Make Your Own Map: Are YOU Ready to be BRAVE?

Learn more about my journey: https://www.wesaidgotravel.com/windstarcruises-tahiti/https://www.wesaidgotravel.com/jetsettv-windstar/

https://studio.youtube.com/playlist/PLv_jKkCiDQcR6s5CZ8A_nKsA98fubnSym/videos?o=U

See all of Lisa's segments on The Jet Set TV: https://lisaniver.com/the-jet-set-tv-segments/

ARTICLES:

Diving, Luxury & Wild Discoveries in Central Florida on The Jet Set TV https://www.wesaidgotravel.com/jetsettv-kissimmee/Experiencing Every Kind of Magic in Kissimmeehttps://www.wesaidgotravel.com/kissimmee/Four Seasons Orlando: Where Luxury, Sunshine, and Storybook Magic Meethttps://www.wesaidgotravel.com/four-seasons-orlando/BORED PANDA: I Expected Crowds And Chaos In Central Florida, But What I Found Was Silence, Beauty, And Real Emotionhttps://www.boredpanda.com/unexpected-beauty-in-central-florida-by-lisa-niver

Join me, Lisa Niver, and Kenny Dyal, aka @sweetwater_scuba, a Disney Divemaster for the last twenty years, for a behind-the-scenes conversation at EPCOT’s Living Seas Aquarium. We talk about what it’s like to scuba dive in one of Disney’s most magical underwater worlds, the incredible marine life, and the joy of sharing the experience with families watching from the other side of the glass. Perfect for divers, Disney lovers, or anyone curious about the magic beneath the surface! 

Want to see us swim alongside hammerhead sharks, sea turtles, and rays while sharing high-fives with kids on the other side of the glass? Watch the magic and wonder of DiveQuest at Walt Disney World in the Living Seas Exhibit: 

https://youtu.be/sNvM4x48z2E 

https://youtu.be/UdOg866QbZE 

https://youtu.be/iUFIKysziXo 

For more on Lisa’s EPCOT adventure, check out the full article here: 

https://www.wesaidgotravel.com/epcot/ 

All of my Orlando and Dema videos: 

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLv_jKkCiDQcSAl0mFGB4KyeZ9tGhNOJ_p 

Thank you to Kenny and the entire marine team at Epcot! I loved loved love this dive experience.

EPCOT Seas Adventures – DiveQuest: https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/events-tours/epcot/epcot-divequest/

Learn more about my journey: https://www.wesaidgotravel.com/windstarcruises-tahiti/

VIDEOS: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLv_jKkCiDQcR6s5CZ8A_nKsA98fubnSym

In this conversation, Terry shares his remarkable journey from city life to the Arctic wilderness, what it takes to guide in polar bear country, and why these remote landscapes continue to shape everyone who experiences them. Whether you’re curious about Arctic safaris, conservation, or what it’s really like to walk in polar bear territory, this interview offers a rare and authentic glimpse into one of the world’s most extraordinary adventures.MORE: https://churchillwild.com/https://www.wesaidgotravel.com/churchill-wild-2024/https://www.wesaidgotravel.com/polar-bear-safari-churchill-wild-2024/https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLv_jKkCiDQcQ9eCEyLewMLRRj45jFoNi6https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLv_jKkCiDQcRzCsSyzfa6MS69qxHYSN5Thttps://www.wesaidgotravel.com/tell-me-more-about-walking-with-polar-bears/https://pasadenamag.com/feature/luxury-meets-wilderness-on-this-canadian-arctic-safari/

https://www.yourhometv.com/video/2169Ilyssa PanitzThe "Only" Divorce JournalistHost, "The Divorce Hour with Ilyssa Panitz" on CRN Digital Talk Radio Network - ranked by Feedspot as one of the best Podcasts on divorceHost, "Ways Thru Divorce" On Your Home TV

https://ilyssapanitz.com/

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/brave-ish-with-lisa-niver/id1263703549 First published Dec 31, 2023

⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SdtuTS3YNfg⁠

Lisa Niver is an award-winning travel expert who has explored 102 countries on six continents. This University of Pennsylvania graduate sailed across the seas for seven years with Princess Cruises, Royal Caribbean, and Renaissance Cruises and spent three years backpacking across Asia. Discover her articles in publications from AARP: The Magazine and AAA Explorer to WIRED and Wharton Magazine, as well as her site WeSaidGoTravel. https://lisaniver.comFor more show information visit: www.MariannePestana.com#bookclub #readinglist #books #bookish #author #authorinterview #KMET1490AM #radioshow #booklover #mustread #readinghttps://www.wesaidgotravel.com/braveish-connections/

