Tammy Zacks

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Occupation: Owner of Travel by Design.

I live: Atlanta, GA (Buckhead)

My work: Designing "out of the box" unforgettable trips.

My favorite possesion: My dog, Buddha.

My hometown: Columbus, OH

Words I live by: On the keyboard of life, always keep one finger on the escape key.

I can't live without: Sunshine.

I am most proud of: Being an entreprenuer.

I'm inspired by: People who spend their lives taking care of others.

What keeps me awake at night: Hoping that my clients are having an amazing time.

One thing I never want to do again: Drive in a race car.

If I could be totally wild, I would: Leave. Never look back and keep on going.

My passion: Traveling great places, meeting new people and trying new foods.

Right now I'm reading: The Summer we Read Gatsby, by Danielle Ganek.

The one thing that changed my life: Taking the plunge to work for myself.

My favorite website: www.wordnik.com

My theme song: "Feelin' Alright."

The food I could eat every day: Mediterranean.

The food I never want to eat again: Mushrooms.

The best thing I ever won: Unfortunately, nothing.

My best friend says I am: A stranger to no one.

I still can't get the hang of: Being technologically wired up.

I wish I'd known: How important it was to value the wisdom of your elders!

The world would be a better place if only: We all believed it could be.

I'd like to learn to: Speak a second language.

Something most people don't know about me: I am shy.

My mother always said: Take care of others.

The smartest woman I know: My Mom of course!

My first job: Working in my father's restaurant Max & Erma's as a prep cook.

What do you fear the most?: Being sick.

Early bird or night owl?: Early bird. My night owl days are over!

Favorite color and why?: Lavender. It's peaceful.

I feel strongest when: I work out.

When I grow up, I want to be: A restaurateur.

At the end of a long day, the first thing I want to do is: Nest in my comfortable relaxing space.

Always...Be honest.

Never...Look back.

I wish...my clients as much pleasure in going, as I had in planning.