Tag: #Sharing
Building a Business, Discovering Its Soul — My Journey as an Entrepreneur
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When I set out to build CKcurated, I thought I was simply launching a small business. I had spent 30 years working in the corporate world as an architect. Some of those years were shared with incredible colleagues and clients. Others left me wondering, “What have I done to deserve…
Curated, Not Crowded: How CKcurated Designs Itineraries That Reflect You
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At CKcurated, we believe every traveler has a story — and every journey should shape your next chapter. That’s why we don’t do one-size-fits-all travel; we design bespoke itineraries rooted in your tastes, your pace, and your purpose. Whether you’re planning a milestone birthday in Rome, a weekend wine escape in…
From Architecture to Lifestyle Experience: Reinventing My Authentic Self at 55
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In the latest episode of the Practice Disrupted podcast, I joined Evelyn Lee FAIA, NOMA, to share a deeply personal journey: how I transitioned from a 30-year career in architecture and tech to founding CKcurated, a lifestyle concierge service that blends travel, food, wine, and design into unforgettable, bespoke experiences. This wasn’t…
It’s That Time of the Year: What’s for Christmas/Hanukkah Dinner?
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What are we serving for Christmas/Hanukkah dinner? Nigella Lawson’s Butternut & Pasta Soup (modified by CKcurated) INGREDIENTS METHOD Gordon Ramsay’s Beef Wellington (modified by CKcurated) INGREDIENTS For the red wine sauce: METHOD Meanwhile, make the red wine sauce: When you are ready to cook the Beef Wellington: Melissa Clark’s Classic Potato…
Cooking is Sharing, and Sharing is Love and Fun
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Before launching CKcurated, I became a home chef during the pandemic, cooking regularly for neighbors in our COVID bubble to stay sane. I even remodeled my kitchen to support this new-found passion, turning it into a hub for sharing meals with friends. This space of love and community inspired me…
