About

Heather Theisen-Gandara — Founder, Reignite Collective

I founded Reignite Collective to empower women over 40 to rise stronger, bolder, and more radiant after divorce. My journey began far from the global stages I would one day step onto—I grew up in rural Wisconsin and was the first in my family to hold a passport. That passport opened the door to a lifetime of discovery, leading me to study, travel, and work extensively throughout Latin America, where I became fluent in Spanish and developed a deep appreciation for cross-cultural connection.

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With a Doctorate in Educational Leadership and a Master’s in Counseling, I have spent over two decades leading in international diplomacy and large-scale team management—partnering with global organizations such as the U.S. Department of State, ExxonMobil, and Baker Hughes. I bring a rare blend of strategic vision, cultural insight, and compassionate mentorship to help women reinvent their futures and achieve measurable results.

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Reignite Collective was born from both my professional expertise and my deeply personal journey. After a 24-year marriage, raising two incredible children, and navigating the life-altering reality of divorce, I rebuilt from the ground up—reclaiming my financial independence, shedding nearly 100 pounds, and designing a life infused with self-care, purpose, and unapologetic power.

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Today, I guide women through holistic recovery—helping them heal emotionally, elevate their wellness, master their finances, and express their confidence through personal style. My mission is bold yet simple: to show women that life after divorce isn’t the end of their story—it’s the beginning of their most empowered chapter yet.

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Rise. Reclaim. Reignite.