TRAVEL MARKETING & MEDIA

ABOUT US

We are the people that you need to guide you towards building a consistent stream of new clients. We are here for you.

If you have ever thought to yourself, “I need a team! I need a team of really smart people who know exactly what they’re doing. I need a team of people who want to help me grow my business!”

Well, now you have one.

Our team is your team when you are a student of our signature course Travel Marketing Revolution, you use our social media bundles, take our online courses, visit us at events, subscribe to our emails, listen to our podcast, or hire us to do your branding and website.

We know the travel industry and we know how to get you from where you are now to where you want to be.

We are vetted, trusted and featured by the best

Sandra McLemore

FOUNDER, CEO & TRAVEL MARKETING EXPERT

BASED IN CALIFORNIA

Sandra McLemore is a travel industry expert and TV host based in LA. She can be seen on in-flight TV, cruise line channels, and is often profiled in airline in-flight magazines, travel websites, and lifestyle magazines as a world travel expert. She has worked in the travel industry for over 25 years for airlines, cruise lines, TV networks, and media agencies.

Anthony McLemore

MEDIA

Anthony is a multi-award winning television producer and director with over 25 years of experience in news, talk shows, reality, and documentaries. Anthony directs and produces production shoots for travel industry suppliers so that they have stunning & high converting video for both consumer and trade use.

Keshaunda L

OPERATIONS

She’s the glue that holds the design team together. She looks over the web design and creative team and also travels to travel industry conferences where you’ll most likely see her in our trade show booth helping travel advisors and suppliers.

Glenda B

TRADE RELATIONS

With more than 15 years of experience in the travel industry – Glenda started as a back-office administrator, moving up to Travel Advisor and eventually owning her own Bricks and Mortar Travel Agency.

Es M

MARKETING

Es is a creative and dedicated Digital Design graduate that manages the Travel Marketing & Media website and assists in all marketing aspects of Travel Marketing & Media.

Lou M

DESIGN

Lou is a Graphic Designer providing services for all things design.  With over 9 years in the industry, she enjoys using her creativity to provide all the materials individual business owners can utilize to grow their business.  As a recent Design Graduate, she has a handy familiarity with new tech.

Florah S

CLIENT CONCIERGE

Florah is your initial contact for Travel Marketing and Media services.

She provides answers to all questions or directs you to the appropriate team member to guide you in the right direction

Hannah W

MARKETING COORDINATOR

BASED IN MARYLAND

Hannah joins our group with a skillset packed with design, social media and communication roles.  She supports our team in any way she can and has an extensive background in all things marketing. 

Tawney Clum

ASSISTANT MANAGER

BASED IN WASHINGTON

Tawney brings our support to the next level by providing exceptional service to our community and also managing our brand new Travel Marketing Membership.  With 15 years of experience in client management and systems, she is an incredible asset to our operations team.

Svetlana I


SOCIAL MEDIA &
CLIENT CONCIERGE

BASED IN NEVADA

Svetlana is your initial contact for Travel Marketing and Media Services.  She also manages coordination and updates of Social Media Solutions content.

She provides answers to all questions or directs you to the appropriate team member to guide you in the right direction.

Jacqueline K

MARKETING COORDINATOR & COURSE MANAGER

BASED IN NEW JERSEY

Jacqueline herself is an avid traveler and brings exceptional experience to the team with her digital marketing, branding and operations.  In her own words she is always looking to add new skills to her arsenal!

Jordana M

CONTENT CREATION

BASED IN BRITISH COLUMBIA

Jordana brings 17 years of travel industry experience to the team.

She has a love for writing and is also  Trained in Storybrand copywriting to create optimal content for your Marketing needs.

 

 

Angela J

CONTENT CREATION

BASED IN California

Angela brings more than 20 years of experience as a writer, editor and proofreader to our team. Plus, she spent almost a decade as a travel advisor. This means she has a deep understanding of your marketing challenges and has the skills to create high-caliber content that will help you attract high-caliber clients.

Laura P

DESIGNER

BASED IN KANSAS

Laura is the owner of her own Marketing and Design firm and brings to our team 20 years of experience in website design, branding, Marketing and so much more. Laura has extensive knowledge in a variety of areas to support our team. She works with Wix, WordPress as well as our graphic design services.

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WRITER

BASED IN GEORGIA

Tasnia is a one of our skilled writers using her creative assets and travel experience  to create, captions, blogs and other content for Travel Marketing and Media.

