M&M Ventures
Built on experience. Driven by purpose. M&M Ventures brings together Michael and MJ's work in English coaching, luxury travel, business consulting, music, digital entrepreneurship, and agriculture. Based in the Philippines. Connected to the world.




Independent brands. Shared purpose.
SpeakSmart Solutions — practical English coaching for professionals, BPO teams, and learners.
Think Trip Travel — bespoke luxury travel, cruises, and carefully planned journeys.
Michael L. Curtis Consulting — business strategy, revenue management, travel, mobility, and operations insight.
Sir Michael Curtis Music — cinematic songs about life, time, and the search for truth.
MJ's ventures — USA Agency on Poppo Live and her one-hectare farm. Each venture keeps its own identity under our shared leadership.


Michael & MJ — Our Leadership
Michael L. Curtis, Owner & Principal, brings more than 25 years of experience in corporate leadership, revenue management, luxury travel, and professional training. He leads strategy and the group's education, travel, consulting, and music brands.
Mary Jane (MJ) Rosete Basilio, Co-Owner & Chief Financial Officer, is a former accountant who oversees financials. She is also the founder and owner of USA Agency on Poppo Live and owns a one-hectare farm. Her professional work includes serving as a Public Reputation Specialist at Vshow PTE. LTD.
Together, we combine international experience with our life and roots in the Philippines. American Living in the Philippines remains our home for personal stories, travel, and photographs.
Business inquiries: info@americanlivinginthephilippines.com


