From Law to Jet Planes: Jen Ruiz on Turning Wanderlust into a Thriving Business (Ep. 205)

Oct 2, 2024

Leaving a stable career to travel the world sounds amazing, but it's impossible, right? 

Wrong! Jen Ruiz not only did it, but she also turned her adventures into a thriving business!

Join Larry Sprung in learning about the inspiring journey of Jen Ruiz, founder of Jen on a Jet Plane, who transitioned from a career in law to becoming a full-time travel blogger, author, and entrepreneur. Jen shares how she discovered her love for travel, the steps she took to turn that passion into a career, and the challenges she overcame along the way. So sit back and enjoy hearing tons of practical travel hacks that can help make your travel dreams a reality.

Larry and Jen discuss: 

• How Jen transitioned from being an attorney to a travel hack entrepreneur.
• The significance of her 12 trips in 12 months challenge and the lessons she learned along the way.
• Tips on finding affordable flights and maximizing travel rewards.
• The need for more representation and investment in Hispanic creative projects.
• How to build up and foster relationships with brands to obtain partnerships.
• And more! 

Resources:

• Ashley Gets Around 
• Roame Travel
• Going - Scott's Cheap Flights
• Thrifty Traveler 
• Women in Travel Summit
• Women's Travel Fest
• TBEX Summit
• Financially Lit! by Jannese Torres
• Mitlin Financial  
• The JOY and Productivity Journal by Lawrence Sprung 

 Check out Jen’s Books:

• 12 Trips in 12 Months by Jen Ruiz
• The Solo Female Travel Book by Jen Ruiz
• The Affordable Flight Guide by Jen Ruiz
• 25 Ways to Work From Home by Jen Ruiz
• You Need A Vacation! By Jen Ruiz

 Connect with Larry Sprung: 

• LinkedIn: Larry Sprung
• Instagram: Larry Sprung
• Facebook: Larry Sprung
• X (Twitter): Larry Sprung

 Connect with Jen Ruiz: 

• LinkedIn: Jen Ruiz
• Instagram: Jen Ruiz
• X (Twitter): Jen Ruiz
• TikTok: Jen Ruiz
• Facebook: Jen Ruiz
• Jen on a Jet Plane 

 

About our Guest:

Jen Ruiz is a lawyer turned full-time travel blogger and author. She is a 3- time TEDx speaker, national award-winning travel journalist, and has been featured by outlets like Forbes and The Washington. She has been named a top Latina travel expert by Mitu and The Points Guy and is the solo female traveler behind Jen on a Jet Plane.

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