Dana B


DESIGNER

BASED IN TEXAS

Dana has been a designer with Travel Marketing & Media since May 2018. As a travel enthusiast herself, Dana delights in the opportunity to help budding travel agents bring their stories and services to life through web and graphic design.

Emily B


SPECIALIST WRITER

BASED IN NORTH CAROLINA

Emily is a specialist writer at Travel Marketing & Media. She uses the infamous StoryBrand framework to write content for travel advisor websites and also now writes our social media captions for Social Media Suitcases.

Orestes

WORDPRESS EXPERT

BASED IN FLORIDA

Orestes is the lead on WordPress development projects. He possesses 10+ years of experience working with companies to bring their ideal online presence to life, with clientele ranging from small business owners to large travel brands.

Jenn G

WRITER

BASED IN MAINE

Jenn loves all things about writing. She launched her professional writing career in 1999, one month before the birth of her first son, and loves how it continues evolving.

 

 

 

Amanda B

WRITER

BASED IN ILLINOIS

Amanda has been a freelance writer since 2005, writing on a variety of topics for blogs and social media, but also has a background in fiction writing. She loves travel, especially international, and is always looking for someplace new to visit. She and her French husband travel annually to visit family in France, which is her favorite place on Earth.

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Sandra McLemore

Sandra created Travel Marketing & Media, a marketing agency for travel business owners who want to create a consistent stream of new clients so that they can have a wildly profitable travel business that brings them joy.

She speaks regularly at travel industry events around the world and in 2021 will launch her new travel magazine & travel accessories collection.

Sandra is also the host of Travel Market Report TV, the travel industry’s leading trade publisher, and the travel expert featured on Daily Mail TV, CNN, BBC World News, ABC, morning TV shows, and talk shows.

What I do

I create and teach our signature online course, our masterclasses, workshops and host the Travel Marketing Townhall meetings. I also provide webinars and keynotes for host agencies, consortia and large travel industry events.

On my travel bucket list

South Korea, South Africa, a river cruise, Sri Lanka, a world cruise!

My fave food

Vietnamese, Thai, Italian, Japanese.

My favorite people in my life

My husband Anthony, our baby Houston, my Goddaughter Nomi, and all of our amazing friends and family. We have an amazing village. And of course I’ll always love Oprah, Amy Porterfield and Donald Miller.

Hannah W

Hannah joins our group with a skillset packed with design, social media and communication roles.  She supports our team in any way she can and has an extensive background in all things marketing. 

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On my travel bucket list

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My favorite people in my life

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Tawney Clum

Tawney loves all things outdoors and treasures time with her friends and family. In her down time she takes advantage the beautiful  near by mountains and lakes while indulging in great fishing trips!

She loves her family and friends and a great family vacation!

What I do

Assistant Manager

On my travel bucket list

Ireland

My fave food

Artichokes

My favorite people in my life

My Children and my Husband

Svetlana I

Svetlana is known for her detail-oriented nature and her desire to learn. She is multilingual, enjoys yoga, new experiences, and loves travel!

What I do

I make sure our clients get answers to their questions and get to the right courses at the right time

On my travel bucket list

All around Seattle, Vancouver, and Anchorage

My fave food

Anything-raw vegan with a steaming hot mug of pure cacao

My favorite people in my life

My mom

Jacqueline K

Jacqueline herself is an avid traveler and brings exceptional experience to the team with her digital marketing, branding and operations.  In her own words she is always looking to add new skills to her arsenal!

What I do

I’m one of TMM’s Marketing Coordinators

On my travel bucket list

Everywhere I haven’t been! Top of my list is Finnish Lapland, Egypt, South Africa, and Antarctica

My fave food

The 3 P’s: Pizza, Pasta, and Popcorn, plus Rack of Lamb and anything Wild Boar

My favorite people in my life

I just got married (Yay for being a COVID-Bride) so my husband, my family, my friends who are really family.  I’ve lived around the United States and have been lucky enough to find a really incredible group of people to laugh with, talk to, go on adventures, and just love each other.

Jordana M

Jordana brings 17 years of travel industry experience to the team. She’s traveled to 80+ countries, spends every spare minute she can exploring her local mountains, and is the proud Mother of an adventurous, globetrotting little human.

What I do

Copy shop Writer

On my travel bucket list

Antarctica

My fave food

Singaporean Chicken Rice

My favorite people in my life

My son, my Mom, and my community of girlfriends

Angela J

Angela brings a lifetime, literally, of writing and travel experience to the team. She has traveled to more than 30 countries—and has lived in four of them.