https://www.chumclub.org/forums/threads/3rd-thursday-w-chum-september-18th-dare-to-explore.11265/Details:Topic: CHUM 3rd THURSDAY – LISA NIVERTime: Sep 18, 2025 07:30 PM Central Time (US and Canada)https://lisaniver.com/event/dare-to-explore-with-chum-scuba/Lisa Niver is a Telly Award–winning travel journalist, TV host, and author of the memoir Brave-ish: One Breakup, Six Continents, and Feeling Fearless After Fifty. After learning to scuba dive in Monterey Bay, she launched a lifelong passion that led her to work with Club Med in Colorado, the Bahamas, Sonora Bay, and Turks & Caicos, and to dive in destinations from Cozumel and Bonaire to Sipadan, Vanuatu, Cuba’s Gardens of the Queen, and beyond. She has explored over 100 countries on all seven continents and is a featured PADI speaker at the Los Angeles, Dallas, Chicago, and New York City Travel & Adventure Shows.

I spoke with Nikki Noya on The Jet Set TV about my incredible stay at Secrets Bahia Mita Surf & Spa Resort in Riviera Nayarit. From Sky Bar cabanas and whale watching to sunset hula hooping, birthday celebrations, and unforgettable dining, this adults-only, all-inclusive escape—part of Hyatt’s Inclusive Collection—truly exceeded every expectation. 🌴✨

https://www.wesaidgotravel.com/secrets-bahia-mita/

In my interview on The Jet Set TV, I shared why Secrets Bahia Mita Surf & Spa Resort in Riviera Nayarit was such an unforgettable experience. This adults-only, all-inclusive property—part of Hyatt’s Inclusive Collection—offered the perfect mix of relaxation, celebration, and adventure. My suite was extraordinary, with over 1,000 square feet of space, a plunge pool, wraparound balcony, and sweeping ocean views. One of my favorite memories was hula hooping at sunset during our private mixology class on the balcony.

Celebrating Heather’s birthday at the resort was pure joy. From songs and shots at breakfast to a surprise cake at dinner, the staff turned every moment into a celebration. Our Sky Bar cabana days were equally special: drinks delivered poolside, surprise Oreo ice cream sandwiches, whale watching from our loungers, and even a sunglass concierge to keep everything crystal clear. Team members like Regina, Angelo, Efrain, and Julio went above and beyond to make us feel welcome and cared for.

And then there was the food—fresh lunches at Olio and Sky Bar, perfect steaks at Bluewater Grill, Mediterranean flavors at Mezze, and plenty of birthday cheer everywhere we dined. Evenings brought karaoke at Koi Bar, fireworks from nearby celebrations, and whale and dolphin sightings along the coast. Secrets Bahia Mita isn’t just a resort—it’s a place where every detail adds up to a joyful, luxurious escape that I’ll never forget.

https://www.hyattinclusivecollection.com/en/resorts-hotels/secrets/mexico/bahia-mita-surf-spa-resort

More of my videos from SECRETS: https://studio.youtube.com/playlist/PLv_jKkCiDQcSSKOMIJwWpkJKsxI-9MYyi/videos?o=U

“What happens when five women stop waiting for permission and start showing up for themselves and each other? That is exactly what we explored in this new episode of The Do The Thing Podcast. I sat down with Laura Carney, Melissa Llarena, Melissa Bright, Lisa Niver, and Darcy Voldenn to talk about why play is the key to building courage, leadership, and community. We talked about why play matters, how small steps lead to big momentum, and how community helps you move faster than you ever could alone.ㅤ

Tune in here →

YouTube: https://youtu.be/8aGkw3xzKGE

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/own-your-play-how-5-leaders-turned-play-into-purpose/id1618590178?i=1000714244526

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3PMhIZaw4XknjYTI6Qvv6aㅤ

And remember... don’t wait for opportunity; create it.

#Brave ㅤ#OwnYourPlay #DoTheThingPodcast #Leadership #Creativity #Community

Thank you to Stacey and Laura for including me! Lisa

My Father's List Modern Prairie Official Melissa E. Gilbert

SIDELINE SISTERS E86 Lisa Niver takes small steps toward feeling brave and finding joyhttps://youtu.be/hSqkVQsanlULisa Niver is a Telly Award-winning travel journalist, TV host, and author of the award-winning memoir Brave-ish: One Breakup, Six Continents, and Feeling Fearless After Fifty. She’s explored over 100 countries on all seven continents, with bylines in USA Today 10Best, The Los Angeles Times, and WIRED. Host of the podcast Make Your Own Map, Lisa inspires audiences worldwide through her bold adventures, powerful storytelling, and passion for reinvention.

