Vicki Gustafson

Author

At the young age of twenty-one, on February 5, 1977, Vicki married the love of her life, Jay Gustafson. Two years later, Jay answered the call to serve and began his lifelong career in law enforcement. Vicki became an entrepreneur. While pursuing their careers, they raised three children and are now the proud grandparents of five beautiful grandchildren.
While her children were young, Vicki volunteered at the children’s schools, was active in their church, and participated in leadership positions.

Vicki’s entrepreneurial spirit led her to own three successful businesses. Most notably, she created and was the CEO of A Touch of Joy, Inc., at Westbury Manor, a wedding and catering business, for over a decade. Vicki next pursued social selling to satisfy her desire to continue as an active parent, work around her husband’s police schedule, and work with women. Finally, she recently retired after sixteen years as a Cabi stylist. Over twenty-five years in the industry, she achieved countless awards in sales and leadership. These skills led her to be on leadership panels, a keynote speaker, and hold influential positions for many years.

Her desire for leading and coaching women eventually guided her to attain certifications as a Christian Life Coach and a Professional Life Coach from the Professional Christian Coaching and Counseling Academy—part of Anew University. She received professional training from 3 renowned coaches.

Life as a law enforcement officer's wife presented Vicki with unexpected challenges. To manage it, she had to dig deep within herself, relying on her faith, and find the strength and courage to hold tight to the "roller coaster life" many law enforcement couples experience. Interestingly enough, her daughter's husband is a police officer. Knowing the challenges her daughter and husband might face has inspired Vicki to share her insights, experiences, and coping skills with them and the thousands of other law enforcement officers couples.

Vicki now specializes in helping law enforcement officers’ wives with their life journeys and unique challenges. Her insight touches hearts and offers a new and fresh perspective on the world of law enforcement. Vicki is the president of LEOW Insight, LLC, the author of His Badge, My Story Insights for Spouses and Loved Ones of Law Enforcement Officers, and the voice of the “Insights from the Heart” Podcast.