A special thank you to our guest speaker, Kelly Tolliday, global citizen and travel advisor, for leading us in our first-ever travel program: Travel Experiences to Enrich Your Life! With wisdom and experience drawn from lived experiences traveling the world, she offered inspiring and practical ways for all of us to nurture a spirit of exploration, embrace a traveler’s mindset, and use travel as a means for greater health, well-being, and joy. Don’t Miss: Kelly’s treasure trove of tools and resources at the end of the program!
This program also marked our first CAP STRAT Women’s Forum as part of SageView Advisory Group! It was wonderful to welcome many of our SageView colleagues to the community and have them experience our women’s forum for the first time. We are thrilled to be collaborating with Sophie Benander, Kerry Tapia, and Julie Toscano to lead the integration and strategic evolution of the Women’s Forum at SageView and expand its reach to empower more women nationwide.
This new chapter is an exciting one, and we know we wouldn’t be here without the incredible support of the women in our community over the last 10 years. We are deeply grateful for all you’ve given, and believe the best is yet to come for the Women’s Forum! STAY TUNED!
Observations
Kelly started us off by highlighting a recent study conducted by JourneyWoman that found women have become essential to the long-term success of travel for several reasons, including:
- With billions in buying power and a passion for adventure, the ‘Ageless Adventuress’ embraces her age and wisdom as superpowers.
- Women over 50 are living longer, healthier, and more active lives, with travel as an integrated part of their lifestyle to learn, build connections, and expand their worldview.
- Women are no longer the travel industry’s afterthought; they are its future.
And here’s the proof. According to JourneyWoman.com:
- 67% of all travelers are female
- 40% are women over 55 (USA market)
- 61% of women over 50 prefer to travel solo
- Women 50+ travel will double in the next 10 years
Embrace A Traveler’s Mindset
Travel transforms our understanding of ourselves and others and can enrich your life in so many ways, especially when you approach it with a traveler’s mindset.
Shift your mindset and perspective to experience travels with:
- Curiosity and Awe. Stop and notice. Embrace each day with a sense of wonder.
- Compassion. Meet fellow travelers, neighbors, and communities with empathy.
- Resilience. Setbacks may arise. Be sure to show yourself and others patience.
- Adaptability. Go with the flow! Pivot with gratitude when the unexpected arises.
- Experience. Look through the lens of exploration and new encounters.
Travel Resources
These are just a few of Kelly’s go-to resources. There are many more, so watch the entire program!
- Travel Advisors: Transform With Travel and Fora Travel
- Women-Focused Travel Groups: JourneyWoman
- Sabbatical Travel: home – empowered.travel
- Smart Traveler Program: Smart Traveler Enrollment Program | Travel.State.gov (highly recommended by Kelly for international travel)
A Few Favorite Apps
- Itinerary Builder: Wanderlog
- Accommodations: Plum Guide
- Finances: Splitwise
- Communication: WhatsApp
About Our Speaker
Kelly Tolliday
Kelly is the Founder and Chief Experience Officer of Transform With Travel, the host of the Transform With Travel Podcast, a wellness travel expert, and yoga teacher.
Kelly has over 12 years of experience in the travel industry and has traveled to over 47 countries and lived across four continents. Now, it’s her mission to inspire and support others in stepping outside of their comfort zone and into the life of their dreams through travel.
She’s passionate about immersive and transformational travel, believing that when you travel with intention, combining wellness, adventure, cultural, and educational enrichment, you can truly transform your life, one trip at a time.
She creates experiences that provide a grounded and balanced approach to travel, so when you arrive home, you don’t need a vacation from your vacation.
Kelly serves clients around the globe, but she and her family call South Florida home.
To learn more and connect with Kelly:
Please let us know if you would like to have a conversation with us. Email the CAP STRAT Women’s Forum with any questions at womensforum@capstratig.com! Or call us at 630.320.5100.