Lisa's Notes from the Sidelines:

• Being brave and adventurous have to do with perspective -- how we think of ourselves and the judgement perceived.
• Small steps lead to big changes.
• Starting over is hard... no matter how many times you've done it.
• Like scuba diving, in life, when we have challenges, we need to lean on a buddy. So reach out, take small steps, and find a buddy.
• You can't do new things in an old way.
• Acknowledgement and winning is validating, especially when you do your work alone and don't know if it's impactful.
• Find what makes you happy and do it. It is much easier with the internet to find your people.
• Travel lets you learn new things and gives you the opportunity for perspective.
• You can have a travel experience without ever getting on a plane. Explore your own city.
• Be kind to yourself. It's easy to label yourself a failure, but we don't call a baby a failure when it's learning to walk.
• When someone says no to you, maybe it means something better is coming.🎙️Listen to Sideline Sisters podcast on your favorite app: https://pod.link/1709566379🌐Check ⁠Jentle Coaching website⁠: www.jentlecoaching.com👉Follow ⁠@jentlecoaching on Instagram⁠: www.instagram.com/jentlecoaching

https://www.wesaidgotravel.com/living-bold-podcast/

https://lisaniver.com/event/torrance-library/

Join award-winning travel expert, journalist, and adventurer Lisa Niver for an inspiring talk about her journey through heartbreak, reinvention, and fearless exploration in her memoir, Brave–ish: One Breakup, Six Continents, and Feeling Fearless After Fifty.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4vyhpoSdweI

Thank you Angela Tuell for interviewing me on Communications Redefined: “Chasing Adventure: Travel Journalist Lisa Niver’s Global Odyssey”

https://www.wesaidgotravel.com/communications-redefined/

Communications Refined

https://communicationsredefined.com/chasing-adventure-travel-journalist-lisa-nivers-global-odyssey

Welcome to Media in Minutes. This is your host, Angela Tuell. This podcast features in-depth interviews with those who report on the world around us. They share everything from their favorite stories to what happened behind the lens and give us a glimpse into their world From our studio here at Communications Redefined. This is Media in Minutes.

On today’s episode, we are talking with award-winning travel journalist, tv host and author, Lisa Niver. Lisa is an adventurer who has explored all seven continents and over 100 countries. She is also the award-winning author of Brave-ish: One Breakup, Six Continents and Feeling Fearless After 50. With a passion for pushing boundaries, she has journeyed through the desert in Mongolia, scuba dived with bull sharks in Mexico, snorkeled with whale sharks in the Philippines and swam with the humpback whales in Tonga. Her adventures include polar bear walking safaris in Canada, twice taking a polar plunge in Antarctica and experiencing thrilling safari encounters with Africa’s Big Five. Lisa is also a sought-after international speaker and the host of the podcast Make your Own Map!

also see my reel on YouTube of our panel: https://youtu.be/rQQGQCGsW1k

More videos: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLv_jKkCiDQcSLX4M-0ye3pz2kKpOPveCi

Article on We Said Go Travel about the summit:

Thank you to Giovanna Rossi for interviewing me on The Well Woman Show for NPR!

324: How To Be Brave With Lisa Niver – The Well Woman Show

Giovanna Rossi interviewed me to discuss my book “Brave-ish: One Breakup, Six Continents and Feeling Fearless After Fifty” and “The transformative potential of embracing change. The importance of setting bold goals for personal growth. Strategies for overcoming fear and self-doubt, and much more!”

https://www.wesaidgotravel.com/braveish-npr/

Event info: https://lisaniver.com/event/frequent-traveler-university-2025/

More info on WSGT: https://www.wesaidgotravel.com/finding-joy-in-travel-at-frequent-traveler-university/

MAKE YOUR OWN MAP: https://lisaniver.com/makeyourownmap/ now watched/heard in 59 countries on 7 continents. Find it on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, YouTube Podcast, GoodPods, Audacy, Audible, Pandora, iHeart Radio and more.....

Thank you Brandeis University (BNCLA) Alumni in Los Angeles for including me in your Spring Author Event. I loved talking about my award winning memoir, BRAVE-ish!I was honored to speak along with Antoine Wilson and Laurie Stevens. Thank you to moderator Mitchell Schwartz. Thank you to Beverly for suggesting me to speak.Enjoy this video of my talk!Event info: https://lisaniver.com/event/brandeis/ More about my book: https://lisaniver.com/braveish/

Reel https://youtube.com/shorts/HuXXQ4SaPCE

Filmed April 2025

INFO: https://www.wesaidgotravel.com/brave-ish-brandeis-university/

YouTube: https://youtu.be/FItll6-Zm3c

MAKE YOUR OWN MAP: ⁠https://lisaniver.com/makeyourownmap/⁠ now watched/heard in 59 countries on 7 continents. Find it on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, YouTube Podcast,  GoodPods, Audacy, Audible, Pandora, iHeart Radio and more.....

