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The Travel Advisor Life

The Travel Advisor Life

Amy Westerman 3 Episodes Oct 9, 2026

The Travel Advisor Life is hosted by Amy Westerman, founder of The Curated Travel Collection, a luxury host agency. Drawing on more than 27 years in the travel industry, she discusses entrepreneurship, reinvention, community, and building a business that supports the life you want. The show is aimed at travel advisors, aspiring advisors, and anyone curious about creating freedom through a travel business. New episodes are released every Friday.

Episodes

How We Got Through the Pandemic
How We Got Through the Pandemic Oct 9, 2026 13:43 Welcome back to The Travel Advisor Life! In Episode 5, host Amy Westerman, Founder of Curated Travel Collection, shares how her company navigated one of the most challenging periods in travel industry history: the COVID-19 pandemic.When travel stopped, cruises were canceled, borders closed, and clients faced uncertainty. Amy's company experienced an immediate financial blow, with $264,000 in c
Is Becoming a Travel Advisor Right for You?
Is Becoming a Travel Advisor Right for You? Oct 2, 2026 17:51 Welcome back to The Travel Advisor Life! In Episode 4, host Amy Westerman, Founder of Curated Travel Collection, asks an important question for anyone considering this career: Is becoming a travel advisor actually right for you?Loving travel might be what first draws someone to the profession, but loving travel alone isn't enough. Enjoying your own vacations and creating meaningful travel expe
The Biggest Myths About Being a Travel Advisor
The Biggest Myths About Being a Travel Advisor Sep 21, 2026 13:48 Welcome back to The Travel Advisor Life! In Episode 3, host Amy Westerman, Founder of Curated Travel Collection, tackles some of the biggest myths surrounding the travel advisor profession and why those misconceptions can keep talented people from seeing what's actually possible in this industry.From the outside, being a travel advisor can look like free vacations, beautiful destinations, and Inst
Why Now May Be the Best Time to Become a Travel Advisor
Why Now May Be the Best Time to Become a Travel Advisor Sep 21, 2026 14:20 Welcome back to The Travel Advisor Life! In Episode 2, host Amy Westerman, Founder of Curated Travel Collection, explores a question she hears often: Is now really a good time to become a travel advisor?After 27 years in the travel industry, Amy has seen the profession navigate 9/11, the 2008 financial crisis, the rise of online booking engines, a global pandemic, and now artificial intelligence.
Travel Is the Vehicle. The Life You Build Is the Destination
Travel Is the Vehicle. The Life You Build Is the Destination Sep 15, 2026 10:14 Welcome to the very first episode of The Travel Advisor Life! Host Amy Westerman, Founder of Curated Travel Collection, shares the inspiring story behind her journey in the travel industry and the vision for this podcast.After nearly three decades in travel, Amy has witnessed the industry's biggest challenges—from 9/11 and the rise of online booking to the pandemic and AI. Through every shift, one

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