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/frequent-traveler-university-2025/

More info on WSGT: https://www.wesaidgotravel.com/finding-joy-in-travel-at-frequent-traveler-university/

MAKE YOUR OWN MAP: https://lisaniver.com/makeyourownmap/ now watched/heard in 59 countries on 7 continents. Find it on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, YouTube Podcast, GoodPods, Audacy, Audible, Pandora, iHeart Radio and more.....

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/brandeis/ More about my book: https://lisaniver.com/braveish/

Reel https://youtube.com/shorts/HuXXQ4SaPCE

Filmed April 2025

INFO: https://www.wesaidgotravel.com/brave-ish-brandeis-university/

YouTube: https://youtu.be/FItll6-Zm3c

MAKE YOUR OWN MAP: ⁠https://lisaniver.com/makeyourownmap/⁠ now watched/heard in 59 countries on 7 continents. Find it on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, YouTube Podcast, GoodPods, Audacy, Audible, Pandora, iHeart Radio and more.....

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 navigating messy relationships—feels like a lifeline. You’ll laugh, you’ll nod, you might cry, and you’ll definitely want to grab a pen and start journaling.

Hope you enjoy our interview!

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More info: WSGT

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 personal journey quickly evolved into a professional path. After starting in guest services, Ryan worked across different ships and roles, steadily gaining experience in the field. He trained through Quark Academy—Quark’s training program which is now unique, land-based in Ushuaia, Argentina, where future guides learn the art of driving Zodiacs, leading landings, and managing safety in some of the world’s most extreme conditions. It’s a powerful part of what makes Quark’s team so strong. I loved sailing South of the Antarctic Circle Jan 7-19 2025 on Quark Ultramarine with Ryan as my expedition leader! I hope you enjoy our interview and decide to sail to Antarctica with Quark Expeditions https://www.quarkexpeditions.com/

READ MORE:

https://www.wesaidgotravel.com/ryan-mcdevitt-quark-ultramarine/

See my Stand Up Paddleboard unintentional plunge, my polar plunge and so many penguins in my 60+ reels from my journey South of the Antarctic Circle: https://bit.ly/LNAntarctica

Watch my Jet Set TV segment about Antarctica: https://youtu.be/KcyCAPJmel8

Watch Fabrice Genevois, Quark Ultramarine’s penguinologist https://youtu.be/O58j8_Z5NiQ

Paddling Adventures with Quark Expeditionshttps://youtu.be/qauQLRU6wws⁠

Soaring Above the Ice: Helicopter Adventures with Quark Expeditions’ Sarah Zaubi https://youtu.be/b-yvCaE5_Vo

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 Circle Jan 7-19 2025.

READ MORE: https://www.wesaidgotravel.com/helicopter-adventures-with-quark-expeditions/

See my Stand Up Paddleboard unintentional plunge, my polar plunge and so many penguins in my 60+ reels from my journey South of the Antarctic Circle: ⁠https://bit.ly/LNAntarctica ⁠

Watch my Jet Set TV segment about Antarctica: ⁠https://youtu.be/KcyCAPJmel8⁠

Learn from Fabrice Genevois, Quark Ultramarine’s penguinologist ⁠https://youtu.be/O58j8_Z5NiQ⁠

Paddling Adventures with Quark Expeditions

https://youtu.be/qauQLRU6wws

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 my Quark Ultramarine interviews and reels!

READ MORE: https://www.wesaidgotravel.com/kayak-quark-ultramarine/

See my Stand Up Paddleboard unintentional plunge, my polar plunge and so many penguins in my 60+ reels from my journey South of the Antarctic Circle: https://bit.ly/LNAntarctica

Watch my Jet Set TV segment about Antarctica: https://youtu.be/KcyCAPJmel8

Learn from Fabrice Genevois, Quark Ultramarine’s penguinologist https://youtu.be/O58j8_Z5NiQ

Quark Expeditions: Learning from Fabrice GenevoisI 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 MORE: (WSGT article)See the penguins in my 60+ reels from my journey South of the Antarctic Circle: https://bit.ly/LNAntarctica Watch my Jet Set TV segment about Antarctica: https://youtu.be/KcyCAPJmel8

Thank you to The Jet Set TV! I loved talking with Nikki Noya about my epic adventure to Antarctica with Quark Expeditions! It was incredible to step foot on my final continent.See more than 60 reels about my journey including hula-hooping south of the Antarctic circlehttps://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLv_jKkCiDQcTw0oS3dPpw_iX5PTVnpOG0See all my TV specials, interviews and segments on The Jet Set TV:https://lisaniver.com/the-jet-set-tv-segments/https://thejetset.com/author/lisa-niver/