Talking with Tara Schuster is like opening a book where every page feels somehow meant for you. And in this case, it was literally true—I wanted to ask her about nearly every chapter of her powerful, honest, and often hilarious books: Buy Yourself the F*cking Lilies and Glow in the F*cking Dark.

Every story she shares—whether it’s about healing from trauma, battling imposter syndrome or navigating messy relationships—feels like a lifeline. You’ll laugh, you’ll nod, you might cry, and you’ll definitely want to grab a pen and start journaling.

Hope you enjoy our interview!

TARA's NEWSLETTER https://www.taraschuster.com/newsletter

TARA's INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/taraschuster/

More info: WSGT https://www.wesaidgotravel.com/tara-schuster/

MAKE YOUR OWN MAP: https://lisaniver.com/makeyourownmap/ now watched/heard in 59 countries on 7 continents. Find it on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, YouTube Podcast,  GoodPods, Audacy, Audible, Pandora, iHeart Radio and more.....

What began as a personal journey quickly evolved into a professional path. After starting in guest services, Ryan worked across different ships and roles, steadily gaining experience in the field. He trained through Quark Academy—Quark’s training program which is now unique, land-based in Ushuaia, Argentina, where future guides learn the art of driving Zodiacs, leading landings, and managing safety in some of the world’s most extreme conditions. It’s a powerful part of what makes Quark’s team so strong. I loved sailing South of the Antarctic Circle Jan 7-19 2025 on Quark Ultramarine with Ryan as my expedition leader! I hope you enjoy our interview and decide to sail to Antarctica with Quark Expeditions https://www.quarkexpeditions.com/

READ MORE:

https://www.wesaidgotravel.com/ryan-mcdevitt-quark-ultramarine/ 

See my Stand Up Paddleboard unintentional plunge, my polar plunge and so many penguins in my 60+ reels from my journey South of the Antarctic Circle: https://bit.ly/LNAntarctica

Watch my Jet Set TV segment about Antarctica: https://youtu.be/KcyCAPJmel8

Watch Fabrice Genevois, Quark Ultramarine’s penguinologist https://youtu.be/O58j8_Z5NiQ

Paddling Adventures with Quark Expeditionshttps://youtu.be/qauQLRU6wws⁠

Soaring Above the Ice: Helicopter Adventures with Quark Expeditions’ Sarah Zaubi https://youtu.be/b-yvCaE5_Vo

READ MORE: https://www.wesaidgotravel.com/helicopter-adventures-with-quark-expeditions/

See my Stand Up Paddleboard unintentional plunge, my polar plunge and so many penguins in my 60+ reels from my journey South of the Antarctic Circle: ⁠https://bit.ly/LNAntarctica ⁠

Watch my Jet Set TV segment about Antarctica: ⁠https://youtu.be/KcyCAPJmel8⁠

Learn from Fabrice Genevois, Quark Ultramarine’s penguinologist ⁠https://youtu.be/O58j8_Z5NiQ⁠

Paddling Adventures with Quark Expeditions

https://youtu.be/qauQLRU6wws

https://www.quarkexpeditions.com/

Guests can explore Antarctica engine free by kayak or SUP —safe, guided, and unforgettable ways to connect with the ice, wildlife, and wonder of the White Continent. I loved being onboard Quark Ultramarine Jan 7-19 2025 for the Southern Expedition Crossing the Antarctic Circle. Enjoy my interview with Kelly and watch all my Quark Ultramarine interviews and reels!

READ MORE: https://www.wesaidgotravel.com/kayak-quark-ultramarine/

See my Stand Up Paddleboard unintentional plunge, my polar plunge and so many penguins in my 60+ reels from my journey South of the Antarctic Circle: https://bit.ly/LNAntarctica

Watch my Jet Set TV segment about Antarctica: https://youtu.be/KcyCAPJmel8

Learn from Fabrice Genevois, Quark Ultramarine’s penguinologist https://youtu.be/O58j8_Z5NiQ

Quark Expeditions: Learning from Fabrice GenevoisI loved being onboard Quark Ultramarine Jan 7-19 2025 for the Southern Expedition Crossing the Antarctic Circle. One of the best parts of my ship experience were the incredible expert lectures. Fabrice taught us about the three types of penguins, their behavior and then was out in the colony sharing his knowledge with us during every landing.READ MORE: (WSGT article)See the penguins in my 60+ reels from my journey South of the Antarctic Circle: https://bit.ly/LNAntarctica Watch my Jet Set TV segment about Antarctica: https://youtu.be/KcyCAPJmel8

Thank you to The Jet Set TV! I loved talking with Nikki Noya about my epic adventure to Antarctica with Quark Expeditions! It was incredible to step foot on my final continent.See more than 60 reels about my journey including hula-hooping south of the Antarctic circlehttps://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLv_jKkCiDQcTw0oS3dPpw_iX5PTVnpOG0See all my TV specials, interviews and segments on The Jet Set TV:https://lisaniver.com/the-jet-set-tv-segments/https://thejetset.com/author/lisa-niver/

