Welcome to Sip & Soul Retreats — a collection of wine, wellness, and travel retreat experiences designed to help women reconnect with themselves and each other through intentional travel to inspiring wine regions both near and far. We’re glad you’re here!
I am a small-business supporter, travel lover, and a firm believer that a good glass of wine (and great company) can change everything.
I split my time between the vibrant energy of Chicago and the peaceful beauty of the Colorado Rockies — two places that couldn’t be more different, yet both feel like home.
While in the Windy City, you’ll find me cheering on the Cubs, soaking in summer music festivals by the lake, or lingering over dinner with friends. When in the Centennial State, I’m chasing fresh snow on my skis, breathing in the mountain air, and savoring quiet moments that feed the soul.
My career began on Wall Street, working in tech and problem-solving under pressure. I loved the challenge — but something was missing.
What truly inspired me weren’t corporations. It was entrepreneurs. People with big ideas, brave hearts, and businesses built from passion.
So I made a shift. I left the corporate world and began selling advertising services to small business owners- a role I still love today. Helping local businesses grow through authentic connection felt personal, meaningful, and aligned.
At the core of everything I do is one purpose: helping people thrive through connection.
A few years ago, I joined a women-focused tour in Portugal supporting local, women-owned businesses. We tasted wine in the countryside, explored villages with artists, and foraged plants we later distilled into spirits. It was more than travel — it was transformational.
When I returned home, I searched for similar experiences closer to home: short, meaningful getaways that blended wine, culture, wellness, and ease. But I couldn’t find what I was looking for.
That’s when the idea for Sip & Soul was planted.
I later invested in a travel agency franchise, gaining a strong foundation in planning and logistics — but I still felt drawn to something more personal. Something that combined wine, travel, rest, and intention.
Wine has always felt like art to me — shaped by people, place, science, and story. And during a laughter-filled girls’ weekend in Michigan wine country, the missing piece clicked.
What if I created intentional retreats for women like us?
That moment became the true beginning of Sip & Soul — an invitation to unplug, reconnect, and refill your glass, literally and soulfully.
Because life isn’t about choosing between indulgence and mindfulness.
It’s about finding a beautiful balance between the two.
I’ve always been a connector—someone who loves bringing people together, spotting opportunities, and helping ideas grow.
I value integrity, follow-through, and the art of truly listening. I believe in self-growth, compassion, and doing work that matters.
I care deeply about people, community, and living with authenticity.
I’ll always say yes to travel, wine, and conversations that linger long after the last sip.
Because life isn’t about walking one path—it’s about blending everything that makes you feel alive.
