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?i=1000640196657Lisa Niver is an award-winning travel expert who has explored 102 countries on six continents. This University of Pennsylvania graduate sailed across the seas for seven years with Princess Cruises, Royal Caribbean, and Renaissance Cruises and spent three years backpacking across Asia. Discover her articles in publications from AARP: The Magazine and AAA Explorer to WIRED and Wharton Magazine, as well as her site WeSaidGoTravel. https://lisaniver.comFor more show information visit: www.MariannePestana.com#bookclub #readinglist #books #bookish #author #authorinterview #KMET1490AM #radioshow #booklover #mustread #readinghttps://www.wesaidgotravel.com/braveish-connections/

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/Lisa Niver is a Telly Award–winning travel journalist, TV host, and author of the memoir Brave-ish: One Breakup, Six Continents, and Feeling Fearless After Fifty. After learning to scuba dive in Monterey Bay, she launched a lifelong passion that led her to work with Club Med in Colorado, the Bahamas, Sonora Bay, and Turks & Caicos, and to dive in destinations from Cozumel and Bonaire to Sipadan, Vanuatu, Cuba’s Gardens of the Queen, and beyond. She has explored over 100 countries on all seven continents and is a featured PADI speaker at the Los Angeles, Dallas, Chicago, and New York City Travel & Adventure Shows.

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-bahia-mita/

In my interview on The Jet Set TV, I shared why Secrets Bahia Mita Surf & Spa Resort in Riviera Nayarit was such an unforgettable experience. This adults-only, all-inclusive property—part of Hyatt’s Inclusive Collection—offered the perfect mix of relaxation, celebration, and adventure. My suite was extraordinary, with over 1,000 square feet of space, a plunge pool, wraparound balcony, and sweeping ocean views. One of my favorite memories was hula hooping at sunset during our private mixology class on the balcony.

Celebrating Heather’s birthday at the resort was pure joy. From songs and shots at breakfast to a surprise cake at dinner, the staff turned every moment into a celebration. Our Sky Bar cabana days were equally special: drinks delivered poolside, surprise Oreo ice cream sandwiches, whale watching from our loungers, and even a sunglass concierge to keep everything crystal clear. Team members like Regina, Angelo, Efrain, and Julio went above and beyond to make us feel welcome and cared for.

And then there was the food—fresh lunches at Olio and Sky Bar, perfect steaks at Bluewater Grill, Mediterranean flavors at Mezze, and plenty of birthday cheer everywhere we dined. Evenings brought karaoke at Koi Bar, fireworks from nearby celebrations, and whale and dolphin sightings along the coast. Secrets Bahia Mita isn’t just a resort—it’s a place where every detail adds up to a joyful, luxurious escape that I’ll never forget.

https://www.hyattinclusivecollection.com/en/resorts-hotels/secrets/mexico/bahia-mita-surf-spa-resort

More of my videos from SECRETS: https://studio.youtube.com/playlist/PLv_jKkCiDQcSSKOMIJwWpkJKsxI-9MYyi/videos?o=U

SIDELINE SISTERS E86 Lisa Niver takes small steps toward feeling brave and finding joyhttps://youtu.be/hSqkVQsanlULisa 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 Angeles Times, and WIRED. Host of the podcast Make Your Own Map, Lisa inspires audiences worldwide through her bold adventures, powerful storytelling, and passion for reinvention.

Lisa's Notes from the Sidelines:

• Being brave and adventurous have to do with perspective -- how we think of ourselves and the judgement perceived.
• Small steps lead to big changes.
• Starting over is hard... no matter how many times you've done it.
• Like scuba diving, in life, when we have challenges, we need to lean on a buddy. So reach out, take small steps, and find a buddy.
• You can't do new things in an old way.
• Acknowledgement and winning is validating, especially when you do your work alone and don't know if it's impactful.
• Find what makes you happy and do it. It is much easier with the internet to find your people.
• Travel lets you learn new things and gives you the opportunity for perspective.
• You can have a travel experience without ever getting on a plane. Explore your own city.
• Be kind to yourself. It's easy to label yourself a failure, but we don't call a baby a failure when it's learning to walk.
• When someone says no to you, maybe it means something better is coming.🎙️Listen to Sideline Sisters podcast on your favorite app: https://pod.link/1709566379🌐Check ⁠Jentle Coaching website⁠: www.jentlecoaching.com👉Follow ⁠@jentlecoaching on Instagram⁠: www.instagram.com/jentlecoaching

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. Her website “We Said Go Travel” ranked third on Rise Global’s top 1,000 Travel Blogs. Her YouTube channel of the same name has over 2 million views! She’s published countless articles in publications like National Geographic, Wired, USA Today, Teen Vogue, and more. In this episode she shares with us her adventures and misadventures from her travels all over the world. As a way to challenge herself, Lisa came up with a personal list of fifty new things to try before turning fifty! Come along Lisa’s journey as she gives us a sneak peek into her new memoir called “Brave-ish”.

https://www.wesaidgotravel.com/living-bold-podcast/

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 fearless exploration in her memoir, Brave–ish: One Breakup, Six Continents, and Feeling Fearless After Fifty.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4vyhpoSdweI

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 features in-depth interviews with those who report on the world around us. They share everything from their favorite stories to what happened behind the lens and give us a glimpse into their world From our studio here at Communications Redefined. This is Media in Minutes.

On today’s episode, we are talking with award-winning travel journalist, tv host and author, Lisa Niver. Lisa is an adventurer who has explored all seven continents and over 100 countries. She is also the award-winning author of Brave-ish: One Breakup, Six Continents and Feeling Fearless After 50. With a passion for pushing boundaries, she has journeyed through the desert in Mongolia, scuba dived with bull sharks in Mexico, snorkeled with whale sharks in the Philippines and swam with the humpback whales in Tonga. Her adventures include polar bear walking safaris in Canada, twice taking a polar plunge in Antarctica and experiencing thrilling safari encounters with Africa’s Big Five. Lisa is also a sought-after international speaker and the host of the podcast Make your Own Map!