Jessica Thompson

Jessica Thompson is Founder & Owner of Bee Joyful Shop, Michigan's 1st Zero Waste & Refill Shop. Jessica is known for modernizing & destigmatizing the low-waste lifestyle through affordable, locally-made & plastic free products for your home, kitchen, bath and beauty routine. Under her leadership, Bee Joyful Shop has grown from her kitchen to two brick & mortar locations in southwest and southeast Michigan. Bee Joyful Shop has won numerous awards, including the 2019 Catalyst University Makers' Mart Competition; Top 3 Retailer Excellence Awards for Specialty Shop; SBA Finalist. Additionally, Bee Joyful Shop is featured in Hour Magazine, Portage Neighbors Magazine, SEEN Magazine, WWMT News Channel 3, WOTV News Channel 8, Fox 17 and more. Jessica resides in Kalamazoo with her husband, five beautiful children & three step-children and enjoys Michigan's amazing beaches.