The heart of our mission at VoyageDenver is to find the amazing souls that breathe life into our city. In the recent weeks, we’ve had the privilege to connect with some of the Denver’s finest artists, creatives, entrepreneurs and rabble rousers and we can’t begin to express how impressed we are with the city’s incredibly deep talent pool. Check out Denver’s rising stars below.
Craig Boyte
I started DJing in the late 1980s, originally playing hip hop, and began working professionally in the early 1990s. My first major chapter was at the Mall of America, where I DJed five or six nights a week. That experience taught me how to read a room, adapt quickly, and keep very different kinds of crowds engaged. Read more>>
Vira Aguirre
As an immigrant and someone who grew up in Ukraine with limited opportunities, moving to United States was one of the scariest and the best things I have ever done in my life. I have always been passionate about photography, modeling, acting. As a matter of fact I once wanted to become a model or actress myself. Read more>>
Sara Santiago Troyano
I still feel like I’m just getting started. I knew I always wanted to be an entrepreneur, but I became a single mom in 2002 and just had to get to the grind work hard to take care of my little family. Read more>>
Erica Giovinazzo
I actually got into nutrition because I was originally looking for a career that would support my life as an actress in NYC and give me the flexibility to go out on more auditions. My boyfriend at the time said, ‘What about nutrition? You love it, and people are always asking you for advice anyway…’ and a lightbulb instantly went off! Read more>>
Catherine van de Boogaard
My journey into event planning began at Johnson & Wales University, where I studied Hospitality Management and Culinary Arts. During my internship, I discovered that while I appreciated the culinary world, my true passion was creating memorable experiences for people. That realization led me to a position as a receptionist at a wedding venue, where I worked my way up to becoming a wedding planner. Read more>>
Keenan Serrano
I grew up in North Platte, Nebraska with my mom and three siblings. My dad was in my life here and there until I was 10 but came into my life officially when I was about 10. He had moved to New York. Read more>>
Cindy Zoet
I really discovered my passion for health, wellness, and medicine at the age of seventeen. I was deeply interested in helping people heal, so I began studying to become an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT). The wisdom I gained from that experience was truly priceless, but it still wasn’t quite what my heart was craving. Read more>>
Joanna Holden
I’ve always been drawn to teaching but did not want to be stuck in a classroom, so coaching and teaching gymnastics was always a ‘side gig’ while I was working another job. Then I became fascinated with the brain-body connection: Why is it that I could work with a small group of new, budding gymnasts for a brand new session. Read more>>
Michael & Juan Pablo Graunke & Llano
We were coworkers at Owlbear Barbecue in Denver, along with our friend and coworker, Teven, under the tutelage of Karl Fallenius, who honed his craft at Franklin’s in Austin, TX. Read more>>
Kait Holland
I feel like it’s such a winding road to sum up how we got here – in terms of BARE BONEZ, the collective has only existed for about five years; but I’ve basically been a full-time artist in various capacities since dropping out of college in January 2015. Read more>>
Desiree Dominguez
I’ve always known I wanted to be a hairstylist. Growing up as the youngest of three and the only girl, my two older brothers were my very first ‘clients.’ They patiently let me play beauty salon on them until one day they decided to buzz all their hair off. My mom noticed how disappointed I was because my little salon had suddenly closed. Read more>>
Vali Klein
Hello, my name is Vali Joy Klein and I am the owner, operator, and licensed massage therapist at Be Here Now Massage Yoga Bodywork in Fort Collins, CO. I graduated from the Boulder College of Massage Therapy in 2013 and have been working as a professional LMT since then. Read more>>
Lindsay Orleans
I often joke that my ADHD shaped my career long before I realized it. Being diagnosed as a child taught me early on that I thrive in environments that are fast-paced, meaningful, and constantly evolving. I knew I needed work that would keep me engaged not just busy, but genuinely connected to people and purpose. Read more>>
Johnny Schleper
Born and raised in Vail, Colorado, Johnny Schleper comes from one of the valley’s well-known local families. His father, Buzz Schleper, is the owner of the iconic Buzz’s Ski Shop, and his sister, Sarah Schleper, is a seven-time Olympic alpine skier. Johnny picked up his first guitar at the age of 15 and quickly developed into a versatile, multi-genre musician. Read more>>
Heather Bryan
My journey has always centered around creating meaningful experiences. Early in my career, I spent years traveling the world as an on site engraver for professional sporting events, including PGA Tour tournaments, where I learned that personalization has the power to turn an ordinary item into something people genuinely treasure. That experience shaped the way I think about products, hospitality, and lasting memories. Read more>>
Scott DeHuff
I worked for several years in the food industry as a line worker up to general manager at companies like Chipotle and Quiznos. Then in 2002, I made the change to media, and began working working at 104.3 The Fan in Denver. Read more>>
Lina Gonzalez
I grew up in an immigrant household where hard work was a given. My dad worked long hours to support our family, but during his downtime, he’d sit at the table painting and airbrushing graphics for his college courses. This was back in the day before personal computers, when design was done entirely by hand. Read more>>
