Michelle Hensley’s rise from a widow with two children worried about her next paycheck to playing a role in diplomatic relations by designing the gift wrapping used by President Trump is a story of faith and perseverance.
When her husband, Eric, died in 2014, Ms. Hensley was uncertain what the future would hold or how she would provide for two grieving children. Today, she is the CEO of Nifty Package Co., a luxury gift basket and gift-wrapping business.
In January, she was tapped by the Trump administration to be its official gift-wrapping designer. That means that when foreign dignitaries and other world leaders receive gifts from Mr. Trump and first lady Melania Trump, they are wrapped in her custom designs. She also produces custom gift-wrapping designs for Vice President J.D. Vance, second lady Usha Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
“There were some really dark moments I’ve had walking