Why I Started the Founder’s Circle

Michelle Laudermilk
Jul 7
2 min read

A travel series for women 50+ who want more than a vacation.

Embark on transformative journeys with Infinite Vagabonds' Founder's Circle, offering small group adventures. Discover sisterhood and wanderlust.

Why the Founder's Circle?

At a certain point, travel stops being about escape — and becomes about becoming.

After 15+ years of living and teaching abroad, travel had become part of who I was. I didn’t just love new places — I loved the way they changed me. The way they invited me to slow down, listen, and see things — and myself — differently.

But over time, I started to feel something missing from how travel is often offered, especially for women at midlife and beyond. I didn’t want a packed itinerary or a giant tour group. I wanted meaningful connections. I wanted space to breathe. I wanted to feel something — not just check off the highlights.

That quiet longing is what led me to create Infinite Vagabonds, and now, the Founder’s Circle.

The Founder’s Circle is a new series of small group, soulful journeys for women 50+. These aren’t mass-market tours. They’re early-edition, co-created experiences — designed for women who crave community, creativity, and a different kind of pace.

It’s not just about where we go. It’s about how we go.

These journeys are built around:

Cultural immersion through food, art, and women’s stories
Restful, reflective time for journaling and conversation
Shared meals and story circles that build connection
Women-owned vendors and intentional local experiences

But more than anything, the Founder’s Circle is about building something together.

As one of the first to join, you won’t just sign up for a trip — you’ll help shape what it becomes. Your energy, your feedback, your presence will all help guide these early tours as we bring them to life.