Today I am joined by Travel Expert and Author, Amy West. Amy is the creator of AmyWestTravel.com, an upscale travel and lifestyle brand covering food, fashion, and luxury travel established in 2012. Her expert contributions have been sought after and featured in national and local Television outlets such as Fox Business, Home Shopping Network, Cheddar News, USA Today’s 10Best.com, and Wander Media visitor information network. Amy’s opinions on style, taste, and the lifestyle of travel have been singled out by many brands including The Huffington Post, Expedia.co.uk, TripAdvisor, and Trivago.

 Amy’s sold out debut book “100 Things To Do in Jacksonville Before You Die”, was published by Reedy Press in 2020 followed by her exciting new addition "Jacksonville Scavenger" published and released in the fall of 2022. Her two decades of experience also include work as a commercial actress, professional photographer, and production of her original travel tv show “Like, Love, Want, Need”. As a thought leader in local Influencer Marketing, Amy was a founding member and CEO of The Hive Society, an influential community of content creators (2018-2020). Named one of the “Top Luxury Travel Bloggers to Follow”, you never know what adventure she’ll dive into next. Amy resides in Jacksonville Beach, FL with her husband, two spirited daughters, and menagerie of beloved pets.

In this episode, Amy and I talk about her career, all of the different businesses she has started, what it means to be a self-starter and serial entrepreneur, how to have the courage and confidence to pursue your dreams, and so much more! 

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