DEIDRE MATHIS, M.A. AUTHOR, BUDGET TRAVEL EXPERT, HOSTEL OWNER, PUBLIC SPEAKER
In 2014, I quit an unfulfilling 9-5 job, and traveled to 12 Countries in 12 Months for under $12,000 Deidre s Highlights: B.S. Broadcast Journalism, Florida A&M University M.A. Corporate Communications, Bowie State University Graduate Certificate Tourism Destination Management, George Washington University Completion of 100 Hour TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) course Travel Blogger: www.passportsandpizzazz.com Author of Wanderlust: For the Young, Broke Professional Studied Hindi language in Jaipur, India Taught English in South Korea Featured in USA Today, Black Enterprise Magazine, Houston Chronicle, Great Day Houston, Houstonia Magazine, First Coast Living, Financial Juneteenth, WBTV CBS, and more! 2015 Keynote Speaker at the University of Texas Arlington/ Studying Abroad 2015 Speaker at Women s Empowerment Conference 2015 Speaker at Lessons from Abroad Conference 2015 Speaker at NAFSA International Education Regional Conference 2014, 2015, 2016 International Education Speaker at the Community College of Baltimore County 2015 International Education Speaker at Xavier University of New Orleans 2016 Speaker at Dillard University: Minorities Studying Abroad 2014, 2015, 2016 Speaker at the Women in Travel Summit 2014, 2015, 2016 Speaker at the Women s Travel Fest Hostelling International Volunteer Featured in Houston 365 D-Mars Business Journal Top 50 Business and Professional awardee
Deidre s Bio: Deidre Mathis could be caught jumping from towers in New Zealand, bathing rescue elephants in Thailand, zip lining in a Mexican jungle or skydiving in the States. When she s not trekking the globe, she is well known as a budget world traveler, author, and public speaker. Deidre is well-known as a budget world traveler, author, and public speaker. She has traveled to more than 36 countries, 6 continents, and she has lived abroad in 3 of those countries. Her first book, Wanderlust: For the Young, Broke Professional has been supported in countries such as the U.A.E., China, and Australia. This acclaimed book has been featured twice in BLACK ENTERPRISE, and she has received recognition in USA TODAY as a Modern Woman. Other publications that have featured this book and Deidre s inspiring story on a local and national level include Parlour Magazine, The Houston Chronicle, and Houstonia magazine. Mathis was recently honored as a Top 50 Business Professional awardee by D-Mars Business Journal for her entrepreneurial work with her up and coming business: Wanderlust Houston. Deidre is no stranger to television coverage, making appearances as the go to for travel advice and tips. She has graced the screens of Great Day Houston, First Coast Living, WBTV CBS, Houston Life, First Cost Living and other shows as a budget travel expert. Women s travel conferences and colleges and universities have welcomed Deidre as an expert keynote speaker in the area of travel. Deidre is excited about her latest project, the grand opening of her international hotel/hostel, Wanderlust Houston. This hostel will open in Houston, TX, late 2017. This hostel opening will make her a history maker, as she will be the first African-American female U.S. hostel owner. The hostel will be a safe, clean, budget-friendly accommodation option for travelers all over the world. She recently successfully completed a crowdfunding campaign where over 80 people came together to help her secure initial funding for this business endeavor.
Speaking & Editorial Topics: Lifestyle & Budgeting Women Solo Traveling Budget Lodging Importance of Studying Abroad Importance of Global Exposure Finding Passion Budget Travel Minority Traveling Finding ways to travel and earn money Planning a successful gap year Hostels Self-Publishing a book
Where Deidre has traveled: India, South Korea, Bali, Jamaica, Aruba, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Taiwan, Thailand, Australia, Fiji, Greece, Italy, South Africa, France, England, China, Bahamas, Mexico, Toronto, Canada, Honduras, Grand Cayman Islands, Hawaii**, Puerto Rico**, Abu Dhabi, Ireland, Iceland, Belize, Holland, Philippines, Dubai, Columbia, Martinique, New Zealand, Kenya
Wanderlust: For The Young, Broke Professional, Amazon: Houstonia Magazine:
Houston Chronicle: Black Enterprise:
Culture Bazaar: Hostelling International:
Find Deidre Online: Website: www.deidremathis.com Twitter: Wanderlust_YBP Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/wanderlust-professional-because-travelingshould/dp/1496962524 Website: www.wanderlustybp.com Blog: www.passportsandpizzazz.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6rmj0mltuh4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=radpqt1fdw4
Deidre in the Media:
Contact Deidre: Email: Deidre@WanderlustHouston.com Phone: 713-543-8878