08/23/2026
Even the guides who lead high-altitude expeditions need mentors in their corner showing them the path. 🏔️✨
Last night in Verona, Adi and I caught up with two people who have been absolute game-changers in my personal and professional life: Alessia and her husband, Iacopo.
You might know Alessia as the force behind (my ballet teacher), but together, she and Iacopo are also my business coaches through . Not only have they been essential in scaling Blue Side Adventures and keeping my ballet journey alive, but they’ve become deep friends along the way.
The four of us went on a "recon mission" through the streets of Verona last night to lock in our restaurant for our Dolomites team dinner tonight. Between endless laughs, incredible food, and late-night gelato, it was a beautiful reminder of the power of mentorship.
The truth is, you can't guide others into new territory if you aren’t willing to be coached yourself.
Just as Alessia and Iacopo push me to level up as a coach and entrepreneur, my mission at Blue Side Adventures is to be that coach and guide for our veterans and first responders.
Hanging up the uniform or stepping back from high-stakes service often leaves a massive void in purpose, identity, and camaraderie. Transitioning into "what's next" can feel like navigating a mountain without a map - and that's where having a coach changes everything. I build our expeditions to give veterans and first responders a new mission to throw themselves into, helping them rediscover their purpose, resilience, and passion for adventure outside of their service roles.
Whatever mountain you’re facing in your post-service life, you don't have to navigate it alone. You just need the right crew and a coach to help you find the route.
If you’re a veteran or first responder ready to reclaim your purpose, push your boundaries, and step into high-alpine adventure, I’m here to coach you through it. Drop me a DM to see what we offer and how you can join our next adventures. 🥾🏔️
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