Expertise: Europe, How to Have an Assistant, How to Travel Agent

Kris is the founder of How to Travel Agent and has been a travel advisor since 2019. What began as a passion for helping others plan meaningful trips quickly grew into a full-time career—and eventually into an education platform that now trains and supports hundreds of advisors.

Her specialties span European travel, building effective assistant systems, and guiding advisors through every step of starting and growing their businesses. As an educator, Kris combines real-world experience with a love of lifelong learning, empowering advisors to not only book travel but also build sustainable, thriving agencies.

Through her classes and community leadership, Kris is dedicated to helping travel professionals gain the knowledge, structure, and confidence they need to succeed in this ever-changing industry.

Expertise: LinkedIn

Aaron draws on a unique background in vocational ministry, software sales, and nearly a decade with the Chick-fil-A brand to fuel his entrepreneurial journey in travel. In just 16 months, he grew his business from $0 to $2.4 million in sales—entirely through LinkedIn. Having coached more than 250 travel advisors on leveraging the platform, Aaron teaches others how to turn connections into consistent growth.

Expertise: Photography

Allison is a professional photographer and travel advisor with more than a decade of experience in portrait and lifestyle photography. She’s seen firsthand how strong, thoughtful imagery can help a travel business stand out, build trust, and attract the right clients.

By applying the same photography principles she’s used behind the camera—light, composition, and storytelling—she has built her own travel brand and content strategy. Allison believes every advisor can do the same, even with just the phone in their hand. She helps agents sharpen their eye for images so their photos work for their business, not just their camera roll.

Expertise: Royal Caribbean

Amber is a family travel expert and Royal Caribbean specialist who has sailed on nearly every class of ship the cruise line offers. A homeschooling mom of two, she has taken her kids on over 10 cruises in just three years, giving her first-hand insight into what makes family cruising smooth, memorable, and fun.

Before becoming a travel advisor in 2022, Amber built her career in hospitality with Marriott and later ran a home renovation business with her husband. Today, she combines her professional background and personal cruising experience to help families plan stress-free, kid-friendly adventures at sea. Clients turn to Amber for her insider knowledge, attention to detail, and her ability to transform vacation dreams into unforgettable journeys.

Expertise: Japan

Amy is a Japan travel expert and homeschooling mom who has built a thriving travel business around fully customized, culturally respectful itineraries. She also plans trips to top destinations worldwide, from Cancun to Europe.

Her clients value her transparency, care, and detailed guidance, which allow them to travel with confidence. Amy’s expertise helps advisors deepen their understanding of Japan while also strengthening their overall approach to thoughtful, personalized travel planning.

Expertise: Bookkeeping

Amy holds a Bachelor of Arts in Accounting and began her career in Revenue Control at Walt Disney World before becoming an Internal Auditor. She later shifted her focus to raising three children while serving as treasurer or bookkeeper for countless organizations along the way.

With years of experience balancing spreadsheets, running financial systems, and supporting large community projects—including a children’s theater festival and the largest parade in Cobb County, Georgia—Amy brings both skill and enthusiasm to helping advisors feel confident with their numbers.

Expertise: Meta – Social Media

Anses is a travel advisor and content creator who built a six-figure brand using nothing but strategy, storytelling, and a phone. In just two years, she booked nearly $1M in travel through content alone and landed collaborations with major lifestyle brands including Maybelline, NYX, Target, and Princess Cruises.

Now, Anses teaches other advisors how to create content that connects, builds trust, and drives consistent sales—without dancing trends, guessing what works, or wasting time. Her approach is rooted in clarity, confidence, and results.

Expertise: Spain, Hawaii & East Coast of Mexico

Brad is the founder of Wanderoso Travel Network, a host agency dedicated to equipping independent travel advisors with the tools, support, and community they need to thrive. As an advisor, he focuses on all-inclusive resorts throughout Mexico and the Caribbean, as well as FIT trips to Mediterranean Europe.

His passion lies in helping clients simplify travel planning while delivering meaningful experiences—and in mentoring other advisors to do the same. Through Wanderoso, Brad is building a growing network of independent agents, guiding them to strengthen their systems, streamline operations, and grow confidently.

