After 30 years in education, I didn’t leave because I stopped loving people. I left because I wanted to choose how I showed up for them. There’s a difference. I wanted control over my schedule. I wanted to decide what mattered on a Tuesday afternoon. I wanted the freedom to prioritize my family, my energy, and my work without asking permission. So I did something that felt bold at the time. I became a travel advisor. Not because I wanted travel perks. Not because it sounded t