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by parents
About ilo
If you often feel exhausted after becoming parents or notice that quality time with your partner has drastically diminished since having kids—you’re not alone. In fact, 67% of parents report a significant decrease in relationship satisfaction after the birth of their first child. Why is this happening? Millennial parents are the first generation raising children without the support of a “village” that previous generations relied on. Many of us move away from family for job opportunities, leaving us to raise children in isolated units, without the communal help that was once a given.
This is where ilo comes in. We create pockets of time for families where everyone is taken care of. Do we create those pockets in incredible, unique locations? Yes, yes, we do! Parents get to recharge and reconnect, while their little ones engage in enriching play and learning experiences. The result? You return to your children feeling rejuvenated and recharged, ready to give them the best of yourself.
ilo is more than just a getaway—it’s a self-care practice for the whole family. We believe in helping parents care for themselves so they can better care for their children. And when we talk about self-care, we mean it in a deep, intentional way.
We built ILO because we’ve experienced these struggles first-hand. ILO is for parents, by parents, designed to help families grow stronger together.
We create pockets of time for families where everyone is taken care of. Do we create those pockets in incredible, unique locations? Yes, yes, we do!
Founded by Maria, a mother to Benjamin and an expat who has lived in numerous countries over the past decade, ilo was born from her personal challenges of traveling with a young child. As her daily life involved constant travel, it became increasingly difficult when her son was born. This inspired Maria to create ilo, ensuring that parents can find the perfect balance between relaxation and family time.
Our team is composed entirely of parents or professionals who specialize in services tailored to parents, ensuring that every detail of your experience is designed with your needs in mind.
Team ilo
Our team is a combination of entrepreneurial spirits best at what they do:
FOUNDER
Maria Grabowska
She is the one running our operations. Bookings, destinations and activities for parents are managed by her.
CO-FOUNDER & OPERATIONS
Ena Rosaroso Jacobsen
Ena has a strong background in tech and startups, excelling in both strategy and operations. She has held roles focused on go-to-market strategy, product development, and customer success. At ilo, Ena leverages her strategic insight and operational expertise to drive growth and ensure smooth, high-quality customer experiences.
CHEF
Manon Lavaud
French private chef offering personalized, authentic and highly nutritious meals in Texas, sourced sustainably through local farms.
Beyond the personal chef experience, she specializes in catering and event services. Whether a small gathering or a large celebration, each event is treated with the same attention to detail and passion for food. She works closely with clients to design menus that reflect the occasion. Along with this, I have also started my own mom meal program in Austin to cater to moms nutritional needs.
LEAD OF EDUCATION
Alex Lawson
Alex is a Montessori directress and has worked with children for over 18 years, both in the UK and at summer camps in the USA. For 13 years, she has specialised in Montessori education and working with children under 6 in nurseries and schools across London. She is passionate about empowering young children and helping to develop their self-confidence and independence gently and encouragingly. She works with multiple families, helping to support them and their children to further incorporate Montessori philosophies into their home and their lives. Alex truly believes in building solid foundations for young children, to grow up into more confident and capable young adults