Dr. Sally Brown Bassett is a social entrepreneur, world traveler, and yogi. She has traveled to over 130 countries and has held numerous positions from airline stewardess to C.E.O. Sally went from the galley to the boardroom in 30 years in the travel industry.
Sally is president and co-founder of the Women Like Us Foundation, which is dedicated to empowering and inspiring women and girls to make a difference globally and locally. This foundation has evolved with Sally’s desire to make more of an impact with global sustainable projects.
Dr. Brown is a former President/CEO of Ambassadair Travel Club and Officer of ATA, which were once the nation’s largest travel club and tenth largest airline in the country.
From Developing revenue and profit projections, staffing plan and an annual company budget of $35 million, to Marketing and publishing ATA’s in-flight magazine, Journey, (with a readership of 1.8 million) and bi-monthly supplement, it was her passion and determination that took her to the top in her industry.
Sally has hosted weekly TV travel segments as well as weekly travel tips on Indy radio stations. She is the author of Where Journeys Begin—Tips for the Novice and Seasoned Traveler and a children’s adventure book entitled “Alexandra’s Travel Adventures.” As a motivational speaker, Sally especially tries to inspire people to step out of their comfort zone and find real personal growth. She says the two keys to success are passion and perseverance. She also stresses a balanced life in five areas of your life: physically, mentally, emotionally, socially, and last but not least, spiritually.
She completed her doctorates at Purdue University in tourism with the emphasis on international humanitarian work.
Sally enjoys exercising every day through her yoga practice, hiking and adventure travel. As founder of the Peace through Yoga center, Sally enjoys teaching yoga as well as being a student. Her goal is to also to be the best role model as possible to her two daughters, Ashley and Laura. They have traveled with her to more than 40 countries
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