Wonder and wisdom. Near and far.
Travel writer, photographer, former expedition developer for National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions
THE GREAT SEA AHEAD
A MEMOIR, CHAPTER BY CHAPTER
I was 22, directionless, and somehow getting life advice from a ship full of 80-year-olds.
This is the story of how I accidentally stumbled into one of the best educations of my life. After college. Aboard a small cruise ship with passengers three times my age that—as their cruise director—I was improbably responsible for.
Through misadventures in Alaska, cruises in Mexico, Central America, Canada, and beyond, a cast of quietly wise and unforgettable passengers in their 70s, 80s, and 90s showed me what actually matters.
They can show you too.
You’ve ever felt lost or thought you missed your life’s purpose.
You miss someone older. You might find them or their wisdom in these pages
You like good, fresh stories. Funny, honest, heartfelt, occasionally absurd.
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PUBLISHED WORK
PORTHOLE MAGAZINE
Alaska Water Excursions
How to take full advantage of a state with a coastline longer than the other 49 states combined.
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC / LINDBLAD EXPEDITIONS
First Look at Haida Gwaii Voyages
Learning the ways of the Haida in careful preparation for new voyages to the islands.
CARIBBEAN TRAVEL + LIFE
From Weird to Wise
The first article published about my experiences as a rookie cruise director aboard a small ship full of senior citizens.
ABOUT MARC
From open seas to boardrooms, I’ve spent my life navigating uncertainty and helping others do the same. As VP of Expedition Development Lindblad Expeditions and National Geographic, I learned that the same skills required to lead teams in the wild—curiosity, clarity, and creativity—were the ones I needed to create, manage, and market our world class offerings.
As Director of Marketing and Communications at the Biomimicry Institute, I led content strategy and storytelling that translated complex scientific innovation into narratives that inspired investors, entrepreneurs, and global audiences. That experience deepened my belief that great ideas need meaningful messaging in order to catch on.
Today, through Expeditionary Digital, I help innovative organizations, startups, and leaders to communicate their impact through story-driven marketing and strategy. With Lead Like An Explorer, I write and speak about the leadership lessons we can borrow from exploration: how to stay adaptable, empathetic, and bold when the map runs out.