A Fresh Start to 2026
Happy New Year! May this year unfold into something truly wonderful. 🌱
I’m kicking off January with a 30‑day fast — a reset for my diet, finances, and social engagement. With so many thoughts racing, I’m giving myself space to pause, process, rethink, and take aligned action. This season is about being intentional — in life, in business, and in purpose. There’s something powerful about a fresh start — a reminder that every new day is an opportunity to begin again. Whether it’s stepping into a new season, pursuing a long-held goal, or simply deciding to shift our mindset, fresh starts invite growth, hope, and renewal. They allow us to release what no longer serves us and create space for what will. Progress doesn’t have to be perfect — it just requires intention and courage to move forward with purpose. So here’s to fresh beginnings: to believing in the possibility of “new,” to dreaming again, and to trusting that the best chapters are often the ones we choose to write next.
The vision I hold for PDC is much bigger than what we’ve been able to consistently execute over the past couple of years. I believe that we have the capacity — and responsibility — to do more to support families in achieving their overall wellness goals. This is just the start of what’s possible when purpose and community come together.
PDC kicked off the year with an inspiring collaboration trip with The League for People with Disabilities, This trip was meaningful on two levels — it allowed us to support a program that has been close to my family’s heart for many years, and it also marked the beginning of a new chapter for PDC as we expand our travel and outreach opportunities.
Meliá Punta Cana is a beautifully designed resort, complete with all the amenities that encourage relaxation, wellness, family connection, fitness, meditation, and the excitement of the beach. For those who love the sound of the ocean, Meliá truly delivers. However, as a parent of an individual who uses a wheelchair, I found that the resort was not as accommodating as we had hoped. While the grounds are undeniably stunning, the pathways are made of sett-stone or cobblestone, creating a very bumpy and uncomfortable ride for wheelchair users — distracting from the otherwise serene surroundings. Additionally, the pool area lacked appropriate accommodation for individuals with disabilities to access the water safely, and the beach access offered only one sand wheelchair. This made it challenging to support our small group of five, three of whom used wheelchairs.
As a caregiver who often travels with my daughter, I do my very best to ensure that she can enjoy the same amenities and experiences that I do — if she chooses to. Caregiving doesn’t pause when we travel, but the hope is that it becomes a shared journey of joy and rest instead of added work.
When traveling with the person you support, the goal should be to relax, relate, and release — not to work extra hard to provide care. True rest for caregivers includes spaces where accessibility and inclusion are seamlessly integrated, allowing everyone to feel valued, comfortable, and at peace.
On this journey of caregiver travel, my hope is to explore destinations — both within the country and abroad — that offer effortless relaxation and wellness while supporting those we love most. Because when accessibility meets compassion, travel becomes more than a trip; it becomes a shared experience of freedom and connection.