Kaleigh Kirkpatrick

Founder of the luxury travel agency The Shameless Tourist and Texas A&M University alum, Kaleigh Kirkpatrick has transformed her passion for travel and meticulous planning into a thriving all-female agency specializing in bespoke travel experiences. The Shameless Tourist designs unforgettable journeys, from multi-generational adventures and family vacations to couples’ getaways and immersive cultural explorations.

Kaleigh’s dedication to crafting meaningful and memorable travel experiences has earned her numerous accolades throughout her career. Most notably, she was named to the prestigious Travel + Leisure A-List, an elite recognition awarded to fewer than 200 travel advisors worldwide. Honored specifically for her expertise in Culture and Family Travel, this award highlights her passion for creating bespoke itineraries that bring generations together and foster unforgettable shared moments. Additionally, she was named a Celebrated Legend for 2024-25, the highest honor in Celebrated Experiences’ Travel Advisor recognition program, an award given to fewer than 5% of their clients. In 2024, Kaleigh and The Shameless Tourist earned the #40 spot on the Aggie 100 list of the fastest-growing businesses. She was also recognized as Woman of the Month by Fort Worth Woman and continues to be celebrated for her expertise in crafting seamless and personalized luxury travel experiences.

Her love for travel began with her first solo international flight at age twelve, but her true passion was ignited after taking her three-year-old daughter on their first mother-daughter trip. Known for her meticulous attention to detail and extensive destination knowledge, Kaleigh ensures every itinerary she curates is as effortless as it is extraordinary.

Kaleigh’s insights and expertise have been featured in Travel & Leisure, Food & Wine, CNBC, The Scout Guide, and on broadcast outlets including CBS News Radio and NBC-5 Dallas-Fort Worth. She has also spoken on small business topics at the Texas Governor’s Commission for Women and is available for speaking engagements.

When she’s not designing exceptional journeys for her clients, Kaleigh enjoys exploring the world herself, running long distances, skiing, surfing, trying new foods, attending live music events, and spending time with her family and their dog, Elton.