
Brock grew up in a somewhat Small-Town, Michigan as an only child. He was fortunate enough to road-trip around the U.S with his parents growing up. This set the tone for an adventurous independence at a young age. Brock chose to move across the country, solo, to attend college in New Mexico. Fast forward to senior year, he finished off his degree with a foreign language study abroad in Costa Rica. This was the spark that ignited his love for international travel. 6+ years ago, Brock was at the tail end of a typical 9-5 salary lifestyle. He decided to jump ship from the micromanagement grind and go all-in on starting his own GIS (“mapping”) consulting business. After several years of persistent hard work and growth, he’s constructed a platform that enables him to work and travel simultaneously.

Ilene grew up in a small town in South Texas, about 30 miles northwest of the Mexican border, with her two sisters and parents. They moved to Phoenix, Arizona when she was about 13 years old, and it was here where her eyes were opened to new possibilities. She was introduced to new opportunities, cultures