Hi, I’m Kristy

Travel addict. Solo mom. Entrepreneur. Eternal explorer.

My first solo trip was to Dublin in my 20s—back when the internet was barely a thing, booking online wasn’t an option, and you planned your trip with a Lonely Planet guidebook and a highlighter.

 

I still remember tearing out just the Ireland section (the whole book wouldn’t fit in my backpack), calling ahead for reservations on a payphone, and hopping on my first transatlantic flight with way too much excitement and not nearly enough preparation. I was alone. I was winging it. And it was incredible. That one trip sparked a lifelong love affair with travel—and I never looked back.

 

From Backpack to Broadcast

A few years later, I started working in the travel industry and eventually carved out a career as a TV presenter, guest lecturer, and travel media host. That opened the door to promotions and marketing within the travel space, and over the years, I’ve worked with brands, tourism boards, and travel companies around the globe.

I’ve now spent nearly 30 years immersed in the travel world, exploring hundreds of cities and constantly chasing new experiences—both solo and, more recently, as a solo mom of two amazing kids who are becoming world travellers in their own right.

The Entrepreneurial Twist

In the midst of all that travel, I launched two companies; Connect Branded Goods and SHEcorporated—a platform to support ambitious women building businesses and chasing their dreams. Because whether it’s starting a company or booking a one-way ticket, I believe women should feel empowered to go after whatever lights them up.