Veranda Adkins is a renowned travel industry expert, coach, and influential speaker, dedicated to empowering mid-level travel agents as they launch and scale their businesses. In 2014, Veranda left corporate America to create Travel Legacy, a multi-million-dollar agency known for delivering personalized, unforgettable travel experiences. With over 22 years in the industry and a client base spanning the globe, she’s become a trusted mentor for agents looking to expand their expertise and achieve success in today’s competitive travel market.

As a member of Forbes Councils, Veranda shares her expertise through articles on Forbes.com, reaching a wide audience with insights into business growth, industry trends, and leadership. She co-founded the Association of Black Travel Professionals (ABTP) in 2020 to address the need for greater diversity in travel, helping to shape the careers of Black travel professionals across the U.S. ABTP has since become the largest organization in the country focused on training and supporting Black travel experts.

In addition to leading Travel Legacy, Veranda hosts Trailblazin’ Bosses, a podcast dedicated to the stories and strategies of successful travel agents and industry experts. Each episode provides practical advice tailored to mid-level agents ready to take their businesses full-time or grow beyond their current scale.

Veranda has been featured in publications and media outlets such as TravelAge West, Travel Noire, Travel Pulse, and numerous podcasts, amplifying her influence in the industry. Her career highlights include numerous awards, such as the AIC Hotel Group Showstopper Awards and the prestigious Elite Status with Apple Leisure Group, which recognizes only 225 agents across the U.S.

With a bachelor’s degree from the University of Florida and an MBA from Keller Graduate School of Management, Veranda’s journey is a testament to resilience, representation, and impact within the travel industry.