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Irish-Italian American, married to a Dutch-Canadian, Living in Mazatlan, Mexico. Wow, that's a mouthful!

My passion is hospitality. It influences my work, my play, and my hobbies. I work in marketing and sales, but I've developed a passion for all things relational. 

I'm always making drinks. Always for friends and family. I've worked in Tea and Coffee businesses, and I have a big innovation gear when it comes to serving others some goodness.

Why Tea?

Tea is quintessential hospitality. It is also the most consumed beverage in the world... well, second to water. Ever since I discovered the secret world of craft tea and tea ceremonies, I have added it to my repertoire of how I love to connect with others and show them something new. Tea is a great way to get to know the world and its diverse cultures and traditions. 

Read My Tea Origin Story

Why Friendship?

I'm convinced it's more important than ever to invest in our relationships and be intentional. I love to help people do that, personally and professionally. AI, social media, distractions, isolation... there are lots of things pushing everyone away from connection. I love to celebrate the human need for relationship and offer tips and new ways of thinking about people. 

Geertje and I have been to 25 countries together. We speak a few languages, both work in Communications (she's a photographer, I'm a writer), and we love to use our home as a place of rest and blessing. I thank God for giving me such a friend as I have in her.

We are both big believers in the inherent value of people, of the beauty of diversity within cultures, languages, and people groups, and have developed quite a love for indigenous Mexico, off the beaten path, where we have been able to serve and offer our skills. And man, the homemade tortillas are next level. 

If I can be of help to you in some way, don't hesitate to reach out to me. I can't always guarantee my time or effort but I love to do what I can for good vision. 

By trade, I work in Marketing and Sales, and specialize in training sales teams how to connect more naturally/authentically with their audience, building trust and accomplishing their growth goals. 

By hobby, I play a lot with tea and coffee, and I'm always experimenting. I have a growing audience of organic traffic and am using my background/expertise to share what I love to a lot of people.