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Hi there! My name is Brittany Blackman!

Behind the curtains

A little bit about who we are...

I had the best parents and home life one could ask for, as well as a big sister who made sure to constantly push me to new limits (heck, even still today!) We weren’t rich by any means, but we lived a great, fun life. My father passed away unexpectedly in 2014, and with the devastating news, I realized how short and bitter sweet life was. We spent a lot of quality family time together, and I’m thankful for the memories we created.

In 2010, I felt the urge to move somewhere new, to find a place where I could sparkle and shine (I think I have glitter in my veins). Destin, Florida, happened to be that very spot. A few years after the big move, I met my now-husband, Stan, at a wine festival. We sipped; we laughed at each other’s jokes. And, we knew it was meant to be when we found out we both loved fishing!

I have a stepson who loves anything adventurous and is a total boy. We have two dogs who love treats, multiple times a day. Spending quality time with my family is more important to me than anything else in the world.

Favorite Holiday:
Christmas
Favorite Place:
Walt Disney World
Favorite Color:
Slate Blue
Favorite Food:
Thin Mints

My professional journey

Where I started & where I'm headed.

My professional career has always been based in hospitality – beginning in restaurants and retail, and eventually moving into short term/vacation rentals. I founded my very own STR business in 2020, Breathe Easy Rentals. I successfully sold the vacation rental business in August 2024 and founded a new coaching business, Discover Freedom.

Over the years, I held several managerial/leadership positions where I focused on cultivating environments where the company’s mission was encompassed in all the team touched, while creating/evolving efficient processes & strong brand recognition for prosperous bottom lines.

Most recently, I have opened the door to become an ontological coach. I am working to obtain my Professional Certified Coach (PCC) Credential through the Advanced Coaching Practicum (ACP), which is an International Coaching Federation (ICF) certified school.

My strengths:
My quirks:

Achievements

I continue to be active in the short term rental industry while finding ways to learn and grow personally as well:

Speaking Engagements

Here’s some of the speaking engagements Brittany has had:

  • 2024 DARM presentation | “The Unshakeable You: Shifting from Reacting to Responding”
  • 2024 VRMA webinar | “Mastering Stains: Essential Tips for Laundry and Linens Care”
  • 2024 VRMA Spring Forum panel | “The Ted Lasso Effect: Transforming the Vacation Rental Experience”
  • 2024 VRMA Spring Forum panel | “The Story of Your Financial Statements and Its Impact on Business Value”
  • 2024 The Short Term Rental Virtual Summit for Women webinar | “Direct Booking Domination: Unlocking the Secrets to Direct Bookings Through Effective Marketing”
  • 2024 FAVR Spring Forum panel | “Community Involvement”
  • 2023 VR Women’s Summit presentation | “Your Presence is Power: How to Find Your Inner Elle Woods”
  • 2023 VR Women’s Summit panel | “A Pathway to Career Success”
  • 2023 Walton County Chamber’s The Next Big Thing panel | “Asking “Why?” and How this Infuses Wisdom”
  • 2023 FAVR Spring Forum panel | “Evictions, Chargebacks, & Extra Charges”
  • 2023 VRMA International panel | “Evolve to Survive and Thrive: Transforming into a Hospitality-Driven Brand to Future-Proof Your Business”
  • 2023 VRMA International | “Unlocking Success: Mastering Vendor Relations and Operations Best Practices”
  • 2022 FAVR Spring Forum panel | “Same Problems, Different Solutions – Discussing How Different Workflows are Setup”
  • 2021 VR Women’s Summit panel “The Complete Guest Experience: Insights & Ideas from Leading PMs” | RECORDING LINK
  • 2021 VR Women’s Summit panel | “An Honest Look at Work-Life Balance” | RECORDING LINK

Check out these podcasts with Brittany Blackman!

“The International Coaching Federation (ICF) reports the following statistics on the benefits of executive coaching:

       70% increase in individual performance

       50% increase in team performance

       48% increase in organizational performance

Where else can you possibly get this kind of return?”

– Roberta Matuson, Forbes.com, Is Executive Coaching Really Worth The Money?