The Biz Huddle is a founder-led experience created to support experienced travel advisors in building stronger, more sustainable businesses.
Designed as a retreat-style, mastermind-layered event, The Biz Huddle moves beyond traditional conferences. There is no keynote fatigue and no trade-show noise. Instead, we create space for meaningful connection through roundtables, hands-on workshops, hot seats, and deep conversations that lead to real progress.
At its core, The Biz Huddle is about elevated thinking, accountability, and implementation not surface-level tactics. This is not a passive event. It is an immersive experience intentionally designed to challenge, support, and move advisors into their next stage of growth with clarity and intention.
Our Philosophy
Growth happens through clarity, connection, and intentional action not noise. The Biz Huddle exists to create the space, structure, and support required for advisors to think bigger and execute better.
Courtnie Nichols | Founder & Visionary
Courtnie Nichols is the founder of The Biz Huddle and a dynamic thought leader reshaping how travel advisors grow and scale. As the CEO of TravelBash and TRvLB, Courtnie has built a reputation for disrupting the traditional travel industry through strategic innovation, operational excellence, and a relentless focus on client experience.
With over a decade of business leadership, she blends creativity with strategy—helping travel entrepreneurs build profitable, sustainable businesses rooted in clarity and confidence.
A connector at heart, Courtnie brings together the brightest minds in the industry to collaborate, innovate, and grow—creating spaces where business owners can have real conversations, take bold action, and see measurable results.
Her mission is simple: to empower travel advisors with the tools, mindset, and community they need to scale strategically and thrive as CEOs of their own brands.
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The Event Team
Meagan Harris
Meagan is a highly organized and detail-driven meetings and event professional with over eight years of experience bringing complex events to life. She specializes in translating vision into seamless execution, managing every phase from planning through on-site delivery with precision and care. Known for building strong, trusted relationships with vendors and partners, Meagan plays a critical role in ensuring the Biz Huddle experience runs smoothly, thoughtfully, and at the highest standard.
La’Zendra Danforth
La’Zendra Danforth is the CEO of Studio D Events and a seasoned event manager with over 20 years of experience in the hospitality and meetings industry. She brings deep expertise across conferences, large-scale events, and high-touch experiences, overseeing everything from strategic planning to flawless execution. A respected industry leader and mentor, La’Zendra is known for her steady leadership, attention to detail, and commitment to delivering exceptional event experiences.
The Advisory Committee
The Biz Huddle Podcast
The Biz Huddle Podcast offers a behind-the-scenes look at the people, conversations, and experiences shaping The Biz Huddle.
Hosted by Theresa Chu-Bermudez and Belvin Baldwin II, the podcast features conversations with speakers, attendees, and contributors, along with occasional insights from founder Courtnie Nichols. Each episode is designed to give listeners a deeper understanding of what makes The Biz Huddle different and why the room matters.
This isn’t a strategy podcast. It’s an inside look at the voices, energy, and perspective behind the Biz Huddle experience, created for advisors considering attendance.