TEAM
TEAM
Samuel Kern
FOUNDER & CURATOR
Samuel is an experiential designer, TEDx speaker, podcast host, software engineer, and world traveler passionate about leveraging technology and live experiences to foster deep human connection. He founded Experience House in 2021 to create a community of like-minded experiential designers and community builders who share this ethos.
Samuel Kern
FOUNDER & CURATOR
Samuel is an experiential designer, TEDx speaker, podcast host, software engineer, and world traveler passionate about leveraging technology and live experiences to foster deep human connection. He founded Experience House in 2021 to create a community of like-minded experiential designers and community builders who share this ethos.
Samuel Kern
FOUNDER & CURATOR
Samuel is an experiential designer, TEDx speaker, podcast host, software engineer, and world traveler passionate about leveraging technology and live experiences to foster deep human connection. He founded Experience House in 2021 to create a community of like-minded experiential designers and community builders who share this ethos.
Jacqueline Colette (JC)
COMMUNITY STRATEGIST & CURATOR
On a mission to eradicate entrepreneurial loneliness, JC makes aligned connections and collaboration more approachable – in business and in love. She has consulted global brands and thought leaders on the design of online/offline communities, awards programs, strategic partnerships and experiential marketing projects. Named as a top 10 dating expert to watch, her newest pursuit as a matchmaker for entrepreneurs helps collapse the timeline to find their life partner.
Jacqueline Colette (JC)
COMMUNITY STRATEGIST & CURATOR
On a mission to eradicate entrepreneurial loneliness, JC makes aligned connections and collaboration more approachable – in business and in love. She has consulted global brands and thought leaders on the design of online/offline communities, awards programs, strategic partnerships and experiential marketing projects. Named as a top 10 dating expert to watch, her newest pursuit as a matchmaker for entrepreneurs helps collapse the timeline to find their life partner.
Jacqueline Colette (JC)
COMMUNITY STRATEGIST & CURATOR
On a mission to eradicate entrepreneurial loneliness, JC makes aligned connections and collaboration more approachable – in business and in love. She has consulted global brands and thought leaders on the design of online/offline communities, awards programs, strategic partnerships and experiential marketing projects. Named as a top 10 dating expert to watch, her newest pursuit as a matchmaker for entrepreneurs helps collapse the timeline to find their life partner.
Pablo A. Fernandez
SENIOR ADVISOR & CURATOR
Pablo A. Fernandez is the founder of Secret Table – a company that offers live experience design, consulting services, and connection facilitation for leaders, entrepreneurs, and high-performing community changemakers that want to make a positive impact in the world.
Pablo was instrumental in launching Experience House in 2021, and now serves as Senior Advisor.
Pablo A. Fernandez
SENIOR ADVISOR & CURATOR
Pablo A. Fernandez is the founder of Secret Table – a company that offers live experience design, consulting services, and connection facilitation for leaders, entrepreneurs, and high-performing community changemakers that want to make a positive impact in the world.
Pablo was instrumental in launching Experience House in 2021, and now serves as Senior Advisor.
Pablo A. Fernandez
SENIOR ADVISOR & CURATOR
Pablo A. Fernandez is the founder of Secret Table – a company that offers live experience design, consulting services, and connection facilitation for leaders, entrepreneurs, and high-performing community changemakers that want to make a positive impact in the world.
Pablo was instrumental in launching Experience House in 2021, and now serves as Senior Advisor.
Reem Haddad
SENIOR PRODUCER
Reem Haddad is a Jordanian-Lebanese event producer, event designer, and yoga instructor. She’s lead production at festivals like Envision Festival (a world-renowned event that unites individuals through art, yoga, music, self-expression, and regenerative strategies) and Tech Open Air (a conference and festival that celebrates a fusion of tech, design, art and music). As Senior Producer, she helps us bring Experience House to life.
