What happens when you stop chasing the forecast and start listening to yourself? Jackie sits down with longtime meteorologist turned global traveler Jennifer Broome for a deeply honest conversation about curiosity, courage, and choosing a new direction when life shifts beneath your feet. From breaking glass ceilings in broadcast news to reporting from unforgettable places around the world, Jennifer shares how travel slowly became both her work and her compass.

Together, Jackie and Jennifer explore how grief, silence, and movement intersect, and why travel can be a fast track to self-discovery when everything feels uncertain. They talk about weather as metaphor, preparedness on the road and in life, and the power of taking the scenic route instead of rushing through.

This episode is an invitation to pause, reflect, and meet yourself where you are. If you’ve been feeling the pull to do something differently, Jennifer’s story might be the permission slip you need to take the next step and say yes.

Resources:

• Find and follow Jennifer at @jenniferbroometravel
• Visit Jennifer’s Website
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What if the thing you love most could become your passport to the world?

Jackie sits down with ice hockey coach Pete Kamman to explore how following a personal passion can lead to deeper, more meaningful travel experiences.

Pete shares how hockey has shaped his life, from growing up in the Midwest to coaching in Montana and eventually taking his work across the globe. He reflects on living and coaching in Namibia for a year, a decision that changed the course of his career and helped form the foundation of his relationship with his wife Whitney.

From coaching in Kenya and India to running practices in Malaysia and Kyrgyzstan, Pete opens up about connecting through sport across language and cultural barriers. He also shares the humbling lessons he’s learned about access, privilege, and resilience, offering a fresh perspective on travel that goes far beyond sightseeing.

Resources:

• Find and follow Pete Kamman on Instagram @elevatedhockey
• Visit Elevated Hockey’s Website
• Learn more about The Friendship League
• Please follow the show, leave a 5-star review if you love it, and share with your travel buddies
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• Choose your OWN international adventure curated by Jackie at jumpadventures.com

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What happens when you finally say yes to the idea that won’t leave you alone, only to discover it isn’t meant to last forever?

In this candid conversation, Jackie sits down with Carley to reflect on her eight months living in France, from the thrill of arrival to the quieter challenges that surfaced once the novelty wore off. Carley shares what it really looked like to build a life abroad without a job offer or formal program, navigating visas, housing in Lyon, remote work, and daily life far from home.

As the story unfolds, Carley opens up about loneliness, cultural differences, and the realization that success doesn’t always mean pushing through discomfort. Choosing to come home wasn’t a failure, but a grounded act of self-trust. Together, she and Jackie explore why leaving can clarify what matters most, why having a contingency plan brings freedom, and why taking the leap is still worth it, even if you end up right where you began.

Resources:

• Follow Carley on Instagram: @carleydyan
• Listen to more episodes of the JUMP Podcast: travelingjackie.com/podcast
• Join Jackie’s email list: TravelingJackie.com
• Explore JUMP Adventures: jumpadventures.com
• Please follow the show, leave a 5-star review if you love it, and share with your travel buddies
• Don’t miss Jackie’s behind-the-scenes communications - hop on our email list at TravelingJackie.com

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