This is the livestream recording from Zibby's Bookshop Author Event with Jennifer Lang and Lisa Niver on March 26, 2025. Grateful to Zibby’s Bookshop for creating such a special space to celebrate books and conversations that matter! Zibby Owens, publisher, author and founder of the bookstore, was at our event and introduced us!EVENT INFO: Join us at Zibby’s Bookshop for an evening with two remarkable Jewish authors, Jennifer Lang and Lisa Niver, as they explore the complexities of identity, family, and the challenges of building a life in a new land. Jennifer will delve into her latest book, Landed: A Yogi’s Memoir in Pieces & Poses, sharing her experiences of moving from New York to Israel, and the struggles and surprises of navigating a new life.A Bay Area transplant in Tel Aviv, Jennifer Lang runs Israel Writers Studio. American by birth, Israeli by choice, and French by marriage, she is celebrating Places We Left Behind: a memoir-in-miniature (2023) and Landed: A yogi’s memoir in pieces & poses (10/15/2024). Her prize-winning essays appear in Baltimore Review, Under the Sun, Midway Journal, and elsewhere. She holds an MFA from Vermont College of Fine Arts and was an Assistant Editor at Brevity Journal. When not at her desk, she might be walking along the edge of the Mediterranean or on her yoga mat–practicing since 1995, teaching since 2003. Find Jennifer at israelwriterstudio.com, on Instagram and Facebook.Lisa Niver is a travel journalist and TV host who has explored all seven continents and over 100 countries. She is the award-winning author of Brave-ish: One Breakup, Six Continents and Feeling Fearless After Fifty. A sought-after international speaker, she inspires audiences with her daring tales, videos and hosts the podcast, Make Your Own Map. https://lisaniver.com/braveish/INFO: https://www.wesaidgotravel.com/jennifer-lang-zibbys/

Are you ready to change your thinking and live Brave-ishly?Recording of the Adira Hadassah Be Your BRAVE-ish Self Brave-ish Birthday Book Event with Lisa Niverhttps://lisaniver.com/event/braveish-hadassah/"Ready to transform your mindset and embrace a Brave-ish life? Join us for an unforgettable evening with the inspiring and motivating award-winning author Lisa Niver, hosted by Adira Hadassah. We’re celebrating the 1st birthday of her empowering memoir, Brave-ish, on Thursday, September 19, 2024! Don’t miss this opportunity to meet Lisa, hear her incredible journey, and get your very own signed copy of Brave-ish. It’s more than just a book—it’s a guide to courage, growth, and living life to the fullest.Mark your calendar, bring a friend, and come celebrate with us. Let’s make this night one to remember!"More info: https://www.wesaidgotravel.com/become-your-brave-ish-self/This event was recorded SEPTEMBER 19, 2024 at Small World Books, Venice Beach, California.

"Join award-winning travel expert, journalist, and adventurer Lisa Niver for an inspiring talk about her journey through heartbreak, reinvention, and fearless exploration. In her memoir, Brave–ish: One Breakup, Six Continents, and Feeling Fearless After Fifty, Lisa shares how she embraced bold adventures across six continents to rediscover her courage and transform her life."

What an honor!

More about the event:

https://www.adventurersclub.org/events/discover-your-brave-ish-spirit-with-lisa-niver/

and our prizes:

https://www.wesaidgotravel.com/galentines-adventurers-club/

Hope to see you at one of my book events soon!

Lisa

https://lisaniver.com/events/

Filmed on Galentine's Day Feb 13, 2025

Published on Podcast for International Women's Day, March 8, 2025

More about our Death Valley Road Trip: https://www.wesaidgotravel.com/exploring-death-valley-largest-hottest-driest-and-lowest-national-park-in-usa/

Our choice: Genesis G80: https://www.wesaidgotravel.com/best-road-trip-ever-2021-genesis-g80-3-5t-prestige/

Death Valley VIDEOS: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLv_jKkCiDQcTlc3--bazG18Z3JuXkQSty

Next Road Trip: GV70

https://www.wesaidgotravel.com/road-trip-ready-genesis-gv70-to-joshua-tree/

Our Road trip to Joshua Tree:

https://www.wesaidgotravel.com/joshua-tree-national-park-my-first-visit/

Joshua Tree Videos: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLv_jKkCiDQcQso93oFjduVWhUiMiWLRg1