What I do

Create high-quality content

On my travel bucket list

Antarctica, the Galapagos, Egypt, Slovenia and Patagonia are currently at the top of the list, but I want to go EVERYWHERE.

My fave food

Anything with avocado

My favorite people in my life

Family and friends, of course! Especially the ones who join me on epic travel adventures…some of whom I met on epic travel adventures.

Laura P

In my free time, I’m a musician (pianist/vocalist/guitarist) and photographer while looking for opportunities to go hiking, travel, and read, especially about psychology. I love to visually bring clients dreams to life!

What I do

 As Design Lead and one of Travel Marketing and Media’s designers, I help manage the design team while designing websites, logos, and marketing kits for clients. With an MBA, I have over 20 years of experience in marketing and design, including over 10 years managing a marketing firm.

On my travel bucket list

Scotland, Ireland, Switzerland, Africa, Thailand, Alaska, Montana

My fave food

mango, pineapple, jalapeno, spicy Thai or Korean and BBQ (especially Kansas City BBQ brisket burnt ends), I also love to cook and try new foods!

 

 

My favorite people in my life

My fiance, family and my 15-year old rescued pomeranian chihuahua Casper

Jenn G

She specializes in blogs and articles about family and home but has a passion for travel.

When she’s not working, she enjoys time with her husband, three (adult) children, and five pets. She and her family live in a beautiful area in Maine with no shortage of things to do!

What I do

Freelance writer

On my travel bucket list

Hawaii, Italy, and Australia

My fave food

Cheeseburgers and fried chicken (not healthy, but I don’t care – yum!)

My favorite people in my life

My husband and children

Jenny M

Tasnia is an avid traveler who provides writing content for travel businesses. She acquires extensive experience as a writer and brings her passion of travel and creative writing into Travel Marketing and Media. 

What I do

I’m a Freelance Creative Writer. 

On my travel bucket list

Verona, Italy & Santorini, Greece have my heart.

My fave food

My favorite food consists of cheese, or anything spicy. 

My favorite people in my life

My favorite people in my life include my family, friends, and my cat Macy! 

Dana B

When she’s not making beautiful websites, Dana enjoys spending time with her husband and young daughter. She’s always looking to plan their next road trip or outdoor adventure, and can’t help but be expired but the amazing destinations she learns about through her work every day.

What I do

I help bring the client’s business to life by crafting stunning websites and marketing pieces to showcase their unique travel services.

On my travel bucket list

My travel bucket list right now is focused more on domestic destinations. I want to see more of our beautiful country–the Rockies, the Grand Canyon, the New England coast, the Florida Keys, and Hawaii just to name a few!

My fave food

I love all different kinds of foods but right now I’m really digging Mediterranean flavors. Give me all the garlic and all the spices!

My favorite people in my life

My favorite people in my life are of course my husband and daughter, my parents and siblings, and my dog Lucy!

Emily B

As a North Carolina native, Emily spent most of her summers on the coast so her love for the sea and adventure developed at an early age. Since moving to New York, Emily has built a career around travel and looks forward to exploring more of Southeast Asia and South America in the future.

What I do

Freelance writer for social media, websites, destinations, and blogs. 

On my travel bucket list

Vietnam, Australia, and Costa Rica!

My fave food

Anything Italian and a really good cheeseburger!

My favorite people in my life

Family and my friends/travel buddies!

Orestes D

Orestes is the lead on Wordpress development projects. He possesses 10+ years of experience working with companies to bring their ideal online presence to life, with clientele ranging from small business owners to large travel brands.

What I do

Build all the Wordpress websites.

On my travel bucket list

Scotland, Ireland and India.

My fave food

Mexican and Italian.

My favorite people in my life

My wife, kids and family.

Office Closures

Our office is closed on the following days in 2023

JUNE 16

Business + Team Development

JUNE 19

Juneteenth

JULY 4

Independence Day

JULY 6 - 7

Business + Team Development

AUGUST 9

Business + Team Development

September 4

Labor Day

September 25

Business + Team Development

NOVEMBER 10

Veterans Day

NOVEMBER 23

Thanksgiving

DECEMBER 25

Christmas Day

DECEMBER 26

Business + Team Development

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Es M

Es is a creative digital designer. She enjoys creating and designing websites and graphics. When she’s not designing websites, she’s hiking and enjoying the outdoors.

What I do

Wordpress and Wix Website Designer.

