When I was 14, a trip to France and Switzerland was announced at school. Since I’m one of 7 children, I knew this was out of the realm of possibility for my parents to finance.  I found a job answering phones at a call center to raise the funds.  Eight months later, my love of travel was ignited.  What started out as a fund-raising venture, ended up as a 32-year career. Making the leap from the call-center to tour managing wasn’t as drastic as I expected – all that customer service experience served me well. My favorite tours always seem to include music. Whether it’s New Orleans, Memphis & Nashville with adults or The Fiesta parade with a marching band, I love watching the transformative power of music and travel.