We’re excited to introduce you to the always interesting and insightful Two Peacocks, Ana and Sandy. We hope you’ll enjoy our conversation with them both.

Ana and Sandy, thanks for taking the time to share your stories with us today So let’s jump to your mission – what’s the backstory behind how you developed the mission that drives your brand?

At Two Peacocks Travel, we focus on creating unforgettable travel experiences that empower students and women to explore the world and grow personally. Founded in August 2022, we started with an international student program focused on cultural immersion. We also designed special travel adventures tailored to women, promoting a slower, more meaningful way of traveling.

Expanding our horizons, we now offer behind-the-scenes event support and logistics for hosts running destination retreats. This move was a natural progression driven by our understanding of the travel industry’s needs, our past experience and our commitment to making every trip memorable.

Our mission is deeply personal, stemming from our concern for the social impact of remote learning during the COVID-19 period, especially on our own children. Seeing this, we created a program for students to immerse themselves culturally abroad. This initiative caught the interest of friends who were hesitant to travel due to planning challenges. In response, we organized our first group trip in early 2023, marking the start of our journey in the travel industry.

Since then, we’ve achieved several milestones, including successfully running two student programs and organizing five group trips across 11 countries within a year. Fueled by our passion, we’re committed to providing enriching travel experiences, driving us forward in our mission to make a difference for our valued clients.

Awesome – so before we get into the rest of our questions, can you briefly introduce yourself to our readers.

We are proud first-generation Latinas and daughters of immigrants who embarked on a journey from public service to founding “Two Peacocks Travel”. We’re a dynamic duo of travel enthusiasts with different backgrounds, education, and careers, joined by our love for making a positive impact. It all began about 9 years ago with a funny travel story about someone trying to board an airplane with a peacock as an emotional support animal. We referred to each other as peacocks in our former careers and as we transitioned out, it became the inspiration for our business name last year.

For us, it’s not just about the adventure; it’s about the transformation which has led us to inspire women to push boundaries. Our story is a testament to the power of travel and the connection with mental well-being. We highlight that every journey is not just a trip but a chance for meaningful change and to encourage clients, we do all the planning, so they just show up and enjoy the experience,

We are a living proof to the transformative power of travel, exemplifying a mission that transcends geographic boundaries and cultural barriers. We aim for our journey to serve as a beacon of hope, unity, and profound societal change, inspiring women to redefine their paths and leave a lasting mark on the world.

How’d you meet your business partner?

Our friendship began almost 10 years ago as we were working in the healthcare industry as hospital administrators. Our responsibilities ranged in scope anywhere between the operations and logistics to the administration of our respective departments.

Working in a hospital environment means lives are impacted consistently in multiple ways. It was our mission to ensure our patients received the best care by improving their hospital experience as they healed. As you can imagine, taking care of others on a daily basis takes a toll, especially in the past few years, but one thing remained constant, the need for support among colleagues.

This is where the inspiration came for our business name years before, we just didn’t know it would become a business 9 years later. We have been calling each other peacock for many years and now it has turned into our business, still representing unwavering support.

How about pivoting – can you share the story of a time you’ve had to pivot?

Our pivotal moment came when we embarked on a new journey, transitioning into our third act. After spending over 25 years each in public service, we faced the question of identity once the familiar titles and workplace were left behind. It was a profound shift as we walked through the doors of the unknown, carrying only our experience, skills, and determination.

Amidst this uncertainty, we discovered a deeper calling in the realm of travel. For us, this was a chance to rediscover our purpose, to reconnect with our authentic selves, and to let go of the expectations tied to our past identities. This was our opportunity to embrace a new passion, one that resonated with both of us and allowed us to continue helping others in different, yet meaningful, ways.

The impact of COVID-19 was a stark reminder of life’s brevity, urging us to seize the moment and explore the world while we can. This understanding motivated us to wholeheartedly embrace this new phase of our lives with a clear sense of purpose and a fresh excitement for the road ahead.

Contact Info:

• Website: www.twopeacockstravel.com
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/two_peacocks_travel/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/twopeacockstravel/
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Twopeacockstravel
• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@twopeacockstravel

Image Credits
Picture of both of us In Cuba with the bucket list book image is credit to Christina Russo @freshprintmedia. All others are our own.