Last updated on March 28th, 2023

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“As a woman who is passionate about exploring the globe, storytelling and empowering women, my ambition knows no limits for JourneyWoman. I am eager to expand JourneyWoman’s influence and inspire more women of all ages to travel as a means of self-discovery and learning.”

– Carolyn Ray, CEO and Editor, JourneyWoman

Carolyn on CTV Morning News: Your First Post-Pandemic Trip (March 24, 2022)

About JourneyWoman CEO Carolyn Ray:
Living the Life of Her Dreams

An experienced traveller and writer, Carolyn grew up in Florida and has lived and travelled in more than 60 countries. In 2018, Carolyn made a radical decision – to rid herself of her worldly possessions and travel the world. She became the downsizing queen and slimmed down from a three-bedroom house to a few boxes and a backpack. Finally, she had achieved her dream – to live where and how she wanted.

In 2019, she was invited to continue founder Evelyn Hannon’s legacy of JourneyWoman by her family. Based in Toronto, Canada, Carolyn is on the board of the Society of American Travel Writers (SATW) and is a member of the Travel Media Association of Canada (TMAC) and the North American Travel Journalists Association (NATJA). Connect with Carolyn on Linkedin here.

Evelyn’s daughter, Erica Ehm, Founder and CEO of Ehm&Co says. “Not only does Carolyn share many of our mother’s values, we believe her passion for travel and her strategic mindset will enhance JourneyWoman’s brand as a trusted source for women. We can’t imagine anyone better suited to extend our mother’s legacy.”

Previously, Carolyn was the CEO of Interbrand Canada, the world’s largest brand consulting firm, which published the “Canada 150: Iconic Canadian Brands Report”. Named one of Canada’s top female entrepreneurs on the 2013 PROFIT/ Chatelaine W100 list, she is a Co-Active Coach and supports women entrepreneurs through mentoring, and as a SheEO Activator. She has served on several boards, and most recently was a Director on the Board of Myseum of Toronto, a non-profit dedicated to preserving Toronto’s history.

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