Meet Alyssa, The Face Behind Solo Girl Wanders
I have always been curious about the workings of the world and with a background in social work and mental health, teaching, and training I focused my experiences on helping others achieve their goals.
In 2009, I was forced to shine a light on myself and look at my own goals and growth. My boyfriend just broke up with me so I was heartbroken, felt like a shell of a person, and didn’t like who I had become. Despite fear, I made a decision to say yes to myself and start solo traveling in order to put myself back together. I knew saying yes to MY transformation would have big impacts for ME! 💫 I transformed into a confident woman, tried on new identities and hobbies, and learned skills to make a path for myself.
To date I have traveled to 33 countries and almost all 50 US states and as a certified travel coach, I remind women that they don’t have to wait for the fear or anxiety to go away in order to say yes to themselves. In fact, as a Gemini who feels things deeply, I instead choose to embrace the motto of “do it scared” and coach my clients to use solo travel as a tool to overcome challenges, connect to themselves, and change their feelings or identities.
I see how much intentional solo travel has done in my life and now I want to support YOU to find your wings to experience a journey of transformation.
How Am I Different?
More than just trip planning, travel coaching is soul work with a suitcase.
With my background in psychology and social work, and real-world travel know-how, I help you move through fear, self-doubt, and anxiety; so you can step into the most free, authentic version of yourself.
I’m with you every step of the way, because I truly believe that this journey isn’t just about where you go - it’s about who you become during and after that life-changing trip.
Mission
To empower women to go from “I’ve always wanted to travel solo” into “OMG I’m doing it!”--without waiting for fear to fade or friends to commit.
Purpose
Solo Girl Wanders exists to help women break through fear, self-doubt, and limiting beliefs so they can experience the transformative power of solo travel.
Story Time! How One Solo Trip Changed Everything for Me
For 10 years I told myself that I wanted to live on the beach. In February 2022 while on a solo trip, I had a transformative experience that made my decision clear….I was moving to the beach. So just 5 months later, I moved to Miami Beach and besides sweating (tropics, iykyk), I love to dance salsa and kizomba, laugh at comedy shows, swim, and eat all the empanadas available to me while living my mermaid life. Imagine what one solo trip could do for you!
Follow me on Instagram for a behind-the-scenes look at solo adventures, practical tips, and reflections — plus a few empanadas, of course.
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