Suriati on Starting a Travel Agency Chasing the Northern Lights
In this episode of the Norwegian series, Laverne Wyatt chats with Suriati Supani, a Singaporean founder of Scandiplanet, a travel agency in Norway.
Suriati shares her journey of pivoting her career in order to thrive, and starting her travel business that has welcomed groups from as far as China, Singapore, Thailand and the USA.
It's an inspiring and fun conversation for anyone interested in entrepreneurship, travel, and personal growth - with a dash of laughter and real talk.
Why Suriati Supani is so amazing:
Suriati Supani is a rockstar! She's been featured on prime-time TV in Singapore, various podcasts, the Singaporean newspaper, and Global Woman Magazine. She founded Scandiplanet, a super successful travel agency in Norway.
What's amazing is how she pivoted her career and became the go-to guide for Southeast Asians traveling to Norway. Plus, she's a mentor to entrepreneurs and started the Buzzing Bees Network (No Buzz, No Bizz) - how brilliant is that slogan?! Suriati is strong, funny, straightforward, and loyal.
She's full of helpful tips, so definitely reach out to her if you want to learn more about succeeding in the travel biz while establishing yourself in a new environment.
Join this conversation and learn how to:
- Leverage your unique background and resources: Suriati didn't have formal training in travel but used her knowledge of Singapore and her new home in Norway to create a niche market for Southeast Asian tourists
- Adapt and Upskill: She started with small activities and gradually expanded her offerings and network.
- Overcome Self-Doubt and Anxiety: One of the biggest challenges Suriati faced was managing her own anxiety and self-doubt. How did she overcome it? Watch the whole interview below.
Suriati would love to hear from you:
View the fun list of Winter Activities here.
Suriati has tons of great testimonials from travellers, read them for yourself, right here.
Do you have a story to share?
When you sign up for my newsletter, you can apply to be a guest. Fill in your email address below and book a time for us to talk.
Want to hear more inspiring stories?
Get unstuck with one coaching call.
Book a branding feedback session that will save you time and money as you grow your biz or project.
Did you like this article? Spread the word!
Credits: Thank you to the amazing Veronica Van Groningen for sponsoring the photoshoots of these amazing guests. To Kulturhuset i Halden for sponsoring the stage, lighting, recording equipment and emotional support. The concept, design, editing and production are done by Laverne Wyatt.
Join our free monthly online Q&A & community feedback sesisons.
- Access to live help from Laverne
Subscribers will receive access to behind-the-scenes insights into the podcast production process, get to ask their branding questions and gain timesaving feedback.
- Community support and feedback on your ideas
Joining the email list means becoming part of a supportive community of like-minded individuals who are committed to personal growth and development.
- Early access to events and interviews
Subscribers will be the first to know about upcoming events, such as live recordings, webinars, etc. They'll have the opportunity to register before the general public and secure their spot.
