From Educator to Travel Curator: How Dr. Kaycee Brock Built a Cultural Travel Business | Ep. 3
What happens when a longtime educator and school principal decides to follow her passion for travel?
In this episode of Unmapped with Jamie Downs, I sit down with Dr. Kaycee Brock — educator turned travel advisor — to talk about how she built a business helping people experience the world in deeper, more meaningful ways.
Kaycee spent nearly two decades in education before making the leap into the travel industry. Today she curates culturally immersive travel experiences for people who want more than just a vacation — they want trips that connect them to history, culture, and identity.
She also planned my 40th birthday trip to South Africa, and in this conversation we break down what it actually takes to design trips that transform how people see the world.
We talk about:
• How Dr. Kaycee Brock transitioned from principal to travel entrepreneur
• The difference between a vacation and a culturally immersive trip
• Travel tips and flight hacks that can save you thousands
• Why more Black travelers are seeking meaningful global experiences
• What travel advisors actually do (and why they still matter)
• How to turn your passion into a purpose-driven business
If you’re interested in travel planning, cultural travel experiences, career pivots, or building a lifestyle business, this conversation is for you.
Connect with Dr. Kaycee Brock
Website: www.foratravel.com/advisor/kaycee-brock
Email: Kayceebrock@floratravel.com
IG: heymissbrock
TikTok :heymissbrock
Connect with Jamie Downs
Email: info@blacktravelersbucketlist.com
IG: Jamiewdowns
TikTok: Jamiewdowns
Substack: https://substack.com/@blacktravelersbucketlist?r=6c21fh&utm_medium=ios&utm_source=profile&shareImageVariant=image
