Honored to be featured by Shoutout LA! ✨ We talked about travel, storytelling, curiosity, and the journey that has taken me to 100 countries and across seven continents as a journalist, TV host, and podcast creator. Thank you for highlighting my work and the mission behind Make Your Own Map — helping people explore the world and their own possibilities. #ShoutoutLA #losangeles #Travel #MakeYourOwnMap #Adventure

I am beyond honored — and honestly still smiling — to share that I won First Place for Podcast Host at the 2025 National Arts & Entertainment Journalism Awards! Thank you to the Los Angeles Press Club and the NAEJ Awards for this incredible honor and recognizing Make Your Own Map and the power of meaningful conversations in arts, culture, and entertainment journalism. To be recognized at this level means so much. Make Your Own Map started as a simple idea: have real conversations that matter. Today it’s streaming in 67 countries around the world. Sixty-seven. I am amazed. To every guest who trusted me with their story…
To every listener who presses play…
To everyone who believes in bold stories and brave conversations and curiosity, courage, and connection…THANK YOU. As a travel journalist, I’ve explored more than 100 countries — but this moment, holding this award in Los Angeles, feels pretty extraordinary. So honored. So grateful. So inspired for what’s next. Read more:
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I had the joy of meeting Ian Cummins in person — the visionary who launched Travel Massive ten years ago and sparked a global community that continues to shape the travel industry. And then — as if the universe wanted to underline the moment — Richard Bangs was there too.
The Father of Adventure Travel.
One of my earliest mentors.
We filmed together for his PBS Quest for Adventure series and the Orbitz travel mini-series — from Bermuda to Puerto Rico and beyond. Richard was someone who said yes to me before I fully remembered how to say yes to myself. Seeing him again meant everything. Travel Massive has been part of my journey since the beginning — through rebuilding, writing, filming, speaking, and growing into new chapters. The connections I’ve made through this community have led to collaborations, friendships, opportunities, and joy that I couldn’t have imagined back when I first picked up a camera again. Deep gratitude to Lauren Goldenberg and Audrey Lo for the thoughtful, generous, and welcoming way they lead Travel Massive LA.
You create spaces where real conversations and real relationships happen — and Los Angeles is better because of it. We gathered at Paloma in Venice — with my dear friend Amy (who I met during our Princess Cruises days!) — and it felt like past, present, and future all sitting at the same table.
I even signed copies of Brave-ish — surrounded by mentors, peers, and new friends who get it. This is what travel community looks like:
🔹 Old friends becoming new inspiration
🔹 New connections becoming collaborators
🔹 Stories overlapping and evolving
🔹 People showing up for each other Here’s to a decade of Travel Massive — and to every story, adventure, and friendship still to come. 🌍💛 @travelmassive @adventureisthenewpretty @paloma_venice @aimo_chloe @richardjbangs #TravelMassive #TravelMassiveLA #WeSaidGoTravel #MakeYourOwnMap #AdventureTravel #WomenWhoTravel #TravelCommunity #RichardBangs #QuestForAdventure #CreatorsWhoTravel #GlobalTravelers #TravelWriterLife #Braveish

🏆✨ TELLY AWARD UNBOXING! ✨🏆 I’m beyond thrilled to share this magical moment — unboxing my Telly Award for my Tourism Ireland segment on The Jet Set TV! From falconry at Dromoland Castle to storytelling at Giant’s Causeway, traditional Irish dancing, crafting a bodhrán, savoring chocolate at Kylemore Abbey, and hula hooping across the country — this adventure was unforgettable. And now, it’s award-winning! 💚🍀 Huge thanks to the @TellyAwards for this incredible recognition, to Tourism Ireland for your amazing support, and to the fabulous team at The Jet Set for bringing this journey to screens across the country. 🎥 A big shout-out to Anthony from Money You Should Ask for filming the unboxing and capturing all the joy behind the scenes! This sparkling statue reminds me that storytelling matters — and that through travel, we find deeper connection, history, joy, and community. 🌍 📺 Watch the award-winning segment: bit.ly/CelticCharm
📦 Watch the unboxing video below! #TellyAwards #Unboxing #AwardWinning #TheJetSet #TourismIreland #MoneyYouShouldAsk #TravelTV #LisaNiver #TVHost #Ireland #CelticCharm #Gratitude #travel #Journalist #Women #MakeYourOwnMap #tv #awards @moneyyoushouldaskpod @tellyawards @tourismireland

