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Brave-ish on A World of Difference Podcast

Brave-ish on A World of Difference

A WORLD OF DIFFERENCE

Lisa Niver: Reinventing Yourself, Brave-ish, and an Inspirational Story of Starting Over

Published by Lori Adams-Brown

A World of Difference interviews Lisa Niver: Reinventing Yourself, Brave-ish, and an Inspirational Story of Starting Over

New EPS w/ world traveler, adventurer & author @LisaNiver just dropped. She talks about reinventing herself after a relationship ended in her new book Brave-ish. This one is goooood!!
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— A World of Difference Podcast (@AWODPod) September 6, 2023

Do you long for a renewed sense of strength and self-discovery in the face of life���s challenges? Are you seeking inspiration and guidance to navigate major transitions with resilience? Look no further! In this episode, we have the incredible Lisa Niver sharing her journey and offering the key to unlocking your own personal growth and transformation. Discover how to embrace change, overcome obstacles, and uncover a profound sense of self-discovery and inner strength. Get ready to embark on a transformative journey towards a renewed and empowered of yourself.

My special guest is Lisa Niver

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Meet Lisa Niver, a globally recognized travel enthusiast, award-winning writer, and trailblazer in the digital world. Lisa���s life is a testament to resilience and following one���s passion. Her zest for adventure has led her to explore over 102 countries, making her an expert in not just travel, but life itself. Lisa has also faced personal trials, including a painful divorce, and yet, was able to turn her despair into motivation. She embarked on 50 challenging journeys before her 50th birthday, an experience she details in her riveting memoir Brave-ish. Lisa���s multi-dimensional life experiences, deeply resonating with our listeners, promises to inspire and guide them through their personal transitions.

If you do new things and make new choices, you will not be reminded of your past. So if you go to a new restaurant, you don���t have bad memories. It is important to work through past drama and figure out how to deal with it. And at the same time, do something that���s serving you in a positive way. ��� Lisa Niver

In this episode, you will be able to:

Trace Lisa Niver���s compelling narrative that underlines her remarkable toughness.Grasp the dramatic life improvement that embracing novel tests and challenges can bring.Validate the need for mental health guidance and strong relationships during demanding transitions.Identify the calming effects of immersive hobbies like scuba diving and scribing feelings.Be invigorated by Lisa���s encouraging insights in ���Brave-ish��� and realize the potential of mini steps towards enhancing oneself.

Role of Therapy and Trust-Based Relationships

Lisa Niver highlights the importance of therapy and the support of friends in her healing journey. She also emphasizes navigating troublesome circumstances through understanding the difference between mere inconveniences and actual problems. By emphasizing mental health, she underscores the pivotal role of therapy and relationships in fostering resilience and moving forward in life.

The resources mentioned in this episode are:

Visit Lisa Niver���s website, We Said Go Travel, to read her articles and travel guides.Check out Lisa���s YouTube channel with over 2 million views for travel inspiration and tips.Listen to Lisa���s podcast, Make Your Own Map, to hear interviews with inspiring travelers and learn about their journeys.Purchase Lisa���s memoir, Brave-ish: One Breakup, Six Continents and Feeling Fearless After 50, to explore her personal story of transformation and find inspiration for your own journey.Connect with Lisa on social media to stay updated on her latest travel adventures and insights.Consider joining a scuba diving trip or taking up a new hobby that brings you joy and helps you reconnect with yourself.Take time for self-care activities, such as enjoying a relaxing bath with luxurious bath salts or spending time in nature, to nurture your well-being during challenging times.Find a support system of friends and loved ones who can offer guidance and encouragement as you navigate through difficult life transitions.Explore new places and try new experiences to create positive memories and associations with your post-divorce life.Embrace the healing power of walking and spending time near water

The key moments in this episode are:

00:00:02 ��� Introduction,

00:02:09 ��� Discovering a Love for Travel,

00:03:57 ��� The Educational Benefits of Travel,

00:05:11 ��� Make Your Own Map Podcast,

00:06:13 ��� Brave-ish: A Memoir of Transformation,

00:13:46 ��� The Healing Power of the Ocean,

00:16:44 ��� Healing Through Pain and Suffering,

00:17:11 ��� Setting Goals for Personal Growth,

00:22:45 ��� Overcoming Self-Perceptions,

00:27:46 ��� Coping with Life Changes,

00:29:40 ��� The Meaning Behind ���Brave-ish���,

00:31:52 ��� Favorite Travel Destinations,

00:34:54 ��� Small Steps and Patience,

00:38:42 ��� Embracing Change and Women���s Stories,

00:40:58 ��� Embracing Challenges and Inspiring Others,

00:41:15 ��� Traveling as a Woman,

00:41:41 ��� Reflecting on Lisa���s Journey,

00:42:45 ��� Overcoming Midlife Doubts,

00:44:03 ��� Taking Action and Making a Difference

I thought I would never laugh again. I thought it would never travel again. I had really felt very hopeless. But I did a lot of therapy, every kind of therapy that I could find. And I���m in Los Angeles, so there were a lot of kinds. ��� Lisa Niver

Timestamped summary of this episode:

00:00:02 ��� Introduction,

Introduction to the podcast and the guest, Lisa Niver, an award-winning travel expert and author.

00:02:09 ��� Discovering a Love for Travel,

Lisa shares how her love for travel began during a family cruise when she was in junior high. She talks about the impact of visiting historical sites and how it sparked her curiosity.

00:03:57 ��� The Educational Benefits of Travel,

Lisa discusses the natural learning that occurs when traveling with kids and how it can foster curiosity, map reading skills, and cultural understanding.

00:05:11 ��� Make Your Own Map Podcast,

Lisa talks about her podcast, ���Make Your Own Map,��� and the joy of interviewing incredible people and learning about their travel experiences and life challenges.

00:06:13 ��� Brave-ish: A Memoir of Transformation,

Lisa shares the inspiration behind her memoir, ���Brave-ish,��� which chronicles her journey of self-discovery and empowerment after her divorce. She discusses the societal pressures women face and how her book resonates with readers.

00:13:46 ��� The Healing Power of the Ocean,

Lisa Niver shares how the ocean, particularly in Santa Monica, California, has helped heal her during challenging times. She discusses the intimate details of her marriage falling apart and how writing about it was a difficult but necessary process. She also shares helpful techniques she used, such as wearing a talisman and lighting a candle, to signal when she was writing about her past traumas.

00:16:44 ��� Healing Through Pain and Suffering,

Lori acknowledges that there are no shortcuts to healing and that walking through the pain and suffering is necessary. She expresses gratitude to Lisa for writing about her process, as it will provide healing for others who have experienced similar challenges in their own lives.

00:17:11 ��� Setting Goals for Personal Growth,

Lisa discusses her goal of completing 50 challenges before turning 50, highlighting the significance of setting goals for personal growth. She shares how these challenges helped her discover new aspects of herself and overcome her initial resistance to trying new things. The most significant challenge for her was getting a proper diagnosis and improving her eye coordination through tennis lessons.

