This is where we begin: seeing one another as living art.

YOUR HOSTS – LOVE, MULTIPLIED: Samantha and Alan build things together. Homes, exhibitions, trips, gatherings where strangers leave as friends, and the occasional wildly ambitious idea. Rooted in New Orleans by way of New York, they care deeply about

YOUR HOSTS – LOVE, MULTIPLIED: Samantha and Alan build things together. Homes, exhibitions, trips, gatherings where strangers leave as friends, and the occasional wildly ambitious idea. Rooted in New Orleans by way of New York, they care deeply about art, design, and how a space makes you feel. They debate floor plans and color palettes like foreplay, and protect their sleep like professionals. Creative and slightly obsessive, they are driven by the thrill of turning experience into connection. For them, home is not a place. It is their people.

YOUR CONDUCTOR – THE VISION KEEPER: Ashley has been the glue of Becoming Together. A creative director, designer, producer, and writer based in New Orleans, she brings instinct, care, and imagination to everything she touches. She helped plan and org

YOUR CONDUCTOR – THE VISION KEEPER: Ashley has been the glue of Becoming Together. A creative director, designer, producer, and writer based in New Orleans, she brings instinct, care, and imagination to everything she touches. She helped plan and organize the entire event, managing logistics, timelines, and details from start to finish. She’s the one you trust to make it work, the steady force behind this gathering, protecting both vision and flow. If you see her, thank her. If you’re lost, curious, or wondering, find her.

WHITNEY – THE RENAISSANCE WOMAN: A real life polymath with an encyclopedic mind and impeccable taste, Whitney moves through the world as both scholar and guide. An art historian, design enthusiast, and cultural omnivore, she migrates between New York

WHITNEY – THE RENAISSANCE WOMAN: A real life polymath with an encyclopedic mind and impeccable taste, Whitney moves through the world as both scholar and guide. An art historian, design enthusiast, and cultural omnivore, she migrates between New York City, Amsterdam, Jamaica, and beyond with ease. Ask her anything about art, history, or the world as it was and is and you’ll leave smarter. Thoughtful and generous, Whitney sees connections others miss and makes knowledge feel alive, precise, grounded, and deeply human.

TORI + JACKSON – WORLDLY, ROOTED: Together, Tori and Jackson make things more beautiful wherever they land. His work carries him across continents, always with a careful eye for truth and story. She moves through life with grace, confidence, and impe

TORI + JACKSON – WORLDLY, ROOTED: Together, Tori and Jackson make things more beautiful wherever they land. His work carries him across continents, always with a careful eye for truth and story. She moves through life with grace, confidence, and impeccable taste. After years of living around the world, they planted themselves in New Orleans, where they’re raising two adorable children and a couple lucky cats. Grounded and elegant, they bring a quiet brightness to the city simply by calling it home together.

TESS + MARS – ELEMENTAL ATTRACTION: Tess is air and light, all lift and laughter, with a smile that brightens rooms and eyes that seem to open the sky. Mars is fire and rhythm, hilarious, spontaneous, and joyfully funky, turning moments into memories

TESS + MARS – ELEMENTAL ATTRACTION: Tess is air and light, all lift and laughter, with a smile that brightens rooms and eyes that seem to open the sky. Mars is fire and rhythm, hilarious, spontaneous, and joyfully funky, turning moments into memories. Together they are magnetic without trying, playful without pretense. They make their home in a chapel-like Brooklyn dwelling, a sanctuary blending reverence and revelry. Rarely still, they roam continents with curiosity. Impressive dancers and even better cuddlers, they bring color and calm wherever they land.

TERESA – SOCIAL GRAVITY: Teresa moves easily between strategy and celebration, equally at home planning the big picture or pulling a last-minute party together. After living across the country, she landed in New Orleans and quickly became connective

TERESA – SOCIAL GRAVITY: Teresa moves easily between strategy and celebration, equally at home planning the big picture or pulling a last-minute party together. After living across the country, she landed in New Orleans and quickly became connective tissue, the person who knows who’s coming, who’s leaving, and who needs to meet. She thrives in motion, loves a packed dance floor, and can pivot from deep music conversations to the latest restaurant openings and neighborhood buzz without missing a beat, always pulling people closer together.

TARA – IN MOTION, WITH PURPOSE: Tara works hard and plays hard, moving through the world with energy, intention, and heart. Like your host Samantha, she migrates between New Orleans, New York, and Newport, bringing curiosity and commitment wherever s

TARA – IN MOTION, WITH PURPOSE: Tara works hard and plays hard, moving through the world with energy, intention, and heart. Like your host Samantha, she migrates between New Orleans, New York, and Newport, bringing curiosity and commitment wherever she lands. An avid runner and dedicated meditator, she balances momentum with reflection and action with care. A loyal friend, sharp thinker, and new dog mom, Tara is devoted to personal evolution and keeping the world better informed, always showing up fully for her people.

SHIVANI + CHRIS – ALIGNED, BY NATURE: Shivani and Chris move through the world with a shared sense of intention, ease, and quiet depth. Grounded, discerning, and health forward, they value presence over performance and connection over spectacle. Tog

SHIVANI + CHRIS – ALIGNED, BY NATURE: Shivani and Chris move through the world with a shared sense of intention, ease, and quiet depth. Grounded, discerning, and health forward, they value presence over performance and connection over spectacle. Together, they balance movement and stillness, curiosity and care, intuition and trust. There is a calm confidence to the way they choose one another, again and again, guided by the feeling that what brought them together was less coincidence than recognition.

SOUKI + AXEL – FROM ANOTHER DIMENSION: Somewhere between Los Angeles and another plane entirely, Souki and Axel move through the world expanding hearts and opening minds. Every conversation with them feels eye opening, grounding, and quietly cosmic.

SOUKI + AXEL – FROM ANOTHER DIMENSION: Somewhere between Los Angeles and another plane entirely, Souki and Axel move through the world expanding hearts and opening minds. Every conversation with them feels eye opening, grounding, and quietly cosmic. Souki supports creators at the forefront of new technology, bringing care and clarity to the future as it unfolds. Axel makes music that can make your heart thump thump thump or lull you gently into rest. Together, they radiate curiosity, creativity, and a frequency all their own.

SEAN – BUILT WITH KINDNESS: Thoughtful by nature, Sean brings humanity into everything he builds. Recently relocating from Santa Barbara to Brooklyn, this Princeton-trained technologist pairs precision with an unusually generous spirit. A true mensch

SEAN – BUILT WITH KINDNESS: Thoughtful by nature, Sean brings humanity into everything he builds. Recently relocating from Santa Barbara to Brooklyn, this Princeton-trained technologist pairs precision with an unusually generous spirit. A true mensch, he cares deeply about systems that work and people that matter, right down to his passion for dental care. In his own smart, steady, and quietly funny way, Sean improves whatever he touches, fixing things before you even notice they’re broken, looking out for everyone around him.

SARAH – GRACE ON THE MOVE: Anchored by family and sustained by friendship, Sarah moves through life with quiet assurance and a strong sense of continuity. Originally from Los Angeles, she travels for work and love, building depth wherever she lands.

SARAH – GRACE ON THE MOVE: Anchored by family and sustained by friendship, Sarah moves through life with quiet assurance and a strong sense of continuity. Originally from Los Angeles, she travels for work and love, building depth wherever she lands. A first-time aunt and recent homeowner, she carries tenderness alongside forward motion. Whether riding horses, tending land, or hosting friends, Sarah brings steadiness without stiffness and elegance without effort, the kind that settles a room naturally.

SARA + ALAN – WILD FIRE, ROOTED EARTH: Sara is everyone’s favorite Aries sister, gathering women close with devotion, laughter, and nourishment. Living in Ojai, she moves with the elements, dancing under moonlight, cooking magic as a true kitchen wit

SARA + ALAN – WILD FIRE, ROOTED EARTH: Sara is everyone’s favorite Aries sister, gathering women close with devotion, laughter, and nourishment. Living in Ojai, she moves with the elements, dancing under moonlight, cooking magic as a true kitchen witch. Fierce and incandescent, she leads with instinct. Alan, an outdoorsman rooted in Portland’s forests, brings steadiness, presence, and deep attunement to the wild. Together they are unmistakable, sharing laughter, signature moves, and a force of fire and earth.

SAMANTHA – HEART, HUSTLE, AND BUTTER: Samantha is about as sweet as they come, a fact delightfully confirmed by her reign as the queen of cookies. A New Orleans staple by way of Los Angeles and Seattle, she has a knack for appearing exactly when you

SAMANTHA – HEART, HUSTLE, AND BUTTER: Samantha is about as sweet as they come, a fact delightfully confirmed by her reign as the queen of cookies. A New Orleans staple by way of Los Angeles and Seattle, she has a knack for appearing exactly when you need her. Warm, charming, and deeply capable, she is also a natural closer who gets things done. Equal parts caring and driven, she brings heart, hustle, and just the right amount of sugar to everything she touches.

