Episode 221 Shop Talk: Masterminds &Tricky Destinations

CEO Mindset

Apr 21

Summary:

Shop Talk is where we talk about what is going on in our travel businesses, getting honest about the day to day and big picture successes and struggles. Brianna shares her transformative experience at a mastermind retreat, discussing both the energizing connections and the personal growth challenges she faced. Whitney recaps her recent travels—from Italian food explorations to her first-hand experience planning travel in Japan—highlighting the lessons learned when stepping outside comfort zones, both professionally and personally. As always, we have reflections & advice for travel advisors, and reminders to celebrate wins and learn from challenges along the journey.

About the Hosts:

Whitney Shindelar is the Owner and Principal Travel Advisor at Undiscovered Sunsets, founder of The Hive, and the creative force behind Masters in Travel, a podcast and community empowering travel advisors to thrive. With a background in luxury hospitality and a passion for culturally rich, unhurried travel, she brings deep industry insight and collaborative energy to everything she builds.

Brianna Glenn is the founder of boutique travel agency Milk + Honey Travels and co-owner of Masters in Travel, where she blends her passion for entrepreneurship, branding, and community. A former professional track and field athlete turned travel advisor, she now helps others dream big and thrive in the travel industry.

Key Takeaways:

The role of masterminds and retreats to help shape a business owner’s mindset and approach to entrepreneurship
How to step into your client’s shoes through the trip planning process
Recognizing limiting beliefs and approaches to confronting them