Right now, I’m still in the thick of the 9-to-5 corporate grind—overworked, underpaid, and constantly questioning if this is really all life has to offer. I didn’t take the traditional university route. After finishing college with a background in sports science, I kind of fell into a job… and then just kept going.

At 20, I finally landed in an industry where I was genuinely good at what I did—and that shaped the next 15 years of my career. No fancy degrees, just solid experience. And while that experience served me well for a while, things started to shift. More hours, more pressure, less reward. I was stuck in a cycle of constant work with no real payoff. That was, until I started a little side hustle—my online travel business. What began as an escape has now become my exit plan. I’m building a life on my own terms and I’m on track to retire at 38.

This business is my game-changer. My escape. Traveling as often as I could and planning every trip down to the tiniest detail—not just for me, but for my friends and family too. I was the go-to person for crafting dream holidays, uncovering hidden gems, and creating seamless itineraries. It was my passion, my creative outlet—and I never imagined it could one day become a real opportunity. So when I came across the chance to get paid for something I was already doing—planning and booking travel—I was intrigued, but a bit skeptical. Still, I couldn’t ignore the potential. I jumped in and launched my online travel business, all while managing my 9-to-5.

Now, a few years on, I’ve not only built a successful travel business of my own—I’ve also helped over 150 others launch their own. Whether it’s making a bit of extra income or completely transforming their lifestyle, I’m proof that it is possible to build a life you don’t need a vacation from.