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

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

Step out of your comfort zone: how being brave can open you up to your dream world. Lisa Niver can show you how small steps can lead to big results She tackled her own fears and overcame her top 50 challenges before she turned 50. She and her guests will share tips, tricks and tools for how to be courageous in the world of travel, and how that will result in big changes in other areas of your life.

Episodes

January 12, 2025 20 mins

"Travel Insights and Writing Tips From Award-winning Journalist Lisa Niver"

I was invited to speak on Shirin Yadegar's TV program, "MOMS MATTER."

Lisa Niver shares her travel experiences from 102 countries and discusses how travel influences her work. She offers tips for planning family trips and recounts her journey in writing her book, emphasizing the courage needed to share personal stories. Lisa encourages aspiring writers to ...

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In October 2024, we embarked on an unforgettable journey through Ireland, exploring its breathtaking landscapes and uncovering its rich heritage. Along the way, we met incredible people whose stories brought the country’s magic to life.

This special extra edition takes you to the iconic Giant’s Causeway, where we had the privilege of hearing Neville share his captivating tales. From the legendary giant Finn MacCool to the history a...

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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/


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Celtic Charm: Fill Your Heart With Ireland on The Jet Set TV Join our Jet Set correspondent Lisa Niver as she explores the rich tapestry of Ireland, from its ancient monuments and dramatic landscapes to its vibrant culture and luxurious experiences. Whether exploring historic castles, savoring local flavors, or immersing in traditional music and dance, Ireland offers unforgettable adventures at every turn.

WATCH on YouTube: https...

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Lisa Niver and Chris Palmeri on Oct 14 2023 at Zibbys Bookshop Author Talk Brave-ish I am deeply grateful to have had such an incredible book event at Zibby's Bookshop. It was beyond my wildest dreams to have so many friends and family show up to support me in person that day and to represent all the countless emails, events and hugs that led up to it happening in real life.

Thank you to Zibby Owens and her entire team, Chris Pal...

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Join Lisa Niver as she sits down with Alex Jimenez, the visionary behind Travel Fashion Girl and Women’s Travel Fest. Alex opens up about her remarkable journey from a corporate fashion career to becoming a leading voice in travel, the challenges of balancing multiple roles, and the importance of community in overcoming obstacles. Discover how Alex’s passion for travel and risk-taking has shaped her career and how she continues to...

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This is a recording of my talk at Stephen Wise Temple about my memoir, Brave-ish: One Breakup, Six Continents and Feeling Fearless After Fifty, for Shabbat.

I wanted to share it as my book is now out for nearly a year. It has been such an incredible time of events, interviews and awards.

FROM STEPHEN WISE TEMPLE

Travel writer, author, podcaster, and Stephen Wise Temple Board member Lisa Niver, who just released her memoir, Brave-i...

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In this insightful episode of "Make Your Own Map," Lisa Niver interviews David Hochman, the founder of UPOD Academy and a celebrated freelance writer. Together, they explore the essence of freelance writing, building confidence as a writer, and the importance of community. David shares his journey from journalism school to becoming a prolific writer and mentor. He also offers valuable tips for aspiring writers, including ...

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Courageous Living: Margie Warrell on Embracing Challenges Margie told me, "Courage is uncomfortable. Courage is also learnable, but courage is also contagious."

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/margie-warrell

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

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I loved interviewing Jen Ruiz, Jen on a Jet Plane, to learn more about her as an accomplished travel content creator, author, and lawyer.


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:...

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I am inspired by all that Beth Santos has created. It was an honor to speak to her for my podcast after meeting her in NYC at the Travel and Adventure Show where we were both speakers. Her LinkedIn says that she is disrupting travel for women but I believe she is changing the world for women! You can watch our interview on YouTube, read the transcript below or listen on your favorite podcast platform.

Wanderful's book club wil...

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Melissa DaSilva Makes Magic: Three Decades of Dedication to Making Dreams Come True in the Travel Industry

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 Ashfo...

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Sharing her Passions and Pursuits: Nikki Noya is a TV Host, Producer, Philanthropist, Mom, Mrs. DC America, Athlete and Adventure-Driven Traveler

Thank you Nikki Noya for joining me on my podcast!

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...

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Thank you to Samantha Brown, World Traveler and host of PLACES TO LOVE on PBS, for joining me on my podcast. Come see us both speak LIVE at The Travel and Adventure Show.

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 P...

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August 28, 2023 29 mins

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 ma...

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Discovering the World's Hidden Gems: A Behind-the-Scenes Interview with Craig and Earl from 'The Good Road' on PBS

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 ...

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Thank you to Carolyn Ray, CEO of JourneyWoman, who empowers women over 50 to travel for joining me on my podcast.


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-i...

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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 me...

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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-prolifi...

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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...

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