Baylee
Waterman Shapiro

I believe extraordinary travel changes people—but so does helping others build careers they love.

As Director of Advisor Growth & Experience at Boutique Travel Advisors, I have the privilege of leading advisor development, shaping client experience, and helping grow a community of entrepreneurs who are redefining what modern travel advising looks like.

I also continue to work directly with my own luxury travel clients because I believe the best leaders stay connected to the work. You’ll often find me walking hotel corridors before recommending them, meeting with suppliers around the world, testing experiences firsthand, and discovering the moments that never make it into brochures. Reading reviews is helpful. Living the experience is invaluable.

My specialty is designing highly personalized journeys that combine exceptional service with meaningful experiences—from African safaris and private island escapes to multi-country adventures and once-in-a-lifetime celebrations. I believe luxury isn’t about extravagance; it’s about getting every detail right for the traveler in front of you.

Whether I’m connecting with advisors, building training programs, speaking with industry partners, or creating unforgettable itineraries, my goal is the same: raise the standard of our industry by creating experiences that genuinely make people’s lives richer.

When I’m not working, you’ll usually find me somewhere in the world with a camera in hand, exploring destinations long before my clients arrive—because the best recommendations come from experience, not a search engine.