SAM - THE WISDOM OF EASE: Softening is Sam’s devotion. Teaching yin yoga, yoga nidra, meditation, and sound in New York City, she brings contemplative practice into everyday life. After a decade in corporate fashion, her path shifted through deep spi

SAM - THE WISDOM OF EASE: Softening is Sam’s devotion. Teaching yin yoga, yoga nidra, meditation, and sound in New York City, she brings contemplative practice into everyday life. After a decade in corporate fashion, her path shifted through deep spiritual exploration. Sam lives yin as a way of being, honoring receptivity, patience, and the intelligence of slowing down. Through somatic awareness and deep listening, she invites people to discover who they become when effort falls away.

RYAN - A NECESSARY SPARK: There are people with a way with words, and then there is Ryan. He lands the perfect pun for lighthearted relief at a moment’s notice. Always game for adventure, he has been the life of many parties. A bon vivant, Ryan celeb

RYAN - A NECESSARY SPARK: There are people with a way with words, and then there is Ryan. He lands the perfect pun for lighthearted relief at a moment’s notice. Always game for adventure, he has been the life of many parties. A bon vivant, Ryan celebrates birthdays at the TWA Hotel, sipping martinis mixed to precise specifications. Born in New Mexico, seduced by the East Coast’s oysters and crab claws, he's currently rooted in Richmond, where he indulges the city’s rivers, flavors, and late-night conversations with friends always.

ROBIN – CARE, WITH RADIANCE: Robin has an immediate presence; alert, focused, and impossible to ignore. She reads rooms quickly and responds with precision, humor, or reassurance exactly when it’s needed. A true New Yorker, she is first to commit, la

ROBIN – CARE, WITH RADIANCE: Robin has an immediate presence; alert, focused, and impossible to ignore. She reads rooms quickly and responds with precision, humor, or reassurance exactly when it’s needed. A true New Yorker, she is first to commit, last to leave, and always fully engaged. With sharp wit and real attentiveness, Robin makes care feel active rather than soft, reminding people that looking after themselves and one another can be energizing, stylish, and deeply sustaining.

RJ – BETWEEN DREAM AND MEMORY: RJ Raizk is a contemporary artist working in the space between the familiar and the surreal. Through bold color, rich texture, and layered symbolism, his work explores memory, introspection, and the emotional landscapes

RJ – BETWEEN DREAM AND MEMORY: RJ Raizk is a contemporary artist working in the space between the familiar and the surreal. Through bold color, rich texture, and layered symbolism, his work explores memory, introspection, and the emotional landscapes that shape human experience. Each piece feels intimate yet expansive, inviting viewers into a dreamlike dialogue that lingers. Known for pushing boundaries with intention and depth, RJ creates art that sparks curiosity, reflection, and a quiet sense of recognition long after you’ve looked away.

PRISCILLA - POWER, WITH PLEASURE: Priscilla pairs sharp business instincts with a genuine heart of gold, making ambition feel graceful, human, and deeply enjoyable. Living in Los Angeles, she moves easily between worlds, equally at home flying first

PRISCILLA - POWER, WITH PLEASURE: Priscilla pairs sharp business instincts with a genuine heart of gold, making ambition feel graceful, human, and deeply enjoyable. Living in Los Angeles, she moves easily between worlds, equally at home flying first class to Europe or getting cozy on the couch with her girls. She can close a deal at dinner, beat you at chess, and still insist on ice cream after. Elegant, cultured, playful, and generous, Priscilla brings warmth, confidence, and joy together with pleasure, presence, and impeccable taste.

PETER + CARLA – ROCKET SHIP AND GRAVITY: Peter and Carla balance momentum with anchoring presence, pushing outward while staying deeply connected. Newly married and visibly elated, they lean into adventure together, whether jumping out of planes onto

PETER + CARLA – ROCKET SHIP AND GRAVITY: Peter and Carla balance momentum with anchoring presence, pushing outward while staying deeply connected. Newly married and visibly elated, they lean into adventure together, whether jumping out of planes onto ski slopes or chasing wildlife on safari across continents. Between Brooklyn, Canada, and Utah, they move constantly but never seem untethered. Their partnership feels buoyant and secure at once, powered by shared curiosity, mutual trust, and a joy that makes even extremes feel grounded.

PEPE + SYD – CELESTIAL DEVOTION: Pepe keeps one foot in the stars and one on the ground, a scientist at heart with the soul of an Italian romantic, equally fluent in data and wonder. Syd moves with quiet command and velvet mischief, shaping rooms the

PEPE + SYD – CELESTIAL DEVOTION: Pepe keeps one foot in the stars and one on the ground, a scientist at heart with the soul of an Italian romantic, equally fluent in data and wonder. Syd moves with quiet command and velvet mischief, shaping rooms the way a DJ shapes sound, precise, playful, unforgettable. Between New York, Ojai, and everywhere else, they travel light and love hard. Together they make ordinary nights feel mythic, full of music, laughter, heat, and gravity for friends who gather close together.

PAGE – EFFORTLESSLY BELOVED: Page has the kind of ease you can’t fake. An artist and interior designer with impeccable taste, she moves through New Orleans like a quiet connector, always knowing who should meet, where to go, and what’s worth your tim

PAGE – EFFORTLESSLY BELOVED: Page has the kind of ease you can’t fake. An artist and interior designer with impeccable taste, she moves through New Orleans like a quiet connector, always knowing who should meet, where to go, and what’s worth your time. Need a dinner reservation, a deep cut story, or the right introduction? Ask Page. She’s somehow at every good party, but just as happy staying in with her dog Mia and a movie. Stylish, generous, and deeply tuned in, she makes the city feel smaller and more like home.

OLIVER + MEGAN – RHYTHM AND ROOTS: Oliver and Megan love a good theme and move through life to a live soundtrack. If there is a concert within ten miles, especially during Jazz Fest season, they are probably already there, swaying near the stage. Meg

OLIVER + MEGAN – RHYTHM AND ROOTS: Oliver and Megan love a good theme and move through life to a live soundtrack. If there is a concert within ten miles, especially during Jazz Fest season, they are probably already there, swaying near the stage. Megan is the kind of planner who makes complicated things look easy. Oliver has a gift for restoring old New Orleans houses with patience and care. Together with baby Ophelia and goldendoodle Neville, they are deeply rooted in the life of the city.

NOAH – THE MIDAS TOUCH: Noah has a quiet way of shaping energy. Put him behind the decks and a room settles into rhythm. Put a camera in his hands and stories start to surface. He’s spent years making films and music that actually mean something, dra

NOAH – THE MIDAS TOUCH: Noah has a quiet way of shaping energy. Put him behind the decks and a room settles into rhythm. Put a camera in his hands and stories start to surface. He’s spent years making films and music that actually mean something, drawn to the human stuff, love, justice, the mess and beauty of real life. Calm, observant, and a little understated, he’s often listening more than talking. Then the beat drops or the scene clicks into place, and suddenly everything feels exactly right.

NICOLLE + REZA – STRATEGY AND SEDUCTION: Nicolle is a muse by nature and a provocateur by design, a writer, journalist, and philosopher devoted to pleasure, truth, and cultural reimagining. Through playful, boundary-pushing projects, she creates spac

NICOLLE + REZA – STRATEGY AND SEDUCTION: Nicolle is a muse by nature and a provocateur by design, a writer, journalist, and philosopher devoted to pleasure, truth, and cultural reimagining. Through playful, boundary-pushing projects, she creates space for radical honesty, connection, and equity. Reza is a charismatic, empathetic leader with a gift for spotting opportunity and solving complex problems with calm confidence and a well-kept gentleman’s beard. Together, arriving from Canada, they balance poetry and precision with heart, humor, and curiosity.

NICK + LAUREN – THE ART OF THE AFTER PARTY: They may be the original professional partiers, turning booth behavior into an art form and quietly setting the rules for how celebration and presence can coexist. Beneath the beaming smiles and effortless

NICK + LAUREN – THE ART OF THE AFTER PARTY: They may be the original professional partiers, turning booth behavior into an art form and quietly setting the rules for how celebration and presence can coexist. Beneath the beaming smiles and effortless cool is a real depth of thought and care about how to live well. Lauren guides people toward more meaningful, joyful lives, always leading with heart and emotional intelligence. Nick builds brands with instinct and vision, especially in wellness and lifestyle. Splitting time between Topanga and Costa Rica, they balance play and purpose with rare ease and intention.

