our community

founder

I am a certified health coach, certified sommelier and hospitality vet that was born and raised in New York. I currently live in Brooklyn with my sweet cat and lovely husband.

Favorite way to destress?

movement, music and putting my phone on do not disturb!

Favorite food?

this one is hard.. but definitely sweet potatoes and damn i really love a burger

Why are you excited about mays?

I love meeting people. I am ready to make an impact on the lifestyles of my fellow New Yorkers by building connection, excitement and providing space to destress over a fantastic meal and activity.

marketing & social media

I'm from Denver living in NYC- a "concrete cowgirl". I’m not a big fan of country music, but I enjoy mountain charm as much as I love NYC’s chaos <3. A passion for aesthetics and compelling brand stories, 6 months ago I pivoted from account management at a large marketing firm to taking on various creative branding and digital design opportunities.

Favorite way to destress?

In the city, rolling out my mat for some pilates/yoga. In the mountains, going for a walk and breathing in the freshness.

Favorite food?

I could live off Acai and Neapolitan pizza.

Why are you excited about mays?

Mays is a unique concept that wraps all my favorite things into one: great conversation, delicious food, a balanced lifestyle, and quality time with great people. To be a part of it inspires great changes in my own lifestyle, and I get to expand in my creativity.

chef

I’m a chef and entrepreneur and sommelier certification from the Court of Master Sommeliers. I am currently a private chef and recipe developer in New York City. I am from the suburbs outside of Manhattan

Favorite way to destress?

an hour long walk and hot yoga class

Favorite food?

banana and almond butter, crusty sourdough with butter, tomato and sardines. hearty veggie-full fried rice, a turkey deli wrap with vinegar and mayo, and a fully loaded grain bowl with farro, farmers cheese, and salmon. Ice Cream forever.

Why are you excited about mays?

mays is made by and for the most intentional beings. People who take the time to appreciate their food, their environments, and their bodies are people who are trying to live their lives to the fullest and are open to taking in new experiences and perspectives. At mays, hosts and patrons, we are all on the journey of life together, one gathering at a time.

breathwork technician

I am a meditation and breathwork teaching spiritual technician who is making it happen.

Favorite way to destress?

Breathwork, warm cookies, dancing, giggling at things that usually aren't THAT funny.

Favorite food?

PBJ

Why you are excited to collaborate with mays?

I’ve been looking for a place like mays for a while. where people can laugh, connect and leave shining a little brighter.

beathwork practitioner

i work to pioneer the integration of transformative healing with a background in clinical psychology. Born in Italy and now based in NYC, my approach melds the wisdom of the mystic George Ivanovich Gurdjieff, the insights of the Enneagram, the skills of Integral coaching, and the empowering practice of breathwork. Through my personal journey and professional expertise, I want to promote wellbeing, transformation, and harmony.

Favorite way to destress?

Breathwork, going to Sardegna in the summer every year and being in nature listening to the sound of the sea and the wind, connecting with my family and the people in the camping there, drinking local wine, eating healthy food, cooking together, playing cards, swimming, laughing, resting, reading, writing, and living at a slower pace where being aware of my body and breath becomes so much easier and natural.

Favorite food?

All Italian food really. And sushi.

Why are you excited to collaborate with mays?

I am in love with your project and I think NYC needs an oasis where people can truly connect with each other, where everything is curated to the detail, where there is good frequency, good music, good food, and all these simple but fundamental practices of life that help us being present in the moment. I love the idea of breathwork being part of it, as when body, mind, and heart are all nourished in an integrated way, then magic can happen.

contemplative guide, therapist-in-training

I'm from Birmingham, England and of Punjabi heritage! I am an inspired student of Tibetan Buddhism My personal journey and deep course of study has led me to craft a pathway to guide others in personal development, conscious exploration, transformational practices, and life’s shifts.

Favorite way to destress?

bath / reading / tarot / long dinners with loved ones / pilates

Favorite food?

grass fed steak // peanut butter cheesecake

Why are you excited to collaborate with mays?

I'm excited to collaborate with mays because I believe that true healing is the collaboration between discipline and pleasure and I think mays embodies that beautifully.

chef

I am a private chef who moonlights as a bartender. Originally from the San Francisco Bay Area, but I have called Brooklyn home for the last 11 years and specifically Bedstuy with my beautiful wife for the last 7.

Favorite way to destress?

a great playlist, dancing in the living room, while something slow cooks in the kitchen.

Favorite food?

I love dumplings. (I know that's not technically a "food" but it is food. lol) every ethnicity and nationality has a form of a dumpling and they are so much fun to play with and explore.

But if I had to pick a protein, I would say chicken. specifically thighs and wings. Again fun to play with, stay juicy and moist, and there are so many directions you can go with them.

Why are you excited to collaborate with mays?

I am excited to collaborate with Mays because I like the idea of bringing all of these elements to the dinner table to curate an amazing experience. The idea of healthy yet fun food, laughter and music, community and togetherness, are all things I believe bring us joy and tap into our higher selves. I want to be apart of anything that continues the belief that we should feel good in our bodies through nourishment and movement. Life is meant to be fun and with all the stress that NYC brings, we all deserve a little escape.

meditation coach

I am your typical NYC gal turned certified meditation coach, breathwork practitioner and wellness entrepreneur! My specialty is bringing the esoteric practice of meditation through a relatable, practical lens so that whether you’re a 1:1, brand, hospitality or corporate client - you can feel the life-changing benefits of this practice.

Favorite way to de stress?

Meditating (ofc), breathwork, long runs, long chats with good friends, some Bravo reality TV — and if that doesn’t work accepting that I’m human, that stress happens & everything’s gonna be okay usually does the trick.

Favorite food?

Never met a mozzarella stick I didn’t like.

Why you are excited to collaborate with mays?

I mean besides working with rockstar hospitality Virgo Britt & team?? Meditation and inner work practices are typically seen as something we do solo — but the true power happens when we can tap into the beauty connection & community brings to our lives. I love collaborating with mays because we share a similar vision of bringing a unique, modern approach to the way people experience wellbeing in their lives.