About Us

About Us

For Professional Women Ready for the Ultimate Travel Experience

Meet Your Fabulous Trip Facilitators

MARY MARCH

Hello! I am the entrepreneur of the group! I have been practicing law for what seems like forever. Five years ago, I quit my job at a large firm and traveled to Thailand for two months to learn how to open and run an e-commerce store. Since then, I have changed how I work and travel completely. I no longer work full time for one employer, but now have a busy law practice, an e-commerce store, and a travel following. I travel slowly, preferring to stay for longer periods of time in one place, so I can get to know each unique destination, rather than just breeze in and out in two days, and leave exhausted without really experiencing the destination. I balance my love of travel, with my work, finding time to really enjoy myself and make amazing memories. One Week Each Year was born out of our determination to show women like us how to travel, work, make connections and have laughs and fun while doing it. I know how hard it is to put yourself first. But for just One Week, you can and should do this each year. (At a minimum!) I look forward to seeing you on the trip!

RUTHIE KALAI

Hey there! I'm Ruthie. I'm the calm one of the group with a great sense of direction and a love for excellent food and amazing places to sit, grab a drink, and soak in the view! I have a remote therapy practice where I focus on young adults. Like Mary, I also decided to take a break from work and put myself first. I decided to solo travel in Asia for several months. I now combine my wanderlust with my business and find that professionally and personally it is the best thing for me. I know how hard it can be to put yourself first. But trust me, you will not regret taking One Week to connect with other soon to be friends, while soaking in the beauty of travel and rewarding yourself for all of your hard work.

BARBARA BENGSTON

Hello! I'm Barbara, the bright and lively one in the group. When I'm not traveling on awesome trips, I am a corporate controller juggling month end closes, a husband, a teenage daughter and a house full of fur babies. I'm guilty of taking way more than One Week Each Year to travel and work remotely. I enjoy my job, but I love traveling even more. I work hard, but always find time to make room to feed my need for travel. Exploring new areas of the world and immersing myself in a new culture, recharges my soul. I am the picture taker in the group, as I love to look back on all the great moments I have shared with friends old and new, I hope to have some pictures with you in them soon! I look forward to meeting you!

For Professional Women Ready for the Ultimate Travel Experience

Meet Your Fabulous Trip Facilitators

MARY MARCH

Hello! I am the entrepreneur of the group! I have been practicing law for what seems like forever. Five years ago, I quit my job at a large firm and traveled to Thailand for two months to learn how to open and run an e-commerce store. Since then, I have changed how I work and travel completely. I no longer work full time for one employer, but now have a busy law practice, an e-commerce store, and a travel following. I travel slowly, preferring to stay for longer periods of time in one place, so I can get to know each unique destination, rather than just breeze in and out in two days, and leave exhausted without really experiencing the destination. I balance my love of travel, with my work, finding time to really enjoy myself and make amazing memories. One Week Each Year was born out of our determination to show women like us how to travel, work, make connections and have laughs and fun while doing it. I know how hard it is to put yourself first. But for just One Week, you can and should do this each year. (At a minimum!) I look forward to seeing you on the trip!

RUTHIE KALAI

Hey there! I'm Ruthie. I'm the calm one of the group with a great sense of direction and a love for excellent food and amazing places to sit, grab a drink, and soak in the view! I have a remote therapy practice where I focus on young adults. Like Mary, I also decided to take a break from work and put myself first. I decided to solo travel in Asia for several months. I now combine my wanderlust with my business and find that professionally and personally it is the best thing for me. I know how hard it can be to put yourself first. But trust me, you will not regret taking One Week to connect with other soon to be friends, while soaking in the beauty of travel and rewarding yourself for all of your hard work.

BARBARA BENGSTON

Hello! I'm Barbara, the bright and lively one in the group. When I'm not traveling on awesome trips, I am a corporate controller juggling month end closes, a husband, a teenage daughter and a house full of fur babies. I'm guilty of taking way more than One Week Each Year to travel and work remotely. I enjoy my job, but I love traveling even more. I work hard, but always find time to make room to feed my need for travel. Exploring new areas of the world and immersing myself in a new culture, recharges my soul. I am the picture taker in the group, as I love to look back on all the great moments I have shared with friends old and new, I hope to have some pictures with you in them soon! I look forward to meeting you!

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