Catherine Team

Catherine Team has enjoyed several careers, but none more than becoming an author. She owned an advertising agency for almost twenty years, spearheading the company through her artistic vision up until its sale. After that, she taught advertising and communications at the college level while pursuing the ongoing challenge of managing her father’s real estate interests.

Beverly Smirnis has enjoyed a long career as a life journalist in various forms, including publicist, publisher, blogger, and podcaster. As co-author of this book about the real-life Anna, Smirnis says Anna has managed to teach important life lessons that have influenced her own life, too.