She had built a successful career in human resources, moved into executive leadership, and expected to retire from corporate America. Christie had to reconsider the security, identity, and sense of direction that had been tied to her career for decades. At the center of that mission is a philosophy Christie now shares often: starting over does not mean starting from scratch. The wisdom, resilience, leadership, and life experience women have already earned become part of the foundation for what comes next. Through Digital Dezine, Christie Francis reminds women over 40 that starting over does not mean starting from scratch.