We had the good fortune of connecting with William Jardell & James Wallington and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi William Jardell &, what was your thought process behind starting your own business?
When we started our business, our initial thought process was centered around creating a video journal that would allow us to capture and share our travel experiences with our future children. However, after a few trips, we began to realize that our videos had the potential to reach a wider audience beyond just ourselves and our family.

As we started to share our videos on social media, we noticed that people were engaging with our content and that it was resonating with them. This encouraged us to make longer-form videos and create content more frequently. As our audience continued to grow, our goals shifted and we saw an opportunity to inspire and encourage LGBTQ+ individuals to travel and explore the world with the people they love.

Over time, our business has evolved and we are now able to generate income through our social media content. Our thought process has always been driven by our passion for travel and sharing our experiences with others. We strive to create content that is authentic, relatable, and inspiring, and we hope that our videos will continue to resonate with our audience and inspire them to pursue their own travel dreams.

Alright, so let’s move onto what keeps you busy professionally?
We are most proud and excited about our experience on The Amazing Race. As fans of reality television and travel, we were inspired to apply for the show multiple times and faced numerous rejections. However, we remained focused on our goal and believed that timing was everything. Finally, we were selected to compete on the 32nd season of the show as one of the 11 teams. We were thrilled to cross the finish line first and become the first LGBTQ+ couple/team to get engaged on the show. This experience was a true testament to our teamwork, determination, and commitment to our dreams.

One of the most important lessons we have learned is the value of staying true to ourselves. We believe that authenticity is key in both our personal and professional lives, and we strive to be unapologetically ourselves in all we do. We have learned to embrace our unique perspectives and identities. We have faced many challenges and setbacks along the way, but we have learned to push through the obstacles and keep working towards our goals. The most important lesson has been the power of community and the importance of building strong relationships with others. We have been fortunate to have the support of a wonderful community of friends, family, and colleagues, and we have learned that together we can achieve great things.

Our story is one of passion, perseverance, and love. We believe that every individual has the power to make a difference, and we hope to use our platform to inspire and empower others to create positive change in their own lives and communities around the world. We want to spread a message of inclusivity, acceptance, and love, and to show that everyone deserves to live their lives as their most authentic self.

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
We’re not from Atlanta! 🙁

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?
We would like to dedicate this shoutout to our parents who have been instrumental in shaping our love for adventure and travel. They instilled in us a sense of curiosity and a desire to explore the world around us. Their support and encouragement have been crucial in helping us achieve our dreams and pursue our passion for travel.

Without their guidance, we wouldn’t have had the confidence to take this leap and start our business. We are forever grateful for their unwavering support and love.

We would also like to give credit and recognition to the LGBTQ+ community who have embraced our content and supported us throughout our journey. Their enthusiasm and encouragement have motivated us to keep pushing the boundaries and creating content that inspires and empowers them to travel and explore the world with pride.

Lastly, we would like to thank our followers and fans who have been with us every step of the way. Their support and engagement have helped us grow our business and reach a wider audience. We are grateful for their continued support and look forward to sharing more of our travel adventures with them in the future.

Website: www.itswillandjames.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whereswallington + https://www.instagram.com/williamjardell + https://www.instagram.com/itswillandjames

Twitter: www.twitter.com/jameswallington + www.twitter.com/williamjardell

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/itswillandjames

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcGowslAYoL0qcEvg8kRYWA

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