I am a friendly, respectful, fun-loving and adventurous 31-year-old female who was born and raised in the United States. I am passionate about new ideas, and I love working with other people to make big dreams into reality. I have lived in New York City for the past 9 years and I currently live in the Soho neighborhood of Manhattan. I love the energy of the city and I am constantly humbled by all of the amazing and inspiring people that live here. My family and friends are very important to me, and I am lucky enough to have accumulated an incredible network of friends from all over the world.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I am going to be traveling in Switzerland from August 21-31, 2017 with my longtime friend, Suzi. I am interested in becoming a part of the Couchsurfing community because I think it is a great way to meet some wonderful new people and experience Switzerland through the eyes of a local.

While we would love to get to know our hosts, we would be conscious of your schedule and respectful of your space during our stay. This is my first time actually using Couchsurfing (although I signed up for an account a while back), so I don't have any references -- but I'm happy to send you links to my social media or answer any questions you may have!

Interests

• traveling
• socializing
• entrepreneurship
• creativity
• learning new things
• brainstorming
• exploring new places
• meeting new people
• startups
• copywriting
• small space living

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

My most recent job was as the cofounder of a bourbon whiskey company. The brand story highlighted the little-known history of the women who built the American whiskey industry. I built the company on a very limited budget from the ground up, and I took on many roles that I did not have experience with --
e.g., product photography, public relations, marketing, and product development. It wasn't easy, but I am very proud of everything I accomplished. As they say, amazing things never come from comfort zones. :)

Teach, Learn, Share

I live in a small apartment in NYC so I have tons of tips and tricks for making the most of a small space! I love to brainstorm and workshop new ideas. I believe that having meaningful conversations with people is often the best way to develop a greater understanding of the world and expand our horizons.

What I Can Share with Hosts

- Conversation & wine
- An apartment in NYC where you can stay the next time you're in the city!

Countries I’ve Visited

Bahamas, Brazil, Canada, Estonia, France, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Mexico, Norway, Russian Federation, Sweden, Uruguay