Meet our new team members!

We're delighted to announce that there are a number of new faces on the Broad Horizons team! With several years of combined travel experience and a real passion for living la dolce vita, they'll be planning local BH events and spreading the word in a community near you! If you'd like to make contact with one of our regional reps, simply contact our head office at info@broadhorizonsnetwork.com and we'll send you their contact details! Don't forget to keep checking back with the Broad Horizons Blog on a regular basis to see what and who else is new! In the meantime, we hope you'll enjoy reading the bios of our latest BH reps!

Cathy Schneider - Calgary, AB

A native Calgarian, Cathy is new to the travel industry and excited about bringing the Broad Horizons experience to women in Alberta.

As the sole woman in her house (aside from her wonderful dog, Maggie!), Cathy places great emphasis on her female friendships. As many esteemed female authors have commented, there’s just something incredibly special about that particular bond.

Before getting involved in the travel industry, Cathy achieved a Bachelor of Science Degree in Occupational Therapy and worked as an Occupational Therapist for 15 years – mainly with disabled children in Southwestern Ontario.

After taking some time off to raise her two sons, Cathy found herself ready to do something just for her – So with her husband and family’s support, here we are.

“It is a privilege to work with a company that focuses on fun and friendships. After putting others first for so many years I totally embrace the Broad Horizons motto, ‘Ladies, this time it’s your turn.’ I feel it’s finally time that I start taking care of myself and doing things that I’m passionate about – among them, travel, my family and helping other women realize that it’s their turn too!”

Gloria Olson - Regina, SK

Certified travel counsellor, Gloria Olson, is one of the latest editions to the Broad Horizons team and will be spreading the word about the benefits of female-focused travel across central/western Canada.

Based in Regina, Saskatchewan, Gloria runs her own full service travel agency (Travel Professionals International) and has been working in the travel industry for over seven years. However, her passion for travel has been present her whole life.

In addition to her ample travel industry experience, Gloria is also a perfect fit for Broad Horizons because she understands the varied reasons why women choose to travel alone. Among them, one of her own reasons:

‘My husband thinks that one trip a year is enough, while my dream is to someday travel more days than I work!’

Living in Saskatchewan, most of her travels have taken her to warm, winter sun-spots to escape the cold winter months. She lists Mexico, Dominican Republic and Jamaica among her favourite hotspots and looks forward to her annual girls-only Las Vegas shopping trip, every year.

Gloria is excited at the prospect of starting a Broad Horizons chapter in central/western Canada and is looking forward to helping women experience the thrill of what the world has to offer!

Susan Vincent - Saskatoon, SK

Nicknamed the ‘gypsy’ by her friends and family for her fervent wanderlust, Susan Vincent has been working in the travel industry for over 12 years.

Born in Winnipeg, Susan also lived in Vancouver and Calgary before making Saskatoon her home, where she lives with her husband and two young children.

She decided to enter the travel industry for the purest of reasons: The sheer love of travel and exploration. Before joining Broad Horizons, Susan worked as a customer service agent for charter airlines such as Air Transat and Canada 3000. She also worked as a branch manager for Thomas Cook Travel.

After taking some time off to have her children, Susan found herself missing the travel industry and decided to start her own travel agency (www.jetaways.ca). With several travel designations under her belt (Norwegian Cruise Lines Specialist, Sandals & Beaches Specialist, Disney Specialist) Susan knows the importance of being an expert in her field and has teamed up with Broad Horizons to bring the very best in female-friendly travel to the women of Saskatchewan.

When asked about her dream holidays, Susan listed an African safari, a visit to Uganda to see the gorillas, a chilled-out beach holiday in the South Pacific and an around the world cruise – So don’t be surprised if you see these on a future Broad Horizons trip line-up!

Wendy Lawlor - East Gwillimbury (York Region), ON

Based in East Gwillimbury, Ontario, Certified Travel Counsellor Wendy Lawlor, is one of the latest additions to the Broad Horizons team and will be spreading the word about the benefits of women’s travel in the York Region.