NIC - THE SECRET WEAPON: A lover of deep art history and a true savant of antiques, Nic brings an old-world sensibility into every room. Living in New Orleans by way of Berlin and fluent in German, he pairs European elegance with impeccable taste. Al

NIC - THE SECRET WEAPON: A lover of deep art history and a true savant of antiques, Nic brings an old-world sensibility into every room. Living in New Orleans by way of Berlin and fluent in German, he pairs European elegance with impeccable taste. Always the MVP of all occasions, he arrives with perfect charcuterie, a rare art print, or something homemade that steals the night. Generous and discerning, Nic leaves spaces better than he found them, always, with quiet style, warmth, and intention, and a collector’s eye for beauty in unexpected places.

MICHAEL + EMMA – COMFORT, CULTURE, AND GOOD TASTE: Michael brings Saturday football energy and a weekend golf swing, equal parts LSU pride and Italian daydreamer. Often spotted near Coliseum Park, he balances tradition with curiosity, forever plottin

MICHAEL + EMMA – COMFORT, CULTURE, AND GOOD TASTE: Michael brings Saturday football energy and a weekend golf swing, equal parts LSU pride and Italian daydreamer. Often spotted near Coliseum Park, he balances tradition with curiosity, forever plotting his next pasta-fueled idea. Emma, a New Yorker who chose New Orleans, has an instinct for art, design, and exactly the right table to book. Half Italian and a natural host, she moves easily between NOLA, NYC, and Milan. Together with baby Giulia, they blend warmth, style, and family into something unmistakably their own.

MEGHAN + JURRIEN – THE COZY CONSPIRATORS: If warmth were a language, Meghan and Jurrien would be fluent. They are the OGs, the GOATs, the best friends who feel like family, and the kind of people who make every room feel instantly like home. Deeply w

MEGHAN + JURRIEN – THE COZY CONSPIRATORS: If warmth were a language, Meghan and Jurrien would be fluent. They are the OGs, the GOATs, the best friends who feel like family, and the kind of people who make every room feel instantly like home. Deeply welcoming and endlessly generous, they carry a steadiness and humor that grounds everyone around them. But don’t be fooled by the cozy vibes alone. Beneath it all live two playful rapscallions, and if you’re lucky, their saucy alter egos, Sven and Fiona, will appear. Equal parts comfort, mischief, and magic, they are truly unforgettable.

MEGAN – SWEETLY STEADFAST: Megan practices law in New Orleans with focus and restraint, steady in both her work and the way she moves through the world. Originally from St. Louis, she carries Midwestern calm beneath impeccable style. She opens slowly

MEGAN – SWEETLY STEADFAST: Megan practices law in New Orleans with focus and restraint, steady in both her work and the way she moves through the world. Originally from St. Louis, she carries Midwestern calm beneath impeccable style. She opens slowly, preferring depth to volume, and reveals herself most easily through family stories or talk of her beloved dog. Her presence is reassuring without ever demanding attention, the kind of person who listens closely, remembers the details, and shows up exactly when it matters.

MAYA – MOVEMENT, MADE MEANINGFUL: Maya moves through the world as a choreographer and movement director blending storytelling with visceral, imaginative motion. A passionate collaborator and visionary, she brings energy and emotional depth to every p

MAYA – MOVEMENT, MADE MEANINGFUL: Maya moves through the world as a choreographer and movement director blending storytelling with visceral, imaginative motion. A passionate collaborator and visionary, she brings energy and emotional depth to every project, crafting work that feels alive and intentional. Her creations span live performance, film, television, and global campaigns, shaped by experimentation and human expression. Known for pushing boundaries with grace, Maya leaves a lasting impression, reminding us movement is a powerful language.

MAX – BUILT TO MOVE: Max moves through the world with precision and mischief. A New York native now living in Lisbon, he built a space devoted to mindful motion, sauna, cold plunge, fresh food, and embodied exploration. Athletic and exacting, he is a

MAX – BUILT TO MOVE: Max moves through the world with precision and mischief. A New York native now living in Lisbon, he built a space devoted to mindful motion, sauna, cold plunge, fresh food, and embodied exploration. Athletic and exacting, he is as rigorous in his training as he is playful in a crowded room. He once self-published an entire book on party etiquette, proof that discipline and delight can coexist beautifully. With Max, sweat becomes ritual, laughter comes easily, and community gathers naturally and often.

MATTHEW - THE JOYFUL OPERATOR: Matthew is a human spark plug with a passport full of passions. A Brooklynite and multi-hyphenate, he builds companies, designs spaces, invests in ideas, throws dance floors into motion, and somehow still finds time to

MATTHEW - THE JOYFUL OPERATOR: Matthew is a human spark plug with a passport full of passions. A Brooklynite and multi-hyphenate, he builds companies, designs spaces, invests in ideas, throws dance floors into motion, and somehow still finds time to DJ with joy and mischief. From early morning dance revolutions to beautifully lived-in interiors and far-flung ventures, Matthew moves through the world remixing work, play, and community. Expect great music and big ideas that makes everything feel possible.

MARK – THE BEST KIND OF WEIRDO: Mark Fisher is an international speaker, entrepreneur, and professional permission slip for being excellent and strange. He builds unusual, wildly successful things and helps others do the same, without sanding down th

MARK – THE BEST KIND OF WEIRDO: Mark Fisher is an international speaker, entrepreneur, and professional permission slip for being excellent and strange. He builds unusual, wildly successful things and helps others do the same, without sanding down their edges. An unapologetic lover of books, coffee, cocktails, and puppies, Mark brings humor, heart, and theatrical flair wherever he goes. Living in New York City with his wife, daughter, and dog Gizmo, he proves joy is a serious strategy.

MARIA + MATTEO – STARS AND THRESHOLDS: As kind and brilliant as they are beautiful, Maria and Matteo draw you in before you realize it. Italian-bred and soulful, they are the mama and papa of Camp Cosmica, holding space with warmth and wonder. Matteo

MARIA + MATTEO – STARS AND THRESHOLDS: As kind and brilliant as they are beautiful, Maria and Matteo draw you in before you realize it. Italian-bred and soulful, they are the mama and papa of Camp Cosmica, holding space with warmth and wonder. Matteo speaks of planets and stars with a scientist’s precision. Maria moves just as gracefully through the topics of death, transformation, and living fully. Make eye contact and you may linger in their orbit, gladly, timelessly, together.

MARCIA – HOSPITALITY WITH SPARKLE: Marcia has a talent for turning chaos into choreography, the kind of person who makes complicated plans feel effortless. A devoted workout regular and instinctive hostess, she pairs impeccable style with fierce loya

MARCIA – HOSPITALITY WITH SPARKLE: Marcia has a talent for turning chaos into choreography, the kind of person who makes complicated plans feel effortless. A devoted workout regular and instinctive hostess, she pairs impeccable style with fierce loyalty to her friends. Kind with a hint of kooky, she once hosted a sold-out art exhibition for her adolescent niece, because of course she did. Though she loves to travel, her heart belongs to New Orleans, where her apartment mirrors her energy: polished, playful, and always ready to gather.

MARC – BETWEEN FLASH AND FEELING: Marc has a gift for catching people at their most alive. A portrait and event photographer between LA and New York, his work lives where fashion, culture, and human connection meet. From red-carpet energy to quiet in

MARC – BETWEEN FLASH AND FEELING: Marc has a gift for catching people at their most alive. A portrait and event photographer between LA and New York, his work lives where fashion, culture, and human connection meet. From red-carpet energy to quiet intimacy, he creates moments that feel effortless and real. He documents creative communities worldwide with care. Marc sees beauty wherever he points his lens, with curiosity, grace, precision, always.

MALERIE - LISTENING FOR THE OTHER WORLD: Drawn to subtler frequencies, Malerie is a musician and therapist devoted to evolution and healing. She lives in Woodstock, New York, with her black cat Finn, a voice of angelic clarity, and an instinct to lea

MALERIE - LISTENING FOR THE OTHER WORLD: Drawn to subtler frequencies, Malerie is a musician and therapist devoted to evolution and healing. She lives in Woodstock, New York, with her black cat Finn, a voice of angelic clarity, and an instinct to leave the party in search of a babbling brook or chirping forest. Attuned to nature and the unseen, she brings calm wherever she goes. Part woodsy witch and part songstress angel, Malerie seems to move on a plane entirely her own, gently guiding others there too.