Sari Starr
I’m originally from Toronto, Canada, and after spending seven years in Los Angeles, I now call the Big Island of Hawai‘i home. My work sits at the intersection of sacred ritual, music, and human consciousness. Read more>>
Angela Das
When I became a mom, I quickly realized that feeding a baby isn’t always the natural, effortless experience people expect (or hope) for it to be. I also realized parents deserve far more support than they’re often given. Too many families leave appointments feeling unheard, dismissed, or told that pain and feeding struggles are simply ‘normal.’ That experience became the foundation of Motherhood Untamed. Read more>>
Lee Rosen
For much of my career, I led teams in the software industry that created technology solutions for medical professionals. When I retired from Microsoft in 2024, I knew my passion was still centered on helping people thrive. I just wanted to do it in a more direct, human way. Alongside my tech career, I spent almost 20 years on a personal growth journey. Read more>>
Journey Brabant
I am combat veteran who toured in Afghanistan back in 2017. I got out of the military in 2019. As I was getting out of the military some friends & I were introduced to rave culture & found a new part of the world to be immersed by. Read more>>
Lowdy Trail
Lowdy Trail (born Samuel Hawkins on November 22, 1994) is an independent hip-hop artist and lyricist based in Denver, Colorado. Discovered at age 17 through a freestyle video posted on social media during High School, he built a robust regional following with projects like Hardly Home LP (2018) and Para Social Loophole (2023). Read more>>
George Not-Strait
StageFluid started in March 2022 as a monthly open stage drag show, and is a community for performers to feel safe trying things they never have before – like a new performance style or testing out concepts, or roles in the show like emceeing, kittening, DJing, etc. When we started, we had small but mighty crowds, but we now often see crowds of 100+. Read more>>
Ana Grantham
I never imagined that my own experience breastfeeding would change the course of my career. I’ve been a registered nurse for nearly three decades, but when I became a mother, I experienced firsthand how challenging breastfeeding could be. I also realized how much of a difference the right support can make. That experience stayed with me. Read more>>
Laura Murray, Founder & CEO The Rescue for PTSD
The Rescue for PTSD is a 100% volunteer, 501(c)3 non-profit organization whose mission is to adopt and train shelter/rescue dogs to be psychiatric service dog partners for military veterans living with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. We provide this service free of charge for the Veterans to aid in the restoration of their emotional and physical independence. Read more>>
Charlie Warden
I’ve always been (or at least felt) a bit different, never fitting perfectly into any one box. At the time I viewed that as a weakness. It took years to realize it was actually a gift: I could connect people, and I could speak the many ‘languages’ of business and relationships. Read more>>
Laura Kate Webermeier Bishop
I am a 4th generation business owner in Estes Park and born and raised here. The current Country Market was opened in 1978 by my Grandpa, John Webermeier and my Dad, Scott Webermeier. We have always prided ourselves on being a locally owned business that has that family feel. I grew working in the family business as did my other 3 siblings. Read more>>
Linnea Boyd
I started out with a farmer’s market bakery stand in 2014 in a southwestern suburb of MN. It quickly turned into our dream of a family business. In 2015 Ruby’s Roost Bakery & Coffee was born with my husband and three daughters. The fresh baked organic pastries and traditional espresso drinks that we made quickly became a staple in the community and beyond. Read more>>
Whit Allen
Looking back, my life probably seems like a collection of unrelated chapters. I’ve spent more than 35 years building businesses around the world, eventually founding an agricultural technology company. Along the way, I had the privilege of raising two incredible children into adulthood. Read more>>
Kathryn Yuma
Prior to joining Hearts & Horses, I worked on a capital campaign to build and replace a nonprofit teaching hospital in Austin, TX, where I managed fundraising campaigns and events while cultivating meaningful relationships with donors throughout the hospital network. When my husband and I moved to Northern Colorado, we happened to drive past the Hearts & Horses ranch on our way to Carter Lake. Read more>>
Lindsay Rider
I come from a family of creatives and musicians. I started playing piano when I was five – my mother was my first teacher before my feet could even touch the ground as I sat on the piano bench. Soon after, I added the viola and alto sax lessons. Read more>>
Brenna Berman
As far back as I can remember, I have always loved playing the piano. At age 4, I began playing by ear by copying what my parents played, and I started formal lessons a few years later. I became dedicated and serious almost immediately, competing and performing regularly. I began giving solo recitals and won some state-wide and regional competitions. Read more>>
Sami Heller
New Moon Refillery is turning four in December! While our original idea was to make a zero waste grocery store, we have pivoted to focus on just personal care and cleaning products. We have had a lot of iterations along our journey. We started off doing delivery and pop-up events in 2022, and then moved into our first physical space in the spring of 2024.Read more>>
Francesca Bonta
I refer to myself as everything wellness, with experience and training in an array of modalities to support our mind, body & soul. How I practice now is a culmination of my life’s work. My heartfelt desire is ‘to empower individuals to navigate and celebrate life and its adversities with more ease and grace, allowing more love, light and joy to flow through them’. Read more>>
