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GRETCHEN REESE

life through intentional storytelling

life through intentional storytelling

GRETCHEN

HEY THERE, I'm Gretchen.

Photographer

Italian Wine Lover

MINNESOTA Native

Digital Marketing Nerd

Devoted Cat Lady

It's hard to pull everything together in a short & sweet little list - but that's also where the magic happens.

I was the gal that spent a decade in the corporate world before deciding to pursue travel writing and photography full time. I love the small details of cinematic photos, and how that first sip of a crisp rosé tastes on the first day of summer. But the best part is getting to do it all with my big orange tabby cat by my side and the folks I love all around me. Want to know me better?


HERE'S MY STORY →

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A gal on the go:

LIFE IN ITALY

LIFE IN ITALY

A Romantic Birthday at Marchesi Antinori

FOOD & WINE

How to Create an Italian Aperitivo at Home

FASHION

What I'm Wearing for an Italian Summer

READ THE REST FILED UNDER: "LIFE IN ITALY" →

I'm a Minnesota gal with a European heart. And although I'll always feel at home amongst the pines in Northern Minnesota, life has brought me to Puglia to start putting down roots near sunshine and sea. I'm not into gatekeeping around here; so if you're into learning more about the hidden gems in the Apulian countryside, wanting to find the PERFECT red wine or you just want the travel hacks that come with the territory, this is your spot.

IF YOU'RE HERE FOR THE ITALY STUFF, TRY THESE:

SHOP MY BUSINESS, HOME & TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

FAVORITE THINGS

There's essentials, and then there's CAN'T LIVE WITHOUTS. From closet heroes to business tools - these are mine. 

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BRANDING

Are TONIC Templates Worth the Money?

BRANDING

How to Create a Travel Blog That People WANT to Read

MARKETING

30 Blog Ideas for When You Don't Know What to Write

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SCENES.

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How I get it all done:

If there's one thing you need to know about me, it's this: I'm OBSESSED with story marketing and personal branding. In my opinion, it's the best handshake you'll ever have.

TO GET MY BRANDING TIPS, TRY THESE:

If there's one thing you need to know about me, it's this: I'm OBSESSED with story marketing and personal branding. In my opinion, it's the best handshake you'll ever have.

TO GET MY BRANDING TIPS, TRY THESE:

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 @gretchen_reese

Life can take you anywhere. Even places you never expected. From Minnesota to Puglia and back again, travelling the world with a wine glass in hand - this is where you'll get the stories behind it all.

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