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 Mid-Wilshire’s (and K-Town, WeHo, Mid-City) 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 Mid-Wilshire’s rising stars below.
Kaitlin Kearby
I grew up baking in the kitchen with my mother. Baking was her hobby, and she taught me that gifting homemade treats for birthdays/holidays was the most sincere. In 2018 I enrolled in the baking program at LATTC. Around the same time I was shifting my vegetarian diet to mostly vegan, and began experimenting with vegan baked goods. Read more>>
Carlos Alejandro Lujan
To understand my story, you have to go back to the very beginning—before I even took my first breath. I was born nearly two months premature in a small town called Nuevo Casas Grandes, Chihuahua. It was a high-risk birth, and doctors told my mom I would likely have a disability. Read more>>
Samantha Aguilar
My name is Samantha Aguilar and I am an L.A. based artist. Art has always been a therapeutic escape for me and I love knowing my art work holds a place in modern society. My work revolves around themes of beatification and community growth. I paint murals, trucks, carts, canvas, anything and everything! Read more>>
Melissa Monroe
After completing a Psychology/Pre-Med curriculum at Loyola University Chicago, I worked as a Research Technologist at the University of Chicago in the Departments of Drug Abuse Research and Anesthesiology/Critical Care while conducting collaborative research with the Departments of Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery. Read more>>
Carell Augustus
I am a Los Angeles–based photographer whose work bridges technical mastery with cultural storytelling. Born in Columbia, South Carolina, I left home at 18 to serve in the United States Army, where I was stationed in Germany. During that time, I discovered the renowned Brooks Institute in Santa Barbara and set my sights on formal photographic training. Read more>>
Jason Taylor
My name is Jason Keith Taylor, and I am the middle child of a Panamanian mother and an African American father, who survived them getting divorced when I was eleven years old. I became a storyteller, was nicknamed Baby Spike Lee, and have been raised by God ever since. I grew up in Koreatown, Los Angeles, CA, and was a quiet park kid. Read more>>
Javan Taherkhani
My journey to becoming a psychotherapist began as a pre-med, biochemistry major in undergrad at Claremont McKenna College (CMC). After struggling to perform academically in chemistry and several 24hr incubations in biochemistry lab, it was time for a change. I graduated from CMC with a degree in psychology and film studies then set off to apply my knowledge and education in the entertainment industry. Read more>>
Suzydee Orap
My name is Suzydee and I am a Los Angeles based film photograhper. I am 33 years old and have been living in Los Angeles my whole life. I am first generation Mexican American. I currently work in Marketing which is what I got my degree in from CSUN. Read more>>
Tyler Visions
Tyler Visions started as a personal outlet to share 3D animations and renderings with a wider audience. I was drawn to the idea of creating visuals that felt satisfying, intentional, and visually engaging, and I began posting work as a way to explore that style and connect with other creatives. Read more>>
Zuri Appleby
Hello again! I’m really glad we could reconnect and I can share more of my story with you here on this awesome platform for us underground musicians and artists! Read more>>
Darwin Herrera-Gonzalez
It all begins with my mother and her desire to give our family the best possible future. She immigrated from Mexico with the dream of pursuing a secure career. Naturally, I grew up believing that becoming a doctor was the path I should follow. Throughout high school and into college, I dedicated myself to that goal, preparing to one day reach medical school. Read more>>
Ethan Arlook
I’m born and raised in San Fernando Valley, and I’m very proud to call the 818 my home. I grew up with a strong musical background, which helped me develop an ear and true love for song and sound from an early age. I also have so many memories watching all types of films and television shows with my sisters and parents growing up. Read more>>
Polina Bowler
I grew up in a small town in Ukraine where folk medicine wasn’t alternative—it was simply medicine. Western drugs were scarce, so people relied on what they had: herbs, bee pollen, cabbage leaves for aching joints, and food as therapy. Doctors were called only when things became severe, and healing was something that happened at home, in kitchens and gardens. Read more>>
Dan Harary
Born and raised just outside of Asbury Park, New Jersey, I am a man of many talents. While best known for my 42-years of work in Hollywood as an Entertainment Industry Publicist and Owner of the boutique Asbury PR Agency in Beverly Hills ( https://asburypr.com/ ), I am also the Author of four books: FLIRTING WITH FAME, AFTER THEY CAME, MY PARANORMAL LIFE, and FIVE. Read more>>
Gabbi Cerezo
When I was asked ‘What do you want to be when you grow up?’ in elementary school, my response was ‘Retired.’ I was lucky enough to have my grandparents take care of me instead of going to daycare and I thought the retired life was great after seeing theirs! They got to hang out with me and my cousins all day. Read more>>
Brittany Carr
My poetry journey began long before I ever called myself a poet. I’ve been writing since I was around eleven or twelve — journaling, collecting quotes, and documenting my thoughts. Writing was a consistent part of my life, but I didn’t yet recognize it as the foundation of my creative process. My first actual poem emerged in 2016 during an acting class. Read more>>
