From Corporate Life to Curated Journeys: Why I Changed How I Travel

For over 25 years, I lived a structured corporate life - deadlines, leadership meetings, performance goals, and a calendar that rarely slowed down or kept me out the business less than 10 hours. Travel - and spending time with my daughter was my escape. A reward. Something I squeezed in between responsibilities.

But somewhere along the way, travel stopped feeling restorative - and started feeling rushed.

That's when I realized I didn't just want to travel more. I wanted to travel differently.

What Corporate Life Taught Me About Burnout & Balance

Corporate life taught me discipline, leadership, and how to operate at a high level - but it also normalized exhaustion. Even on vacation, I was still "on". Checking emails. Answering text & calls. Planning the next big thing. Never fully present.

I started noticing something important: The trips that stayed with me weren't the flashy ones - they were the connected ones.

• Conversations with locals

• Learning the story behind food and traditions

• Moving at a pace that allowed reflection

That's when the idea of intentional travel began to take shape.

Why I No Longer Believe Travel Is Just an Escape

Travel isn't meant to be another form of consumption. It's meant to be an experience that adds meaning to your life.

I stopped asking, "Where do I want to go?" And started asking, "How do I want this experience to feel?"

That shift changed everything.

Instead of checking boxes, I began curating journeys that honored:

• Culture and history

• Local voices and traditions

• Spacious itineraries that allow you to feel where you are

The Birth of Signature Your Design Travel LLC

Signature Your Design Travel LLC was born from this realization: Travel should reflect who you are - not just where you're going.

I don't believe in one-size-fits-all itineraries. I believe in designed journeys - crafted with intention, curiosity, and care.

Today, I help travelers:

• Design cultural immersion trips

• Create meaningful itineraries without overwhelm

• Travel with clarity, confidence, and purpose

This isn't about luxury for luxury's sake. It's about alignment.

Who I Create Travel For

I work with travelers who are:

• In a transition season of life

• Ready to slow down and travel with intention

• Tired of cookie-cutter vacations

• Curious about culture, not just scenery

If you've ever felt like travel should fell deeper - you're not imaging it.

Why Working with a Travel Curator Is Different

When you work with me, you're not just booking a trip - you're partnering with someone who understands:

• Decision fatigue

• Time constraints

• The desire for meaning, not chaos

I handle the details so you can stay focused on the experience itself.

This Is Just the Beginning

Leaving corporate life wasn't easy - but it was aligned. And designing travel this way has reminded me that transformation doesn't always come from doing more.

Sometimes, it comes from choosing differently.

Meet the Founder

Want to learn about the person behind the journeys? Get to know my story and my approach to intentional travel.