Inspiring Stories from Hollywood

The heart of our mission at VoyageLA 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 Hollywood’s finest artists, creatives, entrepreneurs and rabble rousers and we can’t begin to express how impressed we are with our city’s incredibly deep talent pool.  Check out Hollywood’s rising stars below.

Joshua Evans

I launched Clear Commerce Studio as a way to connect the human experience with technology – a hybrid between traditional and high-tech. In this niche I discovered a world where clients are seeking a convergence of the human brand experience with digital presence to amplify their brand – this is where Clear Commerce Studio can help! Read more>>

Brett Kohler

Unfortunately, things took a bit of a turn over the coming months. I was diagnosed with Lupus, which led to a myriad of problems. I lost all my hair, it hurt to move, and the acting career kind of faded away for lack of a better term. I did some stand up comedy for a while (performed at the Comedy Store, few other clubs around town) (covid killed that) but I distinctly remember the day I decided I wanted to play music. Read more>>

Yunhye Park

It taught me how to talk to different departments, see what a project needs at different stages, and bridge the gap between what artists want and what’s actually possible. I also figured out that resilience in this field isn’t just about toughing it out—it’s staying curious, getting better at your craft, and keeping your relationships strong even when you’re essentially starting over. Read more>>

Gurjit Kaur

We do wide range of services. But i am specialized in lash extensions and facials. Recently get Procell microchanneling certified and Face reality certified. Mostly our products that we use are Organic products. Because i have chemistry background so i like to read about ingredients before i use on my clients Read more>>

Charron Monaye

My journey didn’t begin with resources, connections, or a roadmap. It began at a point in my life when everything felt uncertain, and the only thing I could rely on was my pen and paper. Writing became my lifeline, the place where I processed, rebuilt, and ultimately rediscovered my voice. What started as a means of communicating, quickly transformed into a legacy. Read more>>

Tiaqua Howard

I moved to California from Grand Rapids, Michigan in 2014 with my 5 month old son and my mother, leaving behind college and the familiarity of home to pursue something I couldn’t yet fully name. Creativity had always been present in my life, but it took time and courage to trust it as a real path. Read more>>

Brody Permadi

PADI was born from a shared longing for home Brody grew up in Indonesia even though he was born in the U.S. so Indonesian food has always been part of who we are the flavors the smells and the way food brings people together Renatta was born and raised in Indonesia and spent the last decade living in the U.S. Read more>>

Elton Holt

My journey into filmmaking really began during my time serving in the U.S. Navy. While deployed in Okinawa, Japan, I felt a deep need for a creative escape, and I found that through storytelling and filmmaking. The first project I ever directed was a music video with one of my close friends, Brandon Smith, and that experience opened something in me. Read more>>

Lisa Perez

I grew up in New Jersey in a big Italian and Spanish family, so communication was never optional — it was basically a full-time sport. Family dinners were loud, passionate, and somehow always involved three conversations happening at once, a lot of food, and unsolicited life advice before dessert. Read more>>

Liana Moon

I was born in Moscow, Russia, and left my hometown at eighteen. With a group of close friends, I bought a one-way ticket to Thailand, driven by a deep longing for spiritual insight, freedom, and adventure. It was in Thailand that I was first introduced to Buddhism, and I felt an immediate, profound connection. Read more>>

Isaac and Reigna Jaramillo

I have been a photographer in los angeles since i was 13, focused on youtubers & lifestyle photography for influencers slowly pivoting into weddings once i got married myself. Isaac and i both having creative backgrounds decided to tackle the wedding industry together. now being fully booked out for 2026 saying no to people inquiring with us for dates and already booking 2027. Read more>>

The Stellar Bandits

The band started with German and I (Kamean) trying to figure things out. we where driving one day and we spotted Duff Mckagan from ‘Guns and Roses’! We turned back and spoke some words then he said you guys need to push and make your way in music! Read more>>

Nicola Magrath

I’m a nurturer and an entrepreneur at heart, driven by a lifelong passion for helping people find exactly what they need to thrive. While studying sound design at university, I supported myself by working as a temporary nanny. It didn’t take long to realize that my true calling wasn’t in a studio — it was in homes, with families and children. Read more>>

