Mary Novakovich

Travel expert, influencer, host & producer of “Family Travel with Colleen Kelly”

Colleen Kelly has delivered over 50 million impressions through television, print, radio, and digital media. She is Host, Creator, and Executive Producer of the popular Emmy-nominated National PBS Television Series, “Family Travel with Colleen Kelly,” which airs in over 94% of the country to 19.6 million viewers. She also digitally contributes to National Geographic, and is Host of a Chicago WLS-AM 890 radio show and national podcast, with “Round Trip with Colleen Kelly.” Both are housed under Kelly Media Productions LLC, Kelly’s Chicago-based multimedia production company. As an Emmy-nominated executive producer, travel expert, engaging television personality, and seasoned radio talk show host, Kelly has worked with clients all around the world, internationally and domestically, while producing content of the highest level of production for National Geographic, Travel + Leisure, PBS, Travel Channel, and Parents.

Kelly is also a globally recognized brand influencer, keynote speaker at high-profile travel industry events, and guest on numerous radio and television broadcasts, where she presents the latest travel tips, products, and services for all types of travel for friends, multigenerational families, couples, and solo travelers. Kelly has worked with well-known brands, including Carnival Cruise Lines, State Farm, and hundreds of domestic CVBs and international tourist boards, such as Switzerland Tourism, VisitBritain, Tourism Ireland, and many more.