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ABOUT KRISTEL PENN

Kristel Penn is Grooby’s longtime Creative and Editorial Director and runs her own boutique marketing and PR firm, Ikigai Marketing. She served as Transformation Magazine’s Editor for two years and is on the Board of Directors for TAIF (Trans Adult Industry Foundation). She is also the Executive Producer of the Transgender Erotica Awards, a two-day event celebrating the trans adult industry and hosted in Hollywood, CA. 

In 2017, Penn was awarded the XBIZ Industry Exec Award for ‘Brand Ambassador of the Year’. In her career, she also has been nominated for the XBIZ Industry Exec ‘Best Marketing Executive’ Award, and in 2021 won the coveted XBIZ Industry Exec ‘Community Figure of the Year’ Award.

Ikigai Marketing offers purpose-driven marketing and business coaching. In Japanese, “ikigai” means “reason for being.” Penn helps clients find the balance between their own personal and professional “ikgai.” For more information, visit IkigaiMarketing.com.

ABOUT IKIGAI MARKETING

Ikigai Marketing is a boutique marketing and PR firm operated by, award-winning marketer Kristel Penn. In addition to offering traditional services, Penn is best known for her specialized “purpose-driven” business coaching.

For more information, visit IkigaiMarketing.com.