Stories of Change & Creativity

How to build a Creative Career with Kelsey Graves

Professor Judy Oskam Episode 76
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What if a career change could unlock your creativity and transform your life? That's what happened to Content Creator and Podcaster Kelsey Graves.  She is the creator and host of the Trip Tales podcast

Kelsey inspires listeners with her journey from marketing to content creation. During our conversation, Kelsey showcases the power of embracing change while nurturing creativity. She shares her experiences of manifesting dreams, family travel adventures, and navigating the gig economy.  Kelsey encourages others to take baby steps towards their passions. 

In this episode, you will learn: 

• How Kelsey pivoted her career from advertising to social media 
• The importance of transferable skills 
• How to find your passion and make a career work for your lifestyle
• The significance of manifestation resulting in a memorable trip to a Taylor Swift concert
• How you can use social media to engage authentically with your audience
• The importance of taking baby steps to move your career forward
• Social media tips to promote your online brand

Kelsey's Bio:

Kelsey Graves is the host of the Trip Tales Podcast, where she shares real travel stories and inspires her engaged community of travel lovers. A mom of three and a seasoned travel content creator, Kelsey has spent 12 years turning her passion for exploration into a thriving career. With a dedicated following on Instagram at @kelsey_graves, she shares vacation destinations, family travel tips, and viral travel Reels that drive real bookings and vacation plans. Kelsey's work has lead her to partner with top brands like JW Marriott, Dollywood, and Dagne Dover, making her a trusted voice in the travel industry.

Kelsey Graves website:
https://www.triptalespodcast.com/

You can listen to our Amsterdam Taylor Swift trip interview here.  Kelsey interviews me and Wendy Conklin of Chair Whimsy about our adventure.  


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