Travel has shaped my life for as long as I can remember. As a child, I flew across the country, and many of my earliest memories are anchored in water—places where my mind quiets and time slows.
Over time, my travel style evolved. The turning point wasn’t a bigger itinerary—it was a better one. Moving from an underwhelming hotel to a well-run resort changed everything: the service, the atmosphere, the feeling of being genuinely cared for. From there, I became fascinated by what makes a journey feel effortless.
Italy became a touchstone—especially Rome and the Amalfi Coast—where getting lost on cobblestone streets often led to my favorite moments. Kenya broadened my worldview and deepened my commitment to traveling thoughtfully, with respect for place and people. One conversation with a sommelier sparked a lifelong love of wine that ultimately led me to pursue formal sommelier training.
After decades in executive leadership, I stood on a balcony overlooking Lake Como, already planning what was next. In that quiet moment, I realized planning wasn’t the distraction—it was the creative outlet. What felt heavy was carrying the entire mental load alone.
Maven Curated Journeys is my answer: a way to design travel with both heart and structure—so you stay in control of the vision, without carrying the decision fatigue.
After decades in executive leadership, I stood on a balcony overlooking Lake Como, already planning what was next. In that quiet moment, I realized planning wasn’t the distraction—it was the creative outlet. What felt heavy was carrying the entire mental load alone.
Maven Curated Journeys is my answer: a way to design travel with both heart and structure—so you stay in control of the vision, without carrying the decision fatigue.
Italy became a touchstone—especially Rome and the Amalfi Coast—where getting lost on cobblestone streets often led to my favorite moments. Kenya broadened my worldview and deepened my commitment to traveling thoughtfully, with respect for place and people. One conversation with a sommelier sparked a lifelong love of wine that ultimately led me to pursue formal sommelier training.
Over time, my travel style evolved. The turning point wasn’t a bigger itinerary—it was a better one. Moving from an underwhelming hotel to a well-run resort changed everything: the service, the atmosphere, the feeling of being genuinely cared for. From there, I became fascinated by what makes a journey feel effortless.
Travel has shaped my life for as long as I can remember. As a child, I flew across the country, and many of my earliest memories are anchored in water—places where my mind quiets and time slows.
My Story
What It’s Like to Work With Me
You can expect:
Think of our work together as a calm, well-led collaboration where you bring the vision, and I bring the design, discernment, and orchestration.
A clear, guided process with proactive communication (email-forward, efficient, and organized)
Recommendations grounded in real expertise and a trusted network of on-the-ground partners
Thoughtful pacing with time for beauty, rest, and spontaneity, without sacrificing the must-dos
A journey that feels cohesive, intentional, and beautifully handled
Personal involvement from start to finish, from design to coordination and advocacy while you travel
Why My Approach Is Different
I don’t plan trips as a series of transactions. I design journeys as a whole: how you arrive, what you feel on day two, how day two flows, where the breathing room belongs, and how each transition supports the experience.
Luxury, to me, is not performance. It’s ease. It’s service that anticipates.
It’s the confidence of knowing someone is quietly handling the details, so you can savor the experience and the moments that matter.
