Live. Travel. Well.

My name is Anne Stericker, and I started my personal concierge & virtual executive assistant business eight years ago to offer my clients a way to simplify their busy lives so they could finally have more free time for things they really enjoy.  I help my clients by offering three types of services:  Personal Concierge, which provides help with day-to-day projects and tasks (i.e., "the To Do list"), Virtual Executive Assistance to help get administrative tasks and projects completed (i.e., updating holiday mailing list and printing mailing labels/envelopes or building and updating a web site), and Travel Concierge, which provides customized researching and planning of vacations, college visits and business trips.

My clients work with me, personally, so they benefit from my unique expertise and attention.  Please call me at (310) 737-8536 or send me an e-mail at anne@livetravelwell.com to find out how I can help you have more time for the things you really enjoy! 

Anne Stericker

Personal Concierge, Virtual Executive Assistant & Travel Concierge

Live. Travel. Well.

Live. Well. Tip.

If you will take a road trip this summer, watch this video to learn a quick tip for how to save your back by leaving the giant suitcase in the car each night!

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Live. Eat. Well.

Healthy Tip from Nutrionist Meg Gotelli

For those of you who would like a little more health and vitality out of life, click here to watch an interview I did with certified nutritionist Meg Gotelli on a simple step we can all take to have more energy!

And, if you are interested in learning how to make a healthy green smoothie, below is a great recipe adapted from Dr. Oz's green drink recipe. Click here to see a video demonstration.

Ingredients:

2 cups chopped organic greens (spinach, kale, etc.)

1 Apple, sliced/cored, organic (or peel if not organic)

1 inch chunk fresh ginger (peeled)

2-4 inch piece of cucumber (peeled if not organic)

1-2 cups water (to desired consistency)

Sweetener (pomegranate concentrate, honey, maple syrup) to taste

Other additions (optional): avocado, orange, pear, parsley, grapefruit, papaya, lime, spirulina.

Note about "organic" fruits and veggies: click here for 2010 list of the top twelve fruits and veggies you should buy organic (a.k.a. "the dirty dozen").video

How I can help:

Personal Concierge: this service is about researching and finding things for people and helping them get personal projects done.  Whether you need to find the most energy-efficient refrigerator, you need to plan a party for your daughter's graduation, you need to have your contact list updated or you just want to find a special gift and have it sent to a friend, I am available to help you check off those tasks on your to-do list.

Virtual Executive Assistant: When you need to get adminstrative or marketing communications projects completed, but you don't have a full-time executive assistant or marketing specialist, my small business services can bridge the gap.  In today's paperless environment, almost all administrative tasks can be completed in a virtual office setting. I am an expert at all MS Office programs, and often am asked to handle a variety of tasks such as producing Powerpoint presentations, creating and maintaining contact lists and databases, creating mail merges, typing correspondence, and building and updating web sites and social media networks.  For example, I created and built this site, and I keep it updated without any outside technical support.  Additionally, I have strong writing, editing and project management skills and can oversee the creation and production of a variety of marketing materials for your business.

Travel Concierge: this service is about planning and booking a personalized intinerary for every detail of a long-anticipated vacation or business trip.  Whether you are looking for the best hotel for your specific needs and preferences, or you want a list of the best restaurants, tours and activities that match your desired criteria, my travel concierge service will ensure your trip is a well-planned, enjoyable and memorable experience that fits your unique requirements - with the least amount of effort on your part.

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American Tea Room

I just discovered another gem in (no surprise) Beverly Hills.  The American Tea Room is a gorgeous, contemporary-but-elegant tea shop in the heart of Los Angeles' poshest area with more than 250 unique teas as well an array of teapots, teacups, gourmet delicacies and candles found no where else. Their mission to only offer teas that are beyond (WELL beyond) the ordinary, American Tea Room will exceed your expectations with their premium loose leaf teas, insightful knowledge and discerning service carefully provided by their Tea Ambassadors.  It is also possible to enjoy a perfectly-prepared cup or or pot of tea on site in their cafe.  These connoisseurs have spent years roving the world in the quest for the extraordinary including the likes of Yame Gyokuro - a Japanese Green that is extremely rare.  However, they also take pride in offering teas that are accessible to everyone - so you need not feel intimidated when visiting for the first time.  You can experience the warmth and expertise of the American Tea Room for yourself by visiting their shop or online.