00:22:45 ��� Overcoming Self-Perceptions,

Lisa reflects on her self-perception as not being adventurous or athletic. Through her challenges and the encouragement of a friend, she realized that she had been adventurous all along. She shares how saying yes to one opportunity led to many others, and the experience of discovering new sides of herself was transformative.

00:27:46 ��� Coping with Life Changes,

Lisa compares the end of her marriage to a natural disaster and discusses the importance of having a support network and seeking therapy. She emphasizes the need to focus on the steps that can be taken rather than dwelling on what cannot be done.

00:29:40 ��� The Meaning Behind ���Brave-ish���,

Lisa explains that she did not feel brave when people called her courageous after leaving her relationship. She shares her struggle with completing her project and the joy and freedom she felt in quitting. The title of her book, ���Brave-ish,��� reflects her mixed feelings about being labeled as brave.

00:31:52 ��� Favorite Travel Destinations,

Lisa expresses her love for scuba diving and how she enjoys exploring underwater environments. She mentions Bonaire, Mexico, as a favorite location and shares her excitement about discovering new places and experiences through travel.

00:34:54 ��� Small Steps and Patience,

Lisa discusses the importance of taking small steps and embracing patience in the process of rebuilding one���s life. She shares a story about her YouTube channel���s growth and how her father reminded her to appreciate each milestone along the way.

00:38:42 ��� Embracing Change and Women���s Stories,

Lisa reflects on the lessons she learned from a retreat in Puerto Rico, emphasizing the need to let go of what no longer serves us and to nurture the aspects of our lives that we want to flourish. She expresses gratitude for the opportunity to share her story as a woman

00:40:58 ��� Embracing Challenges and Inspiring Others,

The host praises Lisa Niver for sharing her inspiring experiences and putting beauty into the world. They discuss Lisa���s book ���Brave-ish��� and hope it encourages others to create their own challenges and be brave.

00:41:15 ��� Traveling as a Woman,

The host asks Lisa about her experience traveling solo as a woman. They address the concerns of others who think it is dangerous. The discussion continues in the patreon community.

00:41:41 ��� Reflecting on Lisa���s Journey,

The host reflects on Lisa���s adventurous life, from scuba diving to dealing with a devastating loss. They emphasize the message of transformation and hope that listeners are inspired to explore new possibilities.

00:42:45 ��� Overcoming Midlife Doubts,

The host encourages listeners, especially those in midlife, to believe that there are always new opportunities waiting. They highlight the importance of trying new things, pursuing passions, and embracing change.

00:44:03 ��� Taking Action and Making a Difference,

The host urges listeners to take action and be inspired by Lisa���s story. They invite listeners to share their own inspirations and aspirations, emphasizing the power of connection and community in making a difference.

“One of the things about all the challenges that I noticed about myself was my first instinct when I was given the opportunity to do something new or different. My first response was always emphatic that I was not going to try. But as more and more challenges came to me later, I was more willing to do them.“ ��� Lisa NiverA World of Difference

This podcast is a celebration of differences, and a space to discuss how in learning about our differences we discover how we all can benefit from simply listening to and learning from each other. Join us on a deep dive into conversations about how our differences can help us all make a world of difference. We discuss diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging as it relates to cultures around the globe, and how we can join together in synergy to make a difference that lasts and is sustainable.

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Conquering Summer Travel Aches

By Lisa Niver, TYLENOL�� Brand Partner 

In the dynamic realm of travel, summer beckons adventurers far and wide to embark on journeys filled with excitement and discovery. As a seasoned explorer, I’ve traversed diverse landscapes and immersed myself in countless cultures, all while encountering the inevitable discomforts that accompany the thrill of exploration. This summer, I have teamed up with TYLENOL to share how being prepared has helped me manage minor aches and pains while on-the-go.

Lisa Niver on safari in Africa

Embrace the Adventure: Imagine trekking through rugged terrain, the allure of nature unfolding before your eyes. Suddenly, a twinge in your muscles threatens to impede your progress. Fear not ��� with TYLENOL Extra Strength Caplets�� nestled in your pack, you can conquer those trails with ease. This 10-count travel size fits easily into any carry-on bag to ensure that you have pain relief on-hand when you need it most.����

One summer project stands out vividly in my memory. While in Belize on a research expedition with Earthwatch, I found myself tasked with carrying scuba tanks onto the boat and back for refilling. The tanks, hefty and cumbersome, took a toll on my back, leaving me with aching muscles. It was in moments like these that TYLENOL PRECISE provided maximum strength and targeted pain relief for my minor aches and pains.

Defeat Jet Lag: Jet lag, the perpetual adversary of travelers crossing time zones, can cast a shadow over the excitement of arrival. The most important thing to me is to be prepared for a long flight. I select a window seat and bring a neck pillow, a sarong to use as a blanket and most importantly an eye mask so I can try to get as much rest as possible. 

Ease Sunburn Pain: Basking in the sun’s warm embrace is a quintessential part of summer travel, but sometimes even with your trusty hat and sunscreen, you end up with a painful sunburn in one spot where the sunscreen missed. When I worked for Princess Cruises in the Caribbean, I noticed that many passengers would forget to put sunscreen on their feet especially when wearing flip-flops!��

Lisa Niver working for Princess Cruises

Combat Dehydration Headaches: Summer adventures often mean long hours spent under the blazing sun, increasing the risk of dehydration headaches. Last summer, I was paddleboarding in Puerto Rico and I believed since we were in the water, that I was not getting dehydrated, however that was not true. That trip taught me that drinking water was not enough and I now carry NUUN rehydration tablets which help restore my electrolytes. My trip was saved by taking TYLENOL Easy to Swallow, which is designed for people who dislike taking pills or have trouble swallowing, to alleviate my minor aches and pains so that I could enjoy my travels to the fullest.��

Relief in the Airport: Airport hassles, from managing heavy bags to enduring long lines and crowded spaces, can take a toll on both body and mind. The last time my flight was delayed and then delayed again and then as it happens delayed again, I realized that the stress was manifesting as a clenched jaw, creating more discomfort. I listened to a meditation app, ate a healthy snack and practiced breathing techniques, which allowed me to better navigate the airport challenges.

Stay Prepared: Whether navigating bustling cities, enduring long flights, or exploring remote wilderness, my journey with TYLENOL��has empowered me to conquer summer travel minor aches and pains with confidence. So pack your bags, fellow adventurers, and embark on your own odyssey ��� the world is yours to explore!

Lisa Niver is a brand partner of TYLENOL.

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I am a 6x Southern California Journalism Awards Finalist!

THANK YOU! I am honored to be a SIX TIME finalist for the 2024 66th annual Southern California Journalism Awards. I am a finalist for Online Journalist of the Year, Podcast Host and for four of my podcast interviews with Andrew McCarthy, Samantha Brown, Tony Phelan and Christie Tate.