MALIA + JONATHAN - RIDE OR DIE ENERGY: True ride or dies for their hosts, for one another, and for the community they hold with so much heart. Malia and Jonathan make love look easy and commitment look good, showing up with style, humor, and convicti

MALIA + JONATHAN - RIDE OR DIE ENERGY: True ride or dies for their hosts, for one another, and for the community they hold with so much heart. Malia and Jonathan make love look easy and commitment look good, showing up with style, humor, and conviction. Based in Brooklyn with a desert refuge called The Looking Glass in Joshua Tree, they move between worlds with ease, accompanied by Roosevelt, their thirteen year old Scott Terrier and everyone’s favorite young man, wherever life invites them next.

MAGGIE – SOUL, FULL VOLUME: Maggie sings like an old-school gospel queen who wandered into the modern world and decided to stay. Raised between church choirs and Shreveport bars, she found her stride in New Orleans, where her voice became legend. Fre

MAGGIE – SOUL, FULL VOLUME: Maggie sings like an old-school gospel queen who wandered into the modern world and decided to stay. Raised between church choirs and Shreveport bars, she found her stride in New Orleans, where her voice became legend. Fresh off tour and finishing her fourth album, she moves through music with grit, heart, and Southern storytelling. Fiercely collaborative, she lifts women as she climbs. Usually with her therapy labradoodle Tom, Maggie leaves stages, streets, and strangers brighter.

MATTAN + MADELINE – INTELLECT AND INSTINCT: He brings bright eyed curiosity to everything he does, teaching entrepreneurship, leadership, and technology while occasionally dabbling as a musician and king of a great game night. She moves between world

MATTAN + MADELINE – INTELLECT AND INSTINCT: He brings bright eyed curiosity to everything he does, teaching entrepreneurship, leadership, and technology while occasionally dabbling as a musician and king of a great game night. She moves between worlds with confidence and depth, a marketing maestro and guide in spaces where embodiment and transformation intertwine. Together they balance play and presence, creating space for exploration, connection, and growth with warmth and humor.

LIZ - LOCAL LEGEND: Liz has lived many lives across Connecticut, Los Angeles, Charleston, and New Orleans, but her heart now belongs firmly to the Lower Garden District. A lover of beach days, excellent pizza, and a really good bottle of wine, she kn

LIZ - LOCAL LEGEND: Liz has lived many lives across Connecticut, Los Angeles, Charleston, and New Orleans, but her heart now belongs firmly to the Lower Garden District. A lover of beach days, excellent pizza, and a really good bottle of wine, she knows how to savor the simple pleasures that make life feel full. Most days you will find her walking her beloved dog through the neighborhood, exchanging hellos and holding court. Liz turns everyday presence into something memorable.

LILLY + MATT – SWEETNESS AND STORYLINES: Lilly lives like the answer is yes. Equal parts soft and electric, she brings Canadian warmth and Brooklyn cool to every room, the friend who will plan the trip, pack the snacks, and still say yes to the after

LILLY + MATT – SWEETNESS AND STORYLINES: Lilly lives like the answer is yes. Equal parts soft and electric, she brings Canadian warmth and Brooklyn cool to every room, the friend who will plan the trip, pack the snacks, and still say yes to the afterparty. Matt steadies the orbit. A former tight end with a love of history and a perfectly timed tangent, he can turn any guided tour into a thesis and any conspiracy spiral into comedy. Together they balance sparkle with steadiness, adventure with devotion.

LAUREN + SCOTT – FORM AND FREQUENCY: Lauren and Scott shape space and atmosphere wherever they land. Lauren has an instinct for interiors, the kind that makes a room feel calm, considered, and quietly beautiful. Scott lives at the intersection of sto

LAUREN + SCOTT – FORM AND FREQUENCY: Lauren and Scott shape space and atmosphere wherever they land. Lauren has an instinct for interiors, the kind that makes a room feel calm, considered, and quietly beautiful. Scott lives at the intersection of story and sound, as comfortable behind a turntable as he is guiding a conversation. Together, they balance structure and rhythm, clarity and groove. With them, the lighting feels intentional, the music hits just right, and the energy settles into something grounded and alive.

KRYSTLE - ROOTED AND RADIANT: Krystle is kindness in motion, playful, adventurous, and unmistakably alive. Part of her is deeply rooted while the other is already flying high, giving her a rare balance of grounded presence and ethereal joy. A true ye

KRYSTLE - ROOTED AND RADIANT: Krystle is kindness in motion, playful, adventurous, and unmistakably alive. Part of her is deeply rooted while the other is already flying high, giving her a rare balance of grounded presence and ethereal joy. A true yes person, she leans in wholeheartedly and is known instantly by her infectious laugh. When not doting on her twin nephews or nourishing wellness lovers in Los Angeles, she retreats to her bungalow in Topanga Canyon, reading tarot and tending to her peacock, Penny!

KIM + FORREST – STYLE, ALTITUDE, AND A PERFECT POUR: Ever chasing the perfect martini, Forrest brings sharp curiosity to arts, culture, and new ventures, equally happy dissecting a gallery opening or dreaming up what’s next. Thoughtful and stylish, h

KIM + FORREST – STYLE, ALTITUDE, AND A PERFECT POUR: Ever chasing the perfect martini, Forrest brings sharp curiosity to arts, culture, and new ventures, equally happy dissecting a gallery opening or dreaming up what’s next. Thoughtful and stylish, he makes small details feel meaningful. Kim brings altitude and adventure, drawn to remote places, mountain peaks, and fast friendships, especially with dogs. Close friends and frequent co-conspirators, they move easily between deserts, cities, and wide open air, collecting stories wherever they land.

KENDALL + KYLE – TENDERNESS AND THRILL: Kendall and Kyle are the kind of couple that feels luminous, equal parts striking and grounded. Kendall is a photographer, poet, and creative savant, often first and last on the dance floor and willing to jump

KENDALL + KYLE – TENDERNESS AND THRILL: Kendall and Kyle are the kind of couple that feels luminous, equal parts striking and grounded. Kendall is a photographer, poet, and creative savant, often first and last on the dance floor and willing to jump into any body of water mid party. Kyle moves through life with quiet integrity, devoted to family, surfing, cooking beautiful meals, and restoring vintage cars. Living and loving in Brooklyn, they bring softness, joy, and effortless magnetism wherever they go.

KELSEY + BRENDAN – HEALING, WITH STYLE: Both doctors and undeniably good looking, Kelsey and Brendan move through life with ease, humor, and care. Just over a year into their marriage, they make partnership look effortless. Deeply in love with New Or

KELSEY + BRENDAN – HEALING, WITH STYLE: Both doctors and undeniably good looking, Kelsey and Brendan move through life with ease, humor, and care. Just over a year into their marriage, they make partnership look effortless. Deeply in love with New Orleans, they are renovating their French Quarter home, a project destined to stop Architectural Digest mid scroll. Kind, funny, and a genuine pleasure, they bring warmth wherever they go. Don’t be surprised if they walk away best dressed.

KELLY + MONTIE – BUILT ON WELCOME: Montie and Kelly have built one of those homes people never rush out of, tucked into the Marigny and usually anchored by two happy dogs. They love cooking big, generous meals and are happiest when the table is full

KELLY + MONTIE – BUILT ON WELCOME: Montie and Kelly have built one of those homes people never rush out of, tucked into the Marigny and usually anchored by two happy dogs. They love cooking big, generous meals and are happiest when the table is full and someone is refilling a glass. Quick to host, quick to laugh, and steady with their friends, they show up consistently. Whether it’s Mahjong night or an impromptu gathering, with them community feels natural, unforced, and real.

KATRINA - STEEPED AND SOARING: Despite being on a plane nearly every month, Katrina is a California girl through and through. When not traveling, you’ll find her holding it down in Ojai alongside magical mermaids and modern witches, steeping wisdom a

KATRINA - STEEPED AND SOARING: Despite being on a plane nearly every month, Katrina is a California girl through and through. When not traveling, you’ll find her holding it down in Ojai alongside magical mermaids and modern witches, steeping wisdom as easily as she brews tea. A true tea master and devoted champion for Mother Earth, she brings grounded intention to everything she touches. One hell of a mover and shaker, her dance card spans gaga to ecstatic, leaving you fully alive.

KATERINA - LIVING SUNSHINE: Joy, embodied. Katerina breathes warmth into every conversation, entering spaces with the softness and magnetism of a cat. A recent New Yorker by way of Los Angeles, she loves Burning Man, dancing until the moment dissolve

KATERINA - LIVING SUNSHINE: Joy, embodied. Katerina breathes warmth into every conversation, entering spaces with the softness and magnetism of a cat. A recent New Yorker by way of Los Angeles, she loves Burning Man, dancing until the moment dissolves, and lingering in long, affectionate embraces. Playful, radiant, and deeply present, she has a way of making people feel instantly at ease. With her open heart and infectious energy, Katerina turns connection into a true art form.

