09/01/2026
Founder. Believer. A woman who keeps pushing. 💚
I started Gunnar & Jake’s with a dream and the belief that I could build something worth sharing. I put my heart into this business, and I’m still showing up for what I started.
Building something of your own takes courage. It takes confidence to stand behind your vision before everyone else sees it. And it takes resilience to get back up when life gives you every reason to stay down.
I know God put this in my heart for a reason.
That belief carries me through the uncertainty, the setbacks, and the days when the next step feels bigger than I am. I can pray, take a breath, and keep moving. I can be proud of how far I’ve come while still being hungry for what’s ahead.
If you’re building a dream through a difficult season, keep pushing. Give yourself credit for the courage it takes to try again.
I believe in what I started. I believe in the woman I’m becoming. And I’m trusting God as I build what comes next.
— Kristi, Founder of Gunnar & Jake’s Gourmet Pickles & Peppers 🥒✨