Andie Cogliani

Purpose doesn’t always surface as passion or skill. Sometimes it comes in the form of opposition. Quiet rebellions like incongruencies, inconsistencies, discomfort, and the deep sense that something just isn’t right.

“For women, desire doesn’t emerge in a vacuum — it needs a plot.”

The relationship between a tourist and a host can and should be a two-way exchange of culture, values, ideas and meaningful connection—not one of disdain.

“The mass tourism model was designed to benefit travelers first, not the hosts. But tourism only succeeds when value is shared.”

Historically, a community has required mutual effort, accountability, and shared stakes. At its soul, true community isn’t just about common interests. It’s about a shared physical space where people actively participate and connect through authentic experiences

Community doesn’t happen by accident. It’s not something you stumble into like a perfectly timed run in. It’s built—slowly, awkwardly, and with intention.

"Because one has a right to paint one's dreams."

Nothing calls without reason. It’s probably where you’re meant to be. When a place pulls at you, it’s not by accident, it’s your intuition guiding you home, even if just for a season.

I’d rather fail gloriously than succeed conventionally.