UPDATE June 23, 2024: I WON in two categories! Awards photos coming soon

The Los Angeles Press Club stated that “The work of these journalists represents the best reporting in the region out of more than 2,300 entries submitted this year. The winners will be announced at an awards dinner gala at the Millennium Biltmore Hotel in downtown Los Angeles on Sunday, June 23, 2024.”

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66th Annual Southern California Journalism Awards LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – JUNE 23: Journalist Lisa Niver (L) and entertainment reporter BJ Korros attend the 66th Annual Southern California Journalism Awards at the Biltmore Los Angeles on June 23, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Amanda Edwards/Getty Images) Niver WINS 2nd place in 2 categories!

A5B. ONLINE JOURNALIST, independent

Lisa Niver, Jewish Journal Meghann Cuniff, LegalAffairsandTrials.com Daniel Guss, SubstackNico Lang, FreelanceAitana Vargas, palabra and La Opini��n

K1. ANCHOR/HOST

Lisa Niver, Make Your Own Map Podcast Ana Garcia, True Crime Daily The PodcastLyndsey Parker, Totally ���80s PodcastMichael Schneider, Clayton Davis, Jazz Tangcay, Jenelle Riley, Emily Longeretta, Variety Susan Valot, Quanta Magazine Science Podcast

K4. LIFESTYLE FEATURE

Lisa Niver, Make Your Own Map, ���How To Be Your Own B.F.F with Christie Tate��� Robin Estrin, KCRW, ���A Hanukkah miracle at Fairfax District���s Diamond Bakery���Caroline Feraday, KCLU Radio, ���Rare chance to fly in an historic aircraft which played a critical role in World War 2���Giuliana Mayo, KCRW, ���Minerva Hamilton Hoyt ��� tireless defender of the desert ��� saved Joshua Tree���Giuliana Mayo, KCRW, ���This fish traveled over 5000 miles to be on LA plates���

K5. PERSONALITY PROFILE/INTERVIEW, Entertainment Personalities (Over 10 Minutes)

Lisa Niver, Make Your Own Map, ���Walking with Andrew McCarthy���Seth Abramovitch, The Hollywood Reporter, ���It Happened in Hollywood: Penelope Spheeris ��� ���Wayne���s World������Scott Feinberg, The Hollywood Reporter, ������Awards Chatter��� Podcast ��� ���The Three Amigos���: Alfonso Cuar��n (���Le Pupille���), Guillermo del Toro (���Pinocchio���) and Alejandro Gonz��lez I����rritu (���Bardo���)���Angelique Jackson, Variety, ���Alex Borstein on the Legacy of ���The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel��� as It Ends: ���We Launched in Such a Perfect Moment������ Lyndsey Parker, Totally ’80s, ���Rebel Soul: An ���80s Conversation with Bebe Buell��� Lisa Niver and Andrew McCarthy

K6. PERSONALITY PROFILE/INTERVIEW, Non-Entertainment Personalities (Over 10 Minutes)

Lisa Niver, We Said Go Travel, ���Journey into the World of Wanderlust: Samantha Brown, Travel Goddess���Alex Cohen, Sara Sadhwani, Crystal Goss, Yazmin Cruz, Nathaniel Leathers, Spectrum News 1, ���Inside the Issues: The Podcast ���Marqueece Harris-Dawson������Debra Eckerling, Jewish Journal, ���Chef Susan Feniger and Liz Lachman: ���Forked,��� Food and Spiced Millet Puffs���Esther D. Kustanowitz and Erin Benmoche, TheBagelReport, ���Unapologetic Bagels feat. Dr. Samantha Pickette���Robert Scheer, ScheerPost, ���Nuclear War Imminent?���

K11. REGULAR PODCAST

Lisa Niver, Make Your Own Map, ��� Heroes of the Holocaust: A Small Light ���Jonathan Bastian, Andrea Brody, KCRW, ���Wintering and enchantment: A pathway to healing and happiness with Katherine May��� Chris Greenspon, Damien Newton, Joe Linton, Streetsblog LA, ���SGV Connect 120: Basking in the Afterglow of Arroyo Fest���Sarah Shachat, Trevor Wallace, Chris O’Falt, IndieWire, ������Barbie��� Director Greta Gerwig & Editor Nick Houy���True Crime Daily The Podcast Team, True Crime Daily The Podcast, ���Woman clings to hood of speeding car to save stolen dog: Man sentenced for rescue dog���s brutal death���

Thank you to the Jewish Journal for 13 years of support for my writing. Congrats to all of the Jewish Journal finalists in the SoCal Journalism Awards. See them all in this article: “Jewish Journal Nominated for 11 SoCal Journalism Awards by LA Press Club“

Lisa Niver has won many awards! From 2017 to 2024, in the Southern California Journalism Awards and National Arts and Entertainment Journalism Awards, she has won six times and been a finalist thirty-one times for a variety of broadcast, print, podcast and digital categories.

2024 6x Finalist: Southern California Journalism Awards for Online Journalist of the Year, Podcast Host and for my podcast interviews with Andrew McCarthy, Samantha Brown, Tony Phelan and Christie Tate2023 Winner: National Arts and Entertainment Journalism Awards Diversity in Entertainment2023 3x Finalist: National Arts and Entertainment Journalism Awards2023 2x Finalist: Southern California Journalism Awards for Travel Reporting and Podcast Interview 2022 Finalist : Southern California Journalism Awards for BOOK CRITICISM2021 Finalist: National Arts and Entertainment Journalism Awards for Commentary Diversity/Gender and Commentary Analysis/Trend ��� Film2021 Winner: Southern California Journalism Awards for  TECHNOLOGY REPORTING 2021 Finalist: Southern California Journalism Awards for BOOK CRITICISM2020 Winner: National Arts and Entertainment Journalism Awards for Book Critic. See all of Lisa���s book reviews here.2020 Finalist: National Arts and Entertainment Journalism Awards for Book Critic2020 Winner: Southern California Journalism Awards for print magazine article: Hemispheres Magazine for United Airlines2020 Five Time Finalist: Southern California Journalism awards2019 Winner: NAEJ Award for KTLA TV segment2019 Finalist: National Arts and Entertainment Journalism Awards in three categoriesCategory H2a. Soft News: Ms. Magazine: Polar Bears Can���t Vote So You Have ToCategory F6a. Soft News Feature ��� Under 5 Minutes���Film/TV: KTLA TV Oscars Countdown to Gold with Lisa NiverCategory C1b. Business, Music/Tech/Art: My Wharton Magazine article: Four Female Founders Share Their Origin Stories2019 Finalist: Southern California Journalism Awards for Broadcast Television Lifestyle Segment: Ogden Ski Getaway2018 Finalist for three categories of Southern California Journalism Awards:SCIENCE/TECHNOLOGY REPORTING: Smithsonian TRAVEL REPORTING: Popsugar FitnessPERSONALITY PROFILE: Saturday Evening Post2017 2nd place winner for Southern California Journalism Award Print Column ���A journey to freedom over three Passovers��� and finalist for Travel Reporting.

More about Lisa Niver: https://lisaniver.com/awards/

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I am a 5x Southern California Journalism Awards Finalist!

