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

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