JUMP with Traveling Jackie

Traveling Jackie
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Welcome to JUMP Podcast, your invitation to adventure. Through a mix of guest stories, solo episodes, and often raw and personal accounts, host Jackie Nourse (Traveling Jackie) explores travel, adventure, and lifestyle in ways meant to motivate YOU to move and experience the world outside your comfort zone and to do big, courageous things with your one life. Let this show be a source of travel advice and inspiration, and remember that in the end, it’s YOU who takes the leap.

  1. 4d ago

    Building the Community She Couldn’t Find with Cassidy VanOrden (JUMP211)

    What happens when you can’t find the community you’re looking for? For Cassidy VanOrden, the answer was simple: create it. In this episode, Jackie sits down with Cassidy, founder of Girl Get After It, a women-focused community built around outdoor adventure, movement, trying new things, and making real friendships as adults. Cassidy shares the story behind Girl Get After It, from growing up in a tiny Montana town and being shaped by her family’s entrepreneurial spirit, to navigating deep grief after losing her dad, to hosting one free event in Bozeman that unexpectedly brought nearly 50 women together. What started as a personal need for connection has grown into a nationwide community with chapters in 20 cities, retreats, partnerships, apparel, and a whole lot of momentum. Jackie and Cassidy talk about the power of in-person connection, why feeling supported can change everything, how COVID reshaped Cassidy’s business, and why trying something new feels a lot less intimidating when you don’t have to do it alone. They also dig into retreats, adventure, entrepreneurship, community building, and the beauty of saying yes before you have every detail figured out. Resources: Girl Get After It: girlgetafterit.comGirl Get After It on Instagram: @girlgetafteritGirl Get After It RetreatsPlease follow the show, leave a 5-star review if you love it, and share with your travel buddiesDon’t miss Jackie’s behind-the-scenes communications - hop on our email list at TravelingJackie.com Produced by NOVA  Take a leap with Jackie IRL - join us in Greece and Norway in 2025 at JUMPadventures.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

    41 min

  2. May 13

    How 52 Hikes Became a Healing Movement with Karla Amador (JUMP210)

    Karla Amador, founder of the 52 Hike Challenge, joins Jackie to share the deeply personal story behind a movement that has inspired hundreds of thousands of people to get outside. After becoming a mom at 17, navigating a young marriage, and later going through a painful divorce, Karla found herself in a dark season where hiking became a path toward healing, strength, and self-trust. What started as a simple goal to hike once a week for a year grew into a nationwide community, complete with chapters, resources, finisher stories, and now a new nonprofit arm called Beyond 52. In this conversation, Jackie and Karla talk about nature as medicine, taking life one step at a time, building something meaningful from personal pain, and why the outdoors can help us reconnect with ourselves, each other, and the land beneath our feet. Karla’s story is a beautiful reminder that you don’t need to have the whole path figured out before you begin. Sometimes the first step is simply putting on your shoes, stepping outside, and letting the trail show you what’s next. Resources: Find and follow 52 Hike Challenge at 52 Hike ChallengeFollow them on Instagram: @52hikechallengeFind and follow Karla at @lovekarlaamadorPlease follow the show, leave a 5-star review if you love it, and share with your travel buddiesDon’t miss Jackie’s behind-the-scenes communications - hop on our email list at TravelingJackie.com Choose your OWN international adventure curated by Jackie at jumpadventures.com  Produced by NOVA  Take a leap with Jackie IRL - join us in Greece and Norway in 2025 at JUMPadventures.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

    45 min

  3. Apr 29

    Bikepacking Across the Americas: A Four-Year Journey with Hana Black (JUMP209)

