From Retirement Uncertainty to an African Safari Business with Kay Trotman (Ep. 7)
If you’re approaching retirement and aren’t completely sure what you want the next chapter to look like, your financial plan may need room for possibilities you can’t predict yet.
In this episode, Gary Bowman speaks with Kay “Safari Kay” Trotman, founder of Destined To Travel, about retiring without a clear plan and eventually building an African safari business. Kay shares how a trip to Tanzania changed her direction, why she invested retirement money in a safari vehicle, and how Gary helped her think through a decision that didn’t match her traditionally low risk tolerance. They also explore how preparation, trusted partners, referrals, and Kay’s travel experience helped the business grow over 20 years.
Kay shares:
- How an unexpected trip to Tanzania helped her find a new direction after leaving her first career
- Why she researched several African destinations before deciding to build her business in Tanzania
- How buying a safari vehicle required her to reconsider what financial risk meant in retirement
- Why her partnership with Paul combined her knowledge of American travelers with his knowledge of Tanzania
- How referrals eventually helped her safari business grow after several uncertain early years
- And more!
Resources:
- Book a Call with us
- Get the SCI Retirement Readiness Workbook
- Book: From Tragedy to Tanzania by Kay Trotman
Connect with Gary Bowman:
Connect with Kay Trotman:
- Destined to Travel
- LinkedIn: Kay Trotman
- Facebook: Safari Kay Trotman
- Instagram: @safarikay
- Email: safarikayafrica@gmail.com
About Our Guest:
Kay Trotman, affectionately known as Safari Kay, has over 35 years of experience in the travel industry, with over 20 years of travel to Africa. Her specialty is safaris to East Africa, specifically Tanzania. Kay’s passion for Africa is evident as she has led over 75 groups with thousands of travelers and traveled from the US to Africa more than 100 times. She continues to lead several groups a year to this incredible wildlife and cultural experience.
Safari Kay is the only African American female safari company owner in Tanzania and the only one leading all of her own tours.
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