom you may have read about already and a few new names as well.
Tolga Erbora
I am entering a new chapter mixing teaching, research, creativity, and leisure into one, so at this point the answer is yes. The university is one of the greatest resources one can find in a city. So many places to find reference material, readings, and text. So much opportunity to network, make friends, and collaborate with local organizations and businesses. The drive to get published. Read more>>
Jill Weisberg
Before I entered the field of public art, I ran my own graphic design company for about ten years. While I enjoyed the work, I never felt that spark of excitement I was looking for. Public art, on the other hand, energizes me in a way that graphic design never did. Read more>>
MJ Delmoral
I always give 200%, whether or not anyone is watching or praising me. I do it for myself, because I don’t like mediocrity. I don’t know how to give half effort. For me, excellence is about personal pride and discipline, not outside validation Read more>>
Dianna Elizabeth
ABSOLUTELY! I truly, truly love what I do, and I have had a love for it ever since I was a little girl. Everything I do in my life whether it is work or my artistic hobbies like music and singing, I do it because I love it and I am passionate about it. Read more>>
Jason Sylvain
My friend Joshua. When I was starting my script for my feature film. we discussed ideas about it after it was done. Read more>>
Catie Buda
There are many times in life where people or situations may push your limits or attempt to provoke a response. I always try to act in a rational way when it comes to dealing with difficult choices or obstacles that are presented to me. A lot of times our emotions may try to weigh out thinking and acting clearly. Read more>>
Amanda Marino
I have often been described as a disruptor in my field. While Behavioral Health continues to evolve, slowly, I set out to create something different. Before opening my Mental Health Concierge Boutique, which offers specialized support for substance use disorders, eating disorders, failure to launch, co-parenting coaching, and a compassionate intervention approach, I had the privilege of learning from incredible clinical mentors around the world. Read more>>
Pia Lawson-Pierre
If immortality were real and time stretched out endlessly before me I would build something that outlived even that: a legacy of learning, love, and liberation for generations to come. Read more>>
Hazel Griffiths
An immense space-Cathedral: a vast structure that orbits the earth with the most vast and beautiful stained glass windows that open up like petals or solar sails, illuminated by the sun and the stars. Read more>>
Ivonne Waissmann
If immortality were real, I would build a living universe of art—one that never stops evolving. I’d create a foundation that nurtures bold, emotional, unapologetic artists who dare to tell their truth through their work. I would turn spaces into experiences: immersive installations, traveling exhibitions, art-inspired fashion, storytelling through color, texture, and light. Read more>>
Cat Lantigua
I would stop worrying and fixating on the what if’s and just do. It’s something I am actively working on mastering now! Read more>>
Melissa Hunter Davis
I’d still be a creative and resourceful woman. I’d still enjoy helping others realize their dreams. I’d still love my family and have a desire to enjoy the humanities. Read more>>
Shontell Williams
I believe that my clients will miss my support and encouragement. As a therapist, I pride myself in being able to support my clients through their hardships. I am empathetic, and non-judgmental. I listen to my clients, and I hear all of the pain, frustration and confusion. I encourage my client to heal, to release to restore and to progress. Read more>>
G Sparticus
The music!! haha. Read more>>
Samantha Heskey
What I’m chasing is impact. I want every event I create to spark joy, connection, and lasting memories for the people who walk into that space. Balloons may seem simple to some, but for me, they’re a tool to transform a room and create experiences that people carry with them long after the party is over. Read more>>
Daiane Ortiz
I’m chasing more than just closings. I’m chasing the feeling my clients get when they walk into their dream home, the relief of a family selling with confidence, and the freedom real estate creates for people’s futures. If I stopped, families would still need guidance, homes would still need to be sold, and dreams would still be waiting for someone to make them possible. Read more>>
Aden Messier
I’m chasing a dream that’s been with me for as long as I can remember. As a kid, I was captivated by storytelling—the way a story could pull you into another world, make you feel something so deeply that it stays with you long after it ends. That obsession grew into acting, my way of breathing life into those stories and giving them a heartbeat. Read more>>
Adi Elcida Hernandez
I’m at a point in my life where I don’t have the desire to chase anymore. I think for a long time I put a lot of stress on myself to be a successful entrepreneur. Read more>>
Mitchell Ball
March 15, i developed plantar fasciitis and then it became severe back pain and sciatica. This eventually became 3 herniated discs in my back. With a chiropractor help after 3 months my back is improving and pain becoming less. About 8 years ago i developed sciatic on the left side and fast forward to present; i have sciatica on the right side. Read more>>
Daze Rodriguez
Well in my opinion what breaks a bond of any sort between people will be TRUST , RESPECT, and COMMUNICATION. As well as the same elements is what hold a bond/ relationship together. And I also believe that if any of those are crossed or disrespected in any way shape or form, it will be very difficult to restore. Read more>>
CE Hunt
I write about this question in ‘Twilight in the Quarter.’ Through a very unusual messenger, Steve Miles learns that his relationship with himself is critical to having healthy relationships with others. It is hard for people to be a great spouse, friend or even lover when one is filled with self doubt or feelings of inadequacy. Read more>>
Anna Estrin
Breaks bonds between people mistrust and betrayal. Restores love. Only true love can forgive and accept again. Read more>>
Jason Joshua
Well bonds break thru differences but choosing the ultimate goodness and peace will help restore any relationship or friendship Read more>>
Camilo Quinones
Well… here’s something we really think about every day: Our opinion is that at the most profound level, it often comes down to what people understand and do with Christ. His presence, His message, and His call to surrender can either unite or divide. For some, the truth of Christ becomes a cornerstone—restoring relationships through forgiveness, humility, and a shared foundation of grace. Read more>>
Oscar Alci
