I spent seven years in New York City and moved to San Francisco five years ago. I love songwriting, spending time outdoors, animals, cooking, and building communities. I care deeply about environmental and social issues.

Throughout my life, I've built a National Geographic TV series, traveled five continents in one year, worked with major fashion brands, and managed storytelling for a homelessness nonprofit. I'm currently building a mission-driven bicycle brand called Thesis that's working to make the cycling industry more transparent, empowering, and inclusive (https://thesis.bike). I'm also a career coach that helps people find and land their dream jobs.

I'm a respectful and friendly guest who is happy to help around the house, keep things tidy, and contribute.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I've been traveling on couchsurfing since 2009, and it's been a blast. For a while, I was part of the Beijing CS social group meeting and welcoming folks every week. I love bringing people together, having great conversations, and creating community -- and I think Couchsurfing does a wonderful job of all those things.

Interests

Singing, songwriting, hiking, wine, architecture, cooking, writing. Good conversation. A room overflowing with books. Dancing on every continent. Burning Man. Wandering. Seeing. Meeting new people.

• writing
• books
• singing
• architecture
• dancing
• cooking
• cocktails
• blues
• hiking
• entrepreneurship

Music, Movies, and Books

Books: Barbara Kingsolver, Travels with Charley, Maya Angelou, cyberpunk and dystopian fiction, A Soldier in the Great War

Music: Anything bluesy, jazzy, danceable, or transporting

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can write you a song, share a bottle of wine, cook a nice breakfast, or share stories. :)

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Australia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Canada, China, Croatia, France, Germany, Japan, Mexico, Netherlands, Slovakia, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

China, Czech Republic, United States