I created Solo Departure Lounge because I know what it feels like to reach a stage in life where you start craving more freedom, purpose, and excitement again.

Travel changed my life in ways I never expected — it gave me confidence, independence, clarity, and the belief that it’s never too late to start over.

Now, I want to help other women realise that they are still allowed to dream, explore, grow, and put themselves first again.

So many women over 50 have spent years caring for everyone else, often forgetting who they are along the way. I want to create a supportive space where they can reconnect with themselves and begin imagining a different future.

I believe travel can be a powerful catalyst for change — not just because of the places you visit, but because of who you become when you step outside your comfort zone.