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

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...

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, a...

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...

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 t...

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. Perf...

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...

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 t...

"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 Jo...

Are you looking to create a life of wonder and excitement? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Lisa Niver on her book Brave-ish: One Breakup, Six Continents, and Feeling Fearless After Fifty. Moments with Marianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET 1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk Radio Affiliate! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/brave-ish-with-lisa-niver/id1263703549 First pu...

Thank you to the CHUM Scuba Club of Houston for inviting me to speak about my memoir, BRAVE-ish, and my adventures above and underwater! https://www.chumclub.org/forums/threads/3rd-thursday-w-chum-september-18th-dare-to-explore.11265/ Details:Topic: CHUM 3rd THURSDAY – LISA NIVERTime: Sep 18, 2025 07:30 PM Central Time (US and Canada) https://lisaniver.com/event/dare-to-explore-with-chum-scuba/ Li...

I spoke with Nikki Noya on The Jet Set TV about my incredible stay at Secrets Bahia Mita Surf & Spa Resort in Riviera Nayarit. From Sky Bar cabanas and whale watching to sunset hula hooping, birthday celebrations, and unforgettable dining, this adults-only, all-inclusive escape—part of Hyatt’s Inclusive Collection—truly exceeded every expectation. 🌴✨ https://www.wesaidgotravel.com/secrets-ba...

Lisa Niver on DO THE THING Podcast: “What happens when five women stop waiting for permission and start showing up for themselves and each other? That is exactly what we explored in this new episode of The Do The Thing Podcast. I sat down with Laura Carney , Melissa Llarena, Melissa Bright , Lisa Niver, and Darcy Volden n to talk about why play is the key to building courage, leadership, and commu...

SIDELINE SISTERS E86 Lisa Niver takes small steps toward feeling brave and finding joy https://youtu.be/hSqkVQsanlU Lisa Niver is a Telly Award-winning travel journalist, TV host, and author of the award-winning memoir Brave-ish: One Breakup, Six Continents, and Feeling Fearless After Fifty. She’s explored over 100 countries on all seven continents, with bylines in USA Today 10Best, The Los Angele...

Fearless After Fifty on Living Ageless & BOLD Podcast! Just shy of her 50th birthday, Lisa Niver moved back in with her parents after leaving a toxic marriage. What felt like rock bottom at the time, was actually the beginning of an incredible journey that would span 102 countries across six continents! Lisa is an award-winning travel expert and one of the top travel influencers in the world....

BRAVE-ish at Torrance Library Torrance Library Summer Author Series July 19 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm PDT Level Up Your Life with Brave-ish Adventures North Torrance Library 3604 Artesia Blvd Torrance, CA 90504 https://lisaniver.com/event/torrance-library/ Join award-winning travel expert, journalist, and adventurer Lisa Niver for an inspiring talk about her journey through heartbreak, reinvention, and...

Thank you Angela Tuell for interviewing me on  Communications Redefined : “ Chasing Adventure : Travel Journalist Lisa Niver’s Global Odyssey” https://www.wesaidgotravel.com/communications-redefined/ Communications Refined https://communicationsredefined.com/chasing-adventure-travel-journalist-lisa-nivers-global-odyssey Welcome to Media in Minutes. This is your host, Angela Tuell. This podcast fea...

What a privilege to be part of the Nissan Summer Travel Summit at the beautiful Lake Arrowhead Resort & Spa — and to be included alongside such inspiring leaders in travel, community, finance, hospitality, communications, and automotive media. I drove up from Los Angeles in a Nissan Armada to join the summit as a featured travel expert, sharing my journey as an explorer, author, TV host, and t...

Thank you to  Giovanna Rossi  for interviewing me on  The Well Woman Show for NPR ! 324: How To Be Brave With Lisa Niver – The Well Woman Show Giovanna Rossi interviewed me to discuss my book “ Brave-ish: One Breakup, Six Continents and Feeling Fearless After Fifty”  and “ The transformative potential of embracing change. The importance of setting bold goals for personal growth. Strategies for ove...

I spoke at Frequent Traveler University Dallas 2025 on "Finding Joy in Travel: Beyond Points, Toward Purpose."Travel isn’t just about points and perks—it’s about finding joy, connection, and courage along the way. In my FTU talk, “Finding Joy in Travel,” I explore how meaningful exploration can transform not only 6where we go, but who we become. Event info: https://lisaniver.com/event/fr...

Thank you Brandeis University (BNCLA) Alumni in Los Angeles for including me in your Spring Author Event. I loved talking about my award winning memoir, BRAVE-ish! I was honored to speak along with Antoine Wilson and Laurie Stevens. Thank you to moderator Mitchell Schwartz. Thank you to Beverly for suggesting me to speak. Enjoy this video of my talk! Event info: https://lisaniver.com/event/brandei...

Talking with Tara Schuster is like opening a book where every page feels somehow meant for you. And in this case, it was literally true—I wanted to ask her about nearly every chapter of her powerful, honest, and often hilarious books: Buy Yourself the F*cking Lilies and Glow in the F*cking Dark . Every story she shares—whether it’s about healing from trauma, battling imposter syndrome or navigatin...

Leading the Way: An Antarctic Expedition with Ryan McDevitt on Quark Ultramarine When Ryan McDevitt first stepped aboard a Quark Expeditions voyage in 2017, it was as a guest looking for adventure. But somewhere between the icy waters, endless skies, and silent, snow-covered landscapes, something shifted. He was hooked—not just on Antarctica, but on expedition travel itself. What began as a person...

From Ship to Sky: Helicopter Landings and Flight-seeing with Quark Expeditions. Thank you to Quark Expeditions for making my dream of not only stepping on my seventh continent but also flying over the great white continent in a helicopter become a reality! Thank you to Sarah Zaubi for sharing about the incredible helicopter program onboard Quark Ultramarine. I loved sailing South of the Antarctic...

Paddling Adventures with Quark Expeditions https://www.quarkexpeditions.com/ Guests can explore Antarctica engine free by kayak or SUP —safe, guided, and unforgettable ways to connect with the ice, wildlife, and wonder of the White Continent. I loved being onboard Quark Ultramarine Jan 7-19 2025 for the Southern Expedition Crossing the Antarctic Circle. Enjoy my interview with Kelly and watch all...

Quark Expeditions: Learning from Fabrice Genevois I loved being onboard Quark Ultramarine Jan 7-19 2025 for the Southern Expedition Crossing the Antarctic Circle. One of the best parts of my ship experience were the incredible expert lectures. Fabrice taught us about the three types of penguins, their behavior and then was out in the colony sharing his knowledge with us during every landing. READ...