Hi, I’m Sophie, Founder of Travel Escape Academy.
I didn’t start my travel business with a grand plan.
I started it simply because I wanted a little extra breathing room each month.
As a single mum, money can feel tight, especially with the rising cost of living
(and let’s be honest…... teenagers are expensive!).
I work full time in occupational therapy, a role I truly love.
While my wages are decent, I found myself wanting more than just getting by pay cheque to pay cheque.
I wanted freedom. Security. Options.
Travel has always been my happy place. I love creating unforgettable memories with my son, and I cherish those much needed “me time” getaways with my girls.
I’ve also always been that person, the planner, the organiser, the one everyone turns to when a trip needs booking.
So when I discovered the opportunity to turn my passion for travel into a flexible income, it honestly felt like a no brainer.
Helping people comes naturally to me, it’s at the heart of who I am and what I do every day in my career.
That’s exactly why I created Travel Escape Academy. I wanted a space where everyday people could build an uncapped income through travel, without needing prior experience, and without sacrificing their current commitments.
When you join Travel Escape Academy, you’re not doing this alone. You’re stepping into a supportive community and a whole new way of thinking about what’s possible.
I’m here to guide you, support you, and cheer you on every step of the way!
I truly can’t wait to help you get started on your journey.
This is just the beginning!
Sophie x
I QUIT MY 9-5!
I started my business when I was still working my corporate 9-5 office job, quite frankly I hated it. Previously, looking at holidays online was just a hobby of mine, it was almost like my escapism from the corporate job I was stuck in & hated. When I came across this opportunity I didn't think it was real, I could earn money from travel, HOW?! I jumped straight in and then realised the full potential of this business model. Now I am proud to say that I built my business up to a point where I have quit the 9-5, I run my online travel business full time.. it has provided me with financial & time freedom. I really have turned my passion for travel into an income, it has truly changed my life... and it can YOURS too!!
After redundancy and during lockdown I decided to pursue my love of planning and travel, and start my own online travel business. I didn’t know if it would take off, but I had all the passion and drive to try! I am so glad I did.
I have helped so many couples and families make amazing memories. I now have a wonderful team of agents too who are all doing the same. I love this business
I became an Independent Travel agent as I love exploring the world and wanted to help others do the same! I enjoy planning other people trips as much as my own and turning people’s holiday dreams into a reality. I am so pleased I decided to take the leap and turn my passion into a small business.
I started my online travel business as I wanted to earn an additional income to help me pay for extra holidays and life stuff! As a single mother to a expensive teenager I already had a full time job so wanted to do something that I could do around my existing commitments. I already planned and booked everything for my friends and family anyway and I absolutely love travel so it was a no brainer for me to start a online travel business.
When I got into things and my business started to change our lives I knew that I needed to help other normal people earn a uncapped income online too. I have been skint as a single mum so if I can help others break out of that financial worry I will do, So travel escape academy was born! I love supporting others to start their own business it is the best thing ever!
After a health scare I realised that I needed a income that I could earn from home/anywhere so when I realised the cost of starting my own travel business was the cost of a night out I thought, What have I got to loose? I got straight into it completed my training and got my first booking in my first 3 weeks! I have always loved holidays and have always booked holidays so it made sense that I started a business from what I already love to do. I am building up a loyal client base now and am looking forward to the future with my business!
I started this business as when I realised I was missing out on the commission that is already built into the holidays that I am booking anyway I thought it would be silly not to be a part of the industry!
The business running costs for the year I have saved way more than that in my own bookings alone! I also book for friends and family too which I love, It gives me something exciting to focus on now that I am semi retired and who doesn't love looking at and booking holidays!
I have been going on golf holidays for over 10 years and each year I go on at least 2 trips with different groups of friends. I found out that their was already commission built into the trips that I was already booking and going on and realised that commission could be mine so I joined the travel industry and now book golf trips not only for myself and my friendship groups but for other keen golfers too, My only regret is that I didn't know about this business 10 years ago as I have missed out on so much money, So now I am making up for it!
I am a busy mum of three, I joined the business as I love to experience new places and go on adventures, I want to help others do the same and build a better work/life balance for myself and my family
I joined the business because I wanted something for ME away from being mummy and my work! I LOVE travel and the idea of building my own travel business was incredibly exciting and it put fire in my belly to use this opportunity to change mine and my family's life! Get paid to do something you love! That's the goal right?!
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