Ever dreamt of turning your passion into your income stream? We’ve all been there. But what’s stopping you from actually doing it?

One person who’s turned their passion into their full time income is Jeff Jenkins. Jeff Jenkins is an award-winning content creator, travel journalist, TV host, and entrepreneur. Named one of Travel + Leisure’s 50 Notable People in Travel, he is the founder of Chubby Diaries and co-founder of Black Travel Alliance.

Rachel caught up with Jeff at the ROI summit to hear more about where his love of travel originates from, and how he’s made this hobby into an unshakable 6-figure career. 

For every year that Jeff worked as a high school choir teacher, he told himself he would quit. But he couldn’t do it until his stepfather died of a heart attack at 54. Shaken to his core, he reevaluated his life and ultimately reconnected with his childhood love for exploration. Today, he is living his dream, exploring the world, and inspiring others to do the same. So, what’s stopping you?
 
In this episode, Rachel and Jeff chat about:

- Jeff’s childhood
- The danger of limitations
- Monetization as a travel influencer
- Confidence in directing your brand
- The importance of knowing your brand
- Picking the easy path to making money
- The importance of tuning out negativity
- Why you must start now to build your dream
- Consistent branding as a magnet for opportunities
- The question that broke down Jeff’s limiting beliefs 
- Why you must learn to ask for help and build in public
- The power of community to help you reach your goals
- And other topics…
 
Jeff’s Website: https://chubbydiaries.com/   
Jeff’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chubbydiaries/   

Resources Mentioned:

The 10X Rule: The Only Difference Between Success and Failure by Grant Cardone: https://www.amazon.com/10X-Rule-Difference-Between-Success/dp/0470627603   
We Should All Be Millionaires: A Woman’s Guide to Earning More, Building Wealth, and Gaining Economic Power by Rachel Rodgers: https://www.amazon.com/We-Should-All-Be-Millionaires/dp/1400221625   
Building a StoryBrand: Clarify Your Message So Customers Will Listen by Donald Miller: https://www.amazon.com/Building-StoryBrand-Clarify-Message-Customers/dp/0718033329   

Want MORE Hello Seven? 

📖 Rachel's NEW Book, Million Dollar Action: https://www.amazon.com/Million-Dollar-Actions-Step-Step/dp/1400243688   

🧠 MINDSET: 2 FREE trainings from Rachel Ro

🌐 Stay Connected

Behind-the-scenes content, quick tips, and updates. 📸 Instagram

Rachel's corner of the Internet for hard-hitting articles and empowerment. 💌 Risky Women Substack

Watch full conversations, highlights, and additional video content. 🎥 YouTube

🚀 Ready to Go Deeper?

If you’re serious about taking what you’re learning on this podcast and turning it into real results, check out The Hello Seven Mastermind.

Inside the Mastermind, you’ll get:

✨ Unlimited 1:1 coaching
✨ Three in-person retreats each year
✨ A powerful network of ambitious peers committed to growth

👉 Learn more and apply: Mastermind