She Wasn’t Always a Traveler — She Pivoted and Built a Life Around Adventure | @wechoseadventures

This wasn’t about travel at first — it was about feeling stuck… and doing something about it.In this episode of Take the Trip, I sit down with Jessica from @We Chose Adventures to talk about how she went from an overwhelmed mom to building a life centered around outdoor adventure, homeschooling, and meaningful family travel.What started as simply getting her kids outside turned into something much bigger — a complete lifestyle shift that redefined how her family lives, learns, and explores together.We talk about the real side of traveling with kids, the power of community (especially for women), and how Jessica now helps other families experience travel differently through thoughtful itineraries and hidden gems — especially across the East Coast.This episode is for you if you’ve ever wondered:-What it actually looks like to pick up travel after you’ve started your family- How families make homeschooling + travel work together -How to build community when you choose a different lifestyle-How to stay in a sticks and bricks and still feel connected to nature and adventureIn this episode, we talk about:• Going from non-traveler to building a life around adventure• The moment everything shifted as a stay-at-home mom • An uncommon decision to downsize their home to prioritize travel and family time • Why planning itineraries can completely change your trips • Hidden gems on the East Coast (including underrated destinations) • Women’s hiking groups and the power of community • The evolution of content creation in the travel space • Travel mishaps, group trips, and the stories you don’t expectTravel doesn’t always start with a plane ticket.Sometimes it starts with stepping outside… and realizing you want more.🎙️Take the Trip PodcastReal Talk. Zero Filter.Conversations (and people!) that don’t fit in a box.Come say hey  @takethetripfamFollow Jessica: Instagram: Wechoseadventures Facebook: We Chose Adventures Group Travel Details: Support our Episode Sponsors: Camp Champ is Cheltec’s premium line of advanced, 100% biodegradable RV holding tank treatments, engineered to eliminate odors, break down waste, and improve tank performance without harsh chemicals or masking fragrances. Built on proven industrial-grade technology, Camp Champ is designed for RVers who value reliability, environmental responsibility, and confidence throughout their camping lifestyle. Use the code “TaketheTrip” for 25% off! Miacademy is an online learning platform for families with kids in grades K–8. One of the things we love most is the flexibility — kids can mix grade levels and move at their own pace since they have access to the entire K-8 course catalog. Features like read-aloud lessons, captions, transcripts, and engaging worksheets help kids build independence while learning. The lesson structure makes it easy to balance learning with field trips, travel, and other real-world enrichment.Try Miacademy for just $1.99 for the first 30 days, and use code TRIP20 to save: • 10% off monthly subscriptions • 15% off annual and lifetime plans • 20% off family lifetime plans