I love the people, the restaurants, the boutiques, the small businesses- all of it. I’ve always wondered why the Eastern side of the state is revered as being full of opportunity, creativity, and history, when we have the City of Firsts, Springfield, nestled right in the middle of our community. I wanted the western side of the state to be represented for what it truly is: beautiful, vibrant, busy
, and for me, home. What started as a fun hobby (taking pictures and making reels for the ramen & sushi restaurant that I bartend at) quickly exploded. Our business increased, our social media engagement and appearance elevated, and people were asking: how can you do this for my business? I created Wonder & Wander Collective as an outlet for my creative process that I’ve been honing since childhood, but also to help grow, protect, and showcase the legacy of all that this area has to offer. As someone who has wondered and wandered all across the globe, one thing has always remained: there is truly no place like Western Massachusetts.
