About Us

Welcome to Trotter. A Place to Grow.

Company History. Founded by two former pastor’s wives, Gloria Morgan Sextro and Mary Kay (Casey) Salminen in 2016, both understood grief and personal loss. Unsatisfied with current models of grief support, Sextro & Salminen set out to create materials that would address their own grief in a different way. Sextro & Salminen continued steeped in the spiritual disciplines of word, prayer, and fellowship and learned a new path toward health & healing. Along the way, other women noticed their gratitude, hope, and optimism. Other women reeling in their own grief from death, divorce, disease, or downsizing reached out to Salminen and Sextro. As the women called, e-mailed, and dropped by for coffee, Salminen & Sextro quickly realized the unmet need and set out to create a safe place where women could start the healing and begin an alternate recovery process.

Salminen & Sextro learned that to be resilient, self-sufficient, and forward-thinking through loss and pain they needed to connect one to each other, Two-By-Two, at the foot of the cross over the long haul. By connecting frequently, they created a network of support, accountability, and a platform to create opportunities for a brighter future filled with optimism and hope.

Blessed & Inspired creates forums for connection through devotions, bible study, book groups, and small groups where respondents learn to face difficult truths of the day, take responsibility for their own part in what is before them, let go of the nasty negative thoughts to distance themselves from the chaos through meditation and prayer. Once focused and forward-thinking, the Two By Two pair remains focused on whatever is true, whatever is right, to think about the things of God with gratitude. A thankful heart is a heart that is content for the moment ready to wait and see what the Lord will do next.

Blessed & Inspired is a recognized 501c3 charity.

EVERYONE HAS A NEXT STEP. WHAT'S YOURS?

Here at Trotter, we believe in the core values of inclusivity and redemption, grace, and love, and, above all - the transforming power of Christ. We're so excited you're interested in learning more about who we are and joining the family!

Your Next Step

Leadership

Mary Kay "Casey" Salminen

President

A skilled communicator, Salminen has spent thirty-five years helping nonprofit organizations flourish and grow. At Blessed & Inspired she will create authentic and transparent relationships with clients, staff, board members, donors, volunteers, and constituents in the community. Salminen understands how to create a master plan and slice it into workable parts. Most of all, she understands perseverance and determination to move forward with grace and dignity. Salminen has been at Blessed & Inspired from the beginning to dream, launch, and fund the ministry. Salminen has an MBA with core skills that include curriculum development, public speaking, event planning, volunteer recruitment, and fundraising management.

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