Pinch-Me Moments and Million Dollar Milestones with Kim Esté
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Pinch-Me Moments and Million Dollar Milestones with Kim Esté
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About this listen
This week on The Travel Business Unpacked podcast, host Meredith Calloway is joined by Kim Esté, co-founder of Besté Travel Designs. A former high school educator who once led student trips through Europe, Kim shares how a casual conversation with a friend sparked a complete career transformation—and how she’s built a thriving travel business in her 60s.
In this candid conversation, Kim reflects on what it really takes to go from part-time planner to million-dollar producer, the emotional highs and mindset hurdles along the way, and why creating a brand rooted in your identity matters. She also opens up about what it’s like to build a business with a best friend, how community played a role in her success, and why she’s more confident than ever in the future of her travel career.
They also explore:
How Kim built momentum in a 55+ community
The role of rebranding in attracting luxury clients
How group travel became a natural niche
Why partnership and mindset are key to long-term success
Her “pinch me” moments—from Cappadocia to business class flights
Whether you’re pivoting careers or growing your luxury travel business, Kim’s story is a grounded, inspiring look at what’s possible with heart, strategy, and a strong support system.