I'm a marketer, world traveler, singer, sailor, and scuba diver. I have spent more than two decades helping companies tell their stories, reach their audiences, and grow. Through my consulting work at Portal Creative Marketing, I bring clarity, strategy, and purpose-driven storytelling to teams and mission-focused organizations that deserve to be heard.

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Outside the corporate world, I have explored underwater destinations around the globe, finding calm and connection through scuba diving, sailing, movement, and culture. Portal Mindful Retreats is the natural extension of that journey—a way to share the grounding, restorative experiences that have supported me through a demanding career and a busy creative life.

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As your host and adventure curator, I offer you a blend of expertise, warmth, and down-to-earth care. I'm passionate about creating meaningful travel experiences that help people slow down, breathe deeply, and reconnect with themselves.

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I teach nourishing, breath-led classes that feel like a deep exhale. During our retreats, expect movement and flow, deep stretching, and grounding sequences designed for scuba divers. We'll release tension, boost energy and prepare the body and mind for top performance in the water. The emphasis is always on right-sized effort. Strong when you need it, gentle when it serves, with the breath setting the pace.

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I’m a RYT-200 yoga instructor and the founder of Zennest of the Zen, a yoga and wellness brand built on a simple truth: your inner peace is not a side hustle. Alongside teaching, I work as a marketing and communications executive—I understand busy minds and high-functioning stress. My work helps people come home to themselves through practice, presence, and mentoring support that’s practical and sustainable.

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Before and after our dive days, I’ll guide you through sequences that help you unwind, reconnect, and settle into a deeper sense of ease, both on the mat and underwater.