I’ve always been
someone who notices.
“Sometimes it’s a fleeting expression on a child’s face. Sometimes it’s the way light falls across a landscape. Other times, it’s the subtle shift in a conversation that tells me there’s more than one truth in the room.”
This way of noticing has shaped my entire life—my career choices, my relationships, and my creative pursuits. It’s what keeps me open, curious, and deeply engaged with the world.
Holding onto what matters
Photography became one of my first creative loves because it allowed me to hold on to moments that mattered. Through childhood, adulthood, parenting, and now the joy of grandchildren, my camera has been a quiet companion—helping me capture memories before they slipped gently into the past.
Travel widened that lens even more. Visiting all 50 states and five continents taught me that there are countless ways to live a meaningful life. Different cultures, different rhythms, different values—each offering its own kind of wisdom. Seeing the world this way deepened something I’ve always felt to be true: most things are not black and white.
This lifelong passion for global exploration is also why I serve as a professional travel advisor through my business, Help Me Plan My Travel. I help others plan enriching, stress-free journeys that spark curiosity and connection across the globe.
FINDING MY WAY to glass
Fused glass became my medium because it refuses to be rushed. You can design with intention—choosing colors, bevels, and textures—but the kiln always has the final word.
Heat transforms rigid shards into something soft, fluid, and unexpected. That interplay between intention and surrender is why I fell in love with it, and it mirrors everything I have learned about living well.
Guiding Perspectives
Looking From Multiple Angles
Whether arranging layers of glass or framing a shot through a camera lens, perspective changes everything. The world opens up when you step aside and look again.
Designing for Win-Win
In business, art, and life, the best outcomes are never zero-sum. Sustainable success comes from collaboration, shared value, and generosity.
What Grounds Me
I value integrity over ease, clarity over comfort, and connection over being right. Today, creativity remains my anchor. Whether through photography, fused glass, travel, or simply paying attention, I believe art—and life—are about noticing what’s already beautiful and choosing to engage with it fully.
STUDIO & WORKSHOPS
Through Glass Arts Collective, I bring people together to explore fused glass, discover handcrafted art, and enjoy the restorative power of creativity. It is a welcoming space built for learning, connection, and letting go of control long enough to see what can emerge.
Explore Glass Arts Collective
Help Me Plan My Travel
As a travel advisor, I help travelers create personalized cruises and vacations with expert guidance, trusted recommendations, and attention to every detail—so you can focus on making memories, not managing logistics.
Plan Your JourneyPodcast Guest Appearances
Sharing stories of career reinvention, artistic growth, and the power of finding the win-win in every chapter of life.
The Pretty Powerful Podcast
Discussing the transition from a 30-year corporate tech career to building Glass Arts Collective as a creative community sanctuary.
SuccessGrid Podcast
Sharing how travel across 5 continents and surrendering to the kiln fire shape modern creative and strategic perspectives.
Walk in Victory Podcast
Exploring the intersections of childhood resilience, parenting, and how finding the win-win leads to creative and business victory.
Make Your Mark Podcast
A deep dive into fused glass, mosaics, and the beauty that emerges when we slow down and allow room for surprise.