I’m thrilled to share that I’ve been named a two‑time finalist for the National Arts & Entertainment Journalism Awards, nominated for Podcast Host of the Year and for my episode on Make Your Own Map: “Tara Schuster Isn’t Afraid to Go There—And You’ll Be Glad She Did” (J7. One‑on‑One Interview, Arts/Culture Personalities, Radio/Podcasts, J1. Anchor/Host). Over the years, I’ve […]
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I’m thrilled to be returning to the DEMA Show this year in Orlando to sign my book, BRAVE-ish: One Breakup, Six Continents, and Feeling Fearless After Fifty, in the Author’s Corner. This marks my second time signing at DEMA, after an unforgettable experience in New Orleans in 2023. To come back again, surrounded by this […]
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Turning the Page into 5786: Brave