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The modern woman’s retirement plan isn’t just about money. It’s about the woman.

I’m here to help you navigate the non-financial aspects of transitioning to your next chapter, so you can create a desired lifestyle that complements your financial plan.

Because your financial plan isn’t retiring. You are.

You have a financial plan in place and you’re about to close the door (or you already have) on your career. Right about now, you’re likely starting to think about what’s next.

If so, you’re in the right place.

What’s next includes a lot of moving parts, including:

Who you’ll be now that you aren’t that person anymore

What you want to do with the next 30 years of your life

How you’ll manage the wild emotional rollercoaster ride (trust me…it’s coming)

That’s where I come in.

True story: I finished my Energy and Sustainability Policy undergraduate degree from Penn State and retired from my 30-year career as a government/public affairs executive with the electric utility industry a month later.

Hi, I’m Christine!

Some say I do things a bit backward, but finishing my degree later in life (and walking the stage with all the younger graduates) was one of the best experiences of my life. Looking back, I wouldn’t have changed a thing, because it was an incredible opportunity to coach, mentor, and educate on the complex energy issues we face as a society.

I knew I was ready to retire and pass the baton to the next generation (no pun intended).

They were better prepared, but I wasn’t as prepared as I should have been when I did pass the baton and step into a new chapter. I had my finances in order but hadn’t considered how the loss of identity, purpose, daily structure, and connections would wreak havoc on my mind, emotions, and health.

Now I’m a retirement coach for high-achieving women, helping them prepare for the psychological aspects of retiring and create a new lifestyle that complements their financial plan.

My signature course and coaching program Retirement Reimagined based on my Amazon best-selling book “Your Next Chapter. Dream It. Design It. Live It.” is designed to help women do just that.

Meet My Staff

When you start hanging out with me in my office, you’ll quickly get introduced to my two office mates (because they show up on camera often).

But let me share a little about my two Bouvier des Flandres furry family members. Alli (short for Allium) is 5 years old and Savannah is not quite a year old. Alli and Savannah are our 4th and 5th Bouviers, and I am convinced the first three were imposters. (If you know the breed standard, you’ll get it.)

On Wednesdays, you’ll find us on the agility course where I’m learning the fine art of staying upright (and ahead of them) and they’re trying to figure out what I want them to do (handler problem all the way). When I’m in my office, you’ll likely hear them gobble food, drink, bark, or groan when my microphone is not muted. We keep it real around here.

We do retirement planning differently around here.

Because we know the secret: It’s not just about money.
Reimagine and design your next chapter — in 3 simple steps.
1 | Dare to dream
Designing a next chapter requires tapping into your creativity to dust off dreams, and consider new interests to pursue. I’ll help you look at your life’s story with new eyes, analyze each chapter, and open up the creative side of your brain so you reach for the sky. Because now it’s your turn.
2 | Package your dream
I’m tired of the notion that retiring from a career means you’re done—which is why I’m not letting you believe that either. You have a lot of experience, skills, and talent that will offer tremendous value to the world. We’re going to package your new dream and desires and build a roadmap to turn it into reality.
3 | Live your dream
Fast forward 3 months (or sooner if you want), and you have a complete next chapter lifestyle plan in place to complement your financial plan. With that, you’ll step confidently into this new chapter—and you won’t have to lose your identity or sanity. You’ll be an even better version of that powerhouse you were in your career.

We’re on a mission.

Here at Retirement Reimagined, we’re leading a movement to change the way women think about and plan for retirement. Because it’s so much more than having a financial plan in place. It’s about having a meaningful, purposeful, and fulfilling lifestyle in place.

Our Beliefs

Christian Faith

Our Christian faith guides all our values and beliefs.

Journey

It’s the journey that matters the most in the end.

Possibilities

Creating a lifestyle on your terms is possible.

Dreams

Dreams are worth fighting for.
Lifelong Learning
Curiosity and a commitment to lifelong learning cultivate a creative mind.

Talents

Every person has unique talents that should be shared with the world.

Together, we can change the world.

“I’m so glad someone is finally talking about this! Yes, money is important, it’s a must. But you really need to have a solid idea of what you want that next phase to look and feel like. Will you work in a different capacity? Will you volunteer? Have you considered how your identity will change and are you really prepared for that? This is important work you are doing, Christine! ”
Beverly
“Have you heard about others who have these great mentors that help them achieve more than they thought they could and you were always a bit jealous because you didn’t have that person too? Yeah, I get you! With Christine, you’ll feel like you’re sitting across from her in a coffee shop talking about experiences, lessons learned, and how to do life better and more authentically. She’ll inspire, challenge, support, and lead you to that next level, wherever that may be!”
Annette L.

Some fun (and somewhat quirky) facts:

Love, love, love hot, spicy food.

Can make an amazing (and quite tasty) West Indian Roti (one of the few things I do in the kitchen because I live with an incredible chef).

My Bouviers have a horrible groomer that should be fired. Wait! That’s me!

I’ve never even started a lawn mower. And, don’t intend to.

Owned a Honda CB-1 400cc motorcycle for a while. (Until I realized I wasn’t a cat with nine lives.)

Lived in Barbados in 1980 and survived Hurricane Allen. (Pretty scary!)

You’ll find Bob Marley, Jimmy Buffett, Santana, CSNY, Linda Rondstadt, Etta James, The Eagles, Fleetwood Mac, Jackson Browne, Van Morrison, Stevie Ray Vaughn, and No Shoes Radio on my playlist (along with so many others).

I’m an avid Penn State football fan and have a plate and 3 screws in my right foot as a result of a “cheerleading gone bad” incident that happened in my living room in January 2006 to prove it. (Feel free to ask for all the details.)

I’ve rubbed shoulders with Matthew McConaughey (sort of). My book was #10 in the same category and at the same time his was #1.

Let’s get you on your way to what you really need—

One on One

Reading books, doing a lot of soul-searching, and figuring it out on your own takes time.

You often don’t get the results you want–until you lock arms with a coach.

It truly makes all the difference in the world in getting results fast.

I’d be honored to be your guide. I love working with balls of fire like you.

Let’s meet and start your journey
Online Education

The Retirement Reimagined Academy provides high-achieving women a step-by-step holistic approach to planning for retirement, offering insights into navigating major life transitions, uncovering your authentic self and true identity, rekindling your dreams and passions, finding new structure and purpose, and preparing for and managing the emotional roller coaster ride.

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