Since 1984, S.A. Philipp has worked in Europe and North America in the fields of marketing, promotion, public relations, advertising and journalism, primarily in the media and travel and tourism industry. She has extensively traveled Europe, North America and the Caribbean. During that time she has written many business and consumer-related travel articles, a travel book and contributed to various travel guides. Currently, she is developing a series of business books while managing her husband’s international artist career.


Barbara Heil-Sonneck’s career in international operations, sales and marketing management spanned more than 25 years. She managed start-ups and re-organizations, while acquiring global working know-how in a multi-cultural business environment working in Europe, North America and Asia Pacific. She started real-estate investment as her second career. Barbara is a member of the board of directors of the charitable foundation The Fuller Center for Housing of Greater Atlanta and is actively involved in the community outreach committee of the Georgia Real Estate Investors’ Association. Last but not least she coaches other women in the real estate investment profession.