From 24 years in Army logistics to running Global Travel Designs, a Cruise Planners franchise—Angeletha Long shares how she turns chaotic group trips and company retreats into stress-free, mission-ready experiences. She breaks down how military planning skills translate to travel, why “rank doesn’t carry over” in entrepreneurship, and the systems she uses to handle dietary needs, accessibility, and goal-driven excursions from door to destination.

What you’ll learn

• Translating military operations into a civilian business model

• Building retreats that align with business outcomes (communication, teamwork, etc.)

• Handling accessibility, allergies, and special requirements at scale

• Finding mentors (ACP) and training (Boots to Business) that actually help

• Balancing social media visibility with OPSEC-minded privacy

Guest

Angeletha Long – Group Travel Concierge & Retreat Strategist
Website: mydreamvacationtravel.com
Call: 478-334-0177
LinkedIn: Angelica-Long
Facebook/Instagram: “ Angeletha-Long Cruise Planners”

Sponsor

Spearpoint Solutions — spearpointonline.com
Use code VET SOS to support the mission.

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Event Date

Event Date: 2025-09-24

Start Time: 19:00:00 EST

End Time: 19:15:00 EST