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.
Leah Gajderowicz
So this could be super long so ill shorten it a bit 🙂 I went to culinary school with in 2 years out of High School. I worked a few places after but always knew I loved smaller more quaint places. I had babies and was fortunate enough to be able to stay home with them for a few years. Read more>>
Priti Bansal
I have always been someone who couldn’t look at a problem without my mind immediately racing toward a solution. My very 1st local impact started when I saw a Facebook post from someone seeking a used computer, alongside others asking where they could donate theirs. That spark led to the 2015 launch of the #RecyclePC and #DonatePC campaigns. Read more>>
Charlie Silver
SERVING TOMS RIVER FOR OVER NINETY YEARS. Comprised fully of volunteers, Toms River First Aid Squad has been serving the residents of Toms River since 1931. Toms River First Aid Squad is an independent EMS Agency based in the Historic Downtown section of Toms River and is dedicated to providing the community of Toms River with professional, courteous, and skilled emergency medical services. Read more>>
Renee Oliver
Renee Oliver knows the importance of lifting others as you rise, an ethos she learned from her aunt, the late Lieutenant Governor Sheila Y. Oliver. As President of the Sheila Y. Oliver Foundation, she leads the organization’s mission to empower underserved communities and develop young women of color interested in government, public policy, and community organizing. Read more>>
Nadia Vasa
The Inspiring Story of Nadia Vasa 1. The Story of Four Green Cats: From South Bohemia to New Jersey My journey is proof that it is never too late to follow your heart. I am a graduate of a culinary school (School of Tourism and Vocational College in České Budějovice). Read more>>
Rosanna Abreu-Guzman
My husband, Bernardo, and I both come from underprivileged socio-economic backgrounds. Growing up, we had the drive, but we lacked the roadmap. We realized that for many kids like us, success felt like a matter of luck rather than a result of access. It wasn’t until college that we found the specific guidance that finally aligned our goals with our potential. Read more>>
Maha Kaga
Building with Intention: Redefining Modern Dentistry From the outset, my career has been driven by a clear vision: to build something of my own that reflects both clinical excellence and a higher standard of patient experience. Like many in healthcare, I began in a traditional associate role, where I developed a strong clinical foundation and a deep respect for patient care. Read more>>
Michelle Pillepich
I originally studied government and hispanic studies in my undergraduate career, but once I graduated I realized I did not want to work in those spaces. I was interning on a political campaign and realized it was not what I wanted. I ended up applying to many internships that just sounded interesting to me and landed an internship at a food magazine. Read more>>
Cara Mack
I have always had a love for photography and videography, but my personal hobby exploded when I started competing on American Ninja Warrior. Suddenly I wasn’t just taking pictures for fun, I was taking pictures and videos of myself to build my brand as a ninja warrior athlete. I hosted a podcast call The Ninjababes, where I interviewed top female athletes from the show. Read more>>
Jamie Ng Rose
If you try to pin down what I “do,” you’ll probably get four different answers—and they’d all be right. I’m a mom of four, a social media strategist, a content creator, and a hyperlocal storyteller. About 12 years ago, we moved to Princeton Junction from the D.C. area with a six-week-old baby and a toddler. Read more>>
Lynn Weiler
Hi! My name is Lynn Weiler. I’m the owner and primary caregiver behind Lynn’s Pet Care, providing dependable dog walking and in‑home pet care for families throughout Ocean City, NJ. I started this business with one simple goal: to give pet parents peace of mind knowing their pets are cared for with patience, routine, and genuine love while they’re away. Read more>>
Lee Procida
I actually started my career as a newspaper reporter. I loved writing in high school, studied journalism at the University of Delaware, then graduated and spent six years reporting on local news in South Jersey. Read more>>
Cristina Fittipaldi
I began my academic journey at Raritan Valley Community College, but my connection to art started much earlier—at 16, during a family trip to Italy. Wandering through centuries-old streets, stepping into churches alive with frescoes, and encountering masterpieces up close was transformative. Art wasn’t something distant or confined to textbooks—it was alive, expressive, and embedded in everyday life. Read more>>
david sichel
I got into this work from the other side of the phone. I was in active addiction, and at one point I was exactly the kind of person treatment centers were trying to reach — a dead lead in someone’s CRM. Nobody followed up. That experience never left me. When I started Blueshirt Media, I was doing general marketing work. Read more>>
Katarina Grimaldi
I’m a clinical social worker, who works as a psychotherapist in Matawan, New Jersey, while I recently celebrated my 1-year anniversary of my private therapy practice, Soul Space Therapy, at the end of April 2026. Read more>>
Jessica Wallace
In 2022, when my son, Victor, was 10 years old, he found a small 3D printer under the Christmas tree. Neither of us had ever 3D-printed and both became instantly hooked. Read more>>
Alexandra Peterkin-Ditzler
I’ve always been drawn to imagery and storytelling. Growing up, I was the kid flipping through National Geographic and fashion magazines, completely fascinated by the way a photograph could transport you somewhere else. I didn’t just look at those images — I collected them obsessively, tearing pages out, keeping them in folders, pinning them to walls, and surrounding myself with visuals that inspired me. Read more>>
Tyler Kidd
I’m a lifestyle influencer known for my Chit Chats and Product Recommendations to millions of people; also known as “Mother” online for my last name and energy I bring. I like to bring authentic content to my platforms; sharing only my true favorite experiences and brands daily. I strive to create the most genuine, uplifting spaces for my people and communities. Read more>>
Daniel Erbach
After working so many years in the ‘public domain’ I was encouraged to start my own private practice by a friend/colleague. As a Christian who believes in certain life sustaining principles for overall mental health and emotional stability, and with my wife’s support we started Sower’s Cove Counseling, LLC. Read more>>
Quinta Li
My story begins with a rather humbling series of rejections. Six years ago, I was 24 years old, fresh out of Columbia University with a Master’s degree in Art. On paper, my path in the art world was perfectly laid out. But I was harboring a stubborn childhood dream: I wanted to run a restaurant. Read more>>