THE TECH SHOW S07E13 062424 https://thetechshow.tv/

In this special Wild Ireland podcast episode, I follow Killian McLaughlin, the passionate founder of this incredible wildlife sanctuary, as he shares his 10-year journey to bring it to life. 🐺🦉 Now open for 5 years, Wild Ireland is a haven for wolves, bears, lynxes, and more, reconnecting Ireland with its untamed past. https://wildireland.org/ Walking through the sanctuary with Killian, I saw firsthand his dedication to conservation and his deep love for these magnificent animals. His stories and vision will inspire and captivate you! ✨ Want more? Watch my Ireland Travel TV Special on The Jet Set TV to explore Wild Ireland, the Giant’s Causeway, and so much more of this magical country. https://youtu.be/h1rIvYuti6U 🎧 Tune in now to join Killian and me on an unforgettable adventure into the wild heart of Ireland! #WildIreland #KillianMcLaughlin #IrelandTravel #WildlifeSanctuary #ConservationJourney #TravelPodcast #LisaNiver #TheJetSetTV #IrishWildlife #DiscoverIreland See all my segments on The Jet Set TV https://lisaniver.com/the-jet-set-tv-segments/

See it on MOMS MATTER YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yRALW0zpvOg

"Tune in to find out how ⁠@lisaniver⁠ has the courage and makes the time to travel to 102 countries, host a podcast and write a book by 50! What are your tips on following your dreams and not giving up?" ⁠https://www.instagram.com/lamommagazine/reel/DB1eW62IQtd/⁠

Want more? Watch the entire Ireland Travel TV Special, hosted by Lisa Niver, on The Jet Set TV. Let the beauty and stories of Ireland inspire your next adventure! https://youtu.be/h1rIvYuti6U

Recently, I shared my Holiday Travel tips on multiple TV news programs across the country. TIP #1 Don't Get Hangry!! Bring Welch’s Fruit Snacks to make navigating holiday travel more enjoyable and less stressful.

Learn more at https://www.wesaidgotravel.com/welchs-fruit-snacks/

Read the transcript of our interview on We Said Go Travel: https://www.wesaidgotravel.com/alex-jimenez/

More from Alex Jimenez

TRAVEL FASHION GIRL & Women's Travel Fest

More about my PODCAST: Make Your Own Map ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://lisaniver.com/makeyourownmap/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Lisa's new TRAVEL WRITER 101 class on Udemy

⁠https://bit.ly/TravelWriter101 ⁠

Lisa Niver's book, Brave-ish, One Breakup, Six Continents and Feeling Fearless After Fifty: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://lisaniver.com/braveish/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Show Notes

• Origins of Travel Fashion Girl: Alex discusses how Travel Fashion Girl started, focusing on packing lists and traveler interviews.
• Impact of Community: Alex reflects on taking over and merging Women’s Travel Fest with Travel Fashion Girl.
• Balancing Personal and Professional Life: Insights into managing multiple roles as a new mom and entrepreneur.
• Inspiring Others: Alex’s commitment to empowering others through her work and community efforts.
• Overcoming Pandemic Challenges: Alex’s resilience and the evolution of Women’s Travel Fest during and after the pandemic.
• Taking Risks: Alex’s approach to risk-taking and how it has shaped her career.
• Balancing Multiple Roles: The challenges of managing entrepreneurship, motherhood, and travel.
• Future of Women’s Travel Fest: Exciting plans for the upcoming event in LA.
• Reflecting on Achievements:: Alex looks back at her adventurous past and her bravery in taking risks.
• Travel as Refresh: How travel remains a source of rejuvenation and inspiration for Alex.
• Supportive Friendship: The value of ongoing support and friendship between Lisa and Alex.

EVENT INFO: https://www.wesaidgotravel.com/brave-ish-at-stephen-wise-temple/ Lisa's book: https://lisaniver.com/braveish/ Lisa's podcast: https://lisaniver.com/makeyourownmap/

Lisa's new TRAVEL WRITER 101 class on Udemy ⁠https://bit.ly/TravelWriter101

ORIGINAL VIDEO filmed at Stephen Wise Temple https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ql1VPhj02kA

PRESS for Lisa's book https://lisaniver.com/press/

Read the transcript of our interview on We Said Go Travel: ⁠https://www.wesaidgotravel.com/david-hochman

More from David Hochman https://www.davidhochman.net/

and UPOD Acaademy

https://upodacademy.com/speakersessions

More about my PODCAST: Make Your Own Map ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://lisaniver.com/makeyourownmap/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Lisa's new TRAVEL WRITER 101 class on Udemy

https://bit.ly/TravelWriter101

Lisa Niver's book, Brave-ish, One Breakup, Six Continents and Feeling Fearless After Fifty: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://lisaniver.com/braveish/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Show Notes

[00:00:00] Introduction

• Lisa Niver introduces David Hochman and expresses gratitude for his influence on her freelance career.

