Episode description
Jen Ruiz is a lawyer turned full-time travel blogger and author. She is a 5-time Amazon bestselling author, 3-time TEDx speaker, and multi-award-winning travel journalist. She has been featured by The Washington Post, Forbes, and ABC News and is the solo female traveler behind Jen on a Jet Plane.
Jen joins us to share her story, from quitting her law career to become a travel blogger and author. She also shares some insights on how to travel the world at more affordable rates, along with some hacks to get cheap flights during your travel.
Key Highlights
- [00:53] About Jen Ruiz
- [02:50] Chasing the dream against all the odds
- [07:19] Looking into the future
- [09:47] Jen’s favorite travel hacks for affordable traveling
- [12:33] Flight alerts for nomad travelers
- [ 14;20] Tips and advice to reach for your dreams
- [19:22] Jen’s decision-making framework
- [21:43] Being in the moment while traveling
- [24:18] How to stay in touch with Jen
Notable Quotes
- This lifestyle is something that I always dreamed of and something that I never had.
- As we return to tours in a sustainable way, we are going to see changes that were not there before.
- Just because you're saving money doesn’t mean that you have to be denying yourself.
- Sit with yourself and listen to the little inner that you're trying to ignore.
- If you keep having this idea, urge, or inclination, it’s probably because that’s more of a calling.
- Don’t be scared to nurture your interests on the side.
Resources
Connect with Jen Ruiz
Website: https://jenonajetplane.com/
Instagram: https://instagram.com/jenonajetplane
Book: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B086RVY4B3
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