A whirlwind of cultural events
Discussing the Met Gala, May the Fourth, Cinco de Mayo, Kentucky Derby, Coronation…even the playoffs
The Purchasing Power of Women
With women making up more than half of the U.S. population, controlling or influencing up to 85% of consumer spending, why are so many brands and marketing still missing the mark?
Women Who Travel
The statistics around women who travel are higher than ever - so why aren’t brands and marketing keeping up?
Awards Season, Movie Making and Social Media Moving into Entertainment
"You're not going to be feeling so smug in a couple of years when SnapChat is up here accepting Best Drama"
The Future of Femtech + Menopause
Femtech is on the rise, with venture capital following it. Let’s discuss.
TikTok, Pinterest, Youtube Shorts, AI +
I have been thrilled to see the rise of wonder women, creators and TikTok personalities cross over into mainstream media to everyone’s delight, as they share their tremendous talent.
Tips, Tricks and Tech for moving or long stays abroad
A roundup of some of my favorite and most helpful apps, websites and more to prepare for living abroad in Europe
Ageism in our Travel Marketing and Media
Our culture continues to be starved for real connection and generational relationships that would impart the cultural & experiential wisdom we so desperately need. Why does the West still fight this fact and perpetuate stereotypes? With an aging population - lead by women, who are more active than ever and wield more spending power - we have an opportunity to harness the power of experience.
Great Podcast & Show List To Binge This Holiday
Looking for good podcasts or shows to binge/pass the time during your Thanksgiving travels (& into Christmas)? I’m an obsessive media binger and am sharing my lengthly list.
Jonathan Gold's Legacy
Another sad loss for the world of food and culture with the passing of legendary L.A. Times food critic Jonathan Gold yesterday. Thank you for showcasing Los Angeles to the world, Mr Gold.
Learn How To Self Publish
If you’ve ever wanted to self publish your own children’s book like I did, let me share what I have learned about the process!
My Children's Book: To Be We, The Adventures of Owen & Lucy
I wrote a children’s book! Inspired by my niece & nephew, and wanting to encourage them to stay curious about the world.
Learn How To Podcast
After launching Suitcase Sojourn we were asked by a lot of people how to launch one from home, with little or no budget. We want to hear your story, so here’s learn how to podcast.
Top Travel Movies
If you are like us, you are constantly inspired by images of lands near and far through movies, books, magazines, and more. Time to revisit our favorites.
Shouts & Scripts: The Christmas Prince(s)
I have mixed feelings - and new script ideas - for all of those TV Christmas Movies.