Make Your Own Map: Are YOU Ready to be BRAVE?

Lisa Niver
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Step out of your comfort zone: how being brave can open you up to your dream world. Lisa Niver can show you how small steps can lead to big results She tackled her own fears and overcame her top 50 challenges before she turned 50. She and her guests will share tips, tricks and tools for how to be courageous in the world of travel, and how that will result in big changes in other areas of your life.

  1. Jun 23

    ✨ My first-ever SXSW was an unforgettable experience!

    What happens when a book keeps opening doors?More than two years after publishing BRAVE-ish: One Breakup, Six Continents and Feeling Fearless After Fifty, I found myself at SXSW for the very first time—signing books at the Female Quotient BookShelf, meeting readers, connecting with inspiring women, and staying at the beautiful Four Seasons Austin.In this Jet Set TV interview with Nikki Noya, we talk about courage, reinvention, storytelling, luxury travel, and why saying "yes" can lead to extraordinary opportunities.I'm incredibly grateful to everyone who helped make this experience possible and honored that BRAVE-ish continues to connect with readers around the world.📚 BRAVE-ish is available wherever books are sold.🌎 Visit WeSaidGoTravel.com for more travel stories, videos, and inspiration.See more: https://www.wesaidgotravel.com/thejetsettv-sxsw/

    ✨ My first-ever SXSW was an unforgettable experience!

  2. May 17

    What Filled Our Hearts with Ireland: Travel Classics Editors 2023

    For more than three decades, Travel Classics Magazine Conference has brought together leading voices in travel media across the United States, Europe, and beyond. Over that time, seven of its gatherings have been held in Ireland, each bringing editors and storytellers into close conversation with place and one another.I have attended two of the Ireland conferences, including the 2023 gathering, along with several others in the United States. Most recently, I returned from the 2026 Switzerland conference in Ticino, where an Ireland sponsored lunch brought me back to earlier moments in Ireland and the conversations that stayed with me.In 2023, just as I was beginning my BRAVE-ish book tour, I recorded a series of interviews with editors during the Ireland conference and asked:What fills your heart about Ireland?Since that gathering, the industry has continued to evolve. Publications have changed, roles have shifted, and many of these editors have moved on. Their voices remain capturing not only Ireland, but a shared sense of place, memory, and connection.Attending editors at Travel Classics International Conference (Ireland, 2023):Amy Alipio — National Geographic TravelJesse Ashlock — Condé Nast TravelerAnne Banas — BBC TravelAmy Cassell — Virtuoso, The MagazineNicole Council — AARPJulia Cosgrove — AFARSonia Chopra — Bon AppétitNikki Ekstein — BloombergJim Gladstone — PassportMelanie Hansche — Food & WineDerrik Lang — ShondalandCJ Lotz — Garden & GunLorrie Lynch — AARPTracey Minkin — Coastal LivingPatrick Perry — The Saturday Evening PostNina Ruggiero — Travel + LeisureGeorge Stone — National Geographic TravelSome shared their voices in this video.More from the editors: https://youtu.be/J4CnWH-IUaI Travel Classics: https://travelclassics.com/Watch my 24min travel special on Ireland:https://youtu.be/h1rIvYuti6U3 awards for my travel special: https://www.wesaidgotravel.com/dotcomm-award/More about my travels in Ireland:https://www.wesaidgotravel.com/telly-award-2025/

  3. Apr 2

    Sailing Tahiti on The Jet Set TV: Why Windstar Cruises Delivers Small Ships, Big Experiences

    Set sail with me through French Polynesia as I share my experience aboard Windstar Cruises on The Jet Set TV with host Nikki Noya. 🌺 From the turquoise lagoons of Tahiti and Moorea to unforgettable moments in Bora Bora and Taha'a, this journey is all about small ships, big experiences. T hink: swimming straight from the ship’s Marina, snorkeling with manta rays, a private motu lunch, and the incredible Feast & Fire evening under the stars. Onboard Star Breeze, I loved the spacious suites, the welcoming crew, and the standout dining — including Basil + Bamboo, Candles Steakhouse, and menus inspired by the James Beard Foundation. It’s the kind of travel that feels personal, immersive, and effortless.✨ In this segment, Nikki and I talk about why Windstar Cruises is such a perfect match for French Polynesia — and why this style of cruising continues to be one of my favorites. Learn more about my journey: https://www.wesaidgotravel.com/windstarcruises-tahiti/https://www.wesaidgotravel.com/jetsettv-windstar/ https://studio.youtube.com/playlist/PLv_jKkCiDQcR6s5CZ8A_nKsA98fubnSym/videos?o=U

