I host "No Small Talk Dinner Parties" to forge deep connections quickly. My secret weapon? I kick off each dinner with a reading of Mary Oliver's powerful poem "When Death Comes". The poem's most striking lines capture my core philosophy: each person is simultaneously ordinary and extraordinary - like a field daisy that's both common and uniquely singular. I see people as "lions of courage", each one precious and powerful.

Oliver's words remind us that life isn't about merely existing, but about living with intention. Her line "I don't want to end up simply having visited this world" resonates deeply with my mission. As a strategist, I'm committed to creating work that's meaningful, authentic, and transformative. My dinner parties and professional approach share the same DNA: breaking through surface-level interactions to discover the profound humanity in each person. By treating every individual as a "lion of courage", I aim to create experiences that truly matter.