San Francisco
Margaret Atwood
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About — landscape photo
I’m warm. I value putting people at ease and I like understanding what makes them tick.
I’m selfish. I see the best in people and treat them well because it makes me like the girl in the mirror a little more.
I’m intentional. I carefully choose the people I spend time with, but I’m not particular about the time, place, or activity.
I like the intersection of novelty and familiarity. I return to the same places on holiday, order the same thing, sit at the same table. I keep the setting fixed so my company can be the variable. I want to be surprised by people.
I love art, because I believe that it connects us to our legacy and shows us how earlier humans made meaning. I love sport, because I enjoy being an audience to dedication and excellence. I love fashion, because my eyes are greedy and I like beautiful people.
I believe in the improbable. Almost everything good in my life arrived late, sideways, or unplanned. You reading this is already unlikely. I’d like to see how much further it goes.
"If you obey all the rules, you miss all the fun."
— Katharine Hepburn
An Intimate Introduction
I am selective by design.
An introduction
The most interesting thing about a person is the thing they have changed their mind about. Mine: free will, Ayn Rand, and whether it is rude to talk about work at dinner. It is not.
I spend most of the year wandering the world, getting lost in ancient cities, cheering for my favorite Premier League teams, and romping around French vineyards — the older the better.
And the rest? Doing what I love most: dressing up, meeting new people, and reveling in connection and intimacy.
I’m a voracious reader who can debate philosophy with you one moment and whisk you into a thrilling night the next. Equal parts playful and poised, I bring warmth, wit, and a touch of mischief wherever I go.
We only get so much time, so I’m here for the captivating conversations, unfiltered moments, and the memories that linger long after the evening has passed.
Care to join me?
Tell me the occasion, I’ll tell you what it takes.
Four things worth saying up front, so neither of us has to raise them later.
A brief screening process is required for all new clients. I take privacy seriously on both sides. Your information is never shared, and never stored beyond what is necessary.
Engagements are confirmed upon receipt of a deposit. Please reach out with at least 48 hours notice. I appreciate clients who plan ahead.
I am available to travel worldwide. All travel expenses including flights, accommodation, and per diem are arranged separately and in advance.
I expect to be treated with the same respect I extend to every client. It makes the difference between a good evening and a great one.
Send an introduction, your dates, and what you have in mind to serena.westlake@protonmail.com. I respond within 24 hours.