When he isn’t working, Brad can often be found on a motorcycle trip off the beaten path or at home in New Mexico with his partner and their five dogs.

Expertise: Everyday Tech

Gidget is a travel advisor and full-time Senior Data Analyst with a lifelong passion for technology. She began working in tech in 1999, holds multiple Microsoft certifications, and is proficient in several programming languages. With a degree in Business Information Technology and decades of experience in data systems, process improvement, and technical training, she brings both expertise and approachability to her work.

She is known for making complex tools feel accessible, even for the most tech-shy advisors. Gidget specializes in simplifying digital systems, streamlining workflows, and building confidence in everyday tech tasks. She is also the developer behind the Trip Report Vault and the creator of Tech Made Simple, a course designed to help advisors master essential tools and work smarter, not harder.

Expertise: Marketing YOU

J.R. brings more than 15 years of experience as a marketing executive, most recently serving as Vice President at a consumer products company, along with over two decades as an event producer. He combines his corporate background and creative insight to help advisors market themselves effectively. His goal is to share proven strategies that allow others to build their businesses with confidence and clarity.

Expertise: Disney Cruise Line

Korie is a travel advisor who specializes in Disney Cruise Line, helping families, couples, and groups plan unforgettable voyages at sea. From ship amenities to port adventures, she knows how to match clients with the right itinerary and guide them through every step of the planning process.

Her expertise also extends to Disney Destinations on land, where she has stayed at nearly every Walt Disney World Resort, as well as to cruises, all-inclusive getaways, and international travel. A UNC-Chapel Hill alumna with a Master of Public Health, Korie brings a detail-oriented, thoughtful approach to every trip she plans.

Expertise: Email Marketing & Branding

Megan has spent years in the digital marketing space, working with well-known brands including Kohl’s, Purina, P&G, The Limited, Estée Lauder, Speck, Lean Cuisine, DiGiorno, Bush’s Beans, Justice, M/I Homes, and Red Roof Corporate. With experience spanning search engine marketing, optimization, social media, paid media, email, mobile, and web optimization, her focus has always been on brand positioning and building authentic connections between brands and consumers. Today, she brings that expertise into the travel industry, helping advisors strengthen client relationships through meaningful and consistent communication.

Expertise: Family Travel

Neely specializes in planning incredible travel experiences for families. As a mom, avid traveler, and top-producing travel advisor, she brings both professional expertise and personal perspective to family-focused itineraries.

Over the years, Neely has booked everything from Disney Destinations to Caribbean getaways, European adventures, destination weddings, and group travel. She has personally traveled to 17 countries across Europe, the Caribbean, and Asia, and explored 24 U.S. states with her family. These experiences give her unique insight into what families truly need when traveling and how to create seamless, stress-free journeys that work for everyone.

Her goal is to empower other advisors with the knowledge, tools, and confidence to design vacations that leave families with lifelong memories.

Expertise: Walt Disney World

Stephanie is a passionate Walt Disney World travel specialist, homeschooling mom of four daughters, and proud wife of 17 years. She brings a family-first approach to planning, blending personal experience with deep product knowledge.

Whether it’s navigating the parks with toddlers, maximizing the Disney Dining Plan, or making the most of Multi Pass, Stephanie has done it all—both personally and professionally. With years of hands-on expertise and a genuine love for all things Disney, she helps families, couples, and groups experience the magic in a way that feels effortless and unforgettable

Expertise: How to Be an Assistant

Tiffani is a travel advisor and former professional counselor who believes adventure can be a powerful form of healing. After years of relying on travel as a joyful coping skill during difficult seasons, she entered the industry in 2023 to help others create memory-filled journeys.

Detail-oriented and highly organized, Tiffani thrives in the structure and strategy of administrative work. She specializes in supporting travel professionals behind the scenes with systems, checklists, and processes that keep things running smoothly. She created a course on assisting in the travel industry to equip others with the skills to step confidently into supportive roles that elevate both clients and fellow advisors.