06/17/2026
What a wonderful afternoon! I had the privilege of attending the Experience Kissimmee, Florida Destination Update at Ga***rd Palms Resort & Water Park today, and I walked away genuinely inspired. The tourism outlook for and the greater area is bright — and being in a room full of dynamic, passionate business people made it feel even more alive.
One of my favorite moments? Looking across a room of hundreds and finding my dear friend and NAWBO Orlando sister Julie Kostic of JK Creative. We ended up sitting together, and it's a good reminder that as entrepreneurs, we do our best work — and have our best experiences — in the company of people we genuinely trust and admire.
I also had the joy of sharing about the Wild Resilience program at Central Florida Animal Reserve with some wonderful new contacts. As a proud Experience Kissimmee partner, getting to spotlight this one-of-a-kind, authentically Florida experience never gets old. The big cats have a way of stopping people mid-sentence — in the very best (and safest) way! 🐆
We were even gifted brigadeiros from Quintal on the way out — a Brazilian bar and grill coming soon to 30 Broadway in downtown Kissimmee. Delicious things are ahead for this community.
Thank you, Experience Kissimmee and Ga***rd Palms, for such a hospitable, inspiring afternoon. This region continues to set the bar high. 🌴