glimpsettes
Founder and Editor-in-Chief, Jordan Rhodes, is a wife and mother to three kids living in Greenwich, CT. Exploring the world has always been an important part of her life, but she did not want to trade in the glamour of travel once she had kids in tow, so Jordan set out to find the most stylish hotels and restaurants that also welcomed her rambunctious toddlers. Along the way, Glimpse was born so that she could share her finds, report on current fashions for children and adults, and provide a wide variety of travel tips for discerning families, while also promoting the importance of travel as an education for young kids. An app is available in iTunes under Glimpse Guides, with the proceeds going to Give a Glimpse.
Director of Giving Barrett Norton lives in Little Rock, AR with her husband and two boys. Helping others has always been a big part of her life, and after serving as a Peace Corps volunteer in Togo, West Africa she decided to use her experience there to become a nurse. Barrett joined the Glimpse team in 2018 to help launch Give a Glimpse, and with it she brings her love of travel and love for others to help spread joy to all of the student recipients.
Director of Partnerships and Marketing, Phebe Huth currently lives in Greenwich, CT. From a young age, Phebe has had a passion for travel! Whether it is talking to locals to discover a trattoria in Florence or uncovering a speakeasy in Paris, Phebe loves to find the best-kept secrets in every city. Phebe comes from a background in event planning and brand partnerships, bringing a unique perspective to travel. She has worked with various companies such as goop, ascena Retail group, and The Ned Fund. She is excited to bring her creativity and adventurous spirit to Glimpse!
CONTRIBUTORS
Riann Smith is an award-winning lifestyle writer, wife and mother living on the East Coast. A Los Angeles native, she thoroughly enjoyed writing about her hometown for Glimpse. Her favorite local memories include trips with her mom to the Brentwood Country Mart, hiking in Will Rogers State Park and boogie boarding at Zuma Beach in Malibu.
Riann is co-author of two lifestyle books, senior writer at Greenwich Magazine and former deputy editor of Cosmopolitan and The Nest. Her celebrity profiles and features on décor, dining, fashion and travel have appeared in numerous print and digital publications. She served as juror at the Greenwich International Film Festival and is an active supporter of women in film and the arts. Riann graduated Phi Beta Kappa from Columbia University. She is currently working on her next book.
Riann Smith is the author of the Glimpse Los Angeles city guide (to be published summer of 2021)
Amanda Wilson is a travel enthusiast and has built a career marketing some of the most recognizable hospitality brands. She currently serves as Vice President, Partnerships, for Wilderness Safaris, Africa's foremost luxury and sustainable safaris operator. Previously, Amanda led brand partnerships and sports and entertainment sponsorship for Marriott International and Starwood Hotels & Resorts. She has also served as a marketing consultant for numerous ultra-luxury brands and platforms of wealth for which she has created loyalty programming and high-touch experiences. Prior to her marketing career, Amanda spent several years as a magazine writer and editor for Real Simple magazine.
Amanda holds a bachelor’s degree in English language and literature from the University of Virginia and has continued her education with coursework from Columbia University’s School of Journalism and, most recently, Cornell University’s SC Johnson College of Business. She serves as a founding member of two non-profit organizations in Fairfield Country, Connecticut: The Bruce Museum’s Bruce Contemporaries and REACH Prep’s Junior Committee. She resides in Greenwich, Connecticut with her husband, Sam, and their two sons.
Amanda Wilson is the author of the Glimpse New York city guide (to be published fall of 2021), and the Glimpse Nantucket city guide (to be published winter of 2022)
Lisa Horten is the president of The Cribsie Awards, the preeminent awards program for recognizing the best baby gear and brands on the market. Her experience comes from six years as a mother (her children, Brooks and Ellie are 6 and 3 years old), and 15 years as a journalist and editor. While her permanent residence is in Westchester, NY, Lisa and her family recently completed a stint as expats in Hong Kong. Favorite travel destinations include Southeast Asia (a perk of expat life!), Tuscany, and Sea Island, Georgia.
Lisa Horten is the author of the Glimpse Hong Kong guide (to be published in 2022)
Kaitlin Madden Armon is a freelance writer and editor. After working as the deputy editor for a lifestyle magazine, she became the managing and online editor of New England Home magazine, and later went on to manage content for Joss & Main. In 2015, she launched In-House Social Co., a content creation studio for the interiors, travel, and wellness industries, where she works with brands large and small on social media content, SEO, and digital strategy. As a freelance writer, she's covered design and lifestyle topics for Architectural Digest, MSN, Martha Stewart Living, Vanity Fair, Freshome, Long Island Pulse, Modern Luxury Interiors, and Refinery 29, and created content for Amazon, 1stDibs, Decorist, Maya Romanoff, The Design Network, and more. She graduated Magna Cum Laude from Northeastern University with a degree in journalism, and currently lives in Easton, Connecticut with her husband, two young boys and black lab.