Work with me
Travel that changes you.
Whether you're planning a personal journey or building a brand campaign rooted in psychology and purpose — here's where to begin.
Where you go matters less than who you become along the way.
— Dr. Katie Blake, PhD
For travelers
Bespoke travel planning.
Most travel planning optimizes for logistics. Mine optimizes for meaning. As a social and cultural psychologist, I bring a research-backed understanding of how place, pace, and experience shape who we become — and I use that to build journeys that actually feel like you.
This is for you if you want a trip that feels curated and considered, not just planned.
- Bespoke itinerary planning
- Hotel + experience curation
- Psychology-informed travel frameworks
- Solo + couples travel planning
- Multi-generational trip design
- Individual + small group travel
For brands
Campaigns rooted in psychology.
I collaborate with travel and hospitality brands on psychology-driven campaigns, content, and partnerships that go deeper than aesthetics — grounded in real research on how people relate to place, identity, and experience.
This is for brands that want their audience to feel something, not just see something.
- Brand campaign collaboration
- Psychology-driven content strategy
- Editorial copywriting + storytelling
- Quiz strategy + creation
- Podcast + Substack features
- Speaking engagements
- Press + media inquiries
For travelers — how it works
Most people plan a trip. I help you design an experience.
I don't believe in putting people in a box. Every itinerary I build starts with you — who you are, who you're traveling with, and what you're hoping to feel on a trip. A destination that fits you like a glove and a pace that lets you exhale — when those things align, everything changes.
Where I specialize
Destination
Scotland
The Highlands, the islands, the castles — planned with the depth and detail that only comes from genuine love for a place.
Destination
The American Southwest
New Mexico and Texas, from Santa Fe's art world to the Texas Hill Country — unhurried, layered, and full of character.
Experience
Boutique & Independent Hotels
Properties with a point of view. I specialize in finding the hotel that feels like it was made for you.
Experience
Disney Vacations
As a Certified Disney Travel Specialist, I plan immersive, stress-free Disney experiences for families, couples, and solo travelers.
Experience
Universal Orlando
As a certified Universal Orlando Resort Specialist, I handle the complexity so you can focus on the magic.
Style
Slow & Intentional Travel
Travel designed around depth over breadth — fewer places, longer stays, and the kind of pace that lets you actually arrive.
Tell me about your travels
Fill out a short Typeform so I can understand your travel style, personality, and what you're looking for.
We have a planning conversation
I'll reach out to schedule a short call to confirm the vision and make sure we're the right fit.
I go to work
Based on your chosen service, I design your journey — from a curated hotel list to a fully booked, psychology-informed itinerary.
You travel differently
You arrive with a trip built around you — your pace, your personality, and who you want to become along the way. And I'm here throughout, ready to help with any needs or hiccups that arise.
Services + Investment
Hotel Curation
Complimentary
You know where you want to stay. I handle the booking and secure partner amenities you won't find booking direct.
Journey Planning
From $250
A psychology-informed itinerary built around you — your pace, your personality, your travel style. Includes destination research, day-by-day framework, and experience recommendations.
Full Service Planning
From $450
Everything in Journey Planning plus full booking management, restaurant reservations, experience bookings, and support throughout your trip.
"She directed us towards great tours, answered all questions quickly and completely. I would recommend her for all travel needs."
Diane
travel to London
"Katie is the best for bookings! She is both knowledgeable and personable — definitely five stars!"
Ron
travel to Texas
"Katie is an excellent travel advisor! The booking experience was seamless! I'd recommend Katie 10 out of 10!"
Matthew
travel to New Mexico
For brands — how it works
Psychology-driven work that makes your audience feel something.
I believe travel brands have the opportunity to do something rare — help people feel genuinely changed by a place. That's what psychology brings to the work. And that's what keeps guests coming back.
Reach out
Send me an email with a brief overview of your brand and what you have in mind.
Receive the media kit
I'll send over my full media kit — audience stats, signature topics, services, and partnership pricing — so you can review before we talk.
Initial consultation
We meet to discuss your goals, scope, and investment. If we're aligned, we move forward — with a proposal if needed or straight to work.
We collaborate
I bring psychology-backed insight and editorial craft to your brand — creating work your audience will actually remember.
Signature Projects
Editorial Feature
A bylined, travel psychology–themed long-form article written for your brand — research-backed, story-rich, and built to last.
Hotel + Destination Collection
A psychology-driven curated collection matching your properties or destinations to traveler personalities and mindsets.
Branded Campaign
A full branded campaign built around a custom travel personality quiz — includes personality mapping, editorial content, and hotel or destination recommendations.
Full partnership pricing is included in the media kit, shared after your initial inquiry. Get in touch to request it.
"Katie blends some of my favorite topics: psychology, neuroscience, and travel. Her style is effortlessly authoritative and relatable."
— Maggie Hollinbeck, M.A., LMFT
For media inquiries, bios, and press resources — visit the Press page.