Gabby Beckford is an engineer-turned-entrepreneur, internet personality, and Creator—and the one the girls look to when they're done playing it safe. She's the founder of Packs Light, her media company built to empower audiences to explore the world with confidence and purpose. The ecosystem includes SeekPTO, her platform that connects members to paid travel opportunities, and Young Travelers, a 10,000+-member community and podcast for Gen Z explorers. She has partnered with 100+ global brands, including Meta, Mastercard, and United Airlines, and has been featured in The New York Times, CNBC Make It, and Business Insider.
A 3x LinkedIn Creator Partner, four-year LinkedIn Top Voice, and member of the American Influencer Council, Gabby is also a recognized voice on creator partnership strategy, Gen Z marketing, and the future of the brand-creator relationship — bringing a marketer's mind to everything she builds. From her passport to her portfolio, she's proof that betting on yourself is always the right call.
Recent Press
“Why LinkedIn Creators are outperforming media companies with full press rooms” – MediaBistro, Read
“For This Influencer, Rejection Is the New Perfection” - New York Times, Read
“2024 ADCOLOR Award Winners” - ADCOLOR, Read
“A 28-year-old travel creator who's earned 6 figures this year with hundreds of thousands of TikTok and Instagram followers lays out exactly how much she's made from 7 income streams” – Business Insider, Read
“How Gabby Beckford Turned Her Passion for Travel Into a Business” – New York Weekly, Read
“Lawmakers are trying to ban TikTok. That won’t be easy – it’s part of our culture now” – CNN, Read
“Blogger Gabby Beckford On The Difficult Decisions Made Traveling During The Pandemic” – NPR, Listen
“Gabby Beckford Ditched Her Engineering Job Then Raked In Nearly $200K As A Content Creator” – AfroTech, Read
“This 26-year-old turned her side hustle into a $170,000-per-year business: ‘4 things I wish I knew sooner'” – CNBCMakeit, Read
“This 26-year-old quit her engineering job to pursue her side hustle full-time—and brought in $170,000 in one year” – CNBCMakeit, Read
“Five Women Who Embraced Their Star Power in Their Careers” – Shondaland, Read
“The Secret Lives of Travel Creators, Beyond the Post” – Advertising Week, Read
“How I quit my job to travel and make 6 figures” – COMPLEX, Watch
“Gen Z Is More Than Tik-Tok Takedowns” – Shondaland, Read
