In celebration of January's National Mentoring Month, we’re thrilled to take a moment to express heartfelt gratitude to the incredible mentors of Travel Business University. Week after week, they generously dedicate their time and expertise to support Gifted Travel Network advisors, guiding our members through the ever-changing currents of the travel industry. Their commitment not only fuels our network's immense success but also inspires countless advisors to reach new heights. Join us in celebrating these powerhouse mentors, entrepreneurs, and women.
Anna Harrison (Travel Observations), Accelerate Mentor, delights in guiding advisors through their unique journeys, helping them recognize and celebrate their individual successes. Passionate about professional growth, Anna enjoys discussing workflow optimization, communication, and work-life balance during office hours and coaching calls. Her mentorship helps advisors flourish by recognizing milestones and navigating the travel industry with confidence.
Erica Davies (The Well Traveled Soul), Travel MBA Mentor, finds immense joy in witnessing the enthusiasm of new TMBA members venturing into the travel industry. Her favorite part of mentoring is learning about each advisor's unique vision and innovative approach to launching their businesses. During office hours, Erica enjoys guiding advisors through branding, website development, and collaborative brainstorming—always with a shared passion for travel at the heart of her mentorship.
Celeste Auger-Munshi (Indulgent Voyages), Travel MBA Mentor, loves unlocking the potential of new advisors and witnessing their "light bulb" moments. In coaching calls, she enjoys bringing clarity—especially on cruising, insurance, and air travel. Celeste values GTN’s supportive community and takes pride in guiding advisors as they grow into confident travel entrepreneurs.
Amy Kaufman Relihan, Senior Travel MBA Mentor at Gifted Travel Network, is dedicated to guiding advisors toward achieving entrepreneurial success. In office hours, Amy covers branding, marketing, client lifecycle, time management, and entrepreneurial mindset. Her approach is both empowering and aligned with the personalized service that Gifted Travel Network is renowned for.
Deana King (King Travel Design), Travel MBA Mentor, finds immense fulfillment in mentoring advisors, inspired by her own mentors in her corporate career. She loves witnessing their growth and confidence, valuing the excitement and empowerment that come with their success. Deana embraces the reciprocal nature of mentorship, feeling as though she gains as much as she gives.
Carol McKee (McKee Travel), Business Operations Mentor, specializes in groups, small ship cruising, and expedition/adventure travel. Carol finds her work as our Business Operations Mentor to be the most satisfying thing she does and loves that she can help our members and be part of their success!
Heather Parker (Bliss Travel Experiences), Accelerate Mentor, enjoys making advisors' lives easier by sharing insights and shortcuts she has learned over time. She focuses on streamlining processes and refining workflows, empowering advisors to reach their goals more effectively. Heather values her relationships with fellow mentors and enjoys discussing financial planning during coaching calls, always aiming to enhance operations for smoother business growth.
Cathy Rowland (Amore Travel Designs), Accelerate Mentor, values the strong sense of community among advisors and mentors. Cathy focuses on enhancing processes, improving efficiency, and preventing burnout. She is honored to guide advisors toward achieving their goals and helping them flourish.
Lise-Marie Wertanzl (Sterling Journeys), Accelerate Mentor, appreciates the collaborative spirit and kindness within the advisor community. She enjoys mentoring as a two-way learning experience, sharing insights and benefiting from the collective knowledge of GTN members. Her favorite topics during office hours are Luxury Travel and Cruise, but much of her guidance comes from lessons learned through her own experiences, highlighting what not to do and best practices acquired from trial and error. She loves witnessing "AHA" moments and encourages advisors to take bold steps, believing that success is often just a daring leap away.
Roseann Coyle (Sundrenched Travel), Travel MBA Mentor, takes joy in guiding advisors through their entrepreneurial challenges and celebrating their growth. She finds fulfillment in mentoring, giving back for the support she received in her own career. Roseann’s favorite topics during her mentoring sessions are travel insurance and foundational business strategies. With her extensive background in the insurance industry, she enjoys simplifying complex policy details for advisors, empowering them to confidently explain insurance to their clients.
