OCTOBER 6, 2025 | BY: KIMBERLY EVANS
Celebrate Smarter, not Harder
Can you believe Thanksgiving is just around the corner? I don’t know about you, but this time of year always gets me thinking about celebrations—not just the big, sparkly kind (although I do love a good table setting), but the quieter kind too. The kind that feels grounded, intentional, and full of purpose - with family, friends and even the “right” networks. September was particularly full for me in the event planning world and October just feels like a time to reset.
Retreats, galas, or even team events, we believe celebration should feel meaningful—not just pretty. Not just a checklist. But full-on, soul-level connection. The kind that makes people walk away feeling seen, inspired, and energized.
Celebration with intention? Yes please.
Here’s what that looks like in real life:
Retreats that feel more like a reset than a work trip (hello, clarity and connection).
Galas + fundraisers where every moment reflects the why behind the cause—and guests actually feel it.
Workshops + team experiences that go way deeper than awkward icebreakers (no shade, but...we can do better ).
When purpose leads the way, the celebrations flows naturally. And honestly? People remember how you made them feel way more than what the dessert looked like (although, we do enjoy a pretty piece of cake!)
Want to plan something purposeful but don’t need full-scale help?
We offer support at every stage of your planning process:
Event Consulting → If you’ve got ideas but need clarity, strategy, or a lil’ cheerleading and accountability.
Custom Planning → For purpose-driven events that need some extra love + intentional design. We create the plan and your team executes it.
Full-Service Project Management → You dream, we handle the logistics and all of the details. You get to actually enjoy the moment.
Whatever your vision, we’ll help you bring it to life in a way that’s aligned, impactful, and full of heart. Let’s build something that makes people feel something. That’s the real celebration.
So, as we head into this season of gratitude, I just want to say: thank you. For being here, for supporting purpose-led work, and for showing up to create more intentional, joyful spaces in the world.
Here’s to celebrating the big and small moments—with heart, clarity, and confetti
With JOY,
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Welcome to The JOY Curator Blog. I'm Kimberly JOY, event planner, entrepreneur, seeker of joy, entertaining enthusiast & girl mama, I'm on a mission to empower you to live a life of JOY, and celebrate all the moments big and small, even when life feels hard. There is always a seat at the table for you here.