Carousel of Life is honored to be featured in VoyageKC Magazine’s Inspiring Conversations series, highlighting Carousel of Life founder Krystal LaDuke and the heart behind the organization.
In the interview, Krystal shares her personal journey, the inspiration behind Carousel of Life, and the experiences that shaped her passion for advocacy, support, healing, and community connection. The feature offers a deeper look into the mission of Carousel of Life and the meaningful work being done to uplift and empower others through compassion, education, and lived experience.
Founded with a desire to create understanding, connection, and support through life’s most difficult and transformative moments, Carousel of Life continues to grow as a space centered around empathy, empowerment, and authentic human connection.
“Every experience in life has shaped the mission and purpose behind Carousel of Life.”
“Healing begins when people feel seen, heard, and supported.”
“Community connection and honest conversations can create meaningful change.”
The VoyageKC feature also explores Krystal’s personal perspective, creative spirit, and the experiences that continue to influence her work and advocacy today.
We’re incredibly grateful to VoyageKC Magazine for the opportunity to share the story behind Carousel of Life and help bring awareness to the importance of support, healing, and human connection within our communities.
The VoyageKC feature included a collection of personal photographs that reflect both the journey behind Carousel of Life and the experiences that continue to shape its mission today. From advocacy and healing to creativity, remembrance, connection, and everyday life, these images help tell the story beyond words.
We invite you to explore a few of the moments shared throughout the interview below.
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