THANK YOU! I am honored to be a FIVE TIME finalist for the 2024 66th annual Southern California Journalism Awards. I am a finalist for Online Journalist of the Year, Podcast Host and for three of my podcast interviews with Andrew McCarthy, Samantha Brown and Christie Tate.

The Los Angeles Press Club stated that “The work of these journalists represents the best reporting in the region out of more than 2,300 entries submitted this year. The winners will be announced at an awards dinner gala at the Millennium Biltmore Hotel in downtown Los Angeles on Sunday, June 23, 2024.”

A5B. ONLINE JOURNALIST, independent

Lisa Niver, Jewish Journal Meghann Cuniff, LegalAffairsandTrials.com Daniel Guss, SubstackNico Lang, FreelanceAitana Vargas, palabra and La Opini��n

K1. ANCHOR/HOST

Lisa Niver, Make Your Own Map Podcast Ana Garcia, True Crime Daily The PodcastLyndsey Parker, Totally ���80s PodcastMichael Schneider, Clayton Davis, Jazz Tangcay, Jenelle Riley, Emily Longeretta, Variety Susan Valot, Quanta Magazine Science Podcast

K4. LIFESTYLE FEATURE

Lisa Niver, Make Your Own Map, ���How To Be Your Own B.F.F with Christie Tate��� Robin Estrin, KCRW, ���A Hanukkah miracle at Fairfax District���s Diamond Bakery���Caroline Feraday, KCLU Radio, ���Rare chance to fly in an historic aircraft which played a critical role in World War 2���Giuliana Mayo, KCRW, ���Minerva Hamilton Hoyt ��� tireless defender of the desert ��� saved Joshua Tree���Giuliana Mayo, KCRW, ���This fish traveled over 5000 miles to be on LA plates���

K5. PERSONALITY PROFILE/INTERVIEW, Entertainment Personalities (Over 10 Minutes)

Lisa Niver, Make Your Own Map, ���Walking with Andrew McCarthy���Seth Abramovitch, The Hollywood Reporter, ���It Happened in Hollywood: Penelope Spheeris ��� ���Wayne���s World������Scott Feinberg, The Hollywood Reporter, ������Awards Chatter��� Podcast ��� ���The Three Amigos���: Alfonso Cuar��n (���Le Pupille���), Guillermo del Toro (���Pinocchio���) and Alejandro Gonz��lez I����rritu (���Bardo���)���Angelique Jackson, Variety, ���Alex Borstein on the Legacy of ���The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel��� as It Ends: ���We Launched in Such a Perfect Moment������ Lyndsey Parker, Totally ’80s, ���Rebel Soul: An ���80s Conversation with Bebe Buell��� Lisa Niver and Andrew McCarthy

K6. PERSONALITY PROFILE/INTERVIEW, Non-Entertainment Personalities (Over 10 Minutes)

Lisa Niver, We Said Go Travel, ���Journey into the World of Wanderlust: Samantha Brown, Travel Goddess���Alex Cohen, Sara Sadhwani, Crystal Goss, Yazmin Cruz, Nathaniel Leathers, Spectrum News 1, ���Inside the Issues: The Podcast ���Marqueece Harris-Dawson������Debra Eckerling, Jewish Journal, ���Chef Susan Feniger and Liz Lachman: ���Forked,��� Food and Spiced Millet Puffs���Esther D. Kustanowitz and Erin Benmoche, TheBagelReport, ���Unapologetic Bagels feat. Dr. Samantha Pickette���Robert Scheer, ScheerPost, ���Nuclear War Imminent?���

Thank you to the Jewish Journal for 13 years of support for my writing. Congrats to all of the Jewish Journal finalists in the SoCal Journalism Awards. See them all in this article: “Jewish Journal Nominated for 11 SoCal Journalism Awards by LA Press Club“

Lisa Niver has won many awards! From 2017 to 2024, in the Southern California Journalism Awards and National Arts and Entertainment Journalism Awards, she has won six times and been a finalist thirty times for a variety of broadcast, print, podcast and digital categories.

2024 5x Finalist: Southern California Journalism Awards for Online Journalist of the Year, Podcast Host and for my podcast interviews with Andrew McCarthy, Samantha Brown and Christie Tate2023 Winner: National Arts and Entertainment Journalism Awards Diversity in Entertainment2023 3x Finalist: National Arts and Entertainment Journalism Awards2023 2x Finalist: Southern California Journalism Awards for Travel Reporting and Podcast Interview 2022 Finalist : Southern California Journalism Awards for BOOK CRITICISM2021 Finalist: National Arts and Entertainment Journalism Awards for Commentary Diversity/Gender and Commentary Analysis/Trend ��� Film2021 Winner: Southern California Journalism Awards for  TECHNOLOGY REPORTING 2021 Finalist: Southern California Journalism Awards for BOOK CRITICISM2020 Winner: National Arts and Entertainment Journalism Awards for Book Critic. See all of Lisa���s book reviews here.2020 Finalist: National Arts and Entertainment Journalism Awards for Book Critic2020 Winner: Southern California Journalism Awards for print magazine article: Hemispheres Magazine for United Airlines2020 Five Time Finalist: Southern California Journalism awards2019 Winner: NAEJ Award for KTLA TV segment2019 Finalist: National Arts and Entertainment Journalism Awards in three categoriesCategory H2a. Soft News: Ms. Magazine: Polar Bears Can���t Vote So You Have ToCategory F6a. Soft News Feature ��� Under 5 Minutes���Film/TV: KTLA TV Oscars Countdown to Gold with Lisa NiverCategory C1b. Business, Music/Tech/Art: My Wharton Magazine article: Four Female Founders Share Their Origin Stories2019 Finalist: Southern California Journalism Awards for Broadcast Television Lifestyle Segment: Ogden Ski Getaway2018 Finalist for three categories of Southern California Journalism Awards:SCIENCE/TECHNOLOGY REPORTING: Smithsonian TRAVEL REPORTING: Popsugar FitnessPERSONALITY PROFILE: Saturday Evening Post2017 2nd place winner for Southern California Journalism Award Print Column ���A journey to freedom over three Passovers��� and finalist for Travel Reporting.

More about Lisa Niver: https://lisaniver.com/awards/

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Exciting Events, Awesome Awards: Niver’s May News 2024

May News 2024 with Lisa Niver & We Said Go Travel:

This spring I have had GREAT NEWS! My book has won multiple awards, I am a five time finalist for the Southern California Journalism Awards in June and I hope you can join us at BARNES & NOBLE at THE GROVE June 25th at 7pm for my next book talk and signing! RSVP HERE!

Thank you so much for all of your support for my writing, my website, my memoir, my videos! SMALL STEPS do lead to BIG CHANGES! Thank you to the Nonfiction Author’s Association for the GOLD Nonfiction Book Award!

Thank you TAKE 5 Magazine for featuring my memoir! Thank you to the PENN BOOKSTORE for all your support!

