My Story

There comes a moment in life when you realize you’re not lost — you’re simply ready for a different map.

That realization is what led me to create New Chapter Travels.

I’m 54, single, independent, and I’ve had the privilege of traveling to 76 countries, most of them on my own. Not because I had to, but because I wanted to understand the world — and perhaps myself — a little better. Travel has taken me from first-class cabins to quiet guesthouses tucked into narrow European streets, from seamless arrivals to the occasional spectacular travel mishap that later became the best story of the trip. I’ve missed connections, gotten wonderfully lost in unfamiliar cities, shared meals with strangers who became friends, and stood in places that changed something in me without warning.

Over time, travel became more than movement. It became my classroom, my therapy, and sometimes my reset button. In my memoir Borderless, I wrote about how reinvention rarely happens by accident. It happens when we gently step beyond what feels comfortable and allow the world to surprise us.

That philosophy is at the heart of New Chapter Travels.

The women I work with are often standing at the threshold of something new — after a divorce, a career change, a milestone birthday, or simply that quiet voice inside saying, there must be more. Many have dreamed of traveling alone but feel hesitant to take the first step. My role is to replace that hesitation with clarity, elegance, and confidence.

I curate journeys that feel both inspiring and secure — whether that means wandering through Rome, finding reflection in Bali, rediscovering energy in Barcelona, breathing the quiet alpine air of the French Alps, embarking on a solo safari, or enjoying a restorative weekend in St. Moritz. Every itinerary is thoughtfully designed so that women can experience the beauty of the world while feeling supported every step of the way.

In addition to travel experiences, I also serve as an Ambassador for cosmetic surgery and dental travel to Turkey. For some women, a new chapter includes physical transformation alongside emotional growth. I work with trusted clinics and carefully vetted providers to ensure discretion, safety, and seamless coordination. Having personally experienced cosmetic procedures myself, I understand the process and the questions that come with it, and I’m always happy to share my experience privately with clients seeking guidance.

Before creating this company, I spent many years working as a Chief of Staff and senior executive assistant for celebrities, billionaires, and Fortune 500 CEOs, managing the intricate logistics of their lives and global travel. Planning complex international itineraries, coordinating private travel, and anticipating the unexpected became second nature to me. But what truly inspires this work is something much simpler.

It’s that quiet moment when you arrive somewhere new, step outside into unfamiliar air, and suddenly realize:

This is mine. I chose this. I made this happen.

And sometimes, that single decision — to go — is the beginning of an entirely new chapter.