After spending 28 years in the mortgage banking industry I was given an opportunity to become a travel agent/owner.  Since I had always said the only reason I go to work is to earn money to travel it seemed like the right step to make.  Travel has opened my eyes and heart to the world.  I grew up in Traverse City, Michigan.  I was one of 11 children and certainly had dreams of seeing the world but never the means to realize those dreams. 

I married young and raised eight children over the years.  I am now a proud grand-mother of six and great-grandmother of three.   Once the children were grown I was able to work on a career and followed the suggestion of one of my brothers to get involved in the mortgage industry. 

In 2007 when that business started to deteriorate I spent a lot of time crying on my friends shoulders.  One of them came up with the idea of becoming a travel agent and owning my own business.  I immediately signed up.

Wow, dreams do come true.  I’ve spent the last three years educating myself on the business side of travel and enjoying the perks.  There are amazing perks for travel agents.  I have attained some wonderful designations such as CLIA ACC and Princess Commodore and Alaska Specialist.  I am currently working on my CLIA MCC and will soon have my Cunard Commodore Status. 

By helping my clients realize their travel dreams I am constantly expanding my own.  I have all the business tools I need to operate my own web based business and felt that having a storefront was the next logical step.  We have now been operating in Lake Placid for 2 years and feel that we have landed in the best place at the best time.

The opportunities in travel are there for any women wishing to own their own business.  From a stay at home mom to a retiree looking for something to do to the inspired entrepreneur travel is where it’s at.  It took me 60 years to find my dream job but I now can say this is where I belong.

My future goals involve helping other women attain their goals.  I hope to help inspire and motivate those looking to attain their dreams.