Thank you to John for bringing my book to our Penn reunion so I could sign it for him and making me feel like a real author! Thank you to all of my friends and family for all of your support.

Wondering what else helps a new author? WRITE A REVIEW!! Click here to go directly to rate or review BRAVE-ish on Amazon–but you can do anywhere you bought your book! THANK YOU!!

Thank you to the nonprofit, If You Heard What I Heard, which films the stories of grandchildren of Holocaust survivors, the last generation to ever hear survivors��� stories firsthand for the Night of Resilience, for a special acoustic concert with Matisyahu at the Saban Theater.

Incredible musical performance by A Great Big World’s Ian Axel and Chad King of “THIS IS THE NEW YEAR” and “SAY SOMETHING” at Race to Erase MS Gala 2024 at the stunning Fairmont Century Plaza.

Thank you to Taste Buds with Deb for including me in her recent article: Lisa Niver, ���Brave-ish:��� You don���t need to cross oceans to have new food experiences. AND for the interview last year!

Thank you to Travel Books and Movies for including me in her article: Travel Writers at the Women in Travel Summit: “Lisa Niver is an award-winning travel writer who started her travel career with her husband, but after many (challenging) years she���s was forced to face the truth about her marriage and leave him (literally while on the streets of Thailand).  So then she had to completely redefine her life and figure out life���and a career���without him.  This book is the story of Lisa���s journey after she leaves her marriage (with some stories of how she got there) and how she built her solo travel career.“

BRAVE-ISH REVIEWS (read more here!)A VERY HONEST AND BRAVE SHARING OF THE AUTHOR���S INTERSECTION OF TRAVEL, RELATIONSHIPS AND LIFE!

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Lisa has written an amazing book that chronicles her many travel journeys and adventures throughout her life, but made it very personal by intertwining stories of the relationships (good and bad), the realities of life on the road, with all the bumps that make her stories really resonate. Having met Lisa on a trail on the Annapurna Circuit���.. and yes with Fred, I would have never imagined the story behind the story. Her sharing of this experience in her life was gut wrenching to read, but a necessary part of the story������. It sets the tone for the rest of her journey in becoming Brave-ish. Well done, and I look forward to whatever she has planned for her next chapters!

JON WINSTANLEY

BRAVE-ISH IS A STORY OF SURVIVAL THAT SPEAKS TO ANY WOMAN

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Niver has the reader ride a wave of up and down emotions included with action and adventure that would rival any of Hollywood’s movies. Surviving a disastrous, abusive marriage that she did not see until it almost caused her demise. Being brave enough to get out from under the abuse, she starts and new life and thrives. But that wasn’t enough for the heroine of the story. She kept challenging herself to grow and overcome, at times, insurmountable obstacles. She accomplished things she never dreamed of and fulfilled items on her wish list. Yet, if there wasn’t enough to her journey of growth and survival, she takes on the challenge of accomplishing 50 Things Before her 50th Birthday in a very short time frame. And the reader is off again on another round of action and adventure as Niver learns new things, explores new places across six continents. Niver wants to be fearless after fifty and tries things that would make a seasoned professional squeamish and any woman over fifty clinging to the safety of her bed covers. Her courageous behavior clearly indicates that is fearless. Niver���s story shows us her portrait of life and her philosophy of life. Brave-ish is a story of survival that speaks to any woman and lets them see what can happen if you let go of your fears, expectations, and perceptions.

Lisa signing Brave-ish at the Park City Library

You can find my book on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Simon & Schuster, Post Hill Press, Target, Walmart, BookShop, BAM! and wherever you get your audiobooks! People always ask me where is it best to buy my book. I recommend you go into or call your favorite local book store and ask them to order it for you and pick it up IN THE STORE! You never know what other treasures you will find. Any bookstore can order my book because my publisher is Post Hill Press and it is distributed by Simon and Schuster. My friend in New Zealand just ordered my book to her local store! Brave-ish is available all over the globe!

Learn more about my events: click here and my articles here THANK YOU for watching my podcast! It has now been seen and heard in 45 countries on 6 continents!

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WATCH my podcast, “MAKE YOUR OWN MAP: Are YOU ready to be BRAVE?” on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, YouTube Podcast,  Google Podcasts, Audacy, Audible, Anchor, Pandora & iHeart Radio

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Here is the link to��my video channel on��YouTube where I have over TWO MILLION views on YouTube! (now at: 2,137,000).

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“With spring’s arrival, let hope bloom in your heart and bring new beginnings.”

Do you love audiobooks? My memoir, Brave-ish, is available! AND!!! I am the narrator! Did you know that authors have to audition to narrate their books?!!?

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I am SO HONORED and EXCITED to have an event at Barnes & Noble The Grove June 25 at 7pm! I hope to see you there!

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BRAVE-ish at Barnes & Noble at The Grove June 25, 2024

GET YOUR TICKET HERE

Join Barnes & Noble – The Grove at Farmers Market on June 25, 2024, as we welcome award-winning travel expert Lisa Niver to discuss and sign BRAVE-ISH: ONE BREAKUP, SIX CONTINENTS, AND FEELING FEARLESS AFTER FIFTY, the breakout memoir that Forbes rated as Best New Nonfiction inspires readers to dream big, take risks, and embrace the unknown to create a life filled with wonder and excitement, even when courage seems elusive.

Lisa will be in conversation with��BJ Korros, renowned television personality known as the host of��The Hollywood Moment.

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 16: BJ Korros and guest attend the Los Angeles Press Club’s 63rd Annual Journalism Awards Dinner at Millennium Biltmore Hotel Los Angeles on October 16, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Robin L Marshall/Getty Images)

To make this event safe and enjoyable for all attendees, please read the below guidelines ahead of buying a ticket, so you know what to expect on the day. To avoid disappointment, we must stress that there will be no access to the event for non-ticketholders.

TICKET INFORMATION

Address: Barnes & Noble at The Grove at the Farmers Market: 189 The Grove Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90036

**A ticket includes:

Solo Book Admission – $20.79 (Admission + one copy of BRAVE-ISH: ONE BREAKUP, SIX CONTINENTS, AND FEELING FEARLESS AFTER FIFTY): **LIMITED QUANTITY AVAILABLE**: A ticket PER PERSON includes:

One copy of  BRAVE-ISH: ONE BREAKUP, SIX CONTINENTS, AND FEELING FEARLESS AFTER FIFTY .Admission to the event space for the discussion & signing with  Lisa Niver .

For Seated Tickets: Limited quantity is available and will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis. Purchase of a ticket guarantees entrance to the event for the discussion and signing. However, this ticket may not necessarily guarantee a seat at the event, as later arrivals may be placed in a line behind the seated audience.

For Standing Room-Only Tickets: Limited quantity is available and will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis. Purchase of a ticket guarantees entrance to the event for the discussion and signing. Ticket holders will be granted a standing view from behind the seated audience — some views may be more limited/obstructed than others.

