Heidi Struve Currey is a writer, speaker, and entrepreneur. She is the cofounder of First40, LLC, which helps people embrace opportunities and tackle challenges — one unique-to-you step at a time.

In 2023, Heidi experienced first-hand the complexities of caring for her father after his rapid health decline from cancer. She is capturing her learnings from that tumultuous year in a memoir that complements her 40-step workbook, “Create Your Own Closure Map.”

Both books and the resources found at First40.net are designed to help readers to avoid an end-of-life scavenger hunt.

Heidi has facilitated workshops and presented at national conferences. Her thought-provoking style weaves a distinctive blend of artful storytelling, powerful questions for personal insight development, and compelling calls to action for her audiences.

Heidi’s innovative First40 learning experiences combine subject matter expertise with empowering and achievable exercises. She leads families through the process of creating their customized Closure Map to invite connection, deepen relationships and even have some fun while getting the hard stuff done.

Heidi holds a Master of Science in Communication and Leadership from Gonzaga University, and before forming First40, she spent 21 years in the financial industry serving in a variety of roles, including as a financial advisor, sales leader, and corporate executive.

Heidi and her husband Phil live outside Sacramento and enjoy hiking in the Sierra Foothills and spending time with their five exuberant grandchildren.