I have spent the last 16 years in the experience industry, creating meaning and memories through what are often mistaken as life’s frivolous extras- luxury fragrance, cosmetics and luxury drinks. I have seen firsthand the uplifting effects of a makeover on many a melancholy woman and witnessed the way tailor made cocktail journeys make people feel pampered. I am on a mission to inspire, connect and bring happiness to people by creating unforgettable experiences.
I began my corporate career as a manager and trainer with LVMH, working across Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Islands. A career change 11 years ago led me to bartending, where I won numerous national awards for cocktail creations, cocktail lists and bar management. I have since taught, trained teams, consulted entrepreneurs who opened bars and co-created a luxury cocktail syrup range.
As the media spokesperson for premium brands such as Campari, I have advised on communications & created signature cocktails for PR campaigns. As the national ambassador for champagnes P&C Heidsieck and Rémy Martin cognacs, I travelled to their headquarters, experiencing the history of heritage rich brands. I contribute to magazines and online food and drink publications such as Gourmet Traveller and am the resident drinks expert for online lifestyle publication rescu.com.au.
My inspiration for Luxury Tastings came from seeing the effects that ’inspired hospitality’ has on people. It can be a little luxury tasting of champagne after a conference day, or a full gastronomic extravaganza, if it is delivered with expertise, passion & love, it can lift the room and all of the people in it and when it comes down to it, that’s what I and the experts I have chosen, love to do.
