Walking in Light: Kristin’s Journey of Joy, Purpose, and Sacred Symbols
Meet – Kristin Joy Ekkens
Founder of Exponential Joy. Visionary leader, TEDx speaker, and award-winning entrepreneur, Kristin inspires others to live fully, lead boldly, and share joy. She creates spaces where people reconnect with purpose, step into their power, and let their light shine.
Somewhere in northern Michigan, beneath a canopy of whispering pines, Kristin sits in a tent with her laptop. The air is crisp, her heart is full. This is her joy—long walks in nature, simple moments with her husband and teenage sons, laughter over card games, the intrigue of a British detective show. Travel and connection light her up, as does immersing herself in books on spirituality. For Kristin, joy is not a passing feeling—it’s a frequency she chooses, every day.
When asked what “accessories” mean to her, Kristin smiles. “They’re sacred symbols,” she says. “They hold the stories of where we’ve been and the energy for where we’re going. They help us anchor into the present—reminders of truth, tools for transformation, treasures that align us with beauty, purpose, and soul.”
It’s this belief that brought her path into resonance with Youfiel, a brand born from the name of Archangel Jophiel—symbol of wisdom, light, and goodness. Youfiel creates pieces and rituals that are not only beautiful to wear, but vibrational in nature, designed to support your spiritual journey.
One of those creations, the Youfiel Palo Santo Spray, carries the grounding energy of Brazilian obsidian and the purifying essence of sacred wood. Backed by tradition and confirmed by energetic spectrum testing, it clears negativity, restores balance, and elevates the energy field. For Kristin, it’s the kind of “accessory” that transcends fashion—a tool that protects, uplifts, and aligns the spirit.
Even on challenging days, Kristin returns to her “why”: to embody light and joy, and help others do the same. Meditation helps her shift from resistance to flow, from overwhelm to intention. She describes joy as “always available—like a frequency I can choose to tune into.” That same awareness is woven into Youfiel’s ethos: a reminder that energy is real, and with the right tools and intentions, we can choose the vibration we live in.
Kristin’s mornings begin with a ritual—before she opens her eyes, she asks, “Who needs joy today? How can I be of service?” She meditates for 15–20 minutes, free from distractions. Sometimes her husband brings her a coffee, making the moment even sweeter. This devotion to presence mirrors the way she curates her home: “Essential oils, meaningful artwork, and clearing rituals turn any space into a sanctuary.” It’s an approach that harmonizes perfectly with Youfiel’s belief in creating beauty and presence in every corner of life.
Today, Kristin is living one of her most aligned moments—bringing the EPIC Joy Summit into being. “There’s a sense of flow, deep trust, and divine timing in every step,” she says. “It’s confirmation that I’m exactly where I’m meant to be.”
And to Youfiel, she offers a message:
“Keep shining your light. The beauty you bring to the world is more than visual—it’s vibrational. Your pieces don’t just accessorize a person, they empower the soul. Thank you for helping us remember who we are and where we’re going.”
In a world hungry for both meaning and beauty, Kristin’s journey and Youfiel’s creations remind us that we don’t just walk through life—we can walk in light.
