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Bring the real world
to the room.
Practical conversations grounded in travel experience and building an independent agency.
Grow an independent agency
Advisor development, thriving IC programs and leadership.
Build better supplier relationships
Portfolio diversification and a founder’s perspective on agency growth.
SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTSSEPTEMBER 2026 · TRAVEL MARKET 2026 · LAS VEGAS TRAVEL AGENT FORUM FALL 2025 · TRAVEL AGENCY OWNERS FORUM · ANTIGUA 2025 · LAS VEGAS TRAVEL AGENT FORUM 2023 · ATC SYMPOSIUM · MIAMI EARLIER APPEARANCES AUGUST 2026–PRESENT 2022–2024
Unlocking Growth with a Thriving IC Program
Building and growing an independent contractor advisor program.
Stop Dating One Supplier — Diversify Your Portfolio
Supplier relationships, diversification and agency growth.
View event speaker profileWorking Smarter Not Harder: The Back Office
Using technology and AI to increase production.
Read the tourism authority’s event coverageAI for the Non-Techie Travel Advisor
Practical AI for travel advisors.
Agency hiring and advisor development
Agency-owner panel discussing recruitment and talent shortages.
Read Travel Market Report coverageLas Vegas Travel Agent Forum
The Compass’s 2023 coverage documents Shayla’s speaking appearances in previous years.
Read the coverageIndustry advisory roles
ALG Vacations Travel Advisor Technology Think Tank
Member. Invited to join in August 2026.
ALG Vacations Travel Advisory Board
Served as a board member.