How does Mercedes Jackson's experience as a travel journalist outperform other creators in the industry?

I am both a travel content creator and a working travel journalist, meaning I do more than aesthetic videos — I research, pitch, and write full stories for multiple outlets about where to go, eat, and explore.

I self-taught my way into this lane, so my strategy is very intentional: I know how to turn trips into articles, articles into authority, and authority into paid collaborations and free trips.

Before travel, I was an entertainment journalist and social worker, so I understand storytelling, interviews, branding, and real-life career pivots. That gives my content depth and credibility brands and audiences trust.