[00:02:00] The Power of Community

• David discusses the importance of community in the freelance world and how UPOD Academy provides that support.

[00:05:30] The "Why Not Me?" Mindset

• David explains the significance of confidence and why aspiring writers should embrace the "Why Not Me?" attitude.

[00:09:00] Thumb Slam Concept

• David shares his "Thumb Slam" philosophy, encouraging writers to confidently send pitches and proposals.

[00:12:45] The Pomodoro Technique

• David and Lisa discuss the Pomodoro Technique and how it helps in maintaining focus and productivity.

[00:16:00] Breaking into Travel Writing

• Tips and advice for those looking to start a career in travel writing, including the importance of personal connection to the places you write about.

[00:20:30] Writing Tips from UPOD Academy

• Key insights from the recent UPOD Academy weekend, including the importance of crafting strong opening lines in pitches.

[00:25:00] The UPOD Scholars Program

• David talks about the UPOD Scholars program and its success in supporting non-white writers.

[00:28:30] Future Plans and Personal Challenges

• David reveals his latest challenge: working on his own book proposal, and his upcoming travel plans.

[00:31:00] Conclusion

• Lisa wraps up the episode, thanking David and highlighting the impact of UPOD Academy on her career.

Read the transcript of our interview on We Said Go Travel: https://www.wesaidgotravel.com/margie-warrell

More from Dr. Margie Warrell: https://margiewarrell.com/books/

More about my PODCAST: Make Your Own Map ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://lisaniver.com/makeyourownmap/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Lisa Niver's book, Brave-ish, One Breakup, Six Continents and Feeling Fearless After Fifty: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://lisaniver.com/braveish/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠19Sept2023

More about JEN: https://jenonajetplane.com/

You can watch our interview, read the transcript below or listen on your favorite podcast platform.

Read the transcript of our interview on We Said Go Travel:

⁠⁠https://www.wesaidgotravel.com/jen-on-a-jet-plane/

More about my PODCAST: Make Your Own Map ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://lisaniver.com/makeyourownmap/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Lisa Niver's book, Brave-ish, One Breakup, Six Continents and Feeling Fearless After Fifty: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://lisaniver.com/braveish/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠19Sept2023

Wanderful's book club will discuss my new book, BRAVE-ish, on Dec 16, 2023. I hope you will join us and I cannot wait to read her new book, Wander Woman, coming on March 5, 2024. Learn more below about Wanderful, Wanderfest and see you in Utah for Women in Travel Summit in April 12-14 2024.

https://bethsantos.com/about

Read the transcript of our interview on We Said Go Travel:

⁠https://www.wesaidgotravel.com/beth-santos/⁠

More about my PODCAST: Make Your Own Map ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://lisaniver.com/makeyourownmap/⁠⁠⁠⁠

Lisa Niver's book, Brave-ish, One Breakup, Six Continents and Feeling Fearless After Fifty: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://lisaniver.com/braveish/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠19Sept2023

Thank you to Melissa DaSilva, president of The Travel Corporation Travel Brands, for joining me on my podcast to talk about travel. She focuses on Making Travel Matter. We have met at many travel conferences around the world from the 10th annual Women's Travel Fest in New York City to Travel Classics International at Ashford Castle in Ireland. For the last thirty years, she has been helping people realize their dreams and helping local communities.

https://ttc.com/mtm-experiences/

I know from my travels that when we meet people in other places we realize we are all more alike than different, now more than ever, we need to remember that all over our planet, parents want their children to grow up happy, heathy and in safe peaceful countries.

Read the transcript of our interview on We Said Go Travel:

https://www.wesaidgotravel.com/melissa-dasilva/

More about my PODCAST: Make Your Own Map ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://lisaniver.com/makeyourownmap/⁠⁠⁠

Lisa Niver's book, Brave-ish, One Breakup, Six Continents and Feeling Fearless After Fifty: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://lisaniver.com/braveish/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 19Sept2023

https://www.instagram.com/nikkinoya

Recently I was on her show, The Jet Set TV

https://thejetset.com/the-show/segments/featured-the-show/lisa-niver-is-brave-ish/

Enjoy our interview here and read the transcript on We Said Go Travel:

https://www.wesaidgotravel.com/nikki-noya-2023/

More about my PODCAST: Make Your Own Map ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://lisaniver.com/makeyourownmap/⁠⁠⁠

Lisa Niver's book, Brave-ish, One Breakup, Six Continents and Feeling Fearless After Fifty: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://lisaniver.com/braveish/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 19Sept2023

https://www.wesaidgotravel.com/samantha-brown-2023

Learn more and watch every season and episode of PLACES TO LOVE at https://samantha-brown.com/

READ the transcript of our interview:⁠ https://www.wesaidgotravel.com/samantha-brown-2023/ More about my PODCAST: Make Your Own Map ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://lisaniver.com/makeyourownmap/⁠⁠

