About Us

Lift Life Travel is a company started by two women who have traveled the world, and know first-hand how travel leads to new perspectives, self-renewal, growth and gratitude.

Meet Our Founders

Barbie Dangond -

Barbie lived in Bogotá, Colombia for 2 years as a Fulbright Scholar. During this time, she traveled through much of South America. She's also backpacked through Europe and Asia. Barbie holds a B.S. in Education, an M.S. in Education and an M.B.A. She's also the former owner of the D'Angon Academy, an English Immersion Summer Camp. She lives in Lake Forest, CA with her husband and 2 daughters.

Shannon Christner -

Shannon has traveled, studied, volunteered, and lived all over the world. She thrives on foreign experiences that gift her life lessons and reveal her inner strengths. Perhaps one of the most exciting parts of traveling is the research and the discovery of unique experiences that this world has to offer.

Shannon loves planning and sharing those experiences with others, and finds joy in creating a growth-inspired journey for those looking to expand their cultural and global awareness. Shannon has a B.A. in English, a Certificate in Journalism, a Certificate in TEFL, is certified in Wilderness First Aid, and is a certified yoga instructor. Her life has always carried her on the road,  as the world continues to be her teacher.