And Speaking Of... The End of My GTN Era

After more than a decade of building, growing, and dreaming alongside the Gifted Travel Network community, the time has come for me to close this chapter and step into a new season of my professional journey.

Seasons change—and so do we.

Lately, I’ve felt a quiet, persistent pull. The kind that comes before something big. A nudge from within to evolve—to honor everything that’s been, while making space for what’s next. I’ve learned to trust those whispers. To listen when my intuition says that real growth often means letting go of what’s familiar so we can step fully into what’s possible.

Leaving GTN is, without question, one of the hardest decisions I’ve ever made. It’s not just a company—it’s my third child. My professional identity. A piece of my heart and soul.

Starting and scaling GTN has been one of the greatest privileges of my life. From the early days—negotiating contracts from Jennifer Cochrane ’s spare bedroom—to being named one of the fastest-growing companies in Charlotte, landing at #773 on the Inc. Magazine 5000 list, and earning recognition across the travel industry, it’s been a wild and beautiful ride. But what matters most isn’t the accolades. It’s the people. The partners, the advisors, the teammates who became friends and family. The late nights, the big ideas, the laughter in hotel lobbies and Zoom rooms. The milestones celebrated and the challenges faced—together.

Many of you have quite literally watched me raise my children as GTN was growing up, too. That’s the kind of community we built. One rooted in entrepreneurship, collaboration, and heart. A place where travel advisors could thrive—and build businesses (and lives) they love.

As I reflect on this chapter, I’m filled with pride—not just for what we created, but for how we did it. With passion. With integrity. And always with people at the center.

It’s never easy to walk away from something you’ve poured your whole self into. But I know in my bones: it’s time. A new chapter is calling. And GTN’s story continues with an incredible team leading the way.

My last official day will be April 23rd. After that, I’ll be taking a few weeks to rest, recharge, and reflect before diving into what’s next. I’ll also be pressing pause on my LinkedIn series while I reimagine how this platform will evolve with me in this next season.

What won’t change is my unwavering support for this community. I will always be cheering on GTN—from the sidelines now—with the same love and belief I’ve always had. I will always champion the travel advisor, the entrepreneur, and the power of relationships that make this industry so special.

This isn’t goodbye. It’s just the next page.

And I’m trusting myself to turn it.