Lisa Niver's book, Brave-ish, One Breakup, Six Continents and Feeling Fearless After Fifty: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://lisaniver.com/braveish/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ 19Sept2023

Thank you Tony Phelan and Joan Rater for creating the moving and mesmerizing limited series, A Small Light about Miep Gies, who hid the Frank family from the Nazis during the Holocaust in Amsterdam. I met them at a Jewish Federation Los Angeles screening at UTA and at Stephen Wise Temple. Joan Rater told the audience, "People make choices and choices make history." Miep Gies believed she was just an ordinary person who made a choice that anyone would make but we know that is not true. Would we choose to help? As Miep would say, "We can all turn on a small light in a dark room."

WATCH A Small LIght: https://www.nationalgeographic.com/tv/shows/a-small-light

READ the transcript of our interview:⁠  https://www.wesaidgotravel.com/heroes-of-the-holocaust-a-small-light/

More about my PODCAST: Make Your Own Map ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://lisaniver.com/makeyourownmap/⁠

Lisa Niver's book, Brave-ish, One Breakup, Six Continents and Feeling Fearless After Fifty: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://lisaniver.com/braveish/ ⁠⁠⁠ 19Sept2023

Thank you to Earl Bridges and Craig Martin, longtime philanthropologists and best friends, who trek around the world to meet people who are making a difference, for taking the time to talk with me on my podcast. On their show, The Good Road, they share "a raw look at the messy and complicated business of global charity. Two philanthropy veterans and globe-trotters set off around the world to find good."

Learn more about Carolyn Ray and JourneyWoman at: https://journeywoman.com/author/carolyn-ray/

READ the transcript of our interview:⁠ https://www.wesaidgotravel.com/carolyn-ray-journeywoman/ More about my PODCAST: Make Your Own Map ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://lisaniver.com/makeyourownmap/⁠

Lisa Niver's book, Brave-ish, One Breakup, Six Continents and Feeling Fearless After Fifty: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://lisaniver.com/braveish/ ⁠⁠⁠ 19Sept2023

Thank you to Judith Gigliotti and Peter Decherney for joining me on my podcast. Peter is an author, filmmaker and Professor at the University of Pennsylvania where we met when my class had a film and TV panel for our 30th reunion. May 2024 is my 35th reunion at PENN!

Judith took the author photo for my book, Brave-ish, One Breakup, Six Continents and Feeling Fearless After Fifty, and is an incredible artist and photographer. We met because of ceramics and belong to the same art studio, MOLA.

Listen to our discussion about the Jews in Africa: the Abayudaya in Uganda 🇺🇬 and Beta Israel in Ethiopia 🇪🇹Both Peter and Judith have spent years in Africa filming, photographing and helping.

Judith Gigliotti: ⁠https://www.judithgigliotti.com/ Peter Decherney: https://decherney.org/ READ the transcript of our interview:⁠ https://www.wesaidgotravel.com/jews-in-africa/ More about my PODCAST: Make Your Own Map ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://lisaniver.com/makeyourownmap/

Lisa Niver's book, Brave-ish, One Breakup, Six Continents and Feeling Fearless After Fifty: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://lisaniver.com/braveish/ ⁠⁠ 19Sept2023

Thank you to Prolific Writing Professor Susan Shapiro for joining me on my podcast.

"What's so great is that all the mistakes that I made --I could use everything that I learned to help other people so that they don't have to go through all the suffering."

Her website: https://www.susanshapiro.net/

READ the transcript of our interview:⁠

⁠https://www.wesaidgotravel.com/from-pen-to-print-insights-from-prolific-professor-susan-shapiro/⁠

More about my PODCAST: Make Your Own Map ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://lisaniver.com/makeyourownmap/⁠⁠⁠ Lisa Niver's book, Brave-ish, One Breakup, Six Continents and Feeling Fearless After Fifty: ⁠⁠⁠https://lisaniver.com/braveish/ ⁠ 19Sept2023

It was my honor to interview Ambassador Geraldine Bryne Nason. She is currently the Irish Ambassador to the United States and for five years served as Ireland’s Ambassador to the United Nations, most recently during Ireland’s term serving on the Security Council as an elected member, working for international peace and security.

After our interview, enjoy a performance by Lisa Hannigan who I recorded at Travel Classics Ireland 2023 at The Lodge at Ashford Castle.

READ the transcript of our interview:⁠ https://www.wesaidgotravel.com/ambassador-geraldine-byrne-nason/

More about my PODCAST: Make Your Own Map ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://lisaniver.com/makeyourownmap/⁠⁠ Lisa Niver's book will be available Sept 19, 2023 Learn more: ⁠⁠https://lisaniver.com/braveish/ ⁠