IAM2077 - CEO Shares Her Wealth of Expertise to Foster Growth within the Travel Industry

In this episode, we have Veranda Atkins, a seasoned entrepreneur, speaker, and business coach with 22 years in the travel industry. Veranda discusses her journey from corporate America to launching her travel agency, Travel Legacy, and co-founding the Association of Black Travel Professionals. She shares her experiences in empowering black women and aspiring business owners through her unique mix of inspiration and business acumen. Veranda also delves into the theme of entrepreneurship, recounting her own path to finding her calling in the travel industry and eventually becoming a successful business owner. Additionally, Veranda touches on the significance of travel in breaking barriers and gaining new perspectives, especially within the African American community. She highlights how she provides affordable travel experiences and the impact travel has had on her life and business mindset. The conversation also covers practical business advice, including maintaining effective communication with clients, owning your mistakes, and the importance of having a clear vision and work structure. Veranda's story and insights offer valuable lessons on resilience, adaptability, and the power of experiencing the world. Website: verandaadkins.com Check out our CEO Hack Buzz Newsletter–our premium newsletter with hacks and nuggets to level up your organization. Sign up HERE.  I AM CEO Handbook Volume 3 is HERE and it's FREE. Get your copy here: http://cbnation.co/iamceo3. Get the 100+ things that you can learn from 1600 business podcasts we recorded. Hear Gresh's story, learn the 16 business pillars from the podcast, find out about CBNation Architects and why you might be one and so much more. Did we mention it was FREE? Download it today!