Grief & Joy

Grief & Joy Founder

Mindy Seiffert

After losing my husband, I discovered something nobody talks about: life doesn't end after grief—it changes. Grief & Joy was created to help people navigate widowhood, retirement, menopause, empty nesting, caregiving, and all the unexpected chapters life brings.

Read my story

Grief & Joy presents...

What Nobody Tells You

Honest conversations - with real people - about major life transitions.

What Nobody Tells You is a conversation series about the life transitions we all experience but rarely talk about honestly. Widowhood. Retirement. Menopause. Caregiving. Empty Nesting. Marriage. Divorce. Starting Over. And More!

What Nobody Tells You Series

Grief & Joy presents...

Founder Reflections

These short videos explore the moments we don't always talk about:

Navigating grief years after loss
The unexpected emotions of becoming an empty nester
Preparing for early retirement and identity shifts
Dating after loss
Building a new dream from the ground up
Finding joy without feeling guilty
The little moments that change everything
Honest reflections on what I'm learning along the way

There isn't a script for life's biggest transitions.

These are mine.

Grief & Joy Founder Reflections

Grief & Joy presents...

Building our Next Chapter

Sometimes rebuilding your life starts by rebuilding something else.

When life changes everything, we all begin asking the same questions.

What's next?

For me, that answer became a 137-year-old Iowa barn.

Building our Next Chapter

Grief, Joy, Change, and Life Transitions

Keynote & Event Speaker

Mindy Seiffert speaks on grief, retirement, resilience, leadership, workplace wellbeing, and navigating life's biggest transitions. Whether you're planning a corporate event, healthcare conference, women's leadership summit, retirement seminar, or community gathering, audiences leave feeling seen, inspired, and equipped for whatever comes next.

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Shop by life transition (collection list)

Because Life Happens!

Testimonials

★★★★★
I am following Grief & Joy and I want to thank you for it. Obviously, I am not the intended audience but I love it! You can also thank your English teachers because you are a good writer! And I would like to stay in your barn someday!
Matt W.
Rosemount, MN

★★★★★
Witty and heartfelt. Grief and Joy’s products are a perfect way to reach out when life gets hard. When you can’t find the perfect words, send something that will make them smile!
Elizabeth W.
Dubuque, IA

★★★★★
Grief and Joy is an uplifting site. Mindy’s loss has turned into a gift to the world through her uplifting messages, reminders that we all experience hard moments in life and that everyday we should take care of ourselves. Thank you Grief and Joy for all your guiding messages and hilarious cards!
Erin L.
Lisbon, IA

★★★★★
The Grief & Joy blog has been something I have enjoyed reading regularly. Mindy’s perspective on her personal loss as well as her happiness through it all has been both touching and made me laugh. ❤️ Her words have helped me see that it really is possible and ok to experience a devastating loss and yet still find joy and be happy. I have purchased some of the cards and can’t wait to send them to friends and family. These cards convey exactly how we often think but can’t find the card that says it the right way.
Lynne L.
Denver, IA

★★★★★
Add customer reviews and testimonials to showcase your store’s happy Their products are thoughtful with such high quality! Shipping was fast. I highly recommend🥰
Amy O.
Ankeny, IA