Let me take you back about ten years ago. I was deep in the trenches of mum life, with my daughter Hannah, who was one year old at the time. One of my besties, who was a teacher, asked if I could watch her son every Monday, so she could work, she wanted to avoid putting him in daycare. I happily agreed – not just because I love a good favour-for-a-friend moment, but because it meant built-in playdates for Hannah and she even paid me a bit of money (side hustle idea there mums) Two kids under 3 running around? Piece of cake, right? (side note: It was not a piece of cake.) lol

If you’ve ever dreamed of turning your love of travel into a business, becoming an independent travel agent might be the perfect opportunity. It’s a flexible, rewarding career that allows you to help others plan amazing trips while building a business that fits your lifestyle.

But like any business, it’s important to know the benefits and the realities before jumping in.

In this Q&A, I’ll share an honest look at what being an independent travel agent is really like—along with my own personal story to show you what’s possible.

Sometimes we really overthink stuff. One thing I know people could overthink, and talk themselves out of very quickly, is being a homestay parent. When I share that I am a homestay parent, as well as a parent to my own 4 kids, people are amazed and I am almost always met with the following comments or questions…