Today we’d like to introduce you to Caroline Quincy.
Hi Caroline, can you start by introducing yourself? We’d love to learn more about how you got to where you are today?
My name is Caroline or Carolina J, as my dad calls me and @sweetcarolinaj on Instagram. Today, I am a full-time travel blogger who works with amazing properties all around the world. However, what most people are surprised to learn about me is that I was 22 before I ever ventured outside of the United States. Growing up, my family’s idea of a vacation was a trip to Disney World. “Why go all the way to Europe when you can visit multiple countries in one day walking around EPCOT?” My Dad used to say. I think that’s why I love traveling so much now- I’m making up for a lost time!
Four years ago, at the suggestion of a friend, I created my blog. At the time I was teaching preschool and taking advantage of every long school vacation to travel to a new destination. What started as a creative outlet and a way for me to document my adventures became a profitable side hustle. I definitely had a “pinch me” moment the first time a hotel reached out to invite me to stay at their property. Today, in addition to partnering with hotels and tourism boards, I support mostly female entrepreneurs as they learn to monetize their influence and design their own careers in my 1:1 mentorship program Paid to Influence.
Can you talk to us a bit about the challenges and lessons you’ve learned along the way. Looking back would you say it’s been easy or smooth in retrospect?
Five years ago, I was living on the beach in sunny California and found that I could barely get out of bed. After a series of tests, I was diagnosed with Lyme disease, parasites, and heavy metal toxins. I spent the next six months focusing on my health with triweekly IVs and almost daily inferred sauna. I cut out alcohol and completely changed my diet to plant-based. Honestly, I would have tried anything to get my energy back! And I was beyond grateful to have the support of my family.
This is around the same time that I started my blog and I believe the reason it grew so quickly. I had plenty of time to devote to it in between doctor’s appointments and it was a welcome distraction.
Thanks for sharing that. So, maybe next you can tell us a bit more about your work?
I am a travel blogger + influencer. I partner with hotels + tourism boards around the world to create content + promote the destination. I have to say, one of my proudest moments was being approached by Forbes Travel Guide to writing a piece on one of my favorite hotels in Italy.
Today, in addition to working with brands, I’m also a business coach, helping new influencers monetize their audience + create their dream careers. What sets me apart from other coaches in the industry is that we focus on both the practical AND the mindset work in our sessions. I not only prepare my students with the assets they need to work with brands, but I also help them address + work through any limiting beliefs + fears that would prevent them from going after their goals. You can find more info about my signature program, Paid to Influence, as well as info for 1:1 coaching on my website, sweetcarolinaj.com.
Contact Info:
- Email: sweetcarolinaj@gmail.com
- Website: sweetcarolinaj.com
- Instagram: @sweetcarolinaj
