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The Travel Business Unpacked

The Travel Business Unpacked

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Welcome to The Travel Business Unpacked, the podcast by Gifted Travel Network, the premier host agency for luxury travel advisors. Hosted by Meredith Calloway, this podcast is your gateway to discovering how to turn a love for travel into a thriving career. Explore inspiring stories, expert insights, and proven strategies for building a sustainable and lucrative travel business. Whether you're dreaming of making a career leap or seeking fresh ideas to grow your existing travel venture, this is the podcast for you! Learn more about Gifted Travel Network: https://www.giftedtravelnetwork.com/The Travel Business Unpacked Social Sciences Travel Writing & Commentary
Episodes
  • Designing a Life You Love-Erica Davies on Building The Well Traveled Soul
    Jun 30 2025

    In this inspiring episode of Travel Business Unpacked, host Meredith Calloway sits down with Erica Davies, founder of The Well Traveled Soul, to explore her journey from corporate life to luxury travel entrepreneurship. Erica shares how becoming a mother shaped her professional path, why branding with heart is non-negotiable, and how honoring her father’s passion for travel gave her business its soulful name.

    Together, Meredith and Erica unpack how to build a purposeful, profitable travel business—one rooted in aligned clients, smart boundaries, and deep personal meaning. From launching a luxury brand to dreaming of a brick-and-mortar travel haven, Erica's story will inspire you to think big, stay grounded, and always lead with your why.

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  • Mastering the Art of Travel Advising: Insights from the CEO of Virtuoso
    Jun 23 2025

    In this inspiring episode of Travel Business Unpacked, host Meredith Calloway sits down with Matthew Upchurch, CEO and Chairman of Virtuoso, to explore the evolving world of luxury travel.

    Matthew shares his insights on what it means to truly deliver value as a trusted travel advisor, why now is the perfect time to lean into selling luxury, and how human connection remains the ultimate differentiator in a world of automation.

    From the importance of confidence and mindset to building a seven-figure travel business, this conversation is packed with wisdom for both new and seasoned advisors.

    Tune in to discover how to elevate your business, serve clients at the highest level, and create a life you love through travel entrepreneurship.

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  • Inside the Industry: Lisa Fletcher on Coaching, Community, and Growth
    Jun 16 2025

    In this heartwarming and wisdom-filled episode, Meredith Calloway sits down with GTN's beloved Lisa Fletcher — affectionately known as “Mama Bear” — to unpack her incredible journey through the travel industry.

    From her early days in medical technology to a life-changing trip to Hawaii that ignited her career in travel, Lisa shares how she followed her intuition, built a thriving business, and eventually became the very first member of Gifted Travel Network.

    Together, they dive deep into:

    • What makes a host agency truly exceptional

    • How GTN grew from a bold idea to a thriving community

    • Lisa’s behind-the-scenes role in member experience and escalations

    • The difference between advisors who thrive and those who stall

    • Why courage, community, and action are at the heart of entrepreneurial success

    Whether you're just starting out or scaling to seven figures, Lisa’s story is a reminder that trusting your gut — and finding the right people — can change everything.

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