52 Things, Round Three: Wellness Wins Worth Repeating
Two months of Wellness Wednesdays, distilled into one toolbox — from what's on your plate to what's in your medicine cabinet, plus a few ways it all ties back to events and travel.
Expanding Your Horizons: The Power of Flexibility in Event Planning
What does a keto audiobook have to do with event planning? More than you'd think. Here's what stepping outside my comfort zone reminded me about creating truly memorable events.
Beyond Pride Month: The Year-Round Impact of LGBTQ+ Professionals on the Events Industry
The LGBTQ+ community has been shaping the events industry for decades — with serious expertise, significant spending power, and innovations that make every event better. Here's the data behind the impact.
8 WECs in and I'm Still Taking Notes
Eight WECs in and San Antonio did not disappoint. Here's my recap from MPI's World Education Congress — the keynotes, the education sessions that actually made me rethink things, and why this conference keeps earning its place on my calendar every year.
Tango, Asado & ROI: Why Buenos Aires Should Be on Your Shortlist
Buenos Aires has European elegance, Latin soul, and a price point that'll make you rethink everything you thought you knew about group travel. Here's why BA deserves a serious look.
Connection Is the Strategy: Leadership Lessons from the Room
What does a rockstar mindset have to do with leadership? More than you'd think. Here's what two days in a room full of industry pros taught me about the skill we forget to practice most.
Move, Rest, Reset: A Wellness Wednesday Recap
Ten weeks of Wellness Wednesday tips, one place to catch up — plus how movement, restoration, and mindfulness show up in the events and travel world.
Ambition Doesn't Expire. So Why Do We Treat It Like It Does?
A frustrating meeting with a school counselor sparked a bigger conversation — about age, ambition, and why the pursuit of education has no expiration date.
Discovering Charismatic Coronado
A first-timer's discovery of Coronado Island - from harbor cruises and pickleball to world-class resorts and a sunset that stops time. Here's why this Southern California gem belongs on your group travel radar.
What is the "Life" in OmniEra Life?
OmniEra Life isn't just a business domain, it's a declaration shaped by two decades of living, creating, losing, and coming back stronger. Here's the real story behind the name.
When the Robot Dog Meets the Qigong Instructor
Wellness and tech used to be separate conversations in events. After two conferences and a robot dog, it's clear they're not anymore — here's what that means for how we design experiences.
First Timer at Sea: What Nobody Tells You Before You Board
The cruise world has its own language, its own rules, and approximately one million ID checks. Here's what first-timers actually need to know before they board.