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.
Victoria Rodriguez
Ive have always loved art and expressing creativity in all different forms, especially when it comes to food and baking, so I attended St. Phillips College for Baking and Pastry Arts and spent several years learning to bake and decorate cakes professionally before starting my own business. Read more>>
Mayra Zamora
I’ve always believed that art has the power to bring people together, and that’s been the driving force behind my career. I was born in Austin, Texas, and raised in the small town of Tivoli. As a proud Chicana artist, my Mexican heritage has always been a major influence on my work. Read more>>
SarahJo Campos
My journey really started with nightlife and promotion. I’ve always been a person who loves bringing people together, creating a vibe, and making things happen. I started learning the business from the ground up — networking, promoting events, building relationships, and figuring out what it takes to really make an event successful. Read more>>
Catalina Ortiz
I’m originally from Monterrey, Mexico and immigrated to Southern California for a job opportunity. I raised my children there and after 14 years, we decided to make the move to San Antonio so we could be to be closer to family. I was working retail at the time, where I met my late friend and soon to be business partner, Letty. Read more>>
RAUL PEREZ
In the summer of 1995, I was playing in a band, wanted merch, so I figured out how to make it. Got kinda good at it and started making stuff for other people. It slowly evolved into a side hustle off and on for some years. In 2013 I left my last job and figured I’d try it alone. Read more>>
Anthony Waite
Growing up without a prominent father figure and struggling for most of my childhood I would say adversity was the day to day norm. Slowly, I was becoming a statistic as I became part of the system. Living in section 8 housing and running with the wrong crowd was part of life and it eventually led to me graduating highschool with a 1.8 GPA. Read more>>
Lee Valentine
I’ve been doing music all my life but professionally I started my record label Lee Valentine entertainment in 2021. I’ve always been independent and always stayed consistent. I’ve never been the type to rely on other people for hand outs. Consistency is how I got where I am today. When you truly believe in yourself, nothing or no one can stop you. Read more>>
Jenny Irwin
The story of The Bunker. David and I are first and last loves. David was born and raised in Spring, Texas, with deep Texas roots. He moved to Arizona in 1989, and we met at the end of our senior year in high school. David attended Arizona State University, and I attended Scottsdale Community College. We went our separate ways for 30 years. Read more>>
Alexandra Ramirez
My cookie journey really began when my mom would take communion to people who were homebound. During those visits, she became friends with a wonderful woman who would always bake and decorate cookies for her. I was instantly fascinated by the creativity behind cookie decorating, and that’s where my interest first began. Read more>>
Imani Strong
It could be said that the beginning of this venture was my childhood. I was diagnosed with ADHD as an adult but there were plenty of signs as I was growing up. Along the years, like many other people, I learned to mask some of the behaviors. Read more>>
Riiko Martinez
I was born and raised in Japan and moved to Hawaii when I was 21. That’s where my journey in the nail industry began. I had the privilege of learning under Koko, the founder of Nail Salon KOKO, where I spent over 10 years working as a nail artist and salon manager. Read more>>
Nilaya Lopez
since i was little i loved performing and entertaining my cousins and close friends. so naturally when i went to my first drag show i fell in love with the art form. ive been in the industry for 15 years. as of recent, my career took a shift from make up artist to social work. Read more>>
Teresa Garza
I started working in television at a young age in Monterrey, Mexico, where I first discovered the power of storytelling. Later, I earned a bachelor’s degree in Communication, and while I was in college, I directed my first short film. Filmmaking was my first passion, and journalism became an important part of my journey as a storyteller. Read more>>
Cora Lonning
My career path has not been a straight line, but every step has contributed to the work I do today. I started in the restaurant and hospitality industry, which provided exceptional training in adapting to differences, staying focused under pressure, and being effecient in my work; and managing the balance between driving revenue and managing costs. Read more>>
Jazmen-Bleu
Jazmen Bleu: Founder of Acting Studios 101 My name is Jazmen Bleu, and I am a proud San Antonio native. I first discovered my love for acting as a very shy child. My parents enrolled me in acting classes to help me come out of my shell, and through those classes, I found confidence, creativity, and a true passion for performing. Read more>>
JessAnne Guzman
I would first like to thank Voyage San Antonio Magazine for giving me the opportunity to reshare my story and provide an update on my journey. I’m a West Texas girl, born and raised in Midland, Texas, and the oldest of two daughters. Read more>>