KATALEA – EVERYWHERE, EFFORTLESSLY: Katalea is the kind of person who appears exactly where creativity is unfolding. One moment she’s in the kitchen cooking, the next she’s building a set, styling a shoot, or sourcing the perfect prop at the last min

KATALEA – EVERYWHERE, EFFORTLESSLY: Katalea is the kind of person who appears exactly where creativity is unfolding. One moment she’s in the kitchen cooking, the next she’s building a set, styling a shoot, or sourcing the perfect prop at the last minute. Her fingerprints are on more New Orleans projects than you might realize. She moves easily between artists, brands, and back-of-house magic, bringing beauty without ego and warmth without spectacle. Around her, things feel considered, collaborative, and quietly elevated.

KATE + RYAN: – CRISP FINISH: Kate and Ryan move through life like a well-aged vintage: organized, curated, and best enjoyed with intention. Every decision is structured, every opinion lands cleanly, and it somehow still feels effortless. Masters of s

KATE + RYAN: – CRISP FINISH: Kate and Ryan move through life like a well-aged vintage: organized, curated, and best enjoyed with intention. Every decision is structured, every opinion lands cleanly, and it somehow still feels effortless. Masters of systems and social strategy, they bring order to full lives without losing humor or heart. Living in Brooklyn with two dogs and adorable new baby, Hamish, they show that thoughtful planning yields a smooth, balanced, satisfying life. Bold and refined, they are best served together.

JUSTINE – THE GATHERING TIDE: Justine lives as if the world is meant to be gathered. She loves yoga, salt air, found objects, and the people she keeps close. Equal parts sea creature and strategist, she moves with warmth and intention, quick with a l

JUSTINE – THE GATHERING TIDE: Justine lives as if the world is meant to be gathered. She loves yoga, salt air, found objects, and the people she keeps close. Equal parts sea creature and strategist, she moves with warmth and intention, quick with a listening ear and quicker with a bear hug. As a lead of her Burning Man camp Bisoux, she builds community deliberately, not accidentally. Now rooted in Topanga after chapters in Los Angeles and Brooklyn, she carries connection with her, and leaves it stronger than she found it.

JULIA – SUNSHINE, SEQUINS, AND SKINCARE: Julia is like walking, talking sunshine, radiating warmth, wit, and a fearless creative spirit. Effortlessly crafty, she elevates costuming to an art form, from custom headdresses to a human-sized Aperol Sprit

JULIA – SUNSHINE, SEQUINS, AND SKINCARE: Julia is like walking, talking sunshine, radiating warmth, wit, and a fearless creative spirit. Effortlessly crafty, she elevates costuming to an art form, from custom headdresses to a human-sized Aperol Spritz bathtub or a full two-piece look made entirely of Polaroids of her friends. When she’s not hosting from her charming French Quarter home or adventuring around town with her girls, she’s making the world more beautiful and more healthy as a celebrated dermatologist, often bopping along with her adorable dog, Clio.

JOHN + LELA – CARE AND COUTURE: John and Lela live for a life well crafted and deeply felt. John is sentimental and celebratory in equal measure, quick with a laugh, quicker with a tear, happiest when a trip becomes a story and a dinner a singalong.

JOHN + LELA – CARE AND COUTURE: John and Lela live for a life well crafted and deeply felt. John is sentimental and celebratory in equal measure, quick with a laugh, quicker with a tear, happiest when a trip becomes a story and a dinner a singalong. He plans the spectacle and keeps it playful. Lela creates gowns in New Orleans that feel like wearable memory, romantic and sculptural, shaped with meticulous care. Together they travel far, host theatrically, and treat love as both art and main event.

JESS + NORIAN – SAY YES, ALWAYS: Jess and Norian move through life as devoted guides in both business and being. A leader through and through, Jess balances teaching, coaching, and showing up unfailingly for family and friends. Norian is equally mult

JESS + NORIAN – SAY YES, ALWAYS: Jess and Norian move through life as devoted guides in both business and being. A leader through and through, Jess balances teaching, coaching, and showing up unfailingly for family and friends. Norian is equally multi-hyphenate, fluent in several languages, a masterful trumpet player, and a steady holder of men’s work. Full of surprises and openhearted curiosity, they are true say yes humans who invite growth wherever they go.

JEREMY – THE DOORWAY WITHIN: Once a tech builder chasing success, Jeremy mastered startups, venture capital, and growth while feeling something essential slip away. Drawn back to childhood wonder, he turned inward, studying wisdom traditions, trainin

JEREMY – THE DOORWAY WITHIN: Once a tech builder chasing success, Jeremy mastered startups, venture capital, and growth while feeling something essential slip away. Drawn back to childhood wonder, he turned inward, studying wisdom traditions, training as a coach, and immersing himself in sound and ceremonial practice. Now he guides founders and leaders toward deeper alignment. Jeremy might be voted most likely to be featured on “Healing from Healing,” and we love him for the humor, heart, and occasional razz he brings online and in person.

JEFF + MONSTERRAT – THE ORIGINAL SPARK: Jeff is a natural dot connector, the kind of person who arrives early, stays late, and quietly shifts the energy of a room. He builds places and projects that bring people together, rooted in community, hospita

JEFF + MONSTERRAT – THE ORIGINAL SPARK: Jeff is a natural dot connector, the kind of person who arrives early, stays late, and quietly shifts the energy of a room. He builds places and projects that bring people together, rooted in community, hospitality, and a deep sense of place. Monsterrat is an event producer and partner in a functional beverage company, with an eye for beauty and a devotion to regenerative living. Based in Mexico City with their dog Mason Pierce, they balance curiosity, mischief, long dinners, and fiercely competitive backgammon with effortless chemistry.

JEANNE LEA – THE EVOLUTIONARY VOICE: Jeanne Lea writes toward empathy, circling the tender and the difficult with equal courage. Through her self published book and ongoing essays, she explores what it means to be human with curiosity, warmth, and a

JEANNE LEA – THE EVOLUTIONARY VOICE: Jeanne Lea writes toward empathy, circling the tender and the difficult with equal courage. Through her self published book and ongoing essays, she explores what it means to be human with curiosity, warmth, and a sharp edge when needed. A natural stylist and occasional model, she shapes rooms and friends with intuitive flair. Witchy, thoughtful, and beloved around town, Jeanne Lea moves between New Orleans and her heart place, Peru, gathering insight, beauty, and a little magic wherever she goes.

JACK + ROSE – TIMING IS EVERYTHING: Much like your hosts, Jack and Rose know exactly when to slip out of a soirée in favor of rest and balance. Rose moves between sharp business strategy and hosting one of Mardi Gras season’s most coveted ladies’ lun

JACK + ROSE – TIMING IS EVERYTHING: Much like your hosts, Jack and Rose know exactly when to slip out of a soirée in favor of rest and balance. Rose moves between sharp business strategy and hosting one of Mardi Gras season’s most coveted ladies’ lunches. Jack, a film editor by trade, brings an editor’s instinct to life, effortlessly charming, impeccably put together, and generous with invitations. A steady presence and good listener, he makes people feel seen. Together they make equilibrium look like an art form.

ISABEL + PETER – INNER WORLDS, OUTER HORIZONS: Isabel and Peter build inner and outer landscapes, meeting at the intersection of curiosity, care, and long-term thinking. Peter applies a global, first-principles lens to people, ideas, and capital, see

ISABEL + PETER – INNER WORLDS, OUTER HORIZONS: Isabel and Peter build inner and outer landscapes, meeting at the intersection of curiosity, care, and long-term thinking. Peter applies a global, first-principles lens to people, ideas, and capital, seeking value in overlooked places and backing conviction with action. Isabel explores the inner world, studying how people heal, relate, and change, with a focus on attachment, resilience, and emotional truth. Together they balance rigor and reverence, strategy and sensitivity, shaping a shared life grounded in depth, discernment, and devotion.

INNA – CURATOR OF CREATIVE SPIRIT: Inna has a way of seeing people that feels almost disarming. Put her behind a camera and you soften without realizing it. A photographer and artist at heart, she travels light, chasing real moments over polished one

INNA – CURATOR OF CREATIVE SPIRIT: Inna has a way of seeing people that feels almost disarming. Put her behind a camera and you soften without realizing it. A photographer and artist at heart, she travels light, chasing real moments over polished ones, preferring truth to gloss. Her work often lands outdoors, bare feet in the dirt, women in wind and water, presence over performance. Calm, intuitive, and deeply attentive, she makes you feel fully seen, which is rarer than talent and far more memorable.

