Never settle. That’s what Jen Ruiz, lawyer turned travel blogger decided she needed to do to create the life she always imagined for herself! From romance, to careers to finance, Jen discusses how the huge life decision to leave her job to travel the world completely changed her life’s path and how she won by betting on herself. Jen even shares advice for those who may find themselves in the same position, and how to target and grow your own audience through social media.
Meet Jen!
Jen Ruiz is a lawyer turned travel blogger and author. In 2017, she set out to take 12 trips in 12 months while employed full-time before her 30th birthday. She ended up taking 20 trips, writing a book and finding a new career path. She is #1 Amazon bestseller and Readers Favorite Award winner. Jen is also a 3-time TEDx speaker and awarded travel journalist. She is the founder of People of Puerto Rico, a nonprofit helping locals on the island establish online income streams, and has been featured by The Washington Post, Huffington Post and ABC News.
Connect with Jen!
- Visit her blog Jen on a Jet Plane
- Follow Jen on social: TikTok – Instagram– Facebook – Twitter – Pinterest
Topics covered on today’s episode:
- Changing careers when it’s a tough decision to make.
- Online dating and feeling societal pressure as a woman approaching the age of 30
- A 20 trip journey around the world that inspired the creation of her blog and new life
- Investing and monetizing in a business
- Figuring out who your target audience is
- Not chasing the number on social or letting your follower count determine your worth or growth
- What are bots and why are they bad for your business?
- Being real on instagram vs. TikTok
- How to create and establish relationships with brands and get paid perks
- Jen’s non profit organization in PR
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