Ticket holders will be admitted into the event beginning at 6:00 PM on the day of the event. Please have a copy of your ticket available (either printed out or on your phone) for check-in.GUIDELINESThis is a discussion, signing, and audience q&a event.No large bags will be permitted into the event.Barnes & Noble may cancel this event at any time with or without notice to the ticket holders.ADDITIONAL GUIDELINESSome outside queuing may be required, so please do come dressed appropriately for all weather.The exact time at which the event ends will be determined on the day.To avoid disappointment, we strongly advise you to arrive on time for the event. Late arrivals may not have the opportunity to enter the event space.Due to health and safety and space limitations, those without a ticket will not be permitted to join the queue.All event guidelines are subject to change.If you have any additional questions, you can call the store directly at 323-525-0270.

Please note that Eventbrite is the only authorized dealer for this event. Each person must have a ticket to enter.

REFUNDS

Attendees can receive refunds up to 1 day before your event start date.

If you are unable to attend the event, Barnes & Noble – The Grove will hold your book for seven days after the event. Please contact the store to arrange your pickup.

Event guidelines are subject to change.

GET YOUR TICKET HERE THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT

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Brave-ish is a GOLD NonFiction Book Awards WINNER!

My memoir, Brave-ish: One Breakup, Six Continents and Feeling Fearless After Fifty, is a GOLD NonFiction Book Awards WINNER! Thank you to the Nonfiction Author’s Association for this incredible honor and these amazing reviews!

The beginning of this book is just a prelude to a fascinating story of one woman���s lifelong career as a traveler and writer. Though Lisa Niver���s story begins with the end of an abusive marriage, she is able to pick herself up and turn her love of travel and writing into a career. With a background as a teacher and experience working on cruise ships, Lisa opts first for a career as a host on cruise ships, then turns to writing about her trips to Asia which always included diving outings. Though originally terrified of diving, Lisa finds her way to a love of investigating waters, natural phenomena, and sunken treasures.

A quick pace, easy reading, very good start to set out the background to her adventures. Short chapters mean you definitely want to hear more about her adventures and what she chooses to do next. You can see why she was initially attracted to her husband, so the eventual break-up is very sad.

Lisa Niver, author of Brave-ish, is the heroine of her own story and if this weren’t her own story, it would be a wonderful fiction/fantasy novel; but the truth is it’s not imagination. At its core it’s a story of survival and growth after near tragedy.

There are a lot of beautiful descriptions of places visited and the sometimes-odd activities she enthusiastically took part in. There is also an interesting discussion about her sight and how everything suddenly made sense. Basically, you can see why the marriage couldn���t work and it is a relief when she finally gets to lead the life she wants. I love the list of 50 things to do before her 50th birthday!

Niver has the reader ride a wave of up and down emotions included with action and adventure that would rival any of Hollywood’s movies. Surviving a disastrous, abusive marriage that she did not see until it almost caused her demise. Being brave enough to get out from under the abuse, she starts and new life and thrives. But that wasn’t enough for the heroine of the story. She kept challenging herself to grow and overcome, at times, insurmountable obstacles. She accomplished things she never dreamed of and fulfilled items on her wish list. Yet, if there wasn’t enough to her journey of growth and survival, she takes on the challenge of accomplishing 50 Things Before her 50th Birthday in a very short time frame. And the reader is off again on another round of action and adventure as Niver learns new things, explores new places across six continents. Niver wants to be fearless after fifty and tries things that would make a seasoned professional squeamish and any woman over fifty clinging to the safety of her bed covers. Her courageous behavior clearly indicates that is fearless. Niver���s story shows us her portrait of life and her philosophy of life. Brave-ish is a story of survival that speaks to any woman and lets them see what can happen if you let go of your fears, expectations, and perceptions.

It is not just the story of a travel writer, but of the strength and tenacity you need to become one. Very brave!

2024 Gold Nonfiction Book Award by Nonfiction Authors Association

2024 Literary Titan Nonfiction Gold Book Award
2023 Zibby Awards Runner-up: Best Book for The Strong Woman
2023 1st place HEARTEN Book Awards winner for Inspiring & Uplifting Non-Fiction
2023 WINNER: Goody Business Book Awards: Memoir/Self-Help
Featured in Conde Nast Traveler Women Who Travel Book Club: 10 New Books We Can’t Wait to Read this Fall
As seen in��Forbes��Best New NonFiction

BRAVE-ish is a winner: 2024 Literary Titan Gold Book Award Goody Business Book Awards: Memoir/Self-Help Zibby Awards: Best Book for The Strong Woman My Podcast, Make Your Own Map, won 2nd place for Diversity in TV/Streaming at the NAEJ Awards
My website is #10 on the top 100 Travel Lifestyle Blogs and Websites I am also the #3 Top Travel Influencer for 2024 for Afluencer as well as #10 of Female Influencers Brands Can’t Get Enough of for 2024! I want to send a special thanks to my awesome literary agent, Chip MacGregor and my phenomenal Post Hill Press editor, Debra Englander! This team has believed in my book from the very beginning. I am very grateful. THANK YOU for all of your support. My AUDIO BOOK of Brave-ish narrated by ME is now available!

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Brave-ish in PRINT: Take 5 Magazine

Thank you TAKE 5 Magazine from Australia for writing about me and my memoir in this print story: “Fearless by 50!”

A two-page PRINT article on page 4-5 Issue 11, March 14, 2024.

Fearless by 50–My divorce was the catalyst for 50 life changing adventures

Slipping the letter into my husband���s passport. I left it at the hotel reception desk. “I need space don���t call me.” it said. Then I caught the next flight out of Thailand. After another argument, I was hysterical. I thought traveling together might help fix us, but it wasn���t working and during my flight home, I wrote down everything I didn���t about our marriage.

Aged 47, I moved back in with my parents, into my childhood bedroom. Some days, I wasn���t sure how I get from breakfast to lunchtime. I felt like a failure and so lonely, my skin was crawling. I called my friend Richard for advice. “I���m filming a webseries for Orbitz l in Puerto Rico,” he offered. “How would you feel about co-hosting it?” A travel blogger myself, I accepted immediately. Maybe this was just what I needed…

Enkereri school children in Maasai Mara. Photo by Matt Payne

During the packed shooting schedule, I got the opportunity to go scuba, diving and zip lining. It was strange doing activities without my husband, but I realized it made me feel strong. “I can���t go back to married life,” I told my mom and dad. “I want to keep traveling.” I filed for divorce and sold my engagement and wedding rings as well as the condo where we���d lived that I owned.

To fund my trip, I decided to write features on all the places I visited to sell along the way. Then, seeing some thing online, I had another flash of inspiration. My 50th birthday was coming up–I could try 50 new things before 50. It would make turning the milestone a huge celebration.

At lunch, I told my friend Ronit about it. “Start now,” she said. “Start what now?” I asked. “Let me help you order sushi,” she replied. This was a big deal for me. I had food allergies and was a picky eater. But I relented, and when I put the salmon sashimi she’d chosen into my mouth, I decided it wasn’t the worst thing I’d eaten.

