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I started Second Star Wishes in 2015 with one goal: to build a travel agency that actually felt different. Not a booking machine. Not a transactional service. A place where every client felt known, every trip felt intentional, and every Travel Specialist felt genuinely supported in building something of their own.

What began as a solo operation has grown into a full boutique agency...a handpicked team of Travel Specialists I personally recruit, train, and develop. I'm not interested in big and generic. I've built Second Star Wishes to be small by design, collaborative by culture, and excellent by standard. The people on this team aren't here by accident, and neither are you.

I've been in this industry for over a decade. In that time I've planned destination weddings and honeymoons, luxury European custom itineraries, multi-generational family vacations, corporate group sailings, Disney trips of every shape and size, river cruises, all-inclusive escapes, and everything in between. My clients range from first-time travelers who need their hand held every step of the way to seasoned travelers who just want someone they trust in their corner. I love both!

My background before travel was in education and counseling...and honestly, that never left me. I lead this team the same way I show up for clients: with high standards, genuine care, and the belief that the right guidance at the right time changes everything. I've built out training programs, subject matter expert teams, supplier strategies, and a team culture I'm genuinely proud of. Growing this agency isn't just a business goal...for me, it's truly something personal.

As a Certified Travel Associate (CTA®) through The Travel Institute (the gold standard for professional education in the travel industry) I hold myself to the same bar I hold my team: keep learning, keep growing, and never get comfortable with good enough. That commitment shows up in every trip we plan.

When I'm not running the agency or deep in an itinerary, you'll find me on the Gulf Coast with my husband and three kids, recharging at home with a good book, trying to decode the newest Taylor Swift theory, or out back watching for cardinals. I'm an introvert who loves people deeply. That combination means when I'm in your corner, I'm really in your corner.