Krista Gawronski has never really taken “No” for an answer. She has turned the words “Why can’t I” into some personal motivation for her life. Krista grew up in a big family in the Sunset District of San Francisco and fell in love with her big brothers’ best friend, Paul Gawronski. Together they lead a joyful life in Petaluma, Ca. They have a successful sandwich shop named Mr. Pickles, and they are raising two sons, Frank and Vince.
Krista grew up watching Oprah Winfrey. Her admiration for powerful women led to the discovery of leadership and philanthropy. She became the founder of The Fabulous Women of Sonoma County. This is a group she started in her living room in 2005 which has since formalized into a nonprofit. The heartbeat of the group comes from a small board of seven kind women. This is a brave organization which is committed to helping families with extraordinary hardship and improving the world through mean-ingful causes.
Krista poured her heart into this group, and it quickly grew from 30 women to several thousand people. Her grassroots mission has led to substantial contributions for her community. Service remains Krista’s greatest passion. Her quest to improve the vibration of love in the world continues. It actually opened the door to another calling: writing and speaking.
Krista documented the birth of the Fabulous Women in her first book, Soul Purpose, the story of a girl who found her life’s meaning through community service. She was vulnerable enough to share her fears and brave enough to bare her soul. Be Good called her back to the writer’s chair, becoming the foundation for her next crusade: speaking about compassion and humanity on larger stages. Krista is continuing her mission to study human behavior, and is incorporating her mind-body-spirit studies into her presentations. Krista has motivated students, church groups, nonprofits, corporate teams, and circles of women to follow their hearts and explore their passion for giving back to the world.
Krista has a realness about her. Her approach to spirituality and charity resonates with people. She can relate to the modern day woman who is juggling laundry and grocery shopping but still wants to feel spiritually fulfilled. Her ability to speak the truth about the human condition gives her a warm and soulful aura. In addition to supporting The Fabulous Women, Krista has started a female circle called “Dare to Shine.” This group meets monthly for life topics and friendship. Krista is blessed with “The Good Life.” She has two dogs, a big family to lean on, and a wonderful sister-hood that inspires her daily. It is enough to fill her soul and dwell in gratitude.