Venkat Sai Gunda

Storytelling found me long before I understood what it was or what it could become. As a child, films were not something I simply watched. They were places I entered. I remember sitting in the dark, letting the world fall away, and feeling as though I belonged inside those stories. I did not just follow characters, I lived with them. Read more>>

Arcenio J. Lopez

My story began in San Francisco Higos, Oaxaca, Mexico, where I grew up in an Indigenous Ñuu Savi (Mixtec) community. In 2003, I migrated to Oxnard, California, and began working as a farmworker in the strawberry fields. Read more>>

Danny Barba

I was born in El Paso, Texas, and raised in Zacatecas, Mexico. I’m a Mexican-American actor currently based in Los Angeles, California. I started my acting career at the early age of eight, performing in various theater productions and training in different acting techniques. Read more>>

Kiva Lane

ok here is what it says on my website: ki∙va /kēva/ Noun: A sacred place of gathering of ancient cultures where communities reunite for celebrations, rituals and ceremonies. Everything I have done in my life has lead to this point. Read more>>

Momo.G

My journey with music started at a very young age through classical training. At the time, music was more about discipline and structure, but it quietly became a place where I felt understood. Read more>>

Risa Hayase

I’ve loved performing in front of people for as long as I can remember. I started with small performances at school, simply because I enjoyed expressing myself on stage. At 20, I moved to Tokyo and began pursuing performance professionally, appearing in stage productions and films. Read more>>

Charles Feuilherade

I’ve worked in the interior design industry for the past 23 years, starting out as a sales rep at trade showrooms, moving to managing showrooms, before going out on my own as an Interior Designer in 2019. I’ve always harbored the idea of one day having my own shop – a place where I can showcase my eye for ‘putting things together’. Read more>>

Steven Gamella

Hello, Los Angeles! My name is Steven Gamella, and I am a traveling novelist and aspiring Hollywood screenwriter with a goal of adapting my epic sci-fi saga, ‘Sojourn: What Dreams Await,’ into a T.V. series or saga of feature films. Read more>>

Kevin McMahon

It has been a long and winding journey to where I am today. It all started with the drums. My older brother got a drum set when I was in elementary school, and hearing him learn sparked my interest. I owe a lot of my introduction to music to him. Read more>>

Jacob Taylor

I am a dancer, educator, and choreographer. I have been working in and out of LA for 3 years and have loved creating and meeting the amazing artists in this city! It is always truly inspiring Read more>>

Karla Kieffer

I’m a mom of four, and three of my kids are on the autism spectrum, so for a long time the idea of disappearing for hours to chase light or travel for landscapes just wasn’t realistic. Photography had to fit into our life, not pull me away from it. Instead of going alone, I started bringing my family with me. Road trips became photo trips. Read more>>

joe Natthaphon

My path into this work was not linear, but it has always been grounded in observation, discipline, and respect for people. I originally studied design and spatial thinking, which trained me to pay close attention to structure, balance, and how environments affect human behavior. Over time, that perspective naturally expanded into working with the body itself. Read more>>

Gabriel King

My modeling journey started in Indiana while I was working at Abercrombie & Fitch—back when I thought folding jeans was my long-term career plan. At the time, modeling wasn’t even on my radar. I didn’t see people who looked like me in ads, especially not in the ones hanging around the store, so it never felt like a real possibility. Read more>>

Steph Martinez

I caught the acting bug at an early age. My grandpa had this camcorder and loved to let us grandkids put on talent shows and skits. So naturally, in middle school and high school I participated in any play I could get my hands on. Then I went on to complete my Bachelor of the Arts at Arizona State; go Sun Devils! Read more>>

Jon Tu

• Moved to LA September 2013. • Started as a PA in indie productions, worked in reality TV for about 8 months, then worked on an Indie feature film. • Self produced short films and experimental films and worked with numerous production teams until 2020. • 2016 – Roommate got me evicted from my first apartment. Read more>>