🌟 Double transplant survivor, & pickle queen—building an empire with grit, brine & a whole lot of spine. Over 40, unstoppable: survivor
Help me bring home $40,000 and grace the cover of NewBeauty magazine!
Life after 40 is freedom—freedom to live boldly, embrace authenticity, and build a legacy without apology. It’s knowing who I am, what I stand for, and having the grit to turn vision into reality.
Fabulous isn’t about perfection-it’s about purpose. It’s choosing to show up with courage, heart, and grit, no matter what life throws at me. What makes me feel fabulous is knowing I’ve walked through storms and still found the strength to rise—twice surviving kidney transplants, enduring 7 MOHS surgeries from skin cancer, and fighting my way back after surviving West Nile Virus just two years ago. I’m still here. I’m still standing. And I’m still smiling—because my life has meaning.
With $40,000, I’d scale Gunnar & Jake’s Gourmet Pickles & Peppers—investing in production, packaging, and distribution so my brand can reach kitchens across the country. It’s not just about pickles—it’s about building a legacy for my sons. I’d invest $40,000 also into growing my company with faith as the foundation—because every jar I sell represents hope, resilience, and the vision God placed in my heart a long time ago!
Vote for Kristi to be the next Fab Over 40 champion while supporting a great cause! Cast your daily vote below, or make a tax-deductible donation to help provide early detection, education, and support through the National Breast Cancer Foundation®.
Limited-time: 2X votes ends on Tue 11/18 at 9PM PST
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