The Second Act: Meet the Women Who Dared to Start Over

Ina Yulo Stuve

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January 5, 2026

Most of us begin our working lives with at least a vague idea of what we want to do and where we want to end up, but life has a way of surprising us. The career pivots of these 11 women brought them into the world of travel.

Swiss Alps to The World: Bella Syme

As someone who spent over a decade racing up and down the Swiss Alps as a professional skier and freeride coach, Bella Syme is used to living life on the edge. Harnessing her love for the outdoors and little black book of contacts, the athlete-turned-entrepreneur launched ALS Private, a luxury travel company that crafts bespoke experiences for an ultra-high-net-worth clientele. While her deep expertise in Alpine destinations was the initial focus of her company, she has since taken ALS Private off-piste with custom itineraries to India, French Polynesia, the French Riviera, among other breath-taking destinations.

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