    What if you stopped waiting to feel ready and just started pedaling?  In this episode, Jackie sits down with Hana Black, a New Zealand cyclist and guide who, together with her partner Mark, bikepacked from Alaska all the way to Ushuaia, Argentina, covering roughly 32,000 miles through 16 countries over more than four years. Hana shares how a quiet dream became a life-shaping quest, what it actually took to fund and begin such a massive adventure, and why you do not need to be an elite athlete or have perfect gear to do something extraordinary.  From remote Alaskan roads and rural villages in Latin America to Cuba, the Salar de Uyuni, the Andes, and Patagonia, this conversation is full of stories about kindness, freedom, fear, flexibility, and the magic of taking life one pedal stroke at a time. Resources: Find out more about bikepacking and cycling from Alaska to Argentina and beyond at Highluxhighlux.co.nzPlease follow the show, leave a 5-star review if you love it, and share with your travel buddiesDon’t miss Jackie’s behind-the-scenes communications - hop on our email list at TravelingJackie.com Choose your OWN international adventure curated by Jackie at jumpadventures.com Follow Hana on Instagram at @beinghana Produced by NOVA  Take a leap with Jackie IRL - join us in Greece and Norway in 2025 at JUMPadventures.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

    1 hr

  4. Apr 15

    Going Nomadic After 40: Following the Signs Into Your Next Chapter (JUMP 208)

    What happens when the life you’ve built no longer feels like the life that fits? In this heartfelt conversation, Jackie sits down with guest Jackie Flood for an honest look at what it means to trust yourself enough to make a major change. Jackie Flood shares her journey from suburban Detroit and years in corporate life to making the bold decision to sell her house, leave her job, begin training as a life coach, and step into a more nomadic chapter of life after 40. Together, they talk about anxiety, courage, societal expectations, paying attention to the signs that won’t leave you alone, and how travel can become a powerful mirror for who you really are and what you truly want. This episode is a reminder that you do not have to keep living a life that no longer feels like yours, and that small steps, curiosity, and consistent action can lead to something far bigger than you imagined. Resources: Jackie Flood’s WebsiteFollow Jackie Flood on Instagram @jackiefloodcoachingPlease follow the show, leave a 5-star review if you love it, and share with your travel buddiesDon’t miss Jackie’s behind-the-scenes communications - hop on our email list at TravelingJackie.com Choose your OWN international adventure curated by Jackie at jumpadventures.com  Produced by NOVA  Take a leap with Jackie IRL - join us in Greece and Norway in 2025 at JUMPadventures.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

    1h 3m

  5. Mar 30

    The Courage to Leave What’s Comfortable - Real Talk with Jackie (JUMP 207)

    What happens when you know you’re meant for more, but comfort has quietly started to win? In this different kind of episode, Jackie sits down with her friend Walker Smith for an honest, unscripted conversation about being at a crossroads. Walker shares how a childhood spent traveling the world shaped his perspective from an early age, why hospitality and human connection still drive his curiosity, and how a delayed dream of becoming a bush pilot in Namibia has forced him to reexamine what he really wants.  Together, they explore purpose, courage, solo travel, community, relationships, people-pleasing, and what it actually takes to choose growth over staying comfortable. If you’ve been feeling the pull toward a bigger life but haven’t quite made your move yet, this conversation might be the nudge you need. Resources: Want to have this conversation with Jackie yourself? Check out group coaching opportunities with Jackie at TravelingJackie.com/coachingPlease follow the show, leave a 5-star review if you love it, and share with your travel buddiesDon’t miss Jackie’s behind-the-scenes communications - hop on our email list at TravelingJackie.com Choose your OWN international adventure curated by Jackie at jumpadventures.com  Produced by NOVA  Take a leap with Jackie IRL - join us in Greece and Norway in 2025 at JUMPadventures.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

    1h 15m

  6. Mar 18

    The Ultimate Patagonia Road Trip in Chile with Christian Morrison (JUMP 206)