My 50 new things had officially begun! I told a few people about my idea, and two weeks later my friend Zoey, who I���d worked with on a ship as a children���s entertainer, suggested a sail with her as a guest on another cruise.��

Lisa Niver working for Princess Cruises

On board, I discovered a scarily high ropes course with a view of the ocean. This would be good for my list, I thought.

Terrified, I took deep breaths as I made my way across, almost giving up halfway. Then I screamed with excitement at the end. For my 49th birthday, I combined a series of trips to create an epic adventure. A month in the Caribbean, starting in Aruba, followed by Bonaire, Mexico, and Cuba. Finally, I was feeling brave-ish. 

While diving, we encountered a school of beautiful Caribbean reef squid. I also swam with bull sharks, went cave swimming and underground rafting ���all firsts!!

The more friends and colleagues heard about my adventures, the more my list grew. 

I went salsa, dancing, made ceramics and skied with an Olympic champion. I even went mountain biking. After falling off a bike as a kid, I���d been terrified of riding again.

But I overcame my fear and as I sped downhill, it was like I was flying. I was so proud of myself.

Lisa Niver and Marcie Bradley Mountain Biking at Northstar Specialized Bikes. (Marcie has the purple shirt and Lisa has the green one!)

And when I received an invitation for a trip to Shanghai, I jumped at the chance after arriving I felt like I belonged. On my own, I was confident, assured. 

Later, a trip in California saw me performance driving, whizzing faster with every lap like someone from The Fast and the Furious! Something I never would���ve done before. As I neared the end of my list, there was one thing I just had to include��� an African Safari.

In Tanzania, my 100th Country, I got close enough to the elephants to take selfies. In Kenya, I took my hula hoop to a village. The children loved having a turn and even the warriors joined in! One laughed so hard he fell down! 

Then came my final challenge and my 50th birthday. I wanted to do something spectacular!

My entire life, I said I���d never jump out of a perfectly good airplane, but my limits had shifted. It was time to skydive.  On the way up, I started to tremble. ���How can you be scared of this when you scuba with sharks?��� he joked. 

As he pushed off the edge, we free fell away from the plane. Soaring through the air like a bird, the wind pulled my face back and the earth rushed up at me. Then, parachute deployed, we peacefully floated like clouds.

When I first left my husband, I was told I was brave. Now, I knew I was.

If I could jump out of a plane, I could overcome whatever came next. I turned my journey into a book, which was so cathartic. I want people to know it���s never too late to explore the world and create the life you dream of, whatever our age. Of course, there have been hard times. But there���s also been laughter and hope, and I know this journey I���m on is worth it.��

LEARN MORE in Lisa’s memoir, BRAVE-ish: One Breakup, Six Continents and Feeling Fearless After Fifty.

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Brave-ish in Bloomberg Pursuits

“To Stay in Shape on the Road, One Travel��Expert Packs a Hula Hoop“

Writer and podcast host Lisa Niver has visited more than 100 countries. Here���s her advice on scuba diving, hydration tablets and exercise.

In her new book,Brave-ish, Lisa Niver shares 50 adventures she took on before turning 50. Photo: Judith Gigliotti

By Lebawit Lily Girma

September 14, 2023 at 7:00 AM PDT

At Bloomberg Pursuits, we love to travel. And we always want to make sure we���re doing it right. So we���re talking to road warriors to learn about their high-end hacks, tips and off-the-wall experiences. These are the  Distinguished Travel Hackers  .

Lisa Niver is the author of the new nonfiction travel book Brave-ish: One Break-up, Six Continents and Feeling Fearless After Fifty, which is set to be published on Sept. 19. ���I did 50 challenges before I turned 50 to reinvent myself after my divorce,��� says Niver about her first title with a major publisher.

A former science teacher who lives in Los Angeles, Niver is a travel podcast host and writer who has been to 109 countries across six continents, many of which she visited while working on cruise ships.

On her adventures abroad, which she shares in her book, she survived mishaps that she says ranged from hurricanes and medical emergencies to unruly passengers.

Her favorite airline is the one that offers the best direct flight to her destination. But of all the places she���s visited, she never tires of returning to her synagogue in Los Angeles, Stephen Wise Temple.

���Over the years, I have participated in holidays and Shabbat around the world,��� says Niver. ���Feeling grounded in Judaism, whether I am spending the holidays at home or away, the music and the prayers are important to me. Being welcomed back to my spiritual home has made a huge difference in my nomadic lifestyle.���

These are her best travel tips.

Lisa Niver with her hula hoop in Iceland.Courtesy of Lisa Niver

This one item���detachable and easy to pack���can help you stay fit, joyful and grounded.

I always travel with my hula hoop. I use it for exercise in my room. During Covid, I took 10 classes at UCLA as a senior scholar.

One class in the psychiatry department about meditation focused on how we have been thinking about meditation all wrong. There is no one way to do meditation, and the point is not to sit on the top of a hill alone but to be at work or in a new place and be able to ground yourself and make good choices. I used my hoop to center myself.

Traveling with something that looks like a child���s toy gives me great joy, keeps me in shape and prepares me to take on my day no matter where I am.

Change cards frequently.

There was a time when roundtrip flights were cheaper, but that time is past. I book my flights one way and often on different carriers for my outbound and return. I also use multiple credit cards to do so.

I change cards each year (both personal and business) so that I can get the new bonus airline miles. You can usually get the new 60,000 or 80,000 miles every two years. I always tell people, if you are about to buy a house and get a mortgage, it is not always great to keep opening new cards, but if you are not���keep getting the new cards and fly for free!

Dorado Beach, Ritz-Carlton Reserve in Puerto Rico.Photographer: Lisa Niver

Going back to the same place can feel offbeat.

Sometimes there is pressure to check off a list and rush from place to place. Travel is often about the perspective you bring and what you look for.

I have been to Puerto Rico at every stage of my life and travel career. San Juan was a home port for me when I worked for Royal Caribbean; I loved to stroll in Old San Juan, listen to live music and visit the 500-year-old forts.

When I was married, I went on a cruise as a guest and we took a very small plane to the island of Culebra to snorkel with turtles and splash among the mangroves. When I was first separated, I went scuba diving at Copamarino. I filmed an Orbitz web series and hula-hooped at the fountain of youth in Ponce, and screamed the entire way on the Beast zipline (at Toro Verde Adventure Park).

Most recently, I had a villa with a private plunge pool at Dorado Beach, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve and on World Environment Day, I planted trees with Dr. Richard Murphy at the Jean-Michel Cousteau���s Ambassadors of the Environment Program.

Most dive sites in Bonaire are accessible from shore, Niver says.Courtesy of Lisa Niver

When it comes to scuba diving, Bonaire lives up to the hype.

When I worked on cruise ships, I dove all over the Caribbean and the world. But the place that was always on my to-dive list was Bonaire. In Bonaire, I dove three or four times a day���and every single dive was spectacular. There are more than 85 dive sites with more than 57 species of coral and more than 350 species of fish. Most of the dive sites are accessible from the shore, but I also did boat diving.

