What started as a reluctant leap into homeschooling during 2020 quickly became a mission we couldn’t ignore.
We saw firsthand how much was missing in traditional education—creativity, critical thinking, real-world skills, and purpose.
So we prayed, took a deep breath, and said yes to building something different.
What began as an in-person school has now grown into Lifestyle Creators Academy Online—a powerful, affordable program that helps families teach what truly matters: entrepreneurship, personal development, financial literacy, health, and purpose.
We believe kids were born to lead, not follow—and we’re here to give them the tools to thrive in the real world.
Let’s raise world-changers, together. 💛
Meet The Founders
We’re a husband-and-wife duo raising three amazing kids—Taleiya, Julien, and Malikai—and doing our best to follow the path Yahuah placed on our hearts.
We never set out to start a school or run an online program... we were just trying to survive the chaos of 2020 like everyone else. But when we realized how broken the system was and how unprepared it left kids for real life, we decided to do something about it. And somehow that turned into building
Lifestyle Creators Academy.
With a background in business, marketing, and coaching, we blended our passions and experience to build a program that’s just as much about purpose as it is about planning.
Together, we’ve created a learning experience that’s fun, empowering, and rooted in real-world growth! An affordable, purpose-driven online program that actually teaches what matters: entrepreneurship, financial literacy, personal growth, real-world skills—and how to live a life full of intention.
Wesley leads with heart and creativity, while Ryan brings strategy and vision. And together, we bring the craziness & fun!
We believe in raising confident, purpose-driven leaders who know who they are and how to make an impact.
And we’d be honored to support your family on that journey.
Wesley McMorris,
Co-Founder & Director of Heart + Hustle
Wesley is a passionate mama on a mission to raise world-changers. With a heart for helping families thrive, she leads Lifestyle Creators Academy with creativity, faith, and purpose. Whether she’s designing lessons, running events, or cheering students on, her goal is always the same—help kids discover their God-given gifts and use them boldly.
Ryan McMorris, Co-Founder
& Director of Strategy + Growth
Ryan is the brains behind the big-picture strategy and digital magic at Lifestyle Creators Academy. With a background in business, marketing, and mentoring entrepreneurs, he’s all about helping families think outside the box and build a life of freedom. He’s also a proud dad, always ready with a corny joke and a big idea.
Heather Cotugno,
Life Coach
Heather Cotugno is a Certified Youth Resilience Coach and credentialed special education teacher. After spending many years in the classroom, she realized she can best support the growth and development of young people in a different way. Coach Heather works with kids in a variety of settings to focus on building their confidence, resilience, and acceptance, among other crucial skills needed for an empowered, successful life. Through conversation and written exercises, Coach Heather helps youth from upper elementary age to early adulthood to find their own solutions, setting them up for future issues that arise, all while cheering them on, increasing their excitement for life and reinforcing positive beliefs.
Nita Leary,
Nutrition & Home Remedies Coach
Nita (founder of The Whole You, LLC) is married (34 years) with 3 adult kids. She lived in PA most of her life except for 13 years of which she lived in Portugal (before moving to Greenville in 2021). Nita is a Certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach and also holds an Associates Degree in Business Management and Early Childhood Development Cert. She is passionate about educating others in the importance of healthy nutrition and being in balance with your whole being for a total wellness of our mind, body and soul. She believes that through the right dietary and lifestyle choices, we can heal and maintain our bodies to optimum care, the way God intended us to, and by teaching children how to make healthy dietary and lifestyle choices is the beginning to the rest of their healthy future.
Samantha Procopio, Entrepreneurship
& Personal Finance Coach
Samantha is an educator, entrepreneur, and homeschool mom with a heart for helping students gain real-world skills that truly matter. She's been running successful businesses for over a decade and loves using that experience to bring financial literacy and entrepreneurial thinking to life for the next generation.
Samantha currently teaches at a local homeschool co-op, where she focuses on practical, project-based classes like personal finance, investing, and entrepreneurship. Her goal is to help students build confidence with money, think creatively, and explore how their unique skills and passions can be turned into real opportunities.
When she's not teaching or running her businesses, you can find her homeschooling her two kids, coaching at a local gym, or diving into a good book. She believes learning should be fun, relevant, and empowering and Samantha is so excited to be part of your homeschool journey!
Cody Freeland,
Self Defense Coach
Coming Soon!