Heart 2 Heart Concepts Magazine 12/2017-Exploring Your #HIDDENFIGURESSPIRIT | Page 11

Christine Penn, Author Christine had a very difficult childhood. However, she was determined to succeed. Like any true survivor, she constantly re-invented herself. Christine lived in several states including Maryland where she received her Certification in Business Communications. Later, she would become a licensed insurance agent. The one constant in her many careers was helping people. Although, Christine would triumph, she often wondered why life always seemed to place her in the middle of the storm. Then, the reason emerged. She would not tuck her story away, like some shameful secret. Mrs. Penn decided to share her story, so others would know anything is possible through faith. Christine re-invented herself yet again. This time as the author of “Girl Stop Trippin’” which debut in April of 2017. Mrs. Penn describes her work as a “self- help book for those who are ready to take charge of their life”. Christine Penn is a New Orleans, LA native. She is a mother, grandmother, and wife. Christine feels blessed to be enjoying the life God has provided her on the other side of the storm.