Pink Slip Gourmet started in 2008 when the financial crisis hit and the hedge fund I worked for was no longer in need of many of its employees, including yours truly. While looking for a job, it dawned on me that I would rather wake up every morning and be elbow-deep in dough than spend my day in an office building. So, I took the plunge, started my own baking business and aptly named it Pink Slip Gourmet.  I spent a year in Paris living my dream: attending culinary school, working at a restaurant, and eating my weight in croissants.   

Before returning to the states, my husband and I found out we would be bringing home a French souvenir that was the first of three children.  While raising my children I built a successful bakery business that frequently sold out of popular items like our famous cinnamon rolls and cookie dough.

But...as the saying goes, all good things must come to an end. When it became clear that it was time for a change, what I realized was that my love of food has always been about more than what's on the plate. It's about the places, people, cultures, and stories that make up each experience. Over the years, my travels have taken me from charming village markets in Europe to some of the world's most remarkable hotels and restaurants. This sparked a passion for designing unforgettable trips for friends and family.

That's why I'm excited to launch Passport by Pink Slip Gourmet—a luxury travel advisory dedicated to helping clients discover the world through thoughtfully curated experiences, exceptional accommodations, and a genuine love of exploration with as many delicious meals along the way as possible.