ILANA + MAX – STORY, AWAKENED: Max and Ilana live inside story the way some people live inside music. Max can hold a room with nothing but a mic and a thought, sharp, funny, a little dangerous, the kind of presence that pulls you forward. Ilana build

ILANA + MAX – STORY, AWAKENED: Max and Ilana live inside story the way some people live inside music. Max can hold a room with nothing but a mic and a thought, sharp, funny, a little dangerous, the kind of presence that pulls you forward. Ilana builds worlds around people, shaping spaces and gatherings that feel intimate and quietly magical, like stepping behind the curtain. Their Brooklyn home is stacked with books, plants, and half formed ideas. Time stretches. Conversations deepen. You leave lighter and more awake than when you arrived.

HAYDEN, THEA, JESS, CAT + CARI – THE SUMMIT SISTERS: Sisters not by blood but by something far more binding: shared battle scars from bringing the world’s biggest, boldest ideas to life. They know blood, sweat, and tears, having helped build some of

HAYDEN, THEA, JESS, CAT + CARI – THE SUMMIT SISTERS: Sisters not by blood but by something far more binding: shared battle scars from bringing the world’s biggest, boldest ideas to life. They know blood, sweat, and tears, having helped build some of the most iconic gatherings on the planet, but this weekend is strictly no shop talk. Here to get down and fully down to clown, they thrive on silliness, late-night karaoke, and well-placed mischief. Tiny but mighty, this crew radiates magic, loyalty, and the hard-won joy that only comes from surviving it all together.

GREG – AT THE TABLE: Greg has spent years shaping the cultural life of places where people gather, from hotels and theaters to media and music. What defines him most is his instinct for connection, bringing food, art, and conversation into the same r

GREG – AT THE TABLE: Greg has spent years shaping the cultural life of places where people gather, from hotels and theaters to media and music. What defines him most is his instinct for connection, bringing food, art, and conversation into the same room. Curious, generous, and deeply present, he moves fluidly between intimacy and scale. A devoted tarot reader, he values ritual as much as revelry. Splitting time between New York and New Orleans, he loves long meals, wandering conversations, and being a devoted dad to his daughter Louise Amelia.

GINA – JOY, STRATEGIZED: Gina knows joy is something built with care. Rooted in New Orleans but shaped by global wandering, she brings a wide lens and steady hand to every gathering she touches. She weaves her heritage into her city through celebrati

GINA – JOY, STRATEGIZED: Gina knows joy is something built with care. Rooted in New Orleans but shaped by global wandering, she brings a wide lens and steady hand to every gathering she touches. She weaves her heritage into her city through celebrations like NOLA Diwali and is often behind the scenes making sure the details feel just right. Meticulous without rigidity and generous without spectacle, Gina turns big plans into warm, seamless celebrations that feel sunlit, grounded, and deeply communal.

GEORGIA + SAM – LETTERS, LAND, AND LOVE: Sam is a fine British gentleman, shaped by the English countryside and generations of family lore. A student of fabric and form, he sews, writes letters by hand, fishes with patience, and speaks with care. Geo

GEORGIA + SAM – LETTERS, LAND, AND LOVE: Sam is a fine British gentleman, shaped by the English countryside and generations of family lore. A student of fabric and form, he sews, writes letters by hand, fishes with patience, and speaks with care. Georgia brings warmth and steadiness to everything she holds, deeply nurturing, perceptive, and grounded. Together they treasure language, ritual, and the quiet dignity of well made things, building a life rooted in nature and family with their children, Ida and Fenimore.

GEOFF – NO PLACE LIKE HOME: Geoff knows there’s no place like home, and he proves it nightly. A New Orleans original with a maritime mind and a chef’s instinct, he savors a well cooked meal and an even better story. Devoted to family, friendships, an

GEOFF – NO PLACE LIKE HOME: Geoff knows there’s no place like home, and he proves it nightly. A New Orleans original with a maritime mind and a chef’s instinct, he savors a well cooked meal and an even better story. Devoted to family, friendships, and city rituals, he values loyalty, laughter, and the comfort of familiar tables. Whether hosting, debating the perfect dish, or holding court at a neighborhood bar, Geoff brings warmth, wit, and unmistakable local charm wherever he goes.

ETHAN – ADVENTURE, UNSCRIPTED: Tall, smooth talking, and effortlessly charming, Ethan is an LA native who fell hard for New Orleans and happily stayed. After crisscrossing the country headlining DJ sets on college campuses, he knows what makes a plac

ETHAN – ADVENTURE, UNSCRIPTED: Tall, smooth talking, and effortlessly charming, Ethan is an LA native who fell hard for New Orleans and happily stayed. After crisscrossing the country headlining DJ sets on college campuses, he knows what makes a place special because he has seen them all. When not wandering miles with a camera, he writes scripts, studies films, and chases stories. As likely jogging shirtless through the Garden District as lingering at last call, Ethan is ready for adventure at a moment's notice.

FAURES - MOTHER, MUSE, MAKER: Faures is a musician, an artist, and a mother who has lived many lives and carries their stories with grace. Alongside her daughter Apoline, she moves through the world with curiosity and play, dancing, learning new hobb

FAURES - MOTHER, MUSE, MAKER: Faures is a musician, an artist, and a mother who has lived many lives and carries their stories with grace. Alongside her daughter Apoline, she moves through the world with curiosity and play, dancing, learning new hobbies, and delighting in creative expression. Her art transforms the everyday into something sensual and dreamlike, especially in her paintings of the female form, where softness, strength, and mystery coexist. For Faures, creativity is a way of being.

ERICA + AVI – TOOLS FOR A BETTER FUTURE: Erica and Avi move through the world with curiosity, kindness, and an instinct to leave things better than they found them. Avi delights in sharp standup comedy and quiet observation, finding humor where other

ERICA + AVI – TOOLS FOR A BETTER FUTURE: Erica and Avi move through the world with curiosity, kindness, and an instinct to leave things better than they found them. Avi delights in sharp standup comedy and quiet observation, finding humor where others miss it. Erica is drawn to art, history, and preservation, honoring beauty across time. Deeply generous and thoughtful, they create lives rooted in care, laughter, and the belief that gentleness, too, is a powerful tool.

ELIZABETH – IN A LEAGUE OF HER OWN: Is Elizabeth type A or alpha? Not quite. She is more like type !!, operating entirely on her own frequency. When she is not barefoot on a sandy beach or deep in a yoga retreat, you will find her costuming alongside

ELIZABETH – IN A LEAGUE OF HER OWN: Is Elizabeth type A or alpha? Not quite. She is more like type !!, operating entirely on her own frequency. When she is not barefoot on a sandy beach or deep in a yoga retreat, you will find her costuming alongside her two adorable pups or closing elegant deals in New Orleans real estate. Effortlessly poised and intuitively sharp, Elizabeth moves through the world with confidence and style, distinct, self-assured, and entirely her own.

EDWARD – HELMING THE GOOD LIFE: Edward is the rare man who can captain a birthday flotilla and still make it feel intimate, thoughtful, and impossibly chic. Equal parts intellect and instinct, he moves easily from Jungian musings over wine to the per

EDWARD – HELMING THE GOOD LIFE: Edward is the rare man who can captain a birthday flotilla and still make it feel intimate, thoughtful, and impossibly chic. Equal parts intellect and instinct, he moves easily from Jungian musings over wine to the perfect espresso bar in Rome. CEOs, artists, seekers, and lovable misfits orbit his steady gravity. Once a Birkenstock-wearing guitar player with a hacky sack and a rebel heart, he now coaches coaches while still chasing the open road on his motorcycle. Elegant, generous, and quietly daring, Edward lives with intention and irresistible charm.

DOUG + ANNELISE – BUILDING LOUDLY, LIVING WELL: Doug and Annelise move through life with ambition, humor, and real momentum. Doug is all follow-through, gut renovating a church by day and playing drums by night, equally at home on a tennis court or h

DOUG + ANNELISE – BUILDING LOUDLY, LIVING WELL: Doug and Annelise move through life with ambition, humor, and real momentum. Doug is all follow-through, gut renovating a church by day and playing drums by night, equally at home on a tennis court or holding court at a favorite restaurant. Annelise meets him with fearless self-expression, willing to experiment publicly and chase new creative edges. Together they pair drive with delight, building big and laughing often, convinced life is meant to be both daring and deeply enjoyed.

DESIREE – HELD IN LIGHT: Based in Austin, Texas, Desiree guides people through change with clarity and conviction. A second generation curandera and longtime herbalist, she carries ancestral wisdom alongside modern discernment. She understands land,

DESIREE – HELD IN LIGHT: Based in Austin, Texas, Desiree guides people through change with clarity and conviction. A second generation curandera and longtime herbalist, she carries ancestral wisdom alongside modern discernment. She understands land, home, and belonging not just as transactions, but as thresholds. With a heart of gold and a presence that sparkles as she moves, she makes people feel deeply seen and supported in moments that matter most. Grounded yet radiant, Desiree turns transformation into something gentle, powerful, and embodied.

