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155: "Every single story in history has a human story behind it." Dawn Bryant's story of becoming an accidental entrepreneur and tour guide
Episode 42nd October 2023 • Holding Down the Fort by US VetWealth • Jen Amos
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155: "Every single story in history has a human story behind it." Dawn Bryant's story of becoming an accidental entrepreneur and tour guide

Have you ever relocated to a new place, and yearned for someone to help you uncover the hidden gems of your new community? If you're new in D.C., the Founder and Owner of Dawn The Tour Guide, Dawn Bryant, is at your service!

Jen Amos speaks with Dawn Bryant to hear about her experiences as an Active Duty Military Spouse, Certified Professional Tour Guide, and 2020 Service2CEO Graduate of The Rosie Network.

Dawn started her tour guide business during the 2020 global pandemic. After her original tour guide job was canceled, she saw an opportunity to offer tours to military families who were new to the area and unable to explore due to the lockdown. She believes that her life experiences such as homeschooling her son and traveling due to the military, had prepared her for a career in tour guiding. As a Certified Professional Tour Guide, she emphasizes the importance of interpreting history for her tour guests and putting the human element back into stories. She encourages listeners to think outside the box for career opportunities and shares the benefits of the tour guide industry for military spouses.

This conversation is also available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/xiEy869Jjpw

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