Grateful. Honored. Excited! 💫Here are more photos from the Los Angeles Press Club Gala! I won 1st Place in Lifestyle Feature for my podcast Make Your Own Map and 3rd Place for Online Journalist of the Year at this year’s Southern California Journalism Awards. As a TV host, journalist, and creator of travel segments, it means so much to be recognized across platforms — I’ve now been honored for digital, broadcast, print, TV, and podcast work. With 40 nominations over the years and 5 finalist nominations this year alone, I’m incredibly grateful to everyone who’s supported my journey — from We Said Go Travel to the podcast, to all of you who’ve followed, cheered, shared, and believed. Thank you for being part of the adventure. Let’s keep making our own maps. 🌍🎙️📺✍️ #MakeYourOwnMap #TV #travel #Journalist #SoCalJournalismAwards #LAPressClub #Podcast #Awards #OnlineJournalistOfTheYear #WomenInMedia #WeSaidGoTravel #AwardWinning #Gratitude

My podcast episode “Neville McConachie’s Tales of the Giant’s Causeway” on Make Your Own Map is a TWO TIME finalist for the 67th Southern California Journalism Awards — recognized in both Lifestyle Feature and Travel Reporting! This interview is part of The Jet Set TV special that just won a Telly Award, and I’m thrilled it continues to resonate. With over 2,500 entries submitted — the most ever — I’m incredibly honored to be a 5x finalist across 4 categories this year. Thank you for listening, supporting, and sharing these stories that mean so much. Watch the interview on YouTube youtu.be/MTL8SJY2fQk or Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/0k2… or wherever you listen to #podcasts! See it on THE JET SET: thejetset.com/the-show/episo… #SoCal #Journalism #Awards #Podcast #Finalist #JetSetTV #TellyAward #MakeYourOwnMap #GiantsCauseway #Travel #Gratitude #Ireland #tourismireland

🌟 Step into the magic of Ireland with my latest podcast episode and TV segment! 🎙️📺🪨 In this special edition of my podcast, I take you to the iconic Giant’s Causeway, where Neville Mcconachie shares captivating stories of legend, history, and the mythical Finn MacCool. From the stunning hexagonal basalt columns to the enchanting tales, this is a journey you won’t want to miss! 🌊✨WATCH on “Make Your Own Map” on Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts buff.ly/41VUvsK Want more? Don’t miss my Ireland Travel TV Special on The Jet Set TV, featuring incredible adventures across the Emerald Isle—from falconry at castles to exploring ancient sites like Newgrange and indulging in world-class Irish hospitality. 🇮🇪🏰 WATCH buff.ly/4fEImeU 🎧 Listen to the podcast now and immerse yourself in the wonder of Ireland. And catch the full TV special for even more travel inspiration! #IrelandTravel #GiantsCauseway #FinnMacCool #TravelPodcast #IrelandOnTV #TheJetSetTV #LisaNiver #IrishCastles #IrelandAdventures #Wanderlust #MakeYourOwnMap #Podcast #tv #Ireland #travel #loveireland #TourismIreland #GoIreland

🌍🎉 Exciting Milestone Alert: Make Your Own Map Just Reached Country #52! 🎙️✨ We’re officially streaming in 52 countries across 6 continents! To our incredible listeners from around the world, thank you for tuning in and making this journey so rewarding. 🌎 Each new country reminds us how universal the spirit of adventure and self-discovery truly is. 🌟 Haven’t watched yet? Now’s the time to join our global community of explorers, dreamers, and changemakers. Are you watching? bit.ly/MYOMLN 🚀 #MakeYourOwnMap Australia 🇦🇺 Bangladesh 🇧🇩 Bosnia and Herzegovina 🇧🇦 Cambodia 🇰🇭 Canada 🇨🇦 Cayman Islands 🇰🇾 China 🇨🇳 Costa Rica 🇨🇷 Denmark 🇩🇰 Fiji 🇫🇯 France 🇫🇷 Germany 🇩🇪 Ghana 🇬🇭 Greece 🇬🇷 Guatemala 🇬🇹 Hong Kong 🇭🇰 India 🇮🇳 Ireland 🇮🇪 Israel 🇮🇱 Italy 🇮🇹 Japan 🇯🇵 Kenya 🇰🇪 Latvia 🇱🇻 Mexico 🇲🇽 Netherlands 🇳🇱 New Zealand 🇳🇿 Norway 🇳🇴 Pakistan 🇵🇰 Panama 🇵🇦 Philippines 🇵🇭 Poland 🇵🇱 Portugal 🇵🇹 Puerto Rico 🇵🇷 Romania 🇷🇴 Russia 🇷🇺 Saudi Arabia 🇸🇦 Senegal 🇸🇳 Seychelles 🇸🇨 Singapore 🇸🇬 Slovenia 🇸🇮 South Africa 🇿🇦 Spain 🇪🇸 Sri Lanka 🇱🇰 Sweden 🇸🇪 Switzerland 🇨🇭 Thailand 🇹🇭 The Netherlands 🇧🇶UAE 🇦🇪 Uganda 🇺🇬 UK 🇬🇧 Uruguay 🇺🇾 USA 🇺🇸#podcast #podcasts @Spotify @GoodpodsHQ @Apple @AppleMusic @Audacy @iHeartRadio @pandoramusic @Amazon music @audible_com @YouTube @ListenNotes @Stitcher @ivoox @ivooxid @gaana @JioSaavn @afripods @blubrry @Podchaser @RadioPublic @readersdigest

