Christine is a Stanford University graduate, born and raised in New York. She is a food and beverage marketer and former event planner with 25+ years experience in hospitality. After a life-shaking heart attack at the age of 37, she took her questions about the meaning of life to the road and criss-crossed the country on what she called her, “I heart adventure” tour. A lot of hugging later – and a little too much “eat, drink + be merry” – she landed in her new home of Charlotte, NC. She gave up alcohol after her 40th birthday and is now celebrating 3+ years alcohol-free.

Christine lives on the foodie side of town with her 5 month old son Ashton and her sweet pup, Charlotte. In her not-so-free time she enjoys creative writing, food photography, social networking and crafting non-alcoholic drinks. She has turned her passion into a profession as a food influencer and founder of, ON THE MOCKS: an alcohol-free community, marketing platform + marketplace. She represents 4 businesses in direct sales, promoting community, self-love + self-care. As a stigma fighter and sober warrior, she’s on a mission to make others feel less alone as they question their relationship with alcohol. Giving up alcohol doesn’t mean giving up on life or fun. The party is just getting started.

You can find Christine online on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, LinkedIn – and her website: www.onthemocks.com