DEAN + ANNA – PRECISION AND PLAY: Dean and Anna live with curiosity, humor, and an easy devotion to the people around them. Dean brings playfulness, honesty, and a steady experimental spirit to everyday life, quick with laughter and generous with att

DEAN + ANNA – PRECISION AND PLAY: Dean and Anna live with curiosity, humor, and an easy devotion to the people around them. Dean brings playfulness, honesty, and a steady experimental spirit to everyday life, quick with laughter and generous with attention. Anna moves with quiet strength and creativity, balancing precision with warmth, equally at home solving puzzles or running long distances through the city. Together they’ve made a welcoming Bushwick home where friends gather, the sauna stays hot, and conversations stretch late.

DANIELLE – UNFILTERED AND ALIVE: Danielle is a singular spirit, the kind of person who expands a room simply by being fully herself. A Katonah yoga teacher and enthusiastic devotee of raw milk, she loves both ocean air and mountain horizons, though a

DANIELLE – UNFILTERED AND ALIVE: Danielle is a singular spirit, the kind of person who expands a room simply by being fully herself. A Katonah yoga teacher and enthusiastic devotee of raw milk, she loves both ocean air and mountain horizons, though at heart she remains a New York City girl through and through. She speaks her mind with refreshing honesty, and if you listen with openness, she will gently widen your perspective. On the dance floor she’s a fairy, off it a devoted snuggle bug, tender, bold, and wholly unforgettable.

DANI – ALL HEART, FORWARD: A true girls’ girl and heart-forward human, Dani is devoted to new beginnings and knows how to hold both light and shadow with grace. Based in Brooklyn with her dog Olive Oil, she balances late nights on the dance floor wit

DANI – ALL HEART, FORWARD: A true girls’ girl and heart-forward human, Dani is devoted to new beginnings and knows how to hold both light and shadow with grace. Based in Brooklyn with her dog Olive Oil, she balances late nights on the dance floor with early mornings at the gym. Curious, open, and deeply sincere, she invites depth quickly and connection easily. A lifelong student of love and partnership, Dani believes growth never ends. She is glowing, evolving, and moving forward with honesty, devotion, and always leading with courage and care.

CRSTO – RAISING VIBES, BY DESIGN: CRSTO is a multidimensional artist and the founder, creative director, and lead designer behind SAGES + MAGES. A nomadic, multi-medium maker, he moves through the world with a mission to open hearts through art, ritu

CRSTO – RAISING VIBES, BY DESIGN: CRSTO is a multidimensional artist and the founder, creative director, and lead designer behind SAGES + MAGES. A nomadic, multi-medium maker, he moves through the world with a mission to open hearts through art, ritual, and expression. His work lives at the intersection of myth, design, and feeling, guided by a belief that art can shift frequency as much as form. Whether singing to the moon or welcoming the rising sun, CRSTO leads with optimism, intention, and an open heart, always.

CHRISTINE – POWER IN MOTION: Christine is a force of nature, excelling at nearly everything she touches. An exceptional dancer, phenomenal singer, and razor-sharp thinker, she brings discipline and joy to her many expressions. Based in Austin, she ho

CHRISTINE – POWER IN MOTION: Christine is a force of nature, excelling at nearly everything she touches. An exceptional dancer, phenomenal singer, and razor-sharp thinker, she brings discipline and joy to her many expressions. Based in Austin, she holds women’s circles and creates spaces where people feel emboldened and alive. An inner fitness instructor for the game of life, she blends strategy with spirit. Sweet with just enough spice, she is grounded by community, conviction, and her beloved dog, Lady, moving forward with courage and grace.

CHELSEA – ART AS DEVOTION: Chelsea treats creativity as a fundamental part of community. A musician and performer, she moves through New Orleans tending stages, gardens, and community with steady care. As co-host of Art Church and Krewe du You, she g

CHELSEA – ART AS DEVOTION: Chelsea treats creativity as a fundamental part of community. A musician and performer, she moves through New Orleans tending stages, gardens, and community with steady care. As co-host of Art Church and Krewe du You, she gathers people into spaces that feel intimate, intentional, and alive. She leads kayak tours through the Louisiana wetlands and escapes to Costa Rica to reset and recharge. For Chelsea, art is not performance alone. It is ritual and relationship, something lived, practiced, and shared.

CHARLES – GOOD VIBES, WELL KEPT: Polite and effortlessly charismatic, Charles has a rare knack for staying in touch, giving thoughtful gifts, and making people feel remembered. Now rooted in his Bed Stuy home, he brings an old-soul steadiness to mode

CHARLES – GOOD VIBES, WELL KEPT: Polite and effortlessly charismatic, Charles has a rare knack for staying in touch, giving thoughtful gifts, and making people feel remembered. Now rooted in his Bed Stuy home, he brings an old-soul steadiness to modern city life. He loves a good meal and knows how to make one, equally comfortable holding court or making magic behind the scenes. With a long career supporting musicians, artists, and creators of all kinds, Charles moves through life as both connector and steady presence, carrying care, humor, and confidence.

CARTER + AARON – IN PERFECT FORM: Carter and Aaron are tall, striking, and impossible to miss. Living and loving in New Orleans, they move through life with style, intention, and warmth. Carter leads with a big laugh and unforgettable personality, a

CARTER + AARON – IN PERFECT FORM: Carter and Aaron are tall, striking, and impossible to miss. Living and loving in New Orleans, they move through life with style, intention, and warmth. Carter leads with a big laugh and unforgettable personality, a natural conversationalist who can make any topic animated and alive. Aaron brings a discerning designer’s eye to gatherings, shaping spaces that feel polished yet welcoming. Together they balance presence with generosity and glamour with ease, making partnership look effortless, confident, and deeply fun.

CAROLINE + THOR – POWER, WITH WARMTH: The world is simply better with Caroline and Thor in it. Caroline has a rare gift for entering a room and instantly making it feel alive. Everyone knows her, everyone loves her, and her unmistakable lion-like man

CAROLINE + THOR – POWER, WITH WARMTH: The world is simply better with Caroline and Thor in it. Caroline has a rare gift for entering a room and instantly making it feel alive. Everyone knows her, everyone loves her, and her unmistakable lion-like mane seals the deal. Thor brings equal magnetism with steadier gravity, carefully restoring spaces and cultivating culinary rhythm. Splitting time between New Orleans and Louisville, together they are connectors, builders, and generous anchors of community wherever they land, ambitious, loyal, and unmistakably warm.

BRYANT – HEART AS BIG AS THE CITY: Bryant runs Toulouse Theatre and carries New York in his bones. His eyes are wide and his heart even wider, and most nights end with someone remarking how great he is, often after he’s turned a casual moment into so

BRYANT – HEART AS BIG AS THE CITY: Bryant runs Toulouse Theatre and carries New York in his bones. His eyes are wide and his heart even wider, and most nights end with someone remarking how great he is, often after he’s turned a casual moment into something memorable. Do not challenge him on anything New York related; he will win, every time. A Scorpio by sign but tender by nature, Bryant is loyal, curious, and always ready with a better story, usually told late, laughing, surrounded by friends who don’t want the night to end.

BROOKE – IN PURSUIT OF WONDER: Brooke shows up like an old friend, even if you just met her. She’s the first to say hello, the one pulling you into the circle, introducing you around, making sure no one stands alone. Drawn to the mystical but grounde

BROOKE – IN PURSUIT OF WONDER: Brooke shows up like an old friend, even if you just met her. She’s the first to say hello, the one pulling you into the circle, introducing you around, making sure no one stands alone. Drawn to the mystical but grounded in real care, she balances yoga, long walks, and deep talks with an easy laugh. Curious about everything and game for any adventure, she moves through the world open hearted and unguarded. Being around her feels warm and quietly joyful.

BENNY – FLAVOR AND FREQUENCY: Benny moves through New Orleans like a familiar rhythm, always nearby, always essential. In the kitchen, he cooks with intuition and care, serving food so good it brings conversations to a full stop. Elsewhere, he shapes

BENNY – FLAVOR AND FREQUENCY: Benny moves through New Orleans like a familiar rhythm, always nearby, always essential. In the kitchen, he cooks with intuition and care, serving food so good it brings conversations to a full stop. Elsewhere, he shapes sound as the host of Adjacent on WWOZ, mixing music with the same instinct he brings to flavor. A loyal friend with undeniable mayor-of-the-city energy, Benny gathers people effortlessly. An irresistible dancer with a gift for timing and drama, he leaves laughter lingering long after the moment has passed.

