Ashley Blake

Ashley Blake is the Founder and CEO of Traverse Journeys, an impact-focused adventure tour operator that leads small group trips to over 25 countries worldwide.13 She describes herself as an "accidental entrepreneur" who combined her passion for travel, social justice, and conscious capitalism to launch Traverse Journeys in 2017.1

Background and Experience

Ashley is a travel specialist and cultural consultant with extensive experience in the industry:

• She has traveled to over 70 countries across Latin America, Europe, Asia, and Africa.2
• Her career in travel began with directing tours in Europe and taking guests to the Olympics in Beijing and Vancouver.1
• She holds a master's degree in Media Studies from the University of Texas, where her thesis explored music as an agent for social change.1

Traverse Journeys

Under Ashley's leadership, Traverse Journeys has developed into a company that:

• Focuses on creating positive impacts through travel.1
• Emphasizes building long-term relationships with local businesses in the destinations they visit.1
• Offers unique, off-the-beaten-path experiences for travelers.1

Ashley later joined forces with Laura Hamm, another travel entrepreneur, to expand the company's reach and impact.1

Personal Philosophy

Ashley's approach to travel and business is characterized by:

• A belief in travel as a catalyst for positive change.1
• A commitment to responsible and conscious tourism.1
• An emphasis on collaboration and relationship-building.1

As a location-independent entrepreneur, Ashley demonstrates her passion for exploration by running her business while traveling, such as hosting a group trip in Greece while managing operations from a catamaran.12