S1E36: 12 Trips in 12 Months: Make Your Own Solo Travel Magic with Jen Ruiz of Jen on a Jet Plane

Join us on this inspiring episode of Travel Not to Escape, as we dive into the life of Jen Ruiz, the adventurous spirit behind the popular travel blog Jen on a Jet Plane. Jen shares her transformative journey from a "normal" structured career as an attorney to becoming a celebrated author, speaker, and digital entrepreneur. In this episode we dive into the pivotal moment when she challenged herself to go on 12 trips in 12 months, which ended up changing her life. We chat about how she navigated the challenges of quitting her corporate career, writing her first book, freelancing, and maintaining multiple income streams while fueling her passion for travel and self-discovery. Key Points: How Jen pivoted from law to travel writing, content creation, and becoming a digital entrepreneur. We dive into the moment that triggered her career change. How 12 Trips in 12 months pushed her to go inward and face the parts of her life that needed to change. Insights into the world of self-publishing and creating a best-selling book. Strategies for managing the ups and downs of entrepreneurship and the importance of income diversification. Practical tips for budding solo travelers and how to start small with big travel dreams. The role of authenticity in building a personal brand and connecting with a broader audience. Jen's advice on maintaining creativity and joy through travel and how it integrates into her daily life. Resources Mentioned: Jen’s Website: Jen on a Jet Plane Preorder: "12 Trips in 12 Months" Travel Deal Resources Connect with Jen: Instagram: @jenonajetplane Blog: www.jenonajetplane.com About Travel Not to Escape: Travel Not to Escape is a podcast dedicated to inspiring and equipping you with resources to create a life that you don't need to travel to escape from. Use solo travel as a catalyst to redesign your life, connect meaningfully, and live playfully. Each week, we share stories of transformation, adventure, and the power of solo travel. Listen and Follow: https://www.travelnottoescape.com/podcast Instagram: @travelnottoescape To learn more about how to make more meaningful connections anywhere in the world, join the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Passport to Connection Program.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join the Travel Not to Escape Community on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