BEN M. – ALWAYS IN SEASON: Raised in small town Louisiana, Ben carries an instinct for warmth and welcome shaped by years in interiors and hospitality. In New Orleans, he co-founded The Judy Garlands, where flowers become feeling and gatherings feel

BEN M. – ALWAYS IN SEASON: Raised in small town Louisiana, Ben carries an instinct for warmth and welcome shaped by years in interiors and hospitality. In New Orleans, he co-founded The Judy Garlands, where flowers become feeling and gatherings feel like coming home. Whether styling an intimate dinner or transforming a large scale celebration, he brings color, care, and a little theatrical magic. Ben believes anyone can be a Judy for the season. Joy, in his hands, is something shared.

BEN A. – WIDE LENS, OPEN MIND: A New York original, Ben A. has always followed curiosity wherever it leads. He spent a decade in China as a photographer and journalist, learning to see closely and tell stories that matter. Later he taught himself to

BEN A. – WIDE LENS, OPEN MIND: A New York original, Ben A. has always followed curiosity wherever it leads. He spent a decade in China as a photographer and journalist, learning to see closely and tell stories that matter. Later he taught himself to code and moved into tech, determined to have a hand in the systems shaping our future. A loyal friend, fearless debater, polyglot, and connoisseur of the irreverent, Ben brings depth, humor, and the rare ability to make almost any conversation better.

ASHLEY - THREADS OF CARE: Based in New Orleans after chapters in Topanga and New York, Ashley moves through the world with a gentle, handmade sensibility. When she is not cooking homemade soup or playing with her beloved kitten, she is working with h

ASHLEY - THREADS OF CARE: Based in New Orleans after chapters in Topanga and New York, Ashley moves through the world with a gentle, handmade sensibility. When she is not cooking homemade soup or playing with her beloved kitten, she is working with her hands, dyeing, weaving, and painting tapestries full of color and feeling. Drawn to yoga and far reaching social circles, she balances inward craft with outward connection. Soft spoken and deeply creative, she brings beauty into the everyday.

ASH – CITIZEN OF THE ZEITGEIST: Florida is where Ash is from and New York is where he lives, but New Orleans is where his heart has always belonged. Ask him almost anything and he will likely have an answer, or at least a thoughtful way into the conv

ASH – CITIZEN OF THE ZEITGEIST: Florida is where Ash is from and New York is where he lives, but New Orleans is where his heart has always belonged. Ask him almost anything and he will likely have an answer, or at least a thoughtful way into the conversation. With refined taste across music, sports, literature, and the cultural moment, he moves through the world tuned in and deeply curious. By his side is Kamasi, his joyful dog and constant companion, grounding him with love, laughter, loyalty, and daily wonder.

ASA + AARON – A SOFTER DIMENSION: Asa and Aaron seem to arrive from another universe, carrying insight, creativity, and a presence that gently shifts a room. As a healer and reiki teacher, Asa brings the unseen into conversation, exploring emotion, m

ASA + AARON – A SOFTER DIMENSION: Asa and Aaron seem to arrive from another universe, carrying insight, creativity, and a presence that gently shifts a room. As a healer and reiki teacher, Asa brings the unseen into conversation, exploring emotion, memory, belief, and spirit on the path toward wholeness. Aaron is a multi-talented artist and craftsman, a loyal and caring friend whose lighthearted yet thoughtful nature adds depth to whatever he touches. Time slows around them. Conversations open doors, leaving you both wondering and somehow already knowing.

ANNIE + GREG – KEEPERS OF THE FLAME: Annie and Greg embody community care, the kind of people who quietly shape a city by showing up again and again. Greg is the reason your host Samantha first came to New Orleans many moons ago, and is one of the br

ANNIE + GREG – KEEPERS OF THE FLAME: Annie and Greg embody community care, the kind of people who quietly shape a city by showing up again and again. Greg is the reason your host Samantha first came to New Orleans many moons ago, and is one of the brilliant minds behind the Preservation Hall Jazz Band and its enduring cultural legacy. Annie is the original showgirl, living her craft as an actor with joy and devotion. They Burn, travel, explore alternative realms as space kittens, and love their people fiercely.

ANDY – GLOBAL HEART, GROUNDED SOUL: When he is not jet-setting around the world, Andy can be found at his farm in Australia, surrounded by open land, roaming wildlife, and quiet mornings. Elsewhere, he is deeply embedded with friends across NYC, LA,

ANDY – GLOBAL HEART, GROUNDED SOUL: When he is not jet-setting around the world, Andy can be found at his farm in Australia, surrounded by open land, roaming wildlife, and quiet mornings. Elsewhere, he is deeply embedded with friends across NYC, LA, Austin, and beyond. Fluent in conversations ranging from how to bring more love and healing to the world through technology to spirituality and the Divine Mother, he brings equal curiosity to the cutting edge and the eternal. A natural listener and connector, Andy is deeply loved wherever he lands, arriving with presence and generosity.

ANAT + PHIN – SWEETNESS, IN SYNC: As sweet as they are sexy, Anat and Phin move through the world with generosity, warmth, and undeniable style. Devoted parents to two beautiful boys, they anchor family life inside an impeccably curated New York City

ANAT + PHIN – SWEETNESS, IN SYNC: As sweet as they are sexy, Anat and Phin move through the world with generosity, warmth, and undeniable style. Devoted parents to two beautiful boys, they anchor family life inside an impeccably curated New York City home while somehow managing big business and globe trotting with ease. Loving, playful, and deeply present, they bring heart to everything they touch. And when the night stretches long, you will find them on the dance floor, signature moves intact, greeting the sunrise with joy.

ANASTASIA - COMMITTING TO THE BIT: A bubbly, brainy, beautifully opinionated Brooklyn blonde with a devotion to dogs, the trombone, and costuming with purpose. Anastasia commits fully, whether to an idea, a character, or a point of view, never afraid

ANASTASIA - COMMITTING TO THE BIT: A bubbly, brainy, beautifully opinionated Brooklyn blonde with a devotion to dogs, the trombone, and costuming with purpose. Anastasia commits fully, whether to an idea, a character, or a point of view, never afraid to say exactly what she thinks. Equal parts theatrical and thoughtful, she moves with conviction, humor, and a deep love of sauna life. Bold, loyal, and earnest, you always know where she stands, and she makes it fun, bringing warmth, clarity, and a flash of sparkle.

ALEX + REBECCA – CURIOSITY, IN MOTION: Alex, an Alphabet City native, is an inventor and artist raised by builders, happiest cycling, snowboarding, or heading to Vermont. He’s built robots, started companies, and brings sharp, generous conversation w

ALEX + REBECCA – CURIOSITY, IN MOTION: Alex, an Alphabet City native, is an inventor and artist raised by builders, happiest cycling, snowboarding, or heading to Vermont. He’s built robots, started companies, and brings sharp, generous conversation wherever he goes. Rebecca hails from the mountains of Medellín, a force of nature drawn to adventure, from diving shipwrecks to riding deep into cycling culture. She balances all that motion with miniature watercolor painting. Together they move fast, learn constantly, and stay deeply loyal.

ALEX + EMI – DEPTH WITH A WINK: Alex has lived several lives at once, at home in a time-capsule 1970s Soho loft overflowing with his father’s art, a space as layered as he is. An Upper West Sider at heart, he carries history with quiet ease and meets

ALEX + EMI – DEPTH WITH A WINK: Alex has lived several lives at once, at home in a time-capsule 1970s Soho loft overflowing with his father’s art, a space as layered as he is. An Upper West Sider at heart, he carries history with quiet ease and meets intensity with steadiness. Emi is a poet, performer, and lover of burlesque who makes rooms fizz. Once steward of Dogs of Instagram and now a Poetry Brothel siren, she radiates wit, warmth, and soulful curiosity, carrying a trace of Boise desert dust into every becoming.

ADAM – CLARITY, SPOKEN: Always ready with a quip, Adam is equal parts playful and piercingly perceptive. Astute, socially aware, and deeply curious about people, he has an instinct for finding the exact language an idea deserves. He understands how w

ADAM – CLARITY, SPOKEN: Always ready with a quip, Adam is equal parts playful and piercingly perceptive. Astute, socially aware, and deeply curious about people, he has an instinct for finding the exact language an idea deserves. He understands how words shape action, identity, and momentum, and he’s drawn to decisive moments when language matters most. Thoughtful and precise without ever feeling stiff, Adam captures culture with care, helping ideas land cleanly and feel human, intentional, and alive.