Hi! I’m Brandy! I’m originally from Louisiana (Geaux Tigers and Who Dat), and even though I have also spent time living and working in Arkansas and Alabama, I have called Florida home for many years, and totally love the outdoor diversity of the sunshine state.
Besides being mother to a fabulous (yet very spoiled) feline named Smokey and girlfriend to my partner in crime JP, I’m a self-professed adventure seeker that loves traveling, animals, and nature. My happy place is anywhere outside, but I have a special love for the woods and the water. Kayaking, paddleboarding, hiking, fishing, and metal detecting are a few of my favorite things at the moment. I also enjoy trying to get butterflies to hang out with me in my backyard butterfly garden, and I like being crafty and creative every now and then.
While I do love traveling as a whole, I enjoy sunrises much more than highrises, and tight lines much more than long lines. I believe in making time to travel and experience all the world has to show me, and I get really excited about the quirky and unique things I find in my adventures! I also really love having the opportunity to share those adventures with others!
I’m very blessed to have fallen into the broadcasting industry at a young age, and eventually have the opportunity to also branch into another awesome path in the destination marketing industry over 10 years ago. It’s been a fun road to say the least, and this crazy journey has intersected into the perfect place that I am now. I work for a super cool SaaS company that is a leader in the travel space, and work part time as a reporter for an amazing news station in Orlando. I also write stories to share my mission of encouraging others to travel and explore the outdoors.
My goal is to help people discover and appreciate all of the beauty that surrounds us outside. I fully believe that being outdoors is not just for the “outdoorsy” and doesn’t have to be intimidating. I want to stop that misconception and motivate others to just step outside and experience some of the fun that awaits-even if it is just outside your backdoor. I also try to encourage others to have the appreciation and respect for nature that fosters long term sustainability. I have created my own Earth Day Every Day Pledge, and I take that very seriously.
My writing style usually tends to be more inspirational than technical, and I hope to give others some cool new ideas of ways to experience the world. Through working with publications, digital media, destinations, and outdoor brands, I use storytelling to help others find their next adventure.