About the Guests:

Lindsey Epperly Sulek founded Jetset World Travel (formerly Epperly Travel) in 2014, building a nationally recognized luxury travel company that has twice made the Inc. 5000 list. As Chairwoman and former CEO, she serves as Brand Advocate for O'nr, founded the Women's Network Innovation Think Tank at Serenbe, and hosts the "Who Made You the Boss?" newsletter and podcast exploring leadership and entrepreneurship. A global traveler who has visited over 50 countries, Lindsey advocates for sustainable leadership and work-life balance while enjoying family time with her husband Jeremy (current Jetset CEO) and daughters.

Summary:

Joining us on Masters in Travel is Lindsey Epperly, founder and former CEO of Jet Set World Travel, to chat with Whitney about "the future"—the future of our businesses, our futures as entrepreneurs, and our legacies. They dive into the topics like transitioning roles, the fears and realities of one day stepping down or shifting roles, and the introspective work required to make significant business changes. Whether you are afraid to think about future changes or you embrace them with arms wide open, this conversation sheds light on a path towards growth in unexpected directions.

Key Takeaways:

Recognizing various stages in the career growth journey, including when to embrace opportunities and when to step asideWhy and how to prepare with a content plan and shot list before your trip
Pursuing a balance between your “business self” and your personal life
How to identify short-term burnout vs. a need for long-term changes
The value of mentoring vs. managing