    Sailing Tahiti on The Jet Set TV: Why Windstar Cruises Delivers Small Ships, Big Experiences

  4. Feb 22

    Kissimmee & Orlando on The Jet Set TV: Four Seasons Orlando, EPCOT diving and Top Tier by Reunion

    Kissimmee & Orlando on The Jet Set TV: Four Seasons Orlando, EPCOT diving and Top Tier by Reunion In this Jet Set TV interview, Lisa Niver talks to Nikki Noya about Central Florida’s best-kept secrets, from luxury at Four Seasons Resort Orlando to a bucket-list scuba dive at EPCOT’s Living Seas and her first airboat ride at Wild Florida. She also visits Top Tier by Reunion vacation homes and the charming town of Celebration, showing how Orlando and Kissimmee combine adventure, indulgence, and small-town charm. See all of Lisa's segments on The Jet Set TV: https://lisaniver.com/the-jet-set-tv-segments/ ARTICLES: Diving, Luxury & Wild Discoveries in Central Florida on The Jet Set TV https://www.wesaidgotravel.com/jetsettv-kissimmee/Experiencing Every Kind of Magic in Kissimmeehttps://www.wesaidgotravel.com/kissimmee/Four Seasons Orlando: Where Luxury, Sunshine, and Storybook Magic Meethttps://www.wesaidgotravel.com/four-seasons-orlando/BORED PANDA: I Expected Crowds And Chaos In Central Florida, But What I Found Was Silence, Beauty, And Real Emotionhttps://www.boredpanda.com/unexpected-beauty-in-central-florida-by-lisa-niver

    Kissimmee & Orlando on The Jet Set TV: Four Seasons Orlando, EPCOT diving and Top Tier by Reunion

  5. Feb 15

    Scuba, Sharks & Disney Magic: Ready to Dive into the Living Seas with Kenny Dyal

    Join me, Lisa Niver, and Kenny Dyal, aka @sweetwater_scuba, a Disney Divemaster for the last twenty years, for a behind-the-scenes conversation at EPCOT’s Living Seas Aquarium. We talk about what it’s like to scuba dive in one of Disney’s most magical underwater worlds, the incredible marine life, and the joy of sharing the experience with families watching from the other side of the glass. Perfect for divers, Disney lovers, or anyone curious about the magic beneath the surface!  Want to see us swim alongside hammerhead sharks, sea turtles, and rays while sharing high-fives with kids on the other side of the glass? Watch the magic and wonder of DiveQuest at Walt Disney World in the Living Seas Exhibit:  https://youtu.be/sNvM4x48z2E  https://youtu.be/UdOg866QbZE  https://youtu.be/iUFIKysziXo  For more on Lisa’s EPCOT adventure, check out the full article here:  https://www.wesaidgotravel.com/epcot/  All of my Orlando and Dema videos:  https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLv_jKkCiDQcSAl0mFGB4KyeZ9tGhNOJ_p  Thank you to Kenny and the entire marine team at Epcot! I loved loved love this dive experience. EPCOT Seas Adventures – DiveQuest: https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/events-tours/epcot/epcot-divequest/

    Scuba, Sharks & Disney Magic: Ready to Dive into the Living Seas with Kenny Dyal

  6. Feb 8

    Small Ships, Big Adventures: Exploring Tahiti with Windstar Cruises and Joanna Vapor

    Recorded onboard Windstar Cruises’ Star Breeze, this episode features a lively and personal conversation with Joanna Vapor, Shore Excursion Manager, who has been with Windstar Cruises for ten years. We explore what makes small-ship sailing in French Polynesia so unforgettable, and Joanna shares her insights on both the ship and the destinations, from Tahiti and Moorea to Taha’a, Bora Bora, Huahine, and other Windstar ports around the world.  We dive into the ship’s design, daily life onboard, and culinary highlights — from the elegant Amphora to the new Basil + Bamboo fusion eatery and the classic Candles Steakhouse. Joanna explains how the crew’s warmth, professionalism, and expertise elevate every experience, from officers greeting guests on deck to line dancing evenings in the salon with a multi-generational Polynesian dance troupe that joined the ship, bringing culture, music, and energy to all ages.  We talk about the signature Marina, where guests can swim, kayak, paddleboard, or relax on floating loungers in crystal-clear waters — completely included, effortless, and unforgettable — and how access to the turquoise lagoons makes French Polynesia even more magical. Joanna also shares about the incredible destination discovery experiences, from a private Motu Mahaea lunch in Taha’a to the spectacular Feast & Fire dinner in Bora Bora, and how she helped me plan shore excursions like visiting a pearl farm and snorkeling with manta rays and spotted eagle rays. Each stop was curated yet personal, allowing time to truly immerse in the islands’ natural beauty, culture, and marine life.  My memoir, BRAVE-ish, is now part of the Star Breeze library, a symbolic reminder that travel is about new journeys, friendships, and courage — exploring both the world and oneself. With Joanna’s stories, insider tips, and the magic of small-ship sailing, this episode captures why Windstar Cruises delivers a deeply personal, intimate, and immersive way to experience French Polynesia, with every journey feeling joyful, seamless, and unforgettable. Learn more about my journey: https://www.wesaidgotravel.com/windstarcruises-tahiti/ VIDEOS: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLv_jKkCiDQcR6s5CZ8A_nKsA98fubnSym

