January is Mentor Appreciation Month, and at Gifted Travel Network, it’s a time to pause and reflect on something we hold deeply true: meaningful growth doesn’t happen in isolation.
Behind every confident advisor, every thoughtful business decision, and every hard-earned breakthrough, there is often a mentor, listening carefully, asking the right questions, and offering perspective shaped by experience.
This matters because in an industry as complex as travel, no two advisor journeys look the same. Having access to experienced, thoughtful guidance helps advisors make better decisions, sometimes avoid costly missteps, and grow with confidence rather than guesswork.
At GTN, mentorship isn’t a single touchpoint. Instead, it’s woven throughout the advisor experience. It shows up in group coaching calls, one-on-one office hours, thoughtful email troubleshooting, and ongoing conversations inside our private community forum. It’s support that meets advisors where they are, in real time, with real context.
Our Travel MBA mentors support advisors in their earliest stages, helping them build strong foundations and confidence in an industry that can feel overwhelming at first. Our Accelerate mentors walk alongside advisors who are growing, evolving, and refining, helping them navigate bigger decisions and move toward long-term sustainability.
What truly makes mentorship at Gifted Travel Network special though is how our mentors show up, week after week.
They bring real-world experience as successful travel entrepreneurs, grounded in the realities of building and growing a business.
They lead with curiosity instead of judgment.
They offer honesty paired with encouragement.
They bring a genuine desire to see advisors succeed on their own terms.
So, to our mentors, thank you for the time you give, the wisdom you share, and the care you bring to this community. Your impact is meaningful, and it is lasting.
This month, and always, we are so grateful for you.
Thank you to our amazing Travel Business University Mentor team:
Amy Kaufman Relihan
Anna P. Harrison, Travel Observations
Carol McKee, McKee Travel
Cathy Rowland, Amore Travel Designs
Céleste Auger-Munshi, Indulgent Voyages
Deana King, King Travel Design, LLC
Erica Davies, The Well Traveled Soul
Heather Parker, Bliss Travel Experiences
Lise-Marie Wertanzl, Sterling Journeys Luxury Travel
Meghann Bjarnesen, Besté Travel Design
Roseann Coyle, Sundrenched Travel