🌟 What an honor to be recognized and recommended by Goodpods! 🌟 Check out my award-winning podcast, "Make Your Own Map," where I share how stepping out of your comfort zone can open up your dream world. 🎧✨ @GoodpodsHQ I tackled my own fears by overcoming 50 challenges before I turned 50, and now, I’m here to show you that small steps can lead to big results. Join me and my incredible guests as we share tips, tricks, and tools on how to be courageous in the world of travel—and how that bravery can create big changes in every area of your life. 🌍💪 Listen now: Make Your Own Map goodpods.com/podcasts/make-y… 🎙️ #BeBrave #MakeYourOwnMap #TravelWithPurpose #Goodpods @Spotify @forpodcasters @YouTube @AppleMusic #travel #over50

Thank you @GoodpodsHQ for all your support for my #podcast and for promoting my #award goodpods.com/curated-lists/p… #goodpods #NAEJ @LAPressClub @Spotify #spotify #makeyourownmap and #grateful for the @HWSchool @HWAlumni connection!

YAY! Just added @GoodpodsHQ to my @Spotify #spotifyforpodcasters goodpods.com/podcasts/make-y… Are you ready to be #BRAVE? THANK YOU #goodpods #spotify #podcast #makeyourownmap and #grateful for the @HWSchool @HWAlumni connection!

Shabbat shalom. Thank you Southern California Journalism Awards, Los Angeles Press Club and the Jewish Journal. "Jewish Journal travel writer Lisa Niver earned two second place honors for her podcast: Audio Journalism-Podcast for her “Make Your Own Map” episode titled, “Heroes of the Holocaust: A Small Light.” Niver also earned second place honors for Personality Profile/Interview, Non-Entertainment Personalities (over 10 minutes) – audio journalism for her interview series “We Said Go Travel” episode titled, “Journey into the World of Wanderlust: Samantha Brown, Travel Goddess.” Niver was also a finalist for best Online Journalist, Podcast Host and her episodes with Christie Tate and Andrew McCarthy." bit.ly/awards6x @LAPressClub @JewishJournal #asmalllight @TonyTphelan @JoanRater @SamanthaBrown @ChristieOTate @AndrewTMcCarthy #podcast #interview #winner #Entertainment #makeyourownmap #podcasthost #host #journalist #author

THANK YOU!! There are now 45 countries on 6 continents listening and watching my PODCAST: "Make Your Own Map!" and my podcast was a 2023 Winner: for Diversity in TV/Streaming at the National Arts and Entertainment Journalism Awards! Check it out: lisaniver.com/makeyourownmap… or wherever you listen to #podcasts! #podcast #travel #bravery #brave #adventure #makeyourownmap @Spotify @spotifypodcasts @AppleMusic @ApplePodcasts

WOW! Thank you @GoodpodsHQ for recommending my #podcast! as seen TODAY on #goodpods! goodpods.com/view-all/goodpo… #makeyourownmap #grateful goodpods.com/profile/lisaniv…

RT @LisaNiver: .#MakeYourOwnMap #podcast 13 #countries: USA, Singapore, UK, Italy, Switzerland, Hong Kong, Canada, France, Latvia, Phillipines, Australia, Mexico and Guatemala! 4 #continents Where are you #watching? lisaniver.com/makeyourownmap… #travel @for…

#fridaymorning #makeyourownmap #havecourage #TRY #Believe #dream #challenge #BeBRAVE #resilience #adventure

One of our fav manuscript #maps digitized through our collaboration with @ClementsLibrary is this student-made world map. #makeyourownmap #digitization #maplife See more maps from the digitized collection here: clements.umich.edu/digitizat…

This morning Rev Wade once again leads our Wednesday Worship, Jesus is the way. We are looking at Jesus is the way, are you lost do you need help? Have you called and followed Jesus? #JesusIsTheWay #MapReading #MakeYourOwnMap

The adventure of reading, from @StephenKing. #whyweread #makeyourownmap @IARTG @ibpa buff.ly/2SUWQP5

Learn how to make your own VR tour in less than 30 minutes with our new Tour Builder platform and bring more awareness and growth to your business. #VR #VRtours #virtualmap #virtualtours #makeyourownmap bit.ly/2LnR58c