Aaliyah Edwards

After 25 years in quality control for a medical device manufacturer, Aaliyah took a solo snorkeling trip to the Great Barrier Reef that transformed her perspective on marine conservation. When her company downsized, she took the severance package as an opportunity to move to New Zealand, where her daughter was studying marine biology, and reinvent herself as a travel content creator focusing on underwater ecosystems and urban expression through street art. Her methodical documentation skills from quality control translated perfectly to creating detailed travel guides that have gained a loyal following among midlife travelers seeking authentic experiences.