We had the good fortune of connecting with Mercy Betancourt and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Mercy, what are you inspired by?
I am inspired by my children. I want to be able to work hard and succeed in life and provide generational wealth for my children. I strive daily to be the best role model I can for them. I discipline them and teach them how to be the best they can be daily. I want to lead by example and that’s why they inspire me to be the best I can in everything I do.

Alright, so for those in our community who might not be familiar with your business, can you tell us more?
I started my travel agency about 7 years ago. I’ve always had a love for travel and always helped families make their dreams come true, especially their Disney dreams. I came up with the idea of making it a business and I’ve been blessed with having a job doing something I love. It’s never easy to start out, there’s a lot of hard work dedication and investments involved in the beginning. However in the long run they always pay off. I am thankful for my clients and my friends and family that have supported me throughout these years.

Any places to eat or things to do that you can share with our readers? If they have a friend visiting town, what are some spots they could take them to?
Yay! How fun! Well if it’s a week-long trip we would start off with a road trip to Orlando of course! To visit my favorite vacation destination Walt Disney World! We would stay at Animal Kingdom Lodge have breakfast at Boma and dinner at California Grill! After visiting all four Parks will head back to Miami. We’ll take a historic drive through South Beach and Little Havana. Finish off the week with a few days in beautiful Key West eating at Margaritaville on Duval Street!

The Shoutout series is all about recognizing that our success and where we are in life is at least somewhat thanks to the efforts, support, mentorship, love and encouragement of others. So is there someone that you want to dedicate your shoutout to?
I would like to thank my mother for making me the strong independent hard working woman I am today. I would be lost without her guidance and teachings throughout my youth and adulthood. SHe has always been my number one cheerleader by my side through thick and thin! Thank you for everything Mom, I love you!

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