Known for her sharp wit and fearless bidding, Christina shares how she uses storytelling to connect people, celebrate the game, and show bridge as more than just cards on a table.
From her unlikely appearance at a European junior camp to her eventually becoming a world champion, Christina opens up about balancing motherhood, career, and competition, and why laughter and vulnerability matter as much as trophies.
Key Highlights:
✍️ Stories That Stick: In her writing, Christina aims to uncover the humor, heartbreak, and humanity of bridge. Here she captures the essence of bridge icon Zia Mahmood.
🌍 On the World Stage: Memorable moments from competing internationally and what those experiences taught her.
🎭 Behind the Curtain: The pressures and rewards of finding students/sponsors to play in top-level tournaments around the globe.
👩👧 Life Off the Table: How motherhood and divorce reshaped her identity and her approach to competition.
❤️ The Real Wins: Why Christina believes friendships, stories, and joy outlast medals and rankings.
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