With over eight years of industry experience, Wendy has developed a strong reputation for offering her clients superb travel advice, inspiring holiday ideas and excellent service. Her amazing experience and passion for travel made her a natural choice to represent Broad Horizons in York Region and we are delighted to welcome her aboard!

Everyone involved with Broad Horizons – from our team to our members – shares a commitment to lifelong learning and Wendy is no different. Although she has several years of travel experience, she continues to look for new learning opportunities. Among other designations, Wendy is a Shamrock Specialist, certified by the Irish Tourist Board; a Hawaii Destination Specialist; a Marriott Hotel Excellence Specialist; a Disney Specialist; and a Master Agent for Secrets, Dreams and Sunscape Resorts and Spas.

Prior to joining the travel industry, Wendy was in corporate accounting for thirteen years. Needless to say her attention to detail is second to none! Her favourite destinations include the Mayan Riviera in Mexico and Barbados – Tropical destinations that take her away from the cold Canadian winters. She also lists Australia, Greece and a European cruise as dream destinations she hasn’t gotten around to yet.

Wendy says: “Travelling with like-minded people is what makes Broad Horizons so special. With Broad Horizons, you never have to miss out on an opportunity to travel just because you can’t find someone to go with this time. How empowering!”

Michelle Hayward - Halifax/Bridgewater, NS

Michelle is based in Bridgewater, located on the beautiful south shore of Nova Scotia. As a mother of four and currently the sole female in her household, Michelle understands the importance of female bonding and companionship.

Michelle has a strong belief in the value of life-long learning and shares our passion for travel. To ensure that all Broad Horizons members have the same opportunities, chapters are being set up across the country with Michelle’s chapter being the first in Nova Scotia.

A seasoned travel consultant, prior to setting up her own full-service travel agency (Hayward’s Travel TPI, a division of Travel Professionals International), Michelle spent several years as the executive director of a provincial sport organization and was also a French tutor. Michelle’s passions include her family, travel, history, badminton and anything French.

Michelle is really looking forward to sharing the Broad Horizons experience with ladies on the east coast!

Angela Randell – Chezzetcook, NS (Eastern Shore)

Angela is based in Chezzetcook, located on the peaceful Eastern Shore of Nova Scotia. Born in British Columbia and raised between North Vancouver, British Columbia; Mississauga, Ontario; and Burgeo, Newfoundland, she has been traveling most of her life...Loving every minute of it!

After high school Angela studied Travel and Tourism, followed by an amazing career as a flight attendant from 1996 until 2002. She then worked with and managed a travel agency until the birth of her handsome son in 2004.

In 2005 she teamed up with Travel Professionals International (TPI), opened her own travel agency, Randell Travel, and has never looked back:

“The world has so much to offer. Having travelled to so many places, it’s difficult to choose my favourite destination or best travel experience. Every destination holds so much wonder and I am truly in awe over the splendours of the world around us. From your own backyard to the depths of the Amazon, each person passing through will see and experience something uniquely different.”

"When I first learned of the Broad Horizons family I thought, ‘Wow! What an amazing concept!’ My passion is travel and my goal is to help all women see the world and drink it in with the same love as I do. I have a young, energetic, talkative, outgoing personality and am honest and hardworking – hard playing as well! I cannot wait to start our journey together. So pack your bags and fasten your seatbelts, ladies…this flight is ready for take off!”

Upcoming Trips & Fe-Mail

Hi ladies,

Hope you're all well!

Just a quick note to let you know that the next issue of Fe-mail will be sent out at the beginning of next week and will be our biggest issue yet! Inside, we'll reveal the full details of the 2008 trip line-up, information about our new custom group program (including how you can earn free travel!), as well as a 'French cheat-sheet' for those of you who are joining us on our Flavours of France tour in October!

If you've ever been to France in the past - or if you have your heart set on going in the future, you'll want to check out this two page write-up by Meredith's former flat-mate, Parisian journalist, Marie Hallard.

As well, the next issue of Fe-mail will fill you in on everything that's new at Broad Horizons! It's been a busy few months for the team and we have so much to share!

If you haven't signed-up as a BH member, you won't receive this exciting issue! Don't delay...visit our website and sign up today! http://www.broadhorizonsnetwork.com/

Speak to you all soon!