YOU ARE YOUR OWN BEST ADVOCATE - MERCEDES BLANCO

Mercedes Blanco grew up the small town of Zamora in Spain, and always dreamed of traveling the world. When she arrived in the United States in her 20's, she quickly learned that she was on her own. she had no friends or family here and did not know how to speak English. She had to advocate for herself and become comfortable with the uncomfortable. Today, she is a global leader for The Hotel Network and a founding member of Women in Travel Thrive.