Meet Christina

Welcome to my corner of the universe!

I’m Christina, and my mission is simple: to spread sunshine, one smile at a time.

For nearly four decades, I’ve worn many hats-as an author, speaker, mother, and grandmother. My journey has been shaped by my work in education, ministry, nutrition, and corporate training, but the most valuable lessons have come from navigating “life’s lumps and launches.”

Through it all, I’ve learned that, while degrees and certifications add to my professional credentials, the heart of my work lies in human connection and shared stories.

In 2017, I launched the FROG Blog, an acronym for Fully Rely On God. My blog posts were short essays as a literary strike back at a series of sucker punches at that time. My blog became my sanctuary, where I could pour out stories from my life and reflections on faith, resilience, and the beauty of everyday moments.

From Blog to Books

A year later, I published my first book, Life’s Too Short for Dull Razors, Cheap Pens, and Worn-Out Underwear. Since then, I’ve authored five more books, including my best-seller Knee Deep: A 9-Month Creation of Handwritten Letters to the Creator. Ironically, it’s the book I least wanted to publish! Written in real-time, it shares deeply personal letters I wrote to God during a transformative season.

Speaking from the Heart

Today, I bring these stories to retreats, workshops, and speaking engagements, sharing life’s lessons through interactive and down-to-earth conversations. I’m not an expert-I’m a fellow journeyman in the river of life. Some days, I’m doggie paddling; other days, I’m gasping for air. But I keep going, and I’m honored when people invite me to share my stories and insights with their groups.

I’m honored to work with spirituality centers, holistic hubs, and retreat homes, and each event is personalized to fit the unique needs of the group. Through questions like, “Who am I? How do I view others? How can I show up as the best version of myself?” I encourage participants to journey toward greater self-awareness and compassion.

My stories are an eclectic mix-some joyful, others laugh-out-loud funny, and a few tender enough to bring tears. Each one is an invitation to pause, reflect, and connect with the humanity we all share. Through listening, I’ve discovered that tears and laughter are universal, and I believe that by understanding each other’s stories, we cultivate kindness for all people.

If you’d like me to speak at your event, check out my most popular workshops here. I tailor each session to your group’s needs, and while I love warm locations, I’ll happily bring the sunshine wherever it’s needed.

Let’s Connect

Wherever you are on your journey, I’m here to offer words of hope, humor, and insight. Together, let’s make each day a little brighter. I hope to be remembered by eight words: “She smiled. She wrote. She encouraged. She believed.”