Business is About People: Danielle Riddle

Business is About People: Danielle Riddle

Author: Marcylle Combs July 2, 2025 Duration: 37:53

Danielle Riddle is a visionary leader in corporate travel, redefining executive travel management with a human-centered approach. As the Co-Founder and CEO ofInspired Travel Group, she leads a niche firm specializing in high-touch, bespoke travel solutions tailored for executives. Recognizing the critical need to re-humanize corporate travel, Danielle is dedicated to bringing personalizedservice and thoughtful engagement back into the industry.

A recognized leader in corporate travel, Danielle is a strong advocate for diversity, empathy-driven leadership, and relationship-focused service. She is known for designing seamless, high-quality itineraries that enhance leadership experiences and support business objectives.

In this conversation, Danielle shares her journey from Australia to Canada, detailing her passion for travel and how she founded a niche corporate travel company focused on rehumanizing the industry. She discusses the importance of empathy in corporate travel, the challenges faced by business travelers, and her experiences as a female entrepreneur in a male-dominated industry. Danielle emphasizes the significance of work-life balance, especially as a mother, and how she adapted her business during the pandemic. She offers advice for young women entering the business world and reflects on her definition of success, which has evolved over time to prioritize time and freedom.Danielle's Recommendations:

  • Diary of a CEO
  • The Knowledge Project
  • Travel Genius by Bloomberg
  • The Travel Diaries
  • The Travel Business Lounge
  • Start With Why: How GreatLeaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action by Simon Sinek
  • Good to Great: Why SomeCompanies Make the Leap… and Others Don’t by Jim Collins
  • Lean In: Women, Work, and theWill to Lead by Sheryl Sandberg
  • Grit: The Power of Passion andPerseverance by Angela Duckworth


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Hosted by Marcylle Combs, 50% with Marcylle Combs is built on the belief that women's voices and leadership are essential to every conversation. This podcast moves beyond surface-level interviews to explore the full spectrum of a leader's life. In each episode, Marcylle sits down with a woman who is actively shaping her field and community, delving into the real texture of her journey. You'll hear about the pivotal moments that defined her path, the obstacles that reshaped her direction, and the hard-won insights gathered along the way. These are not just success stories; they are honest accounts of professional and personal evolution, offering tangible advice for anyone looking to lead. By focusing on this depth, the podcast creates a platform where the diverse and inspiring narratives of women from various backgrounds, industries, and sectors take center stage. Tuning into this podcast means gaining access to a repository of experience, a source of solidarity, and a clearer understanding of what it means to build a meaningful career and life. It’s where ambition meets reflection, and where listening feels like joining a candid, necessary dialogue about progress and purpose.
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