YOGITA RIDGLEY
Unleash The Power Of Your Authentic Self
Yogita’s History
Career and Family
Yogita Ridgley learned the value of earning money at the age of 16, working part-time as a cashier at K-Mart while in high school. During her university years, she continued to work, waiting tables to support herself. After completing a degree in Accounting and Economics, she began her professional career in the corporate world as an Accountant.
In 2004, Yogita moved to Australia with her young family, and the following year, she embarked on a new chapter as a Hotel General Manager—a role she held and excelled in for over a decade. Today, she is an accomplished Author, International Speaker, and Entrepreneur, owning two businesses: Traveling With Me, Myself & I, which focuses on solo travel and self-growth, and Travel & Wellness Co., which provides comprehensive travel services.
Born into a working-class Indian family, with both parents as schoolteachers, Yogita grew up with the guiding principle that knowledge is power. Proud of her Indian heritage, she embraces its richness—languages, foods, and traditions—while also navigating the challenges of belonging. Often feeling “not Indian enough” within her own culture, yet not fully accepted in Western society either, Yogita turned that sense of in-between into a strength, shaping her journey of resilience, self-discovery, and empowerment.
Yogita’s Journey
Yogita Ridgley grew up with very low self-esteem. Throughout her school years, she faced cruel labels from both peers and teachers—called “stupid,” “dumb,” “useless,” and “lazy.” Despite excelling in subjects like Maths and Science, she tied her self-worth to her struggles with reading, writing, and spelling. Although she dreamed of other paths, she chose the practical road of studying Accounting and Economics at university.
This self-doubt and limiting belief followed her into adulthood, where she often saw herself as “broken” because of her dyslexia. Depression and negative emotions held her back, blurring her ability to see her inner beauty and live authentically.
Everything began to shift when Yogita embarked on her first solo trip over a decade ago. It was during that journey that she had a powerful realisation: she could continue acting like a victim, or she could take responsibility for her life.
Through solo travel, she began discovering her true self, and from that experience, her business Traveling With Me, Myself & I was born. Later, she founded Travel & Wellness Co. to support those who not only love to travel but also seek to integrate wellness into their lifestyle.
Yogita’s Buiness & Passion
For Yogita Ridgley, traveling holds a dual meaning—both the journey through life and the adventure across the world. One pushes her out of her comfort zone, while the other brings her fully into the present moment. When exploring new destinations, she delights in getting lost along unknown paths, allowing curiosity to guide her.
Equally important to her is connecting with local people—learning their language, history, and culture, and savouring as much of the local cuisine as she can.
Traveling has taught Yogita profound lessons. It awakens the senses, challenges beliefs, and exposes the limitations we impose on ourselves—those invisible boundaries that can hold us back from living fully. She believes life is about the soul discovering its true purpose, and that no disability or limitation should prevent anyone from pursuing their dreams.
Contact Info
+61414211220
P O Box 1258 Buddina, Queensland 4575 Australia
Travel & Wellness Co.
Your Travel Shop - specialising in solo travel n wellness travel