Melissa Torres Albert Filoteo
As a couple, we both enjoy candles. It’s something we purchased for our home when we could. The idea of making our own was something we floated around just for fun (and to save some money), but making the business wasn’t something we took seriously until we realized the ingredients in some of our favorite products. Read more>>
Rowan
I first got interested in anime conventions and cosplay (costume + play – dressing as characters from anime, games, books, and more) in the 2000s, when I was in high school. I went to A-Kon and Realms Con, wearing costumes I’d made by thrifting and getting my boyfriend at the time to sew for me. Read more>>
tabitha brannon
Hello, it’s Tabs here! I am a born and raised Texan from San Antonio. I am an abstract artist that enjoys the fine arts and pleasures of life. I try my hardest to be an activist for women and I currently go to school for psychology. Since a young child, I always enjoyed as the fine arts in some form. Read more>>
Theresa Estrada
I am Dr. Theresa Estrada. I am first and foremost a believer in Jesus Christ as my Lord and Savior. My relationship with Jesus Christ is the foundation of who I am, which naturally influences what I do and how I live. It is through my relationship with Christ I discovered a passion for healing. Read more>>
Ricardo Guerrero
My path as a professional artist started back in 2014 when I obtained my BA in Arts from Texas A&M International University. Although I had always made art throughout my life, that was the time where I began to focus on a more serious direction for my work. I spent many years after trying to figure out what path to take withing my profession. Read more>>
Comedian Jay Scott
I got my start being in talent shows, growing up in Indianapolis, while in elementary & was a ‘roaster’ throughout middle and high school. I began my ‘stand-up’ comedy journey in college. I got to where im at today by being talented, consistent, ambitious & highly relentless. I have a high comedy, entertainment ‘motor’ thats always thinking and being creative. Read more>>
Valery Celestino
I first entered the beauty industry at the end of 2019 when I completed my first permanent makeup (PMU) training. In 2021, I continued my education and started taking clients more seriously while balancing a full-time job at H-E-B and raising my son. Building my business wasn’t always consistent because life often required my attention elsewhere, but I never let go of the vision. Read more>>
Paulina Tascon
Before the bakery had a name, it started as a way to bring people together. I moved from Colombia to Texas with my family about eleven years ago, and after becoming a stay-at-home mom, I found myself returning to something I had always loved—baking. Read more>>
Tyree Blackmon
its a pretty straight forward story seen an ad for culinary school .The art institute of San antonio applied, got a call not long after either the same day or the next. took a tour. Read more>>
Cheval John
I founded Vallano Media in 2012 because I wanted to cover sports at a time when many organizations did not view independent bloggers as legitimate media. Creating the company allowed me to establish a professional organization that could apply for media credentials and tell the stories I believed deserved to be covered. Over the years, that mission has evolved. Read more>>
Crystal Perez
I’m a cosmetologist of 6 years, I started later in life than most and had a bit more focus due to not wanting to miss the opportunity. I have a beautiful suite in downtown Boerne,Tx and work along side my daughter whom I am in awe of her talent. Read more>>
Yean Bahuman
I was only 15 years old when I was forced to start doing nails. At that age, all I wanted was to stay in school, hang out with my friends, and enjoy being a teenager. But because of my family’s situation, I had to grow up much faster than most kids. Read more>>
Yesenia Garcia
I’ve always been the type of person who hopes people leave smiling after spending time with me. Whether it’s a conversation, a nail appointment, a social media post, or now a book, I’ve always wanted people to walk away feeling a little lighter than when they arrived. I think that’s probably why I’ve found myself exploring so many different creative paths over the years. Read more>>
Carol Craig
Sewing has always been part of my DNA. Back in the day, my childhood family lived in a three generational household in Buffalo, NY. In the evenings my grandmother would sit and crochet, my mother would knit, and I would work on hand embroidery projects with the stitches they taught me. Read more>>
Victoria Pina
My name is Victoria Piña, I was born in Lubbock, Texas and raised in a small town called, Slaton, Tx. I am a First Gen Latina, who now lives in San Antonio, Tx. Growing up in a small town and lower class, you quickly realize what you lack. Read more>>
Justin Thorne
My journey with photography started with my upbringing as child being surrounded by the art that my parents would collect and showcase around our house. In our home we had anywhere from canvas paintings, bronze statues, and imported pieces, if it was a type of fine art, it existed somewhere in our house. Read more>>