 

 

On my travel bucket list

Thailand, Mauritius, and Mozambique.

My fave food

Malva pudding – A caramelized sweet cake soaked in creamy syrup and typically served with custard, but I like mine with vanilla ice cream.

My favorite people in my life

My family and my friends. 

Lou M

Always up for a new adventure and learning more about what the world has to offer. A laid-back and caring individual that loves spending time with her family, playing guitar, reading, and solving puzzles.

What I do

I’m a Graphic Designer and Design Support for Travel Marketing and Media. I help create websites and other graphic elements, as well as helping my other team members. I also work with other clients creating UI and digital content on many platforms.

On my travel bucket list

Italy, Maldives, and Australia.

My fave food

I love smoked salmon and cream cheese on a croissant, sushi, watermelon, any warm homemade food, and a cup of matcha latte any time.

My favorite people in my life

My family is my everything. All I do is for them. My partner holds the most special place in my heart, as I can’t see myself without him.

Kelsea R

Kelsea is one of our 4 amazing concierges providing excellent service to Travel Marketing and Media Clients. She brings 10+ years of experience and also assists in project management. She is always up for a challenge and looking to get things done!

What I do

I am a Client Concierge and I make sure we keep our advisors happy!

On my travel bucket list

Next time I’m able to travel internationally, I’ll be crossing Greece off my list

My fave food

Mexican street tacos with lots of cilantro and lime

My favorite people in my life

My partner, Cait and my hound/beagle mix, Chester.

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Charisse

Charisse has a wealth of administrative knowledge and experience. She’s from North Carolina, and has a really calm demeanor yet is eager when it comes to her work.

What I do

Learning the ends and outs of the web design process, responding to questions and concerns from clients.

On my travel bucket list

Johannesburg, North Holland, Alaska

My fave food

Tex-Mex

My favorite people in my life

My mom, my sisters, my cousins, and my friends from H.S/College.

Matthew D

While his degree may be in journalism, he spends most of his time focusing on blogs and social
media writing for clients in various industries. When not writing, Matthew also spends a large chunk of his time working in education. He divides his time between working in the classroom and helping to run before and after school childcare programs. In his free time, he can be found reading, crafting, and keeping up with all things pop culture (just not the Kardashians).

What I do

Content Writer

On my travel bucket list

Cyprus, Prague (Again), Argentina, Australia

My fave food

Vegetable Lasagna, Any kind of soup,  Hummus, Chex Mix

My favorite people in my life

My parents, but specifically my favorite travel companion, my mother.

Jonnelle Davis

In the meantime, as a travel content editor, Jonnelle helps to deliver clean and engaging content to our travel agents.

She enjoys reading, writing, and spending time with her family, and she savors opportunities to have new experiences, big and small.

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Anthony McLemore

Not only does Anthony co-host some of the video related Power Sessions with Sandra, but he also created an incredible course for travel bussinesses showing them how to use video to increase their sales.

If you’re lucky you’ll also catch him at a travel conference on stage or in our booth.

What I do

I direct and produce video content for travel suppliers such as cruise lines, hotel chains, associations, consortia, host agencies, and tour operators. My expertise is in interviewing and storytelling and the content that I produce is an excellent investment for suppliers as they can use it for many years to come. I travel with a film crew to the suppliers and we also travel to destinations to capture photos and videos to build supplier media libraries.

On my travel bucket list

Snowboarding in the Swiss Alps, exploring the South Pacific islands where my wife’s family is from, a safari with my son and wife in South Africa, and a first-class train adventure somewhere exotic.

My fave food

Japanese, Thai, Italian, Greek

My favorite people in my life

Not surprisingly…. Sandra and Houston! I also have amazing parents, family, and friends in every corner of the globe that I am grateful for.

Jeanna Akins

She has spent over a decade in the Administrative world and has a knack for order and direction. She is our go-to for a wide array of services. If she doesn’t have the answer she’ll find it or get you to the team member that does!

Jeanna enjoys time with her family (which includes a 13 year old Yorkie), being out doors and bringing old objects back to life. She also has a passion for volunteering in her community.

What I do

I proudly provide services as Travel Marketing and Media’s business manager. Leading our concierge’s, creative team, and content production for Social Media Solutions as well as work with VIP clients and organize events for Sandra.

On my travel bucket list

Germany,  Iceland and Norway.

My fave food

Mexican, Italian and Thai food.

My favorite people in my life

My Family and friends for sure, life just wouldn’t be as great without them and a special shout out to my husband who puts up with me!