In this inspiring episode, Sophia Gray sits down with Christine Skippins, a former banker who reinvented herself as a successful author and illustrator. After 40 years in the banking industry, Christine took the leap into the creative world, following her passion for writing and illustration.

🎤 In This Episode, We Discuss:
✅ Transitioning from a Corporate Career to Creative Entrepreneurship – How Christine made the leap from banking to becoming a published author and illustrator.
✅ Discovering the Power of Illustration – How Christine learned digital illustration and started bringing her stories to life.
✅ The Journey Behind Misty Nook – The inspiration and process behind her children’s book series.
✅ Writing for Different Audiences – Christine’s shift from children’s books to adult fiction, and her current project Love, Lies, and Butterflies.
✅ The Power of Family – Writing her mother’s life story and how it deepened her understanding of family history.
✅ Overcoming Imposter Syndrome – Christine’s experience with self-doubt and how she learned to embrace her creative skills.
✅ Marketing and Promoting Books – How Christine uses social media and in-person events to connect with readers and sell books.

💡 Key Takeaways:
📖 It’s never too late to pursue your passion – Christine reinvented herself after 40 years in banking.
🎨 You can learn new creative skills – From writing to illustrating, Christine proves that anything is possible with persistence.
📚 Write with a purpose – Writing your own life story or someone else’s can create a meaningful legacy. 💪 Overcoming self-doubt is part of the creative process – Embrace your unique talents and believe in your work.
📱 Marketing is essential – If you don’t promote your book, no one will know it’s out there.

🎙️ About Our Guest:
Christine Skippins is an author, illustrator, and creative entrepreneur who made a bold career shift after 40 years in the banking industry. She writes children’s books and is currently working on her debut adult novel, Love, Lies, and Butterflies. Christine has also used her illustration skills to contribute to other authors' works and charity projects.

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