Ep 53 - Jump, but jump with a parachute with Dr Tamie Jovanelly

In this episode of Marvellous Women: The Podcast, Dr Tamie Jovanelly talks about building a life around geology, travel and education. Tamie is a geologist, international researcher, bestselling author and owner of Adventure Geology Tours.After seven years of careful planning, she stepped away from classroom teaching as a tenured academic to travel through Europe in a camper van with her husband and grow her tour company. She explains how beginning with the end in mind helped her stay committed when others questioned the dream. Their leap, she says, was not a reckless risk. It was a jump made “with a parachute”.Tamie discusses how her field research on volcanoes and global water quality shaped the way she prepares. She also explains how understanding the processes behind landscapes can deepen our appreciation of the natural world.She shares her personal philosophy, “Winners Do More”, and her belief that excellence lies in the details. Tamie also talks about the importance of champions such as the Association for Women Geoscientists.Listen for a candid conversation about making purposeful choices and recognising when it is time to begin a new adventure.About Dr Tamie Jovanelly:Dr. Tamie Jovanelly is a distinguished geologist, professor, international researcher, and best-selling author. A Fellow of the Geological Society of America and a two-time Fulbright Research Scholar, she is recognized for her significant contributions to geosciences. Her newly released book Volcanoes: What Everyone Needs To Know(Oxford University Press, 2026) follows her acclaimed book, Iceland: Tectonics, Volcanics, and Glacial Features (Wiley, 2020). With over 20 years of research on global water quality, climate change, and volcanism, she founded Adventure Geology Tours to share her passion for geology and travel.#MarvellousWomen #MarvellousWomenCards #MarvellousWomenThePodcast #podcast #DrTamieJovanelly