How Bev Built a Flexible Travel Business Around Raising Six Children
Location: United Kingdom
Background: NHS Manager
Family: Mum of six
Time in the Business: 6+ years
Before
Worked in NHS management for 16 years.
Became a stay-at-home mum after having children.
Wanted to regain her independence while remaining present for her family.
Challenge
Needed work that fit around six young children.
Had no travel industry experience.
Wanted flexibility without sacrificing family life.
Solution
Started booking holidays for friends and family.
Built the business in small pockets of time around her children.
Grew her confidence, skills, and client base gradually.
Results
Built a successful travel business from home.
Created a flexible career around her family's lifestyle.
Also runs a successful Virtual Assistant business.
Helps other women build confidence and create flexible income.
"I had six children under the age of eight and no travel industry experience when I started. I built this business in the small pockets of time I had, and it completely changed what I believed was possible."
— Former Customer
Why Bev Joined
After 16 years working in NHS management, Bev loved spending time raising her family, but after the birth of her youngest child, she knew she wanted something more.
She wasn't looking to return to a traditional 9–5 job. She wanted work that gave her flexibility, purpose, and the freedom to build a career without missing out on family life.
The travel industry gave her exactly that.
Starting with no previous experience, Bev began by helping friends and family book their holidays. Over time, she developed a thriving travel business that fit around school runs, nap times, and family commitments—all while her husband was often away for work.
Today, alongside running a successful Virtual Assistant business, she continues to grow her travel business and inspire other women to believe that it's never too late to start something new.
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