Despite traveling to 102 countries and scuba-diving with shark countless times, writer and travel expert Lisa Niver wouldn’t call herself “brave”. She prefers “brave-ish”. As Lisa explains in her memoir Brave-ish: One Breakup, Six Continents and Feeling Fearless After Fifty, cultivating bravery is like planting seeds—it takes patience and practice to see it grow. Years later, the fruits of those seeds have led Lisa on an incredible journey of self-discovery, adventure, and transformation. 

In this captivating episode, Lisa reminds us that it’s never too late to live our own "Brave-ish" life, explore the world, and create the life we dream of. In addition, Erin and Lisa discuss:

• Lisa's transformation and liberation after getting divorced at 47
• Her pursuit of 50 new adventures before turning 50 and the lessons she learned along the way
• The significance of self-care, rest, and reflection in achieving personal growth
• Redefining bravery as a muscle that grows through practice and facing fears
• The power of embracing change, stepping out of our comfort zones, and taking  challenges head-on
• The importance of honest self-assessment, finding balance between adventure and community
• Crafting a unique, unconventional life path

OUR GUEST: Lisa Niver, an award-winning travel expert, has explored 102 countries on six continents. A University of Pennsylvania graduate, she spent seven years sailing with cruise lines like Princess Cruises and Royal Caribbean, and three years backpacking across Asia. Her articles appear in esteemed publications like AARP and WIRED, and she hosts the podcast Make Your Own Map, featuring interviews with figures like Deepak Chopra and Olympic medalists. With multiple journalism awards and finalist recognition, Niver is also a #3 travel influencer in 2023. She shares her insights on KTLA TV, YouTube (2 million views), and in her memoir "Brave-ish, One Breakup, Six Continents and Feeling Fearless After Fifty."

Want more Lisa? Find her online at http://wesaidgotravel.com/  and follow her on:

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• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LisaNiver 
• Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/wesaidgotravel/ 
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisaellenniver/ 

You can find her book at: https://lisaniver.com/braveish/

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