What breaks the bonds between people, in my experience, is usually a mix of pride, lack of communication, and assumptions. We stop listening. We stop being vulnerable. Ego steps in, and suddenly it becomes more about being right than being connected. Time and distance play a role too, but it’s usually emotional distance that does the real damage. What restores those bonds is honesty. Read more>>
Caro Tejada
The bond between people is broken because of confusion. The restoration between people happens when our minds and hearts are aligned. I firmly believe this world needs more education of the spirit. Starting with our children, the next generation of leaders. If we can educate their hearts and minds at an early age; they can potentially lead parting from a common ground. Read more>>
Anelisse Martínez Marino
7 years after I first started my dental practice and when I was first featured by Voyage MIA, the most misunderstood thing about my business is the belief that I’ve ‘moved away’ from family dentistry to focus only on cosmetics. In reality, my journey has never been about abandoning one for the other—it’s been about growth, evolution, and honoring every chapter of my life. Read more>>
Florencia Rizzo
I think what’s most misunderstood about comedy—especially for women—is that people assume it’s the same playing field for everyone. The truth is, as women, the expectations are higher. We have to prove ourselves more, and it’s even harder to bring men into our audiences because there’s still this bias that comedy is a male space. Read more>>
Tricia Woviotis
The top 3 misconceptions about real estate agents in general are that they 1) just open doors and show houses, 2) get paid too much and 3) only care about commission. But if you’re working with me- this couldn’t be further from the truth. Read more>>
Izabela Bos
One common misconception about That Digital Belle is that we only manage social media accounts or create content. In reality, we’re a strategic digital marketing consultancy that helps brands unlock their full online potential. Our work goes beyond aesthetics — we focus on data-driven storytelling, human-centered branding, and authentic digital experiences that align with our clients’ values and long-term goals. Read more>>
Charles L. Bender
One of the things that is most misunderstood about what we do at Place Of Hope is the fact that people assume once kids are rescued from bad situations and placed in foster care that everything is OK. This is just the beginning, in fact. Read more>>
Bitten/Destiny Miranda
I think a huge misunderstanding about my business is that people often don’t see or understand how intentional, knowledge based, and intimate the offerings are. Even something with the most simple ingredients is a result of nearly 10 years of personal development, connection, and lessons. My offerings are always done in a space of intentional chaos and alchemy, or in deliberate structured timing & creation. v
Claudia Lopez
Most of my job is reading a customer’s thoughts and visions for their garden, and turning it into a viable plan for their garden. The difficult part is that plants also have their own requirements to flourish. They need the right amount of shade, space, water, etc. And so I have to thread the needle between what the client wants and what plants want. Read more>>
Ashley Rae Colwell
One of the most common misconceptions about equine therapy is that it’s simply about grooming or riding a horse. But true equine-assisted therapy goes far deeper. Horses are intuitive, emotionally intelligent beings that form powerful bonds with humans. They don’t just participate—they hold space. They sense shifts in energy, mirror emotions, and respond to the unspoken. Read more>>
Vincent Hogan
Thats its always easy and fun and just taking pictures and videos is what we do. Read more>>
Terry Pappy
I have found that solopreneurs, especially in a service business, struggle with confidence. Many who I work with come from stellar careers in corporate America and have a lot to offer as a solopreneur consultant, trainer, coach, or public speaker. But being a one-person business is new to them. Read more>>
Macy Mariano
I don’t know if anyone else can relate – but keep telling myself often that ‘I need to be doing more’ when actually I am already doing PLENTY. I think a lot of people in our generation struggle with this – the need to be doing more because what we see on social media, with our family or friends, etc… Read more>>
William Hobbs
Mental Health, Confidence and Ego. Not everybody can put their pride to the side to advance for the better. Not everybody is confident with themselves or their decisions. Not everybody knows how to gauge their mental health either. Read more>>
JUSTIN BATES
That I did it for my ancestry, I saw a picture of my grandmother and noticed that she was missing a leg, my father had diabetes and I remember him wearing a cast on his leg. I was diagnosed with juvenile arthritis at about 11. This is about healing the human spirit and possibly connecting to the higher power. Read more>>
Cassandra Spohn
I think in theory that people agree with me on this, but they act otherwise. You have to put yourself first. Not in a selfish way, but the reality is that you have one life to live and you’re the author. Read more>>
Barbara Gillespie
An important truth that very few people seem to agree with me on is that *beauty is not just surface — it’s energy.* I truly believe that makeup and hair are just tools. The real glow comes from how someone feels inside. You can apply the most flawless glam, but if someone doesn’t feel seen, safe, or celebrated, it won’t shine the same. Read more>>
Humberto Vidal
Honestly, my days start early—every single day, Monday through Sunday. I’m usually up between 5:30 and 6:00 a.m. to either hit the gym or go for a run. Fitness has been part of my life forever, so I stick to weights four or five times a week and run almost every day. Read more>>
Nahomie Jean Louis
A normal day for me starts with a run on the beach. It clears my mind and sets the tone for the day. I usually skip breakfast and dive straight into work, splitting my time between nurturing my creative projects and work at Erickson Immigration Group. A lot of my energy goes into 1923, the members-only social club I built in Mallorca. Read more>>
Maria Vallasciani
I wake up at 4 am everyday. I am exclusively breastfeeding so that includes feeding at 1 am and 3 or 5 am depending on baby I have a coffee with toast and jelly Work for my company until 5:30 am Pump! Read more>>
Abib Rodney
Right now, a typical day for me is a dynamic mix of learning, collaboration, and creativity. As an Inside Sales Engineer at Commvault, I’m currently in enablement, which means I’m actively training and shadowing meetings to sharpen my technical knowledge. I spend a good portion of my day checking emails, joining calls, and assisting with live demos for clients. Read more>>