Rob Lohman
If you looked at my résumé over the years, “founder of a Christ-centered addiction treatment program” probably wouldn’t have been the obvious ending. My background was business. I earned an MBA, worked in sales, became an entrepreneur, and have always been someone who loves people, ideas, communication, and building things. I wasn’t trained from the beginning for a career in addiction treatment. Read more>>
Kathy Bremers
Watercolor painting is my passion, personally, and teaching weekly watercolor sessions. Mountain life, family, and my community are endless inspiration for me. I moved to the Peak to Peak area in 1979, I raised a passel of kids, and have been fortunate to have the support of my beautiful community. It’s been a long story with many mountain tops and valleys traveled. Read more>>
Aggie (Agustina) Flores
I grew up in Buenos Aires, Argentina, in a turbulent environment that made me grow up very quickly. I started working when I was 15, while I was still in high school, and from an early age I became determined to build a different life for myself. But I didn’t do that alone. I learned very young to ask for help. Read more>>
Michael Schuessler
Michael ‘Star Dancer’ Schuessler My journey in becoming the artist that I am today has been long, somewhat challenging, yet beautiful. When I was 4, my mother emigrated from Germany to the USA, seeking a better life for us. Read more>>
Joey Tuholski
Hey, I’m Joey. A music producer and DJ currently in Denver. Here’s my story! Early Roots & Percussion (Middle School – College) Like most musicians, I got into music when I was a kid. I joined percussion in sixth grade. Read more>>
Racheal Haynes
My path into holistic wellness wasn’t a straight line—it was built through years of searching for answers. I began college in Athens, Georgia while still struggling to recover from a head injury I sustained in high school. Around the same time, I was navigating a series of health challenges that followed being prescribed hormonal birth control and antidepressants during my adolescent years. Read more>>
Sindra Richards
I was born on the Caribbean coast of Costa Rica and raised in a close-knit community where I learned that no one exists or succeeds in isolation. That early understanding still influences how I see people, their environments, and the systems that shape how they live and work. My professional path has included business administration, accounting, human development, and a master’s degree in occupational therapy. Read more>>
Jordan Urdiales
For as long as I can remember, I have always been surrounded by art. Many members of my family are creatives of various disciplines, and every member of my family appreciates the arts deeply. My creative spark definitely ignited at a young age, playing video games and watching anime & cartoons. Read more>>
Lauren Collander
I’ve always believed that design has the power to improve the way we live. I started my career in interior design with a passion for creating spaces that were not only beautiful, but deeply personal and functional for the people living in them. Read more>>
Thomas Welch, PsyD
My career makes much more sense looking backward than it probably did while I was living it. I’m a child and family psychologist, and for most of my career I’ve worked with neurodivergent adolescents and young adults, particularly those with ADHD, dyslexia, autism, executive-function challenges, anxiety, and twice-exceptional profiles. There is a personal connection to that work. Read more>>
Margaret Dowling-Murphy
My husband, Kevin, and I started collaborating in 2020. I have been a lifelong art enthusiast, and he was doing woodworking. When I saw what he was doing, I saw an opportunity for us to merge our skills to create something unique. We have since built up our business, Murphy Wood Art, expanding our products and offerings. Read more>>
Jocelyn Martinez
I’m Jocelyn Martinez, a certified Health and Gut Health Coach, passionate chef, and founder of SoulSmile Health & Wellness, LLC in Pueblo, Colorado. But my journey into health and wellness didn’t start with credentials—it began with a personal health crisis that transformed my life. Read more>>
Alexis Teuscher
I’ve been baking for as long as I can remember. My love for baking began when I was around three years old, watching my mom create the most elaborate and beautiful cakes. I would sit nearby, fascinated by what she was doing, slowly learning from the baker in our family. Read more>>
Julie Scott
I used to walk through art fairs thinking, ‘I could do this.’ Then one day I realized the only difference between the artists with booths and me was that they had actually applied. So, I started applying and showcasing my collages and cards at local festivals. People really responded to my collages and stitched notes with quotes that I make using handmade Italian paper. Read more>>
Keren Kilgore
I got my start in publishing more than three decades ago while working for a nonprofit publishing company. At the time, I was often asked to review articles and books before they were published. As I read them, I began noticing what was missing. Sometimes the information was there, but the connection to the reader wasn’t complete. Read more>>
PATRICK SEAN EVERETT`z
My story is a little different than most real estate agents. Before getting into real estate, I spent more than 20 years in hospitality and business, including owning and operating corporate meeting and event spaces in New York City and Chicago. I learned how to build relationships, negotiate, manage a business, solve problems quickly, and most importantly, take care of people. Read more>>
Oscar Rivas
I started playing music at a young age in Durango, Mexico, where I grew up playing bass guitar in alternative rock and punk rock bands until I got into electronic music in 2012. Read more>>
