Trudi Charest

Trudi Charest is proof that retirement doesn’t mean slowing down — sometimes it means finally having time to do all the things you were too busy to tackle before.

After a successful career in sales, marketing, and business development, Trudi turned her passion for helping people into writing practical, relatable books filled with real-world advice, humour, and honest conversations about life’s next chapters.

She is the bestselling author of *The Great Canadian Retirement Guide*, a trusted resource helping Canadians navigate retirement planning, finances, lifestyle changes, and everything nobody warns you about after you stop working. She is also the author of *The Digital Sales Rep*, a modern guide for sales professionals looking to thrive in the digital and social selling world.

Known for her approachable style and “coffee chat with a smart friend” tone, Trudi combines practical guidance with personal stories, making complicated topics feel easy, encouraging, and even fun.

When she’s not writing, planning her next project, or connecting with readers online, you’ll likely find her traveling, spending time with family, skiing, biking, or proving that retirement can actually be one of the busiest — and best — stages of life.

You can find Trudi on LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook.