The road to freedom: how Becky built a successful business

Career success often feels like it comes at the cost of flexibility, with long hours, rigid office policies, and restrictive routines impacting the freedom to really shape your role – and your time - in the way that’s best for you. At Travel Counsellors, flexible working is championed so you can keep having the experiences that made you fall in love with travel in the first place.

In this blog, we explore what this looks like through the eyes of Travel Counsellor Becky Ashworth. Last December, she ran her business while spending six weeks travelling through France, Spain, and Portugal in a campervan - an experience that shaped the way she does business, helping her deliver even more personalised recommendations (and even better service to her customers).

What motivated Becky to hit the road

For Becky, the decision to work on the road was easy. “We’ve always loved the idea of travelling and with my partner being able to take a seven-month career break, it felt like the perfect time to embrace a real adventure.” As her own boss, Becky could decide how her work fitted around that opportunity.

Becky saw the trip as a way to deepen her knowledge and refresh her expertise in the destinations she sells. “Seeing these places in person means I can tailor recommendations with even more confidence. It’s about gathering fresh, first-hand inspiration to share with my customers when planning their own memorable journeys,” she explains.

That mindset reflects a truth many travel professionals recognise: the best advice comes from lived experience. Prioritising your own wellbeing also strengthens you and can help deepen and renew your love of travel, so you can deliver truly excellent service for your customers. “It’s about living my best life and achieving a real work-life balance. Blending my passion for travel with the flexibility to work from anywhere means I can experience the world while ensuring my customers receive exceptional care.”

How Travel Counsellors champions flexibility

Flexibility only works when it’s underpinned by the proper support. Becky’s ability to work from anywhere started with our in-house booking platform, Phenix, being accessible on her phone. “Having Phenix at my fingertips on my phone means I stay in control of my customers' journeys every single day,” she says.

Just as important is community. “One of the greatest strengths of being a Travel Counsellor is knowing I’m never working alone.” With her supportive colleague Kirsty just a call away, Becky had the solid foundation needed to "work from anywhere, set my own schedule, and still deliver the highest level of personalised service.”

Becky’s secrets to success

By any measure, Becky’s business is thriving, with her business achieving the top-performer ‘Gold’ status. “I run a Gold business, earn a great income, and get to live a life I truly enjoy,” she says. For her, success comes down to confidence. Confidence that with Travel Counsellors and our supportive community as a foundation, you can design a business around your life, not the other way around. Confidence that customers value your unique personal service. And confidence that Phenix and Travel Counsellors’ support systems can help you manage your workload from anywhere in the world.

Her advice is simple but grounded in experience. “Remember why you started: to live your best life. With community support and the right tools, you really can blend fantastic work and wonderful adventures.”

Discover if Travel Counsellors is right for you

If Becky’s story has inspired you, our Discovery Days are a great next step. You’ll learn how we can help you build a business around your life and see if Travel Counsellors is right for you.