JEA
CREATED TO BECOME
Faith, Art and the Journey Within

Exciting news!
We're thrilled to announce that our podcast project is set to launch in June 2026. Stay tuned!

Conversation for Every Aspiration
DISCOVER YOUR PURPOSE
Every person carries a unique story, voice, and calling. Created to Become helps individuals uncover their God-given gifts, embrace their identity, and recognize the purpose woven into every stage of life.
GROW THROUGH THE JOURNEY
Transformation is not a destination; it is a lifelong process. Through faith, reflection, creativity, and meaningful conversation, we learn to navigate challenges, develop resilience, and become who we were created to be.
LIVE WITH INTENTION
Growth becomes meaningful when it shapes how we live, serve, and connect with others. Created to Become encourages a life marked by purpose, compassion, authenticity, and a commitment to making a positive impact in the world.
Our Three Principals
FAITH
Faith invites us into a deeper relationship with God, ourselves, and others. Through reflection, conversation, and spiritual exploration, we discover the courage to trust, grow, and embrace the person we are becoming.
ART
Creativity is more than performance; it is a way of seeing, expressing, and understanding life. Through storytelling, music, movement, writing, and the creative process, we explore how art can inspire healing, connection, and transformation.
THE JOURNEY WITHIN
Every life is a journey of becoming. As we navigate questions, challenges, dreams, and growth, we learn to live with greater authenticity, purpose, compassion, and awareness of the unique story unfolding within us.
OUR MISSION
At Created to Become, our mission is to help people discover their purpose, develop their potential, and become who they were created to be.
We believe every person possesses unique gifts, a meaningful story, and the capacity for growth. Through faith, creativity, education, and personal development, we seek to inspire transformation that strengthens individuals, enriches communities, and encourages lives lived with intention, compassion, and purpose.
Our goal is not simply to help people achieve more; it is to help them become more: more authentic, more confident, more compassionate, and more aligned with their calling.
OUR METHOD
We believe transformation happens through reflection, learning, creativity, and action. Created to Become uses a unique approach that blends faith, storytelling, the arts, education, leadership development, and personal growth to help individuals move from possibility to purpose.
We accomplish this through:
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DISCOVER - Helping individuals identify their gifts, values, passions, strengths, and sense of purpose.
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DEVELOP - Providing practical tools, coaching, resources, workshops, courses, devotionals, and creative experiences that encourage personal and spiritual growth.
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CREATE - Using storytelling, writing, performance, conversation, and artistic expression as pathways for self-discovery and transformation.
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CONNECT - Building meaningful relationships and communities where people can learn, grow, encourage one another, and celebrate diverse experiences.
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BECOME - Empowering individuals to live intentionally, lead authentically, serve others, and embrace the ongoing journey of becoming who they were created to be.
Joe Elvis Alway is a playwright, educator, ministry leader, and creative entrepreneur with more than 35 years of experience in the performing arts and education. Through storytelling, faith, creativity, and personal development, he has dedicated his career to helping people discover their purpose, develop their potential, and become who they were created to be. As the founder and co-host of Created To Become, Joe brings together inspiration, practical wisdom, and creative expression to empower others on their journey of growth and transformation.
Carmen R. Guynn is an award-winning dance artist, choreographer, educator, advocate, speaker, and entrepreneur whose work has impacted communities throughout the United States for more than two decades. From founding the St. Louis International Salsa/Bachata Congress to leading anti-human trafficking initiatives and coaching individuals toward personal and professional growth, Carmen combines creativity, leadership, faith, and service in everything she does. As the co-host of the Created To Become podcast, Carmen brings her passion for empowering others through movement, education, advocacy, and purpose-driven living, which continues to inspire people of all ages and backgrounds.

