Christine Schmidt is from the greater Philadelphia area and has been working in clinical research for 20 years. She hosted home cooking parties selling high quality kitchen products alongside her full time job for 14 years. In 2020 She joined a startup network marketing company that offers unique services and products. Christine enjoys hanging out with friends and family. The best thing is being an aunt to seven nieces and nephews. Christine loves volunteering at Revival’s Outreach Center, her church’s ministry to the community, baking in the soup kitchen and tutoring at the Resource Center. She’s also involved with Operation Christmas Child which sends shoe boxes to children in other parts of the world who have never received a gift. She loves to read, crochet, cook and bake. Christine has a passion for travel. She’s been to many parts of the US and other countries including China, Japan, Canada, England, and Iceland. She is often referred to as a world traveler by friends and family. My success story was written in remembrance of my Mom, my biggest cheerleader. I’m dedicating this chapter to both my parents who never gave up on me, guided me, and encouraged me to be the best I can be despite the challenges I faced.