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40 Ships and Counting: How Celeste Became "The Cruise Matchmaker"

40 Ships and Counting: How Celeste Became "The Cruise Matchmaker"

Update: 2025-08-11
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This week on The Travel Business Unpacked podcast, host Meredith Calloway is joined by Travel MBA alum, longtime GTN mentor, and cruise expert, Celeste Auger Munshi of Indulgent Voyages. In this episode, Celeste shares how she moved from corporate structure to entrepreneurship, why cruises are one of the most versatile and lucrative products for advisors to sell, and how she has built a successful business while navigating the realities of being a caregiver.


Topics covered in this episode include:

  1. Dispelling common cruise misconceptions and finding the right fit for every traveler

  2. How to grow a business through referrals, repeat clients, and deep relationships

  3. Designing a sustainable business model around your capacity and priorities

  4. The unique flexibility of travel advising for different life stages and needs


From multi-generational vacations to once-in-a-lifetime expeditions, Celeste’s story shows how you can create meaningful travel experiences for clients while building a business that works for your unique life circumstances.


đŸ”—Indulgent Voyages: https://www.indulgentvoyages.com/


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40 Ships and Counting: How Celeste Became "The Cruise Matchmaker"

40 Ships and Counting: How Celeste Became "The Cruise Matchmaker"

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