‘Good Grief’ With Founders, Melissa Jenski & Kristin Mortensen

On this episode of The Power of Love Show we welcome special guests, Melissa Jenski & Kristin Mortensen. Melissa Jenski is a design professional with over 10 years of experience in specialty retail and wholesale. While the highlights of her career include overseeing the retail operations at the Georgia O’Keeffe Museum, designing jewelry for Sundance Catalog and creating the merchandise assortment for a world-class spa, they were merely stepping-stones on her way to realizing her dreams of becoming an entrepreneur. As Co-founder of Good Grief, Melissa is the Chief Inspiration Officer and is in charge of fulfillment and inventory management.  An autoimmune diagnosis in her 20's, followed by infertility and a miscarriage in her 30's inspired Melissa to start ‘Good Grief’. When she’s not busy working, you can find her daydreaming about her next business idea, planning her next big vacation or obsessively Marie Kondo-ing an untouched area of her house. She currently resides in Santa Fe, New Mexico with her two favorite people – her husband and daughter. Kristin Mortensen is a marketing professional with over a decade of experience helping other brands tell their story, engage with customers and, above all, make money.  Burnt out from the corporate grind and pandemic fatigue, she wanted something to call her own. In 2021, she joined forces with her sister as the Co-Founder of ‘Good Grief’ and is responsible for the marketing and e-commerce side of the business.   Her love for traveling catapulted her to Europe shortly after graduating from ASU, and she's made the UK her home after being abroad for over 13 years. But it hasn't all been smooth sailing. It's been a whirlwind of divorce and heartbreak, learning to love again, and more recently, the happiest moments as a new mom sprinkled with postpartum depression and anxiety. She lives with long-term partner, Adam, and they recently welcomed a new addition to their family in September 2022. When she's not juggling work and motherhood, you can find her traveling, hiking or most likely a little bit of both. ‘Good Grief’ is an online gifting platform that sells curated care packages for life's twists and turns - loss of a loved one, cancer, mental health, miscarriage and beyond. Filled with equal parts heart and humor, each Good Grief box contains a selection of practical tools for healing and self-care and is packed to perfection with a handwritten card. ShopGoodGrief.com 15% DISCOUNT OFFER: Promo Code to use at checkout: DDJF Or Link with the discount code applied: https://shopgoodgrief.com/discount/DDJF Learn More About Melissa & Kristin: Website: ShopGoodGrief.com Instagram: @GoodGrief.Shop Facebook: Good Grief Shop Pinterest: @GoodGriefShop Contact: [email protected] Learn More About DDJF: Website: DDJF.org Instagram: @DeeDeeJacksonFoundation Facebook: Dee Dee Jackson Foundation LinkedIn: Dee Dee Jackson Foundation Twitter: @DDJFoundation Leave a podcast review: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-power-of-love-show/id1282931846 Spotify Podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/show/6X6zGAPmdReRrlLO0NW4n6?si=koXehESfSrSwA-zWi2vf-w Can’t make the live-stream? You can always watch our syndicated interviews later on YouTube or Facebook! Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2-Nd1HTnbaI Like Our Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/884355188308946/ Join our Official Facebook Group full of supportive community members: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1500933326745571/?ref=share_group_link Visit the DDJF official website: http://www.ddjf.org/ Follow us on Instagram: @DeeDeeJacksonFoundation