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Working together

Girl Gone Travel is a favorite among readers worldwide and I enjoy sharing my voice in different ways, on various platforms. Here are some ways we can work together.

MARKETING AND BRANDING

Please visit my agency, Brave World Media where we have a team of creatives and professionals in the area of photography, videography, branding, graphic design, social media marketing and more to assist with your branding and marketing needs beyond influencer work.

FREELANCE WRITING

I have been lucky to have had the opportunity to write about various topics in many different publications. This is the short list.

The Cool Girl’s Guide to Latin America – Essence Magazine

A First Timer’s Guide to Beautiful Finger Lakes Wine Country – USA Today

Best Small Cities in America to Visit – The Thrillist

This is Us Provokes a ConversationAbout Complexities of Going to Therapy – Parade Magazine

Collection of Work – Expedia Viewfinder

SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS

I am available for speaking engagements (in either English or Spanish). Speaking engagements have included:

New York Travel Writers (NYTW) and Society of American Travel Writers (SATW) Eastern Chapter 2019
Influencers and the Changing World of Travel Media
Women in Travel Summit 2019
Keynote: Is Influencer a Bad Word? Authenticity and The Future of Our Industry
Women’s Travel Fest 2018
Diversity and Overcoming Stereotypes
Travel Con, Austin 2018
Family Travel
TBEX Ireland 2017
Destination Marketing
Women’s Travel Fest 2016
Opening Keynote
TBEX Florida 2015
Opening Keynote
We All Grow Latina Bloggers Conference 2015
Niche Monetization: creative Business Models that Work
TBEX Athens 2014
Bloggers, Brands, and Agencies: Tips from a PR Pro Turned Blogger
Social Media on The Sand 2014
Tips for a Successful Rebrand
Type-A Parent 2014
Closing Keynote Panel: Legends of Blogging
SUNY-ESF’s Symposium Towards a more diverse Adirondack 2014
Diversity: Perspective and Blind spots
New Media Expo 2014
Diversity and Blogging: Making the multicultural connection to tell your story
TBEX Dublin 2014
Multicultural Travel Bloggers
Women’s Travel Fest 2014
Creating Your Travel Fairytale
New York Travel Fest 2014
Panelist, Family Travel
Macaroni Kid Family Travel Expo and Blogger Conference
Moderator, Working with PR Best Practices
Blogher Honoring Your Culture. Celebrating Your Community.
Engage! Conference and Expo
Panelist, Marketing in the Digital Age

AMBASSADORSHIPS

Every once in a while a great company comes along with a great brand or service that I love and they need an ambassador (i.e. a face and voice to help promote their message). Please email me at carol[at]girlgonetravel[dot]com to discuss further.

As a travel and food site, I am most interested in working with brands that help me represent that. Brand Ambassadorships have included:

Expedia Viewfinder 2014 – 2017 with ongoing campaign partnerships as needed
France Wine Travels Ambassador (2013, 2014, 2015, 2016) with Atout France
Embassy Suites Ambassador 2015, 2016
Canon Bring It in Brooklyn Campaign 2015
Sony Club Ambassador 2013
Travel+Leisure Global Bazaar Ambassador 2013
Residence Inn by Marriott Resident Mom 2012
MasterCard “Priceless NYC Insiders” 2012
Expedia Kids in The City
New York City Partners in Preservation / American Express

WHAT I DON’T DO

I don’t accept link exchanges.

I don’t host affiliate links.

I don’t host giveaways.

I don’t consider exposure a replacement for monetary payment.

I don’t honor blind requests for rates or media kits. 

Thank you and I look forward to partnering up with you!

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About me

Hi! I'm Carol! I am a communications professional, an award-winning travel blogger, a public speaker, CEO of a social media marketing, communications, and branding agency, a wife, and a mom of 3 sons and 2 puppies. Welcome to my blog where I share stories of my travels and professional public relations insights and advice. Thank you for reading!

Carol Cain

Categories

  • Asia5 Post(s)
  • Caribbean17 Post(s)
  • Central America4 Post(s)
  • Europe53 Post(s)
  • North America314 Post(s)
  • Oceana1 Post(s)

Contact

  • carol@girlgonetravel.com

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In 2008, I started a little blog that focused on l In 2008, I started a little blog that focused on life in NYC. I started it because everything I read, online and off, about NYC was framed around a very non-diverse, privileged gaze. And that was not at all my NYC experience - as a native, or as a mom. So, the blog aimed to change that. And it did. And it grew and as I worked more and more with brands and public relations pros, I realized that part of the problem coming from the decision-making table. Who got campaign ops, who was getting paid, who got selected for press trips, who was quoted. So in 2017, I made the (very hard) decision to walk away from the front-facing work of media and travel writing and disappeared into the backend, invisible work of communication and public relations. I wanted to create a space at the table where the decisions were being made. I wanted to educate and influence and change the narratives, the faces, and the voices of those given platforms to tell the stories. That was the impetus behind the birth of @BraveWorldMedia. Yes, we are a communication, branding, and social media agency, but we are committed to diversity at every level in the work that we do and how we help our brands best represent themselves. This November will be 4 years since I launched this little agency that could, and I am so incredibly proud of the work we are doing and the voices and talent we have helped our clients to partner with. I am so deeply honored to have been named among Forbes Next 1000. I am so incredibly grateful that the work we are doing is getting noticed and being celebrated. THANK YOU to everyone who has given Brave World Media a chance. Read the feature link in bio. . . . #forbesnext1000 #entrepreneur #latinaentrepreneur #latinxheritagemonth #smallbusiness #startup #agency #agencylife #braveworldmedia
I spent the past couple of days under the weather. I spent the past couple of days under the weather. I slept and rested and let my boys take care of me (hubby was celebrating his birthday weekend with friends). Today, I feel so much better and back to life and happy. And imagine how much happier I was to venture out into the world and see all the awesome pumpkin patches open! 🎃 I am not one to hurry time away, but man oh man, this is my happy season and I am going all in! 🍂 . . . #flxfall #fingerlakes #fall #pumpkinpatch #countryliving #bestoffall #myflx
Happy, happy birthday to the one who isn’t afrai Happy, happy birthday to the one who isn’t afraid of my crazy ideas, or spontaneous adventures, to the one who accepts me as I am and pushes me to be better. To the best dad anywhere to our lucky children, and to my best friend. You’re kind and gentle and good and we love you so, so, so much, @travisjcain. We are so lucky to have you in our lives.
A rainy Sunday in wine country and a delightful br A rainy Sunday in wine country and a delightful brunch date at @ryanwilliamvineyard. Reservations highly required. Pair your meal with one of the wine flights offered, white to red, dry to sweet, and a mix of both. The ambiance is serene and beautiful. The fog over the hills and Seneca Lake gave it a magical feel. We walked away so happy with our experience and a few bottles to remember it all with. . . . #myflx #fingerlakes #winecountry #senecalake #flxfall #rainysunday #flxwinecountry #brunch #winelover
Boat day! Couldn’t let summer end without dedica Boat day! Couldn’t let summer end without dedicating a whole day to the lake, our happiest of all places. Mother Nature gifted us a beautiful day and we’re making the most of it. How are you spending the long weekend? What spots should I add to my travel dream list? . . . #fingerlakes #myflx #keukalake #lakelife #flxsummer #labordayweekend
Happy every day in the Finger Lakes. We started ou Happy every day in the Finger Lakes. We started our fun with lunch at the always yummy @flxciderhouse (though we missed it today, their Friday Night Farm Jams are so fun and an awesome way to kick off the weekend). We walked our delicious lunch off with a hike along the Cascadilla Falls in Ithaca. Real talk: my boys are at the age where rarely anything happens without some complaining at first. But once we get going the transformation is beautiful. We laugh, talk, smile, joke around, and really bond. I mean, how can a place this beautiful not make you anything but happy, right? Have a wonderful weekend everyone! . . . #waterfallhikes #flxfall #waterfalls @visitithaca #fingerlakes #iloveny #gooutside #naturephotography

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