I am definitely considering moving there so I could dive more with the turtles, Caribbean reef octopus, tarpon, scorpion fish, flamingo tongue nudibranch and many others. I fell in love with the island and cannot wait to return again for more ���dushi��� days. Dushi means ���happy��� or ���sweet��� in Papiamento.

Jewelry is the ideal keepsake.

In Ketchikan, Alaska, I found butterfly-shaped earrings designed by Tlingit silver carvers. I have always loved butterflies, and the carvings remind me of the totem poles in the area. I also bought a silver heart-shaped pendant necklace. When I wear them, I remember the three summers I worked in Alaska.

At Kylemore Abbey in Ireland, I bought a bracelet of green Connemara marble beads; some are round and some are shaped like hearts. When I wear it, I feel like I am back wandering on the Wild Atlantic Way.

Niver swears by Nuun sport hydration tablets.Source: Nuun

When a heat wave strikes, drinking water isn���t always enough.

A new item I will not leave home without is electrolytes. I have been traveling for decades. I believed I knew how to take care of myself in all conditions, but recently during a heat wave in Puerto Rico, I nearly ended up in the emergency room. I never stopped drinking water, but water was not enough. I tried Pedialyte hydration powders, which ended up all over my sink with very little in my water bottle.

Then I discovered Nuun sport hydration tablets, which easily break in half and dissolve instantly. I will not ever travel again without these.

I brought them on my next trip scuba diving in Loreto, Baja California Sur, Mexico. Normally, after a two-tank dive, I need a snack and a nap as soon as possible. However, with my electrolyte-filled water bottles, I did not nap after diving and had the chance to try something new: On the beach, I hula-hooped while flying a kite. I did not even think that was possible!

THANK YOU TO BLOOMBERG for sharing about my adventures and my book, BRAVE-ish.

2024 Literary Titan Non-fiction Gold Book Award���
2023 Zibby Awards Runner-up: Best Book for The Strong Woman
2023 HEARTEN Book Awards Finalist for Inspiring & Uplifting Non-Fiction
2023 WINNER: Goody Business Book Awards: Memoir/Self-Help
Featured in Conde Nast Traveler Women Who Travel Book Club: 10 New Books We Can’t Wait to Read this Fall
As seen in��Forbes��Best New NonFiction

and 2024 Gold Book Award: Non-Fiction Authors Association!

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Race to Erase MS Gala 2024: Where Glamour Meets Giving Back!

Get ready to strut your stuff and make a difference at the most anticipated event of the season – the Race to Erase MS Gala! Set to sizzle at the chic Fairmont Century Plaza on May 10, 2024, this soir��e isn’t just about fashion and fun; it’s a fierce fight against multiple sclerosis (MS)!

From the moment you step onto the orange carpet, you’ll be swept away by the glitz and glamour of the evening. Picture-perfect moments await as L’AGENCE unveils their latest fashion creations in a show stopping runway extravaganza. But that’s just the beginning!

At the heart of the mission lies the groundbreaking Center Without Walls program, a visionary collaboration between eight of the nation’s leading MS research centers. From the innovative minds at Cedars-Sinai and UCSF to the pioneering work of Harvard and Yale, these powerhouse institutions have joined forces to revolutionize the fight against MS. Together, they’re breaking down barriers, sharing insights, and accelerating the pace of discovery in pursuit of effective treatments and, ultimately, a cure.

Get ready to groove to the electrifying beats of Grammy-nominated Natasha Bedingfield and Grammy-winning A Great Big World as they take the stage by storm. Their soulful tunes will have you dancing the night away, all while supporting a cause close to our hearts.

And speaking of heart, get ready to be moved by the stories of resilience and hope shared by MS warriors and their families throughout the evening. Their courage and determination remind us why we’re here���to make a real difference in the fight against MS.

���We are so thrilled and excited to have the amazing Natasha Bedingfield and incredible A Great Big World entertaining our guests for our 31st Race to Erase MS gala. We are also looking forward to a fabulous and chic fashion show from L���Agence,��� shared founder Nancy Davis.

But the glitz and glam aren’t just for show; they’re fueling the fight against MS! With every strut down the runway and every note sung, we’re raising crucial funds for the Center Without Walls program, a dream team of top MS research centers across the nation. Shout Out For A Cause will be there reporting from the Orange Carpet.

Cedric the Entertainer and BJ Korros on the red carpet at GBK Luxury Gifting Suite during Oscars 2023

Lights, camera, auction! Gala attendees can also bid on incredible Live Auction opportunities like “EVER DREAMED OF BEING A CELEBRITY FOR A DAY?” Be part of Oscars weekend 2025 in Los Angeles and participate in GBK’s exclusive luxury gifting suite and join in the interviews on the Red Carpet with Host and Entertainment Reporter, BJ Korros! Spend the afternoon mingling with celebrities and walking the red carpet. You and your lucky guest will be transformed by the Glam Squad celebrity artist Raul to ensure you are truly Red Carpet Ready to become a Celebrity for a Day.  

GET YOUR TICKETS

So, grab your dancing shoes and get ready to party with a purpose at the Race to Erase MS Gala! Together, we’ll shine a spotlight on MS and show the world that nothing can dim our spirits or dampen our determination to find a cure!

For all the latest updates and behind-the-scenes sneak peeks, be sure to follow us on social media using #RaceToEraseMS and #EraseMS. Let’s make MS a thing of the past, one fabulous gala at a time! Find Race to Erase on Facebook and Instagram.

About Race to Erase MS

Race to Erase MS was founded in 1993 by Nancy Davis and is dedicated to the treatment and ultimate cure of Multiple Sclerosis. Since the Race to Erase MS foundation was created, there has been more than $58 million raised and 26 FDA approved therapies created to aggressively fight MS that have provided hope, inspiration, and resources to those in the Multiple Sclerosis community. The gala directly benefits the foundation���s Center Without Walls program, a unique collaboration between the world���s leading MS research scientists and investigators who have bolstered their individual efforts into collective action that has led to exciting discoveries in the search for a cure. At the event���s inception 30 ���years ago, the absence of medications and therapies encouraged its involvement; the Race has been instrumental in funding pilot studies that have contributed to drugs now on the market and other very important therapies that are improving the lives of people suffering from MS.���

Davis also created the annual ���Orange You Happy to Erase MS��� campaign, which takes place for the entire month of May (MS Awareness Month) and adds yet another branch of fundraising for MS research.  Throughout the month, a variety of orange products, many of which are specially created for this initiative, are sold to benefit the cause and elevate public awareness about MS.

All funds raised support the Center Without Walls program, a unique collaboration of the world���s leading MS research scientists currently representing Harvard, Yale, Cedars Sinai, University of Southern California, Oregon Health Science University, UC San Francisco, Johns Hopkins, and UCLA. This nationwide collaboration of physicians, scientists and clinicians are on the cutting-edge of innovative research and therapeutic approaches to treat MS.��� It is the hope of the Race to Erase MS that in addition to combating MS through research in a clinical environment, awareness will be created by educating the public about this mysterious disease.

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