Hi, I’m Jillian

I’m an avid traveler, never ever miss a workout, take pics everywhere I go, am always eating, am a level-1 sommelier, am obsessed with luxury hotels, and your go-to expert for all things travel and wellness. My favorite place in the world is Italy.

I’ve had a love affair with Italy and Italian culture since my first trip there in 2015. The Italians know what truly matters in life–connection, long walks, rest, and of course, food. I’m obsessed with all things Italy and hope to one day call it home. I LIVE for la dolce vita (what the Italians call the sweet life).

I’m a former small business owner who abandoned long hours and hustle culture to embrace the joys of living a la dolce vita lifestyle. My life as an entrepreneur used to be long hours and grinding away, living for my next vacation. As soon as I was back from one trip, I’d be planning the next. I was living to escape my everyday life. 

After saving my business from the pandemic, I had proven that I could live the American dream, but I also no longer cared. So after a lot of hard decisions, tears, and burnout, I decided to uproot my whole life (goodbye Vegas, hello Seattle). I ditched my brick-and -mortar small business (a Pilates and yoga studio) and did a lot of personal development work. When I became a certified life coach, I discovered that I can enjoy life every day. Now I live a life centered around wellness, dog walks, connection, travel, and indulging in life’s simplest pleasures–like gelato.

Here at Spritz Sunday, you’ll find a blend of wellness insights, travel stories, and reflections on living a life filled with joy and mindfulness–with a spritz in one hand and a gelato in the other. It’s about savoring the moments that make life worth living and enjoying every day–even though, of course, I still love vacation.

My goal is to create a life where every day feels like a leisurely Sunday afternoon in Italy. I’m on a mission to make everyday Spritz Sunday. Won’t you join me?