Carolyn Ray

For almost 25 years, Carolyn built businesses and led teams in professional services roles, most recently as the CEO of Interbrand Canada, the world’s largest brand consulting firm. After a transformational service trip to Kenya with her daughter, she abandoned corporate life and auctioned off everything she owned to travel full time. A year later, she was invited to carry on the legacy of the iconic women’s travel publication JourneyWoman and transitioned into the travel industry just in time for the pandemic. In 2022, she travelled to 17 countries, spending several months in Mexico and Spain, and is currently seeking off-season destinations where she can continue to enjoy margaritas, learn Spanish and live the life of her dreams. She was named one of the most influential women in travel by TravelPulse in March 2023 for her work bringing awareness to the influence of mature women 50+ in travel.