Kim Lowell is a dedicated professional with a passion for numbers and a heart for adventure. At 43 years old, she has been happily married for 16 years and is the proud mother of two sons and a loving dog owner to Bella. Kim’s love for sports and traveling fuels her desire to create memorable experiences with her family and friends.
Her journey into the world of finance began at a bank, where she discovered her enthusiasm for guiding people toward smart financial decisions. This experience ignited her passion for helping others manage their finances effectively. Kim’s unique blend of expertise and warmth makes her a trusted resource in her field and a cherished presence in her personal life.
Create Joy Founder & Journey Designer
Heather Morse
Role and Skills: As the founder of Create Joy, Heather integrates comprehensive knowledge in behavioral change, experiential design, sustainability, travel, and organizational methods into the program.
Mentorship: Heather will help you design your journey as you explore the community, helping you embrace intentional living, set meaningful goals, and use travel as a way to connect with yourself and others. Through immersive experiences in both your everyday life and within the community, she guides you in cultivating self-efficacy—empowering you to believe in yourself, your abilities, and your full personal potential.
Growth Experience Strategist
Kacie Merchand
Role and Skills: With over 20 years of travel experience, including extensive work in clinical oncology, nutrition, sociology, and business, Kacie brings a broad perspective to the team.
Mentorship: Kacie helps you assess your physical and mental readiness for impactful, immersive, and authentic travel. She can advise you on using travel as a catalyst for personal growth and integrate lessons learned into your daily life for long-term positive change.
Content Director
Sarah Caouette
Role and Skills: Sarah specializes in storytelling and content creation, helping you capture and share your unique experiences through writing, art, and contemplation.
Mentorship: Sarah can help you reflect on your journey and articulate your story. Through storytelling, she helps you aspire to live authentically and achieve greater self-awareness and connection with others.
Designer
Olivia Sarcia
Meet Olivia, a User Experience Designer with over four years of experience creating user-centered digital experiences. Passionate about impactful design, she thrives on collaborating with the Create Joy team to bring meaningful projects to life. Outside of work, Olivia loves traveling, exploring new cuisines, and indulging in retail therapy.
Journey Alchemist
Rachel Schmidt
Meet Rachel, a homebody at heart with a free spirit and wanderlust that just can’t be contained. With a background in marketing and a knack for crafting optimized user experiences, Rachel has honed her skills in building meaningful connections between brands and audiences. Beyond the professional realm, her passions extend to exploring new places, interior design, and orchestrating home makeovers that breathe life into spaces. Her journey with Create Joy has been transformative; here she found a rare sanctuary where team support, personal growth, and happiness are paramount. This ethos resonates deeply with her, inspiring a personal alignment with the brand and its mission. As the Journey Alchemist at Create Joy, Rachel believes that life is an extraordinary voyage, where no ordinary journey awaits to be embraced. Rachel welcomes you to reach out to her on LinkedIn and embark on this journey together! https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachelmschmidt/
