From Grief to Advocacy: Janet's Mission for Furniture Safety and Public Awareness

What drives someone to turn unimaginable grief into a mission for public safety?
In this episode, Janet McGee, a former mortician, shares how the tragic loss of her 22-month-old son, Ted, led her to become a national advocate for furniture tip-over prevention. From her foundational work in mortuary science to her influential role in passing critical safety legislation, Janet's journey is a testament to resilience and purpose. Together with my co-host Tanya Scotece, we reflect on a powerful quote from Brianna Wiest's "The Mountain Is You" and how life's challenges can shape one's path in profound ways.
Janet McGee

• Email: [email protected]
• Website: http://www.janetmcgee.com/
• Telephone: +1 (651) 600 8229
• LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/janetmcgeemba

Janet opens up about her battle with burnout in the mortuary science field and the subsequent transition to the banking sector, highlighting the stark differences between the two careers. She discusses how the structured environment of banking provided a semblance of normalcy but lacked the deeper sense of meaning she once had. Janet's story takes a poignant turn as she recounts the loss of her son, Teddy, and how that devastating experience led her to establish Lifted LLC. Don’t miss this heartfelt conversation about finding balance and purpose after tragedy, and the powerful ways one mother's grief transformed into a life-saving mission.
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