At Brave World Media we believe that no brand or destination message is successful without establishing an emotional connection with its audience. While we understand the importance of measuring and tracking success, we also know that people are not data. So while others define success through metrics, we focus on creating content that is authentic, compelling, beautiful, and memorable for real people. Whether we’re helping you plan your event, or marketing your destination, or creating a brand for your product, our goal will always be people over numbers and building the bridges to help you succeed.
Lean mean marketing machine. We are a small group of experts – each with our own specialties and decades of experience.
Carol Cain – CEO / Co-Founder
For over decade, Carol has enjoyed a successful career as an award-winning travel blogger and freelance writer, sharing stories from all over the world and working with a multitude of global, high-profile clients, from Mastercard and Expedia, where she served as brand ambassador and spokesperson, to Residence Inn by Marriott, who awarded her for her inspirational family travel content, and Atout France, who recruited her to travel and feature wine regions around France for 3 years in a row. Before blogging, she had firmly established herself in the public relations and communications field, where she continues to work in community and new media outreach, project management, as well as in promotion of organizations and their partners. Her consultancy work also includes providing clients with a brand overview and improvement guidelines to appeal to ever-changing market interests and trends.
For over decade, Carol has enjoyed a successful career as an award-winning travel blogger and freelance writer, sharing stories from all over the world and working with a multitude of global, high-profile clients, from Mastercard and Expedia, where she served as brand ambassador and spokesperson, to Residence Inn by Marriott, who awarded her for her inspirational family travel content, and Atout France, who recruited her to travel and feature wine regions around France for 3 years in a row. Before blogging, she had firmly established herself in the public relations and communications field, where she continues to work in community and new media outreach, project management, as well as in promotion of organizations and their partners. Her consultancy work also includes providing clients with a brand overview and improvement guidelines to appeal to ever-changing market interests and trends.
Travis Cain – Creative Director / Co-Founder
Travis Cain ran his own design studio for several years before moving to New York City to attend the School of Visual Arts where he earned an MFA in Design. During his career he has had the pleasure of working with clients such as: The Green Bay Packers, Sundance Channel, Penguin/Viking Books, MTV, Harley-Davidson Motorcycles, KidRobot, Trek Bicycles, Kiehl’s Since 1851, and Getty Images. His work has been honored by The One Club, The Art Director’s Club, ID Magazine, Graphic, Communication Arts, PRINT, HOW and the Cooper Hewitt Design Museum.
Travis Cain ran his own design studio for several years before moving to New York City to attend the School of Visual Arts where he earned an MFA in Design. During his career he has had the pleasure of working with clients such as: The Green Bay Packers, Sundance Channel, Penguin/Viking Books, MTV, Harley-Davidson Motorcycles, KidRobot, Trek Bicycles, Kiehl’s Since 1851, and Getty Images. His work has been honored by The One Club, The Art Director’s Club, ID Magazine, Graphic, Communication Arts, PRINT, HOW and the Cooper Hewitt Design Museum.
Megan Indoe – Brand Storyteller
Five years ago Megan left her successful career as a visual merchandiser and buyer in the fashion industry to run a successful travel blog and pursue her passion in destination and digital marketing. Since then, Megan has worked on a multitude of high profile projects with both domestic and international destinations and global brands on successful campaigns from concept to launch. With a creative eye and able to quickly adapt to changing social media and digital trends she has quickly established herself in the digital marketing world. You can follow her on Instagram at @BoboandChichi
Five years ago Megan left her successful career as a visual merchandiser and buyer in the fashion industry to run a successful travel blog and pursue her passion in destination and digital marketing. Since then, Megan has worked on a multitude of high profile projects with both domestic and international destinations and global brands on successful campaigns from concept to launch. With a creative eye and able to quickly adapt to changing social media and digital trends she has quickly established herself in the digital marketing world. You can follow her on Instagram at @BoboandChichi
Annette Richmond – Content Strategist
Annette Richmond is an award-winning content creator, writer and advocate. A globe trotter and goal digger, Richmond is the creator of the fat positive travel community Fat Girls Traveling. Annette is an international public speaker that has been featured on film and television. The native Californian got her start in the fashion industry working in trend forecasting and public relations. She has used those skills to create a successful platform that is both inspirational and aspirational. You can follow her on instagram at @FromAnnetteWithLove
Annette Richmond is an award-winning content creator, writer and advocate. A globe trotter and goal digger, Richmond is the creator of the fat positive travel community Fat Girls Traveling. Annette is an international public speaker that has been featured on film and television. The native Californian got her start in the fashion industry working in trend forecasting and public relations. She has used those skills to create a successful platform that is both inspirational and aspirational. You can follow her on instagram at @FromAnnetteWithLove
Scott Herder – Photographer & Videographer
For the last 5 years Scott has not only run a successful travel blog but excelled in freelance photography and videography with an array of both domestic and international clients including global brands. He’s mastered the craft of storytelling through videography with his unique and difficult style of flowmotion videography and hyperlapse photography as well as spoke at international events and conventions about his work and style of photography. His films have been featured in the Los Angeles New Media Film Festival and has received nominations for the Best Timelapse of the Year. You can follow him on Instagram at @ItsScottHerder.
For the last 5 years Scott has not only run a successful travel blog but excelled in freelance photography and videography with an array of both domestic and international clients including global brands. He’s mastered the craft of storytelling through videography with his unique and difficult style of flowmotion videography and hyperlapse photography as well as spoke at international events and conventions about his work and style of photography. His films have been featured in the Los Angeles New Media Film Festival and has received nominations for the Best Timelapse of the Year. You can follow him on Instagram at @ItsScottHerder.