Mary is a freelance travel writer and blogger based in North Vancouver, Canada. A marketing speaker, author and consultant by trade, but an adventure traveler and writer by passion, she pursues her love of story and travel tips in publications such as the Globe and Mail, Huffington Post, the Vancouver Sun and the Province, in addition to her travel blog CarryOnQueen.com
She has published numerous lifestyle pieces in national publications including Zoomer Magazine, Cottage Life, Outside Magazine and Pacific Yachting.
Mary is the author of two books, Word of Mouth Mouse & Mobile and Five-Minute Marketing, each featuring tips for the time-starved business leader. She is also a member of the Canadian Association of Professional Speakers and the Global Speakers Federation and is one of fewer than 12% of speakers globally who hold the designation of CSP (Certified Speaking Professional), the international measure of excellence for professional competence and proven experience. A contributor to Business in Vancouver since 2002 and a monthly marketing columnist for the Huffington Post, her work has also been published in the Globe & Mail, the Toronto Star, the Vancouver Sun, Marketing Magazine and Strategy. Mary has been a repeat guest on CBC TV news and CBC radio The 180 with Jim Brown, offering her opinions on marketing, social media and business trends.
Check out a couple of her recent travel pieces here:
- The Province, January 13, 2018: Prepping for Peru
- Vancouver Sun, January 22, 2018: The road less traveled to Machu Pichu
- Huffington Post, Oct 25, 2017: What I Learned While Trekking At 15,170 Feet In Peru
- Vancouver Sun, March 16, 2017: Traveling with your teen: Memories to last a lifetime
- Globe & Mail, July 28, 2016: Tell Your Kids to Write Letters Home From Their Travels
Travel writing coordinates:
- www.carryonqueen.com
- mary@nullcarryonqueen.com
- Twitter: @thecarryonqueen
- Instagram: @thecarryonqueen
- Facebook: facebook.com/carryonqueen
Marketing business coordinates:
- www.fiveminutemarketing.com
- mary@nullfiveminutemarketing.com
- Twitter: @marycharleson
- Instagram: @marycharleson
- LinkedIn: /marycharleson
- Facebook: facebook.com/fiveminutemarketing
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