I’m originally from Orange County, but I’ve never been one to stay in one place for long. Working remotely and having the freedom to explore while running my own business is everything to me.

It all started when I took off to explore and live in Hawaii. Next came a six-month backpacking trip through Southeast Asia. As my time (and money) started running out, I wasn’t ready to stop. So, I took a risk—I spent my last $500 on handmade artisan pieces from a local market, went home, threw a shopping party with a friend, and made enough to go right back.

That little experiment turned into Femme Bazaar, a traveling marketplace that let me keep doing what I loved—exploring new places and building something from the ground up. We handled it all—branding, web design, marketing—figuring things out as we went. It was the kind of experience you can’t learn in a classroom.

These days, I’ve traded the artisan products for digital work, but the love for exploration hasn’t gone anywhere. With my dog, Neo, by my side, I just spent 13 months driving across the country—hitting the cities I’d always wanted to see, eating incredible food, visiting historic spots, and meeting great people—all while running my business from the road.

I strategize and brand my business based solely on developing the life I want to live. And you can too!