I'm Puerto Rican, now a new Australian, a mother, and a dog lover. I have lived here in Australia since 1997. I am fortunate that my work takes me all over the world so I am well traveled and appreciate how new friends enrich our lives. My interests include cooking, wine tasting, watching soccer (not much of a player), culture and the arts, salsa dancing, any sport related to the ocean, music (I used to be a hip hop DJ spinning vinyl a long time ago) and engaging with others. I'm a type A extrovert, but polite, respectful and approachable.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I want to be able to share my many journeys with others and share my home with fellow travellers. Hosting guests would enrich the days when I am home. I believe in karma, and paying it forward. This platform will allow me to do that.

Interests

Cooking, food, wine, culture, art, all things digital, disruptive technology, film making, and travel. I do a lot of public speaking on the topic of digital transformation and have built a global consultancy around that passion.

• dogs
• arts
• culture
• singing
• film making
• dancing
• salsa dancing
• dining
• cooking
• wine
• wine tasting
• boating
• technology
• traveling
• music
• cycling
• sailing
• sports
• soccer
• communications

Music, Movies, and Books

Author - F. Scott Fitzgerald and Paul Coelho for fiction, but I read far more business books these days related to entrepreneurship, self/professional development, digital, mobile and social media

Music - I like everything except heavy metal and Chinese folk. Both get a bit grinding after a while (I'm a formal classical violist and an ex-hip hop dj - so everything in between!)
Movies - After the Wedding is one of my favourites. I like Baz Luhrmann's Romeo & Juliet, Gatsby, American Pastime, Multiplicity. I confess an addiction to House of Lies, House of Cards series, & Boardwalk Empire

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I donated my eggs to help a non-family member have a child. I've done lots of amazing things, been places, saved the whales, but giving the gift of life to someone was a huge milestone.

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach someone how to cook, use social media more effectively, market an idea or tie their shoes, ice-skate, rollerblade, etc. I won't teach anyone to drive. I can teach you how to sing, dance Salsa, braid a French braid and bake the world's best carrot cake. (I have a secret recipe).

I would love to learn After Effects, and how to sail a boat, and how to ride a bike downhill without crashing into something.

I would to share a meal, outing or experience.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I would love to share my ability to cook by cooking you dinner.
I would love to share some of the great wines from Australia and I can explain where they come from and how to taste them correctly.
I would love to share stories of travel - I have been all over the world except Africa and the North Pole.
I would love to share music. I have an amazing collection digitally that I travel with, and if we can't find something that suits, I will sing for you.
I would like to think that my visit would somehow enhance your life in some way. Perhaps I can make you laugh or share an outside perspective on a complex challenge.

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Bahamas, Brazil, China, Denmark, France, Greece, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Maldives, Mexico, Oman, Russian Federation, Singapore, Spain, Switzerland, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Virgin Islands, U.S.

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia, United States