Our Story
Growing up without a mom had its own set of challenges, but Soul 57's founder, Jenny Maattala, found solace in writing to help make sense of her loss and grief. Cut to October/ November/December of 2019, as Jenny sat by her sister’s side in the hospital during her last weeks after a long battle with colon cancer, the thought of Casey’s four young children having to endure the loss of their mom and navigating that world of grief was unbearable. The idea for Soul 57 came to mind during those months and has been a whirlwind of plotting and planning ever since, all in the effort to help other kids feel not so alone along their journey.