Building our
Next Chapter
Building our
Next Chapter
Next Chapter
What we are building
This project isn't about creating a perfect Airbnb. Although, we hope it is really beautiful and peaceful!
It's about creating a life with more freedom, more intention, and more connection.
As I move toward early retirement from corporate America, Building Our Next Chapter documents what it looks like to intentionally design the next season of life.
Along the way you'll see...
- renovating a century-old barn
- restoring old things with new purpose
- learning new skills
- making plenty of mistakes
- creating spaces for gathering
- balancing work, business, and big dreams
- embracing life after loss
Every board, beam, and project tells a bigger story.
Sometimes we're rebuilding buildings.
Sometimes we're rebuilding ourselves.
Hi, I am Mindy - The Founder of Grief & Joy
I started Grief & Joy because life rarely fits into one emotional category.
Sometimes you laugh while grieving.
Sometimes you cry during happy milestones.
Sometimes you need a card that says what people are actually thinking - even if it includes swear words!
Grief & Joy is for people who are trying to navigate life's tough transitions with a sense of humor!
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