I live a very simple minimal lifestyle, and love to explore new places and meet new people. Everything I own intentionally fits in a carryon suitcase and a backpack (except my classic VW Bus which is in LA). I can work from anywhere and my speaking career takes me to amazing places. The one thing I miss with this lifestyle is a pet. Animals make me happy, as I love the energy they exude. Sometimes I rent an Airbnb just to hang with a cool dog or cat.

I have been a breeder of AKC show-winning Alaskan Malamutes on 160-acres in a wood-heated log home in the Colorado mountains. I have owned and kept a thoroughbred, dressage-trained horse. At one time I had the horse, a cashmere goat, a malamute, a wolf-hybrid, three cats, four rabbits and a Queen Anne pheasant all on a five-acre property. One of my cats developed feline diabetes so I’m comfortable administering meds and injections. I’ve owned an African Grey and a Yellow Nape parrot. I also have experience with tropical and saltwater fish, turtles, lizards, large and small birds, guinea pigs and small rodents. I’ve owned homes and rented long term since 1990. I rented my last house for 10 + years and handled all the maintenance and repairs. I’m ridiculously responsible. Not a handyman but can troubleshoot problems like a champ. I’ve owned more pets than I can count and most of them lived to ripe old ages. My Airbnb​ profile is spotless, see photos for reviews.