Hello, Local Guides! 
My name is Brittany
I’m from North Carolina, USA
I am so excited to officially introduce myself to this amazing community. I recently had the incredible experience of attending my first official U.S. Local Guides meetup in Key West. Even though I only met a few of you, the experience was better than I ever imagined! A special shout-out to Denise, the “head honcho” of the event—I felt instantly welcomed. I had been following her content on YouTube for a while, so meeting her in person was a real highlight.
What led me to become a Local Guide:
It started when a business asked me to leave a review. From that moment, I made it my mission to help small businesses gain exposure by sharing my actual experiences. I love helping others find those hidden gems that might otherwise go unnoticed.
What I love to explore:
I love traveling, trying new food, and taking the road less traveled. Whether it’s driving down unmarked backroads or pinning random, interesting spots on the map, I’m always looking for a new adventure. We have traveled as far south as Panama, north to Iceland, and west to Hawaii—and we are just getting started!
A little about my life:
When I’m not exploring, I’m a busy mom to a thirteen-year-old and a seven-month-old. My husband is also a big fan of contributing reviews, though I think he’s more of a “TripAdvisor” person—regardless, we are a family who loves to explore!
A fun memory from the meetup:
Key West is a place I’ve visited many times for my birthday, but celebrating it with a group of people I’d just met was truly special. Everyone sang “Happy Birthday” to me—it was completely unexpected and a moment I’ll never forget. I’m also proud to share that I won the “Wild Card” award at the 2026 U.S. meetup!
I also want to send a huge thank you to everyone who worked so hard behind the scenes to prepare this multi-day function. My hat goes off to the entire team—from the organizers planning the logistics to those handling the “back-end” details that kept everything running smoothly. You made this such a fun experience for a first-timer! Whether it was coordinating the group, capturing ridiculous photos of roosters in the rain, or chasing those beautiful sunsets, you all did a wonderful job! I had such a blast that I immediately started asking how I could get more involved. I’m so happy to be here and can’t wait for the next event!