Hi, I’m Courtnie Nichols
CEO, Experience Curator, and Business Growth Strategist
I believe in building a life and business on your terms.
That means saying yes to experiences that light you up, scaling businesses that support your lifestyle, and never compromising on impact or intention.
As the CEO and founder of TravelBash, TRvLB, and The Biz Huddle, I help ambitious entrepreneurs and discerning travelers design extraordinary journeys and build legacies they’re proud of. Whether it's a luxury destination wedding, a hyper-curated personal travel portfolio, or a transformative event for industry leaders, I bring strategy, heart, and unapologetic leadership to every table I sit at.
My work spans across three powerful lanes:
TravelBash: Guiding couples to celebrate life’s biggest moments with luxury destination weddings and effortless travel concierge service.
TRvLB: Designing exclusive, membership-based travel experiences for clients who value time, trust, and tailored journeys.
The Biz Huddle: Equipping travel industry entrepreneurs with the strategy, connections, and community to scale sustainable, profitable businesses.
I don’t believe in one-size-fits-all.
I believe in designing experiences and businesses that reflect your boldest ambitions.
Because when you move with intention, you don’t just go further — you go exactly where you’re meant to be.
My Story: From Fundraising to Fearless Founder
Before I was a CEO, I managed a $50 million portfolio as a major gift fundraiser at the University of Florida, right in the middle of a $3 billion campaign.
On paper, it looked like success — but in my heart, I knew I was craving more.
As a college basketball coach's wife, I had moved eight times in 15 years. Stability was not part of my story — but resilience was. I realized quickly that climbing the traditional ladder wasn't going to align with the life we were building. I always said I wanted to be a CEO like my dad, and by 30, I made that dream a reality.
The turning point? My own destination wedding.
Working with my travel agent sparked an idea I couldn’t ignore. I saw firsthand how powerful curated experiences could be, and how much people were willing to invest in ease, expertise, and unforgettable moments.
I gave myself one year.
In 2017, I started my travel business with a clear goal: if it didn’t work, I’d go back to fundraising. But by June 2018, I had already left my corporate career behind, building a fast-growing business rooted in connection, strategy, and my deep love of travel.
Since then, my journey has been nothing short of extraordinary: ✔️ Featured in Travel + Leisure, The Washington Post, and Travel Weekly
✔️ Published my first eBook, Passport to Paradise: Destination Wedding Guide — an Amazon Best Seller
✔️ Explored 53 countries (and counting), designing hyper-personalized experiences for clients around the globe
✔️ Built three brands from the ground up — all focused on elevating life, travel, and business
What began as a bold career pivot has become a mission:
To help ambitious people like you design the life you want — whether that’s through transformational travel, unforgettable celebrations, or scaling your business to new heights.
Off the Clock: Courtnie, Unfiltered
When I’m not building businesses or boarding a plane, you’ll find me:
🏀 Cheering courtside as a proud coach’s wife
🍸 Crafting the perfect cocktail (yes, I’m a connoisseur!)
🧖🏾♀️ Relaxing at a spa, or cooking up something special at home
🎶 And always chasing the next live concert or cultural festival
Life is meant to be fully lived — and I intend to do just that.