with Stephanie Zito

Have a dream trip in mind, but don’t know how to get there, affordably? This is the workshop for you! Travel hacking pro Stephanie Zito will share with you the best tricks to hack a vacation, and then help you plan your dream trip for FREE! 20 guests max.

with Alyne Tamir

In this all-time crowd favorite workshop, Alyne will help you deep-dive into your money mindset and make it stronger. Come willing to be comfortable with opening up about your financial situation, as we will have conversations about our incomes, revenue streams, and how to increase them. 20 guests max.

with Jenna Scatena

What does it take to translate a good idea into an irresistible pitch? In this workshop with Jenna Scatena, we’ll learn how to get an editor to greenlight your pitch. We’ll cover the essential components of pitching, from honing in on a great idea, to writing a captivating hook and a walk-off that leaves the editor wanting more. Whether you’re just starting or you’re a seasoned writer aspiring to bigger outlets, this course provides clear guidance on crafting effective pitches for quality publications. 20 guests max.

with Nikki Vargas

From the pros/cons of self publishing vs. getting published, to how to land a literary agent, what goes into a book proposal (a page-by-page breakdown), the negotiation and auction process of selling a book to a publisher, this workshop will get you ready to publish your manuscript. 20 guests max. 

with Danielle Desir

Have dreams of starting a travel podcast? In this workshop, learn how to launch a show that stands out and what you need to grow long-term. Leave this session with a simple tech setup, a list of episodes you’re excited to produce, and a marketing plan that boosts discoverability from Day 1. 20 guests max.

Let’s get this party started! All ticketed guests, speakers, and sponsors are invited to join us for our annual kick off party that will take place at The DL Rooftop & Lounge, 95 Delancey St., New York City, NY 10002.

Welcome to the Women’s Travel Fest!

with founder Kelly Lewis

with Alyne Tamir (Dear Alyne)

From strictly religious and married, to divorced and becoming a full-time content creator in 365 days. Join Alyne on her journey from minimum wage, to a community of nearly 4 Million followers. Alyne works with big brands like Coca-Cola, United Nations, Microsoft, Meta and also creates her own products: courses, masterminds, and retreats. She will be sharing with us her biggest, most important turning points throughout her journey, and top tips for people creating content today.

Live your life with a compass … literally and figuratively. How travel can become a way to define your unplanned destiny by enabling us to see through the eyes of other people and places.

with Nora Dunn

Accommodation is the most expensive aspect of your trip. But what if you could get it for free…AND stay in amazing places…AND have a more rewarding and unique cultural experience that you can’t get any other way? We’ll break down five different ways to get accommodation for free, how to find opportunities and land gigs, and ways to stay safe and ensure it’s a great experience.

with Calen Otto, Nikki Vargas, and Retha Charette

How can we ensure this beautiful Earth remains for generations to come? In this thought-provoking panel we will explore sustainability, the ethics of travel and geo-tagging, and share easy decisions we can all implement to create a better world.

Lunch break! Get to know other attendees as you enjoy a refreshing and healthy lunch.

with Deidre Mathis

Want to find ways to keep traveling? Think your passion and your work can’t coincide? Think again! Hear from Deidre Mathis about how she turned her passion for travel into profit – and how you can too.

with Stephanie Flor, Kenecia Lashae and Alexandra Jimenez

Arrive better than ever with these travel tips from beauty & lifestyle expert Stephanie Flor. From how to most efficiently pack your bags, to techniques to elevate your beauty routine in-flight and easy stretches that help your body adapt to new time zones faster, this fun kickoff panel makes long flights something to look forward to.

with Carolyn Ray, Melissa DaSilva, Diana Eden, and Dawn Booker 

Mature 50+ solo women travellers share their life lessons, how they blaze their own trail and embrace the freedom and adventurous spirit that solo travel allows. Presented by Trafalgar.

with Ashley McCurdy

After getting laid off from a corporate job, Ashley put all of her stuff in storage, threw her essentials in a carry-on suitcase, booked a one-way ticket to Florida, and started a new life on the road. If you also dream of crafting a remote career while traveling, this session introduces you to the digital nomad lifestyle that can be fulfilling both professionally and personally!

with Samantha Brown

Samantha Brown is an Emmy award-winning travel journalist and television host, notable for her work as the host of several Travel Channel shows. In January 2018, she began hosting “Samantha Brown’s Places to Love” on PBS. Her much-anticipated talk will cover how the act of traveling has immense emotional benefits to our well-being and outlook on the world.

with founder Kelly Lewis

Get to know your fellow attendees at our annual Day 1 afterparty – with added travel matchmaking, to help you deepen connections this weekend! Cash bar.
269 E Houston St.

Welcome back to Day 2!

with founder Kelly Lewis

with Lei Wang

Excitement is what led Lei Wang to go from an unathletic book nerd to becoming the first Asian woman to climb the highest peaks on each of the seven continents and ski to the North and South Poles. In this inspiring talk, she’ll show you how to turn your wildest daydream into reality, and live an inspiring life.

with Pauline Frommer

The notion that travel is an expensive hobby is still prevalent today. Pauline Frommer dispels that myth while also covering how a shift in mindset can enable you to experience an impactful trip despite having a limited budget. She’ll cover ways to save money right now including volunteer and sustainable travel. Ms. Frommer is the Co-President of FrommerMedia, Editorial Director of Frommer’s Guidebooks, author of the best-selling “Frommer’s EasyGuide to New York City” and “Frommer’s New York City Day by Day”, co-host of “The Travel Show”.

with Erica James, Jen Ruiz, Kendra Abney, and Mita Carriman

If your full-time job is keeping you from seeing the world, this is the panel for you! Hear from inspiring women on how they maximize their PTO, ask their boss for time off, and balance travel with career.

with Erica Hackman, Timathea Workman, and Deidre Mathis

Kids, career, travel – can we really have it all? Hear from women who are primary caregivers on how they navigate travel and advocate for themselves and their dreams.

A tasty break to get to know attendees and chat with our amazing vendors.

with Sarah Weaver

If your monthly rent or mortage payment is one of the things holding you back from travel, this talk will offer you a game changing perspective. As a traveler, coach, speaker, real estate investor, and real estate entrepreneur, Sarah shares her secrets on leveraging your biggest asset, your home, to be able to earn an income while traveling – even if you rent and don’t own!

with Victoria M. Walker, Nikki Vargas, and Danielle Desir

From social media to vlogging to podcasts, there is no shortage of ways to share your travels with the world (and get paid for it!) In this session we’ll talk about the pros and cons of each medium and how to find the one that’s right for you.

with Ashley McCurdy, Stephanie Zito, and Ashley Peterson

When the economic outlook looks bleak, the first thing to go in a household budget is travel. However, it doesn’t have to be that way! This panel of experts will offer hacks and tips on how to maintain your passion for travel, even during recession times.

with Chelsea Glass, Stephanie Flor, and Haley Woods

How to build your own travel company and scale, authentically. In this panel, 3 business owners in the women’s travel industry peel back the curtain to give you insight into launching your own idea.

with Gabby Beckford, Haley Woods, Alexandra Jimenez, and Kelly Lewis

We have a HUGE announcement coming and you do NOT want to miss this!