Nancy Barkley, owner and founder Honeymoons and Get-A-Ways
Nancy is passionate about helping others succeed and giving back .
Nancy not only works as a global destination wedding and event coordinator, but she is also a global speaker and presenter. She is passionate about sharing her knowledge with others so that they can learn from her successes and failures. She is an entrepreneur at heart, and therefore has tons of experience in starting and running businesses. In addition to this, she offers advice on wedding planning, destination weddings, and the importance of tourism to a destination's economy.
Topics nancy has spoken, written, and presented on.
o The role of the wedding planner as a facilitator and influencer
o Finding the Hidden Gem Venue Locations
o Top Industry Forecasts
o Destination Weddings are significant to a destination’s economy
o How to handle the logistical challenges of destination weddings
o Overcoming language barriers and delayed communications
o Collaboration between wedding planners and travel specialists
o Honeymoons are at the Forefront of the rapidly luxury travel romance
o Don't be afraid to Fail, be afraid not to fall.
o How to plan a stress free wedding
o Starting your own business, real life experience
o Being an expert in your industry does not mean you can run a business
Nancy's Story
"Don't be afraid to fail, be afraid not to try"
I took my first cross country trip when I was 13 and was hit with the travel bug.
I turned my passion of travel into a career. I earned my credentials in Travel and Tourism started working at a small travel agency planning trips for luxury leisure clients and corporate trips for small companies. Onto American Express where I worked onsite as their International Travel specialist at large Pharmaceutical Company. I took advantage of their many training classes as I am constantly educating myself. When I was not working I was traveling around the world, which I think is the best learning, experiencing different cultures. Next f came Meeting and Incentives and then corporate travel sales with Carlson Wagonlit Travel.
I started my own business, Honeymoons and Get-A-Ways in 2005 because corporate America hours were not conducive with raising 3 boys, their school, appointments, sports and daycare hours. Truth be told, as an entrepreneur at heart, I did always want to start my own business. After years of big business I had my own vision of how I thought clients could better serviced when looking for a romance travel experience, which is my niche.
As an entrepreneur you must be open to trying new things, always! Shortly after starting my own business I was asked to speak at a large travel event in New York, which has led into being a Global Keynote Speaker. I hosted “PostCards from Nancy” which streamed previously on ROKU and also have been featured in New York Times, CNN, and Forbes, to name a few. I do not have a PR or marketing person, I seek my own introductions and opportunities. “The only place SUCCESS comes before WORK is in the dictionary”
Nancy is passionate about making a difference by giving back and is committed to volunteering to causes that help others.