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Latest Episodes

Small Steps to Begin Again at Stephen Wise Temple
August 18, 2024

This is a recording of my talk at Stephen Wise Temple about my memoir, Brave-ish: One Breakup, Six Continents and Feeling Fearless After Fifty, for Shabbat. I wanted to share it as my book is now out for nearly a year. It has been such an incredible time

Unlocking the Secrets of Freelance Success with David Hochman
August 04, 2024

In this insightful episode of "Make Your Own Map," Lisa Niver interviews David Hochman, the founder of UPOD Academy and a celebrated freelance writer. Together, they explore the essence of freelance writing, building confidence as a writer, and

Courageous Living: Margie Warrell on Embracing Challenges
November 21, 2023

Courageous Living: Margie Warrell on Embracing ChallengesMargie told me, "Courage is uncomfortable. Courage is also learnable, but courage is also contagious."You can watch our interview, read the transcript below or listen on your favorite p

Jen on a Jet Plane: Journeying Beyond Borders
November 07, 2023

I loved interviewing Jen Ruiz, Jen on a Jet Plane, to learn more about her as an accomplished travel content creator, author, and lawyer. More about JEN: https://jenonajetplane.com/You can watch our interview, read the transcript below or listen on y

Maximum Beth: The Empowering Entrepreneur Embodies Wonder, Wanderlust, and Wanderful Adventures
October 24, 2023

I am inspired by all that Beth Santos has created. It was an honor to speak to her for my podcast after meeting her in NYC at the Travel and Adventure Show where we were both speakers. Her LinkedIn says that she is disrupting travel for women but I believ

Melissa DaSilva Makes Travel Dreams Come True
October 09, 2023

Melissa DaSilva Makes Magic: Three Decades of Dedication to Making Dreams Come True in the Travel IndustryThank you to Melissa DaSilva, president of The Travel Corporation Travel Brands, for joining me on my podcast to talk about travel. She focuses on M

Nikki Noya: Elevating Passions, Pursuits, and Prowess
September 26, 2023

Sharing her Passions and Pursuits: Nikki Noya is a TV Host, Producer, Philanthropist, Mom, Mrs. DC America, Athlete and Adventure-Driven TravelerThank you Nikki Noya for joining me on my podcast!https://www.instagram.com/nikkinoyaRecently I was on her

Journey into the World of Wanderlust: Samantha Brown, Travel Goddess
September 11, 2023

Thank you to Samantha Brown, World Traveler and host of PLACES TO LOVE on PBS, for joining me on my podcast. Come see us both speak LIVE at The Travel and Adventure Show.https://www.wesaidgotravel.com/samantha-brown-2023Learn more and watch every seaso

Heroes of the Holocaust: A Small Light
August 28, 2023

Thank you Tony Phelan and Joan Rater for creating the moving and mesmerizing limited series, A Small Light about Miep Gies, who hid the Frank family from the Nazis during the Holocaust in Amsterdam. I met them at a Jewish Federation Los Angeles screening

Empowering Humanity with The Good Road Hosts Craig and Earl
August 21, 2023

Discovering the World's Hidden Gems: A Behind-the-Scenes Interview with Craig and Earl from 'The Good Road' on PBSThank you to Earl Bridges and Craig Martin, longtime philanthropologists and best friends, who trek around the world to meet peo