0006 Jamillah Welch-Bercy, CEO and Travel Advisor at Travel Groupie

Jamillah Welch-Bercy, CEO and travel advisor at Travel Groupie, shares her passion for travel and empowering women. She discusses her early travel experiences and how they inspired her to start a travel business. Jamillah also talks about the transformational power of travel and the importance of embracing new cultures. She shares her experience as a co-author of the book 'My Walk Past Hell' and her passion for giving back. Jamillah also briefly discusses her real estate ventures and highlights three surprising travel experiences in Malaysia, Thailand, and the Karen Village. In this conversation, Jamillah Welch-Bercy shares her experiences traveling to Thailand and Colombia. She discusses the controversial tourist attraction in Thailand and why she wouldn't visit again. Jamillah also highlights the beauty of Thailand, the friendly people, and the delicious food. She talks about her solo travel experiences in Thailand and how safe she felt. Moving on to Colombia, Jamillah explains how the country transformed her and challenges the negative stereotypes associated with it. She praises the vibrant culture, revitalised communities, and the positive impact on her mental and physical well-being. The conversation ends on a positive note, emphasising the love and happiness Jamillah found in Colombia.TakeawaysThailand is a beautiful country with friendly people and delicious food.Solo travel in Thailand is safe and recommended, especially in cities like Bangkok.Colombia challenges negative stereotypes and offers a vibrant culture, revitalized communities, and a positive impact on mental and physical well-being.Jamillah's links:www.thetravelgroupie.comhttps://www.facebook.com/jamillahwelchbercyhttps://www.instagram.com/thetravelgroupie/Chapters00:00 Introduction and Background03:03 Early Travel Experiences and Inspiration09:41 Starting a Travel Business14:02 Transformation through Travel18:27 Embracing New Cultures21:08 Writing and Publishing a Book26:22 Passion for Giving Back29:30 Real Estate Ventures32:30 Surprising Travel Experiences36:13 Thailand: A Controversial Tourist Attraction37:07 The Beauty of Thailand38:12 Solo Travel in Thailand39:19 Colombia: A Transformational Experience41:44 The Benefits of Living in Colombia42:22 Ending on a Positive Note Thank you for listening! Follow me on:Instagram: www.instagram.com/terri_reynolds_coachingFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1GqZp4QsP5/?mibextid=wwXIfrVisit my website: https://info5101215.wixsite.com/terri-reynolds-coach Read my blog written for The Travel Coach NetworkThe Terri Reynolds Chapter of The Reinvention Era with Sarah ElizabethUnforget Yourself PodcastWander Mag feature - The Blue Issue  Pg 129