As a working mother to two beautiful girls, Jes knows firsthand the relentless pace of modern life. Alongside her husband Mike, she has embraced entrepreneurship as a family value—yet has also discovered that true success isn’t only built through effort, but also through intentional rest. She believes deeply that the mind, body, and soul need structured downtime to recharge and evolve, which is the very inspiration behind her retreat concept: Booked & Rested.

Jes curates experiences where books become more than just stories—they are vehicles for restoration, reflection, and connection. By blending her love of literature with her passion for creating community, Jes helps women rediscover the power of slowing down, savoring pages, and nurturing themselves in the process.

Jes is no stranger to resilience. At the age of ten, she received her first pacemaker after doctors warned she would face a restricted childhood. Instead, she defied the odds—she has endured seven heart surgeries to date and continues to thrive in both her career and her friendships . Her journey taught her to view challenge not as limitation but as an invitation to live fully. That perspective now fuels her mission to give other women space to breathe, heal, and grow through the retreat experience.

Today, Jes resides in Westchester County, New York, where she spends her mornings reading and focused on personal growth, her afternoons are spent in her business, and she keeps her heart focused on building intentional spaces for others to recharge. Though naturally a homebody, she has become a “trained extrovert,” learning how to bring people together in meaningful ways. Through Booked & Rested, Jes offers more than just a getaway—she offers women permission to rest, reconnect, and write their next chapter with clarity and strength.