    Small Ships, Big Adventures: Exploring Tahiti with Windstar Cruises and Joanna Vapor

  7. Jan 18

    Walking with Polar Bears: An Arctic Safari with Churchill Wild Guide Terry Elliott

    Some journeys stay with you long after you leave—and my expeditions with Churchill Wild are exactly that kind of experience. I’ve had the rare privilege of visiting Churchill Wild twice, staying at both Nanuk Polar Bear Lodge and Seal River Heritage Lodge, and each trip deepened my appreciation for the Arctic and the people who guide us through it with such care and respect. During my expedition to Seal River Heritage Lodge, I was guided by Terry Elliott, a seasoned polar bear guide whose calm presence, deep knowledge, and reverence for the land set the tone from the very first walk on the tundra. Churchill Wild’s land-based polar bear safaris are unlike anything else in the world—walking through bear country with a highly trained team of three guides, moving thoughtfully and deliberately through the landscape, always placing the welfare of the wildlife first. Walking alongside polar bears in their natural habitat is both humbling and exhilarating, and Terry has a rare gift for making guests feel safe while also helping them truly understand what they are seeing. His insights into polar bear behavior, Arctic ecology, and life in this remote region transform each outing into something far more meaningful than wildlife viewing—it becomes a lesson in respect, patience, and presence. In this conversation, Terry shares his remarkable journey from city life to the Arctic wilderness, what it takes to guide in polar bear country, and why these remote landscapes continue to shape everyone who experiences them. Whether you’re curious about Arctic safaris, conservation, or what it’s really like to walk in polar bear territory, this interview offers a rare and authentic glimpse into one of the world’s most extraordinary adventures.MORE: https://churchillwild.com/https://www.wesaidgotravel.com/churchill-wild-2024/https://www.wesaidgotravel.com/polar-bear-safari-churchill-wild-2024/https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLv_jKkCiDQcQ9eCEyLewMLRRj45jFoNi6https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLv_jKkCiDQcRzCsSyzfa6MS69qxHYSN5Thttps://www.wesaidgotravel.com/tell-me-more-about-walking-with-polar-bears/https://pasadenamag.com/feature/luxury-meets-wilderness-on-this-canadian-arctic-safari/

    Walking with Polar Bears: An Arctic Safari with Churchill Wild Guide Terry Elliott

  8. 11/09/2025

    "Ways Through Divorce" with Lisa Niver, hosted by Ilyssa Panitz

    "Ways Through Divorce" with Lisa Niver, hosted by Ilyssa Panitz EPISODE 7 on TRAVEL and DIVORCE. Aired Sept 2024 While a divorce may possibly impact your income and daily lifestyle, that doesn't mean you have to give-up going on a vacation with your kids when it's your parenting time.On the next episode of "Ways Thru Divorce" on Your Home TV, we are joined by Travel Journalist & Author Lisa Niver who put together an awesome itinerary that is both fun and affordable.Discover why taking a vacation during or after a divorce is just what the doctor ordered."No one prepares you for a divorce. It's often seen as just a legal process, but it affects every aspect of your life, including those you never considered. In this TV series, host Ilyssa Panitz will guide you through every step and phase of a divorce, ensuring you are prepared, educated, and empowered for the journey." https://www.yourhometv.com/video/2169Ilyssa PanitzThe "Only" Divorce JournalistHost, "The Divorce Hour with Ilyssa Panitz" on CRN Digital Talk Radio Network - ranked by Feedspot as one of the best Podcasts on divorceHost, "Ways Thru Divorce" On Your Home TV https://ilyssapanitz.com/

    "Ways Through Divorce" with Lisa Niver, hosted by Ilyssa Panitz
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Step out of your comfort zone: how being brave can open you up to your dream world. Lisa Niver can show you how small steps can lead to big results She tackled her own fears and overcame her top 50 challenges before she turned 50. She and her guests will share tips, tricks and tools for how to be courageous in the world of travel, and how that will result in big changes in other areas of your life.

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