In 2003, Denise's CD was received by Rosie O’Donnell, who was impressed with Denise’s songwriting and invited Denise to be a featured performer aboard the Norweigan Dawn Cruise ship for “r family vacations”.  Rosie, Kelli O’Donnell and Gregg Kaminsky, the producers of these cruises invited Denise back to entertain for 3 more years as Denise traveled and entertained in Alaska and the Islands in the Carribean.

In 2005, after Hurricane Katrina caused devastation and displacement of many children and families Denise Traveled to Baton Rouge, Louisiana to entertain for children displaced by the hurricane” sponsored by Rosie’s “For all Kids Foundation”. It was an event Denise will never forget and was so happy to be a part of.