    What happens when you combine one of the wildest road trips on Earth with local knowledge and a spirit of adventure? Jackie sits down with Chilean travel expert Christian Morrison, founder of EcoChile, to explore the magic of traveling through Chile and Argentina. From childhood stories of Patagonia and unforgettable nights on a penguin-filled island to driving the legendary Carretera Austral through glaciers, fjords, and rainforest, Christian shares what makes this region so special. Jackie and Christian talk about the power of traveling with local guides, leaving room for spontaneity, and how Patagonia has a way of shaping your journey in unexpected ways. They also explore how travelers can combine experiences across Chile—from the vast wilderness of Patagonia to the surreal landscapes of the Atacama Desert—and why slowing down and connecting with locals can transform a trip into something far more meaningful than simply checking places off a list. Resources: Find and follow EcoChile at EcoChile.travel Follow EcoChile on Instagram: @ecochileargtravelTell them Traveling Jackie sent you and save 5% off any booking!Please follow the show, leave a 5-star review if you love it, and share with your travel buddiesDon’t miss Jackie’s behind-the-scenes communications - hop on our email list at TravelingJackie.com Choose your OWN international adventure curated by Jackie at jumpadventures.com  Produced by NOVA  Take a leap with Jackie IRL - join us in Greece and Norway in 2025 at JUMPadventures.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

    58 min

  7. Mar 4

    The Hike That Changed Everything: Discovering Rainbow Mountain (JUMP 205)

    What if quitting your job led you to discover one of the most famous mountains in the world?  In this episode, Jackie sits down with LeAnn Morris, co-founder of Flashpacker Connect, to share the wild story of how a year-long leap into travel took her from banking in the U.S. to hiking deep in the Peruvian Andes—where she and her husband stumbled upon what would soon become known as Rainbow Mountain. From trekking through Nepal during the earthquake to building a sustainable adventure travel company rooted in local partnerships, LeAnn’s story is a powerful reminder of what can happen when you follow curiosity and trust the unknown.  If you’ve ever wondered what’s possible on the other side of a big jump, this conversation just might spark your next one. Resources: Visit FlashpackerConnect.com (use code JUMP to get $50 off any booking)Follow LeAnn on Instagram: @flashpackerconnect  Use code JUMP to get $50 off any booking or use this direct link to access the same discount: https://www.flashpackerconnect.com/?trackingCode=099e2b91a0b64e73b2c97829c7d50ea8Please follow the show, leave a 5-star review if you love it, and share with your travel buddiesDon’t miss Jackie’s behind-the-scenes communications - hop on our email list at TravelingJackie.comChoose your OWN international adventure curated by Jackie at jumpadventures.com  Produced by NOVA  Take a leap with Jackie IRL - join us in Greece and Norway in 2025 at JUMPadventures.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

    35 min

  8. Feb 18

    Finding Home, Beating Burnout, and Traveling With a Dog with Lora Pope (JUMP 204)

    What happens when a long-term nomadic traveler rescues a dog and decides not to slow down, but to bring him along?  Jackie sits down with travel writer and digital nomad Lora Pope to talk about building a life abroad, navigating burnout, and how one tiny pug named Puglo completely reshaped her journey. From backpacking solo across the world to creating a home base in Mexico, traveling through 16 countries with a dog, and pivoting her business when the travel industry changed overnight, Laura shares the honest highs, lows, and logistics of designing a life that actually feels good.  This conversation is a refreshing look at intuition, reinvention, and how sometimes the thing you didn’t plan for becomes the thing that grounds you the most. Resources: Find and follow Lora and Puglo at @explorewithlora and @adventuresofpuglo Visit Lora’s website at ExploreWithLora.com Please follow the show, leave a 5-star review if you love it, and share with your travel buddiesDon’t miss Jackie’s behind-the-scenes communications - hop on our email list at TravelingJackie.comChoose your OWN international adventure curated by Jackie at jumpadventures.com Produced by NOVA  Take a leap with Jackie IRL - join us in Greece and Norway in 2025 at JUMPadventures.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

    36 min
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Welcome to JUMP Podcast, your invitation to adventure. Through a mix of guest stories, solo episodes, and often raw and personal accounts, host Jackie Nourse (Traveling Jackie) explores travel, adventure, and lifestyle in ways meant to motivate YOU to move and experience the world outside your comfort zone and to do big, courageous things with your one life. Let this show be a source of travel advice and inspiration, and remember that in the end, it’s YOU who takes the leap.

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  • Creator
    Traveling Jackie
  • Years Active
    2014 - 2026
  • Episodes
    212
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright Traveling Jackie
  • Show Website
    JUMP with Traveling Jackie

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