An Unconventional Approach to Challenges, Maximizing Travel With a Full-Time Job, Advice on Publishing, Creating Solo Travel Magic With Jen Ruiz

Zero To Travel Podcast

Jason Moore

Entrepreneurship, Places & Travel, Business, Society & Culture

4.5 • 828 Ratings

🗓️ 4 June 2024

⏱️ 90 minutes

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Summary

How can one simple concept or decision radically change your life? In 2017, Jen Ruiz set out to take 12 trips in 12 months before her 30th birthday while employed full-time as an attorney. By the end of the 12 months, she had taken 20 trips and discovered a new career path, empowering others to change their lives through travel. Jen is a five-time Amazon bestselling author, three-time TEDx speaker, and solo travel maven. Her new memoir, 12 Trips in 12 Months: Make Your Own Solo Travel Magic, documents this journey of what happened when she decided to stop waiting for others and start living for herself. Jen and I talk all about solo travel and advice on traveling with a full-time job. She shares advice on self-publishing versus traditional publishing, how and when to make the transition to travel from a full-time job, how your perceived drawbacks can actually be your biggest benefits, and a ton more. What challenge can you set for yourself to make the most of your travels? I'd love to hear your thoughts and hope you’ll share them by sending me an audio message. Premium Passport: Get ad-free episodes, exclusive content, and access to all episodes for only $3/month. Subscribe now! Tune In To Learn: Her journey of becoming an author and navigating publishing How she finds the balance in her personal and professional identity Why having a challenge can be exactly what you need to get from point A to point B Why choosing travel over responsibilities isn’t selfish Why she says being a content creator is an honor and insights on separating work and travel for aspiring content creators Advice on enhancing the solo travel experience and her favorite destinations for solo travelers How to decide when it’s time to take the leap from the “regular job” to pursue a passion or new lifestyle How she was able to travel with a full-time job Her best, seemingly counterintuitive travel advice Why it’s important to be flexible and adaptable to maintain your business and lifestyle And so much more Resources: Join Zero To Travel Premium Passport Sign up for our FREE newsletter Visit Jen’s website Grab a copy of her book, 12 Trips in 12 Months Follow Jen on Instagram and TikTok Follow 12 Trips in 12 Months on Instagram Want More? How a Quest Can Improve Your Life (And Travels), Metaphysics, Letting Go of Beliefs That No Longer Serve With Derek Loudermilk RV´ing Across America: A Quest To Visit All 50 States w/ Alyssa Padgett Listener Questions 7: Traveling With Debt, Knowing When To Quit Your Job, And Job Hopping For Travel Thanks To Our Sponsors Nissan - There’s no better vehicle for adventure than the 2024 Nissan Pathfinder. Learn more at www.nissanusa.com. Babbel - Learn a new language with Babbel! Visit babbel.com/zerototravel to get up to 60% off your subscription.

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1:25.2	I think that you do have to realize, and that's something I think travel helps a lot with, that
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