While in Texas, I had the chance to tour AT&T Stadium. A few members of my team offered to join me for the stadium tour, which made the experience even better.I’m not much of a football fan, although I do claim the Atlanta Falcons. Still, I’ve heard plenty about Jerry Jones and the vision behind…
After spending time in Dubai, one thing became clear. Connection matters. Engaging with people. Serving people. Giving someone your full attention while you’re with them. Doing the work without shortcuts. All of it matters. It makes us better. And it leaves people better than we found them. That realization is what led me to Dallas….
Dubai wasn’t just the scale or the shine ✨ what surprised me most was the feeling of safety. There’s a calm here that settles in quickly. Not loud. Not performative. Just present. I felt safe moving through the city at all hours, a sense of order that didn’t feel restrictive, just steady. People were respectful,…
Dubai Miracle Garden wasn’t part of the plan. It came together last minute…Plan B, chosen quickly, without much expectation. And sometimes those are the ones that land best. After a week of heat, movement, and big moments, Miracle Garden felt unexpectedly gentle. Color everywhere. Flowers arranged with intention and imagination. Arches and pathways that invited…
It was our last day in Dubai, and we started with a plan. We were supposed to take in the view from the best place to see The Palm: The View at The Palm. Tickets in hand, until they were canceled at the last minute. A disappointment, for sure. But it was also a reminder…
After a full week, this day was for slowing down. Dubai runs hot. By temperature and by pace, so a beach day felt like the right choice. We headed to JBR Beach, where relaxing doesn’t require much effort. A long boardwalk, nearby shops, and plenty of restaurants make it easy to stay exactly where you…
The day we’d been waiting for. Out into the desert, where everything stretches and quiet feels bigger. We started our adventure on a side by side vehicle, riding through the sand, the landscape opening up with every mile. Then dune bashing in a 4×4…up, down, sideways…sand flying and lots of laughter. Sandboarding followed. More fun…
Another early morning, starting with breakfast and an on-time pickup. Our guide, Rajesh, met us at the hotel. We were very early into our trip when we realized he was kind, and thoughtful guy. He was also excited to show us Abu Dhabi for the day. Rajesh is from India and he immediately put us…
After the Burj Khalifa, dinner brought us back down to the water. We caught an Uber and were dropped off at The Palace Hotel. A beautiful arrival with arched entryways, warm light, and a scent that immediately made you slow down. From there, it was a short walk to Thiptara, tucked quietly behind the hotel…
After the Musuem of the Future, we returned to the hotel for a quick lunch and then a nap. Naps aren’t typical on vacation, but this one was necessary. A much-needed reset to move forward. Tonight was for the Burj Khalifa. A VIP experience. Skip-the-line access. Finally, it was time. We caught an Uber to…