Leaving a stable career to travel the world sounds amazing, but it's impossible, right? 

Wrong! Jen Ruiz not only did it, but she also turned her adventures into a thriving business!

Join Larry Sprung in learning about the inspiring journey of Jen Ruiz, founder of Jen on a Jet Plane, who transitioned from a career in law to becoming a full-time travel blogger, author, and entrepreneur. Jen shares how she discovered her love for travel, the steps she took to turn that passion into a career, and the challenges she overcame along the way. So sit back and enjoy hearing tons of practical travel hacks that can help make your travel dreams a reality.

Larry and Jen discuss: 

• How Jen transitioned from being an attorney to a travel hack entrepreneur.
• The significance of her 12 trips in 12 months challenge and the lessons she learned along the way.
• Tips on finding affordable flights and maximizing travel rewards.
• The need for more representation and investment in Hispanic creative projects.
• How to build up and foster relationships with brands to obtain partnerships.
• And more! 

Resources:

• Ashley Gets Around 
• Roame Travel
• Going - Scott's Cheap Flights
• Thrifty Traveler 
• Women in Travel Summit
• Women's Travel Fest
• TBEX Summit
• Financially Lit! by Jannese Torres
• Mitlin Financial  
• The JOY and Productivity Journal by Lawrence Sprung 

 Check out Jen’s Books:

• 12 Trips in 12 Months by Jen Ruiz
• The Solo Female Travel Book by Jen Ruiz
• The Affordable Flight Guide by Jen Ruiz
• 25 Ways to Work From Home by Jen Ruiz
• You Need A Vacation! By Jen Ruiz

 Connect with Larry Sprung: 

• LinkedIn: Larry Sprung
• Instagram: Larry Sprung
• Facebook: Larry Sprung
• X (Twitter): Larry Sprung

 Connect with Jen Ruiz: 

• LinkedIn: Jen Ruiz
• Instagram: Jen Ruiz
• X (Twitter): Jen Ruiz
• TikTok: Jen Ruiz
• Facebook: Jen Ruiz
• Jen on a Jet Plane 

 

About our Guest:

Jen Ruiz is a lawyer turned full-time travel blogger and author. She is a 3- time TEDx speaker, national award-winning travel journalist, and has been featured by outlets like Forbes and The Washington. She has been named a top Latina travel expert by Mitu and The Points Guy and is the solo female traveler behind Jen on a Jet Plane. Guests on the Mitlin Money Mindset are not affiliated with CWM, LLC, and opinions expressed herein may not be representative of CWM, LLC. CWM, LLC is not responsible for the guest's content linked on this site.