Reem Haddad
SENIOR PRODUCER
Reem Haddad is a Jordanian-Lebanese event producer, event designer, and yoga instructor. She’s lead production at festivals like Envision Festival (a world-renowned event that unites individuals through art, yoga, music, self-expression, and regenerative strategies) and Tech Open Air (a conference and festival that celebrates a fusion of tech, design, art and music). As Senior Producer, she helps us bring Experience House to life.
Reem Haddad
SENIOR PRODUCER
Reem Haddad is a Jordanian-Lebanese event producer, event designer, and yoga instructor. She’s lead production at festivals like Envision Festival (a world-renowned event that unites individuals through art, yoga, music, self-expression, and regenerative strategies) and Tech Open Air (a conference and festival that celebrates a fusion of tech, design, art and music). As Senior Producer, she helps us bring Experience House to life.
Benjamin Canyon
ADVISOR
Samuel is an experiential designer, TEDx speaker, podcast host, software engineer, and world traveler passionate about leveraging technology and live experiences to foster deep human connection. He founded Experience House in 2021 to create a community of like-minded experiential designers and community builders who share this ethos.
Benjamin Canyon
ADVISOR
Samuel is an experiential designer, TEDx speaker, podcast host, software engineer, and world traveler passionate about leveraging technology and live experiences to foster deep human connection. He founded Experience House in 2021 to create a community of like-minded experiential designers and community builders who share this ethos.
Benjamin Canyon
ADVISOR
Samuel is an experiential designer, TEDx speaker, podcast host, software engineer, and world traveler passionate about leveraging technology and live experiences to foster deep human connection. He founded Experience House in 2021 to create a community of like-minded experiential designers and community builders who share this ethos.
Eskil Bjerkestrand
PHOTOGRAPHER | FILMMAKER
Eskil believes that by telling the story of how we belong to each other, and how we are deeply connected to nature through artistic film-making and photography, is contributing to make this world a better place. He derives his inspiration from the natural world, human culture, art and connection. With over 4 years of experience from the sport-fashion industry, wedding photography, a wide range of events and personal projects, he is now working full time following his passion.
Eskil Bjerkestrand
PHOTOGRAPHER | FILMMAKER
Eskil believes that by telling the story of how we belong to each other, and how we are deeply connected to nature through artistic film-making and photography, is contributing to make this world a better place. He derives his inspiration from the natural world, human culture, art and connection. With over 4 years of experience from the sport-fashion industry, wedding photography, a wide range of events and personal projects, he is now working full time following his passion.
Eskil Bjerkestrand
PHOTOGRAPHER | FILMMAKER
Eskil believes that by telling the story of how we belong to each other, and how we are deeply connected to nature through artistic film-making and photography, is contributing to make this world a better place. He derives his inspiration from the natural world, human culture, art and connection. With over 4 years of experience from the sport-fashion industry, wedding photography, a wide range of events and personal projects, he is now working full time following his passion.
Lindsay Veenstra
LOCAL OPERATIONS LEAD — GUATEMALA
Lindsay Veenstra brings expertise in operations, development, and community building to Experience House. With a deep passion for well-being and lifestyle, she has collaborated with organizations like MAPS, Rythmia, and Flow. A Canadian who’s lived in Guatemala for over 6 years, her local know-how helps secure the top insider connections and unique ideas to support unforgettable experiences.
Lindsay Veenstra
LOCAL OPERATIONS LEAD — GUATEMALA
Lindsay Veenstra brings expertise in operations, development, and community building to Experience House. With a deep passion for well-being and lifestyle, she has collaborated with organizations like MAPS, Rythmia, and Flow. A Canadian who’s lived in Guatemala for over 6 years, her local know-how helps secure the top insider connections and unique ideas to support unforgettable experiences.
Lindsay Veenstra
LOCAL OPERATIONS LEAD — GUATEMALA
Lindsay Veenstra brings expertise in operations, development, and community building to Experience House. With a deep passion for well-being and lifestyle, she has collaborated with organizations like MAPS, Rythmia, and Flow. A Canadian who’s lived in Guatemala for over 6 years, her local know-how helps secure the top insider connections and unique ideas to support unforgettable experiences.
Melany Fernandez
AYURVEDA COACH | WELLNESS CHEF
Melany is an Ayurvedic health coach, self-taught chef, and retreat curator passionate about holistic living. After extensive Ayurvedic training, she opened her first plant-based restaurant, blending culinary arts with wellness principles. As founder of Dosha, she creates natural, nutrient-dense pantry foods promoting healthy eating. Melany has consulted for health-conscious brands and wellness centers, sharing her expertise in Ayurvedic nutrition. A skilled retreat facilitator, she designs immersive experiences combining mindful cooking, yoga, and nature connection. Melany has been practicing and teaching Ayurvedic principles for over a decade, inspiring others to live more balanced, aligned lives.
Melany Fernandez
AYURVEDA COACH | WELLNESS CHEF
Melany is an Ayurvedic health coach, self-taught chef, and retreat curator passionate about holistic living. After extensive Ayurvedic training, she opened her first plant-based restaurant, blending culinary arts with wellness principles. As founder of Dosha, she creates natural, nutrient-dense pantry foods promoting healthy eating. Melany has consulted for health-conscious brands and wellness centers, sharing her expertise in Ayurvedic nutrition. A skilled retreat facilitator, she designs immersive experiences combining mindful cooking, yoga, and nature connection. Melany has been practicing and teaching Ayurvedic principles for over a decade, inspiring others to live more balanced, aligned lives.
Melany Fernandez
AYURVEDA COACH | WELLNESS CHEF
Melany is an Ayurvedic health coach, self-taught chef, and retreat curator passionate about holistic living. After extensive Ayurvedic training, she opened her first plant-based restaurant, blending culinary arts with wellness principles. As founder of Dosha, she creates natural, nutrient-dense pantry foods promoting healthy eating. Melany has consulted for health-conscious brands and wellness centers, sharing her expertise in Ayurvedic nutrition. A skilled retreat facilitator, she designs immersive experiences combining mindful cooking, yoga, and nature connection. Melany has been practicing and teaching Ayurvedic principles for over a decade, inspiring others to live more balanced, aligned lives.
Empy
CHEF — GUATEMALA
Empy is an artist and a enterpreneur chef. He started his artistic career at the age of 14 years old.
After spending a decade of traveling and painting, he discovered his culinary passion and studied a gastronomy and administration degree. It took him just a matter of months to make him realize it was the place where he belonged. Now he works creating and developing culinary concepts, pop up restaurants, and gastronomy experiences. He and his girlfriend are the owners and chefs of Huaxin wichs is an conscious and enviromental kitchen where the main concept is to promote local product, a consciousness consumption of it, and to support small local producers’ business and farms economy.
Empy
CHEF — GUATEMALA
Empy is an artist and a enterpreneur chef. He started his artistic career at the age of 14 years old.
After spending a decade of traveling and painting, he discovered his culinary passion and studied a gastronomy and administration degree. It took him just a matter of months to make him realize it was the place where he belonged. Now he works creating and developing culinary concepts, pop up restaurants, and gastronomy experiences. He and his girlfriend are the owners and chefs of Huaxin wichs is an conscious and enviromental kitchen where the main concept is to promote local product, a consciousness consumption of it, and to support small local producers’ business and farms economy.
Empy
CHEF — GUATEMALA
Empy is an artist and a enterpreneur chef. He started his artistic career at the age of 14 years old.
After spending a decade of traveling and painting, he discovered his culinary passion and studied a gastronomy and administration degree. It took him just a matter of months to make him realize it was the place where he belonged. Now he works creating and developing culinary concepts, pop up restaurants, and gastronomy experiences. He and his girlfriend are the owners and chefs of Huaxin wichs is an conscious and enviromental kitchen where the main concept is to promote local product, a consciousness consumption of it, and to support small local producers’ business and farms economy.