About US
From a young age, Kimberley drew inspiration from her parents' creative talents. Her father's skills in design and painting and business owner, ignited her passion, leading to countless hours spent at his drafting table. During her teenage years, she explored drawing, painting, jewelry making, and sewing.
In her 20s, Kimberley completed a diploma in Graphic Communications and Advertising at George Brown College in Toronto, Ontario, where she honed her design and illustration expertise and gained valuable insights into marketing, advertising and branding.
Her career took a different turn later when she worked 8 years in a Long-Term Care home, where she served as the admissions coordinator supporting the home in increasing occupancy and assisted families as they transitioned. During that time, she also took on the role of Activity Director, managing the activation department with 13 staff and gaining a deep understanding of senior programs and managing teams.
Subsequently, Kimberley ventured into an Account Executive position at a Real Estate Marketing company, further expanding her knowledge of marketing. However, her passion for seniors remained a calling, leading her to establish Young at Heart Painting in 2018. This initiative provided art programming for residents living in Retirement and Long-Term Care homes and received recognition with a second-place finish in the Social Innovation Challenge with the City of Vaughan providing a grant to start the program. During the pandemic, Young at Heart Painting had to close its doors to seniors and pivot to re-invent itself. It then offered corporate virtual events such as virtual wine tastings, beer tasting, mixology and virtual paint nights, fostering continued connections across Canada which was really needed.
In her 20s, Kimberley completed a diploma in Graphic Communications and Advertising at George Brown College in Toronto, Ontario, where she honed her design and illustration expertise and gained valuable insights into marketing, advertising and branding.
Her career took a different turn later when she worked 8 years in a Long-Term Care home, where she served as the admissions coordinator supporting the home in increasing occupancy and assisted families as they transitioned. During that time, she also took on the role of Activity Director, managing the activation department with 13 staff and gaining a deep understanding of senior programs and managing teams.
Subsequently, Kimberley ventured into an Account Executive position at a Real Estate Marketing company, further expanding her knowledge of marketing. However, her passion for seniors remained a calling, leading her to establish Young at Heart Painting in 2018. This initiative provided art programming for residents living in Retirement and Long-Term Care homes and received recognition with a second-place finish in the Social Innovation Challenge with the City of Vaughan providing a grant to start the program. During the pandemic, Young at Heart Painting had to close its doors to seniors and pivot to re-invent itself. It then offered corporate virtual events such as virtual wine tastings, beer tasting, mixology and virtual paint nights, fostering continued connections across Canada which was really needed.
Kimberley is the author of a workbook and journal titled "My Life By Design, The Ultimate Transformational Journal and Workbook" which teaches people how to use journaling as a tool to support their mental health and wellbeing. She hosted weekly virtual group journaling sessions during the pandemic, focusing on bringing people together and providing an outlet for empowerment and positivity.
Today, Young at Heart Painting doors are open and the company has reached over 9,000 seniors and implemented painting sessions in companies across Canada and now the USA bringing more connection and purpose to seniors. The company now supports staff and teams within the homes providing them an opportunity to participate. Young at Heart was awarded a grant from the City of York Region which allowed them to bring artists to the team and reach more seniors homes. Watch the interview
Kimberfly Design offers website design, consulting and commission work for home and office and together with Young at Heart Painting and their team of artists, we are able to bring more creativity to the community.
With unwavering support from loved ones and the community, Kimberley is excited to share her creativity, empower others and have a little bit of fun while doing it.
You can follow Kimberley's journey on
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kimberflydesign/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kimberflydesign/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kimberfly
Young at Heart Painting: https://www.youngatheartpainting.com/
We look forward to being your partner in all things creative
Today, Young at Heart Painting doors are open and the company has reached over 9,000 seniors and implemented painting sessions in companies across Canada and now the USA bringing more connection and purpose to seniors. The company now supports staff and teams within the homes providing them an opportunity to participate. Young at Heart was awarded a grant from the City of York Region which allowed them to bring artists to the team and reach more seniors homes. Watch the interview
Kimberfly Design offers website design, consulting and commission work for home and office and together with Young at Heart Painting and their team of artists, we are able to bring more creativity to the community.
With unwavering support from loved ones and the community, Kimberley is excited to share her creativity, empower others and have a little bit of fun while doing it.
You can follow Kimberley's journey on
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kimberflydesign/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kimberflydesign/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kimberfly
Young at Heart Painting: https://www.youngatheartpainting.com/
We look forward to being your partner in all things creative
