We Are
A network of curious innovators with a unique approach to creating high-impact experiences that guests & visitors can't help but talk about.
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You Are
A visionary host, passionate steward of the local culture with a powerful opportunity to impact the lives of guests.
Together we can create a purpose-driven brand and journey that attracts high-value guests searching for more.
SAMANTHA HARDCASTLE
The Storied Experience was founded by Samantha Hardcastle, an inquisitive storyteller bringing 15 years of creative strategy to hospitality & experience brands worldwide. Her diverse background working with transformational travel designers, art & design experiences, food & beverage destinations, and outdoor adventure travel allows her to bring a unique, holistic perspective to the experience design process.
With a mission to help hospitality & tourism brands align with a deeper purpose and deliver a more enriching experience to guests, Samantha takes a cultural wellbeing approach. A thoughtful theorist of the behavioral & social sciences, she is always focused on how she can help hosts create meaningful programming that enables guests to flourish. One of Samantha’s greatest gifts is her ability to take intangible frameworks, ideas, and stories and bring them to life in sensorial and interactive ways.
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By age 15, Samantha had already traveled cross-country from NY to CA. Her love for other cultures and their stories is what fuels her. She is dedicating her life to seeing the world and making it a more harmonious, joyful place – one experience at a time. Samantha is a member of the World Experience Organization, Regenerative Travel, Women Travel Leaders, the International Luxury Hotel Association, and has a guest experience & marketing certificate from Cornell University.
Our Partners
We work closely with skillful creatives and advisors all over the world to help you maximize your business's success.
BRIANNA GEORGE
Designer | Stina & George
Brianna's visual design skills are never-ending. From charismatic brand identity to mesmerizing murals and luxurious touchpoints, her eclectic yet refined style is a great fit for hospitality brands looking to stand out.
ZACH RAPAPORT
Real Estate Development | Meerkat
Zach leverages his expertise in construction and real estate development to support businesses navigate the nuances of brick & mortar building and expansion. He is our go-to guy when it comes to unique physical space activations.
JAUME MORA PEDROS
Regenerative Economist | La Penya
Jaume brings to the table a new economic model for regeneration. When it comes to building and sustaining environmentally and socially sustainable initiatives, we turn to him for his innovative, data-backed strategies.
STEPHANIE MACK
Revenue Consultant | Boutique ROI
Stephanie helps our clients grow their bottom line through dynamic pricing, distribution management, inventory controls, and more. If revenue growth is on your mind (as it should be) we partner with Boutique ROI to maximize profit.
LOURDES MARTIN
Curator | Pls Do Tell
A thoughtful cultural curator, Lourdes helps hospitality destinations build out their unique retail offerings. Pop-ups and collaborations with local makers are a few ways she supports brands tell their story in tangible, memorable ways.
VICTORIA TAYLOR
Luxury Experience Consultant
Few people in this world think as deeply about experience design as our partner, Victoria. When a project calls for more hands on deck, she’s the first person we turn to. Her expertise in creating luxury experiences is unparalleled.
MICHAEL ROBERTS
Cost Optimization Specialist
When we need to free up some cash-flow, Mike is the best at finding leakages in supplier-based expenses for our hospitality clients. Saving on average 20% of costs with no up-front investment, Mike works his magic to increase client profitability.
