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Values

Before you buy a digital product, plan a trip with me, or even just follow along, it helps to know exactly what drives my work. I anchor everything I do to five core values. They guide how I show up, how I think, and how I build.

Compassion

I believe in putting the human first. You deserve to be met exactly where you are, with zero judgment for where you’ve been or how you got here.

 

What this means for you: I focus on the human behind the situation. I approach every travel client, product, and piece of content with deep empathy and respect.

Growth

You deserve a life that constantly expands, which means challenging assumptions and widening your view of what is possible.

 

What this means for you: My work is a living project. I build products, itineraries, and tools designed to evolve as my clients evolve. Growth isn't a destination where you reach a spot and sit still.  It’s a continuous practice of gaining clarity, building confidence, and expanding your life.​​

Autonomy

Your time, energy, and choices belong to you. I deeply believe that you deserve total freedom over your own life, and everything I create is designed to help you claim it.


What this means for you: I focus on equipping you with the personal agency to protect your boundaries, trust your choices, and chart your own course.

Accountability

Radical ownership is how I build trust. I take pride in what I create and stand by my work because you deserve products, services, and travel experiences that are completely reliable.

What this means for you: You can trust the integrity of what I put out into the world. I don’t launch half-baked ideas or trendy fluff. I build high-quality, practical resources and travel designs that actually work, and I stand behind every single one of them.

Adventure

Routines have their place, but life is too short to only play it safe. You deserve to stretch yourself, take smart risks, and have fun!

What this means for you: I choose bold ideas over the bare minimum. For this community, adventure isn't about a specific trip. It’s a mindset of staying curious, challenging yourself, and opening the door to new experiences.

TL;DR:  Compassion, autonomy, adventure, growth and accountablity are the core values I use to design my work, my products, and my life.

So, whether you are planning a milestone bucket-list trip or seeking a meaningful escape in the space between who you were and who you are becoming, I am here to help you design exactly what you need. You’re in the right place, and I’m so glad you’re here.

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Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Intentional by AJS offers travel strategy, digital guides, and curated products.  Travel bookings are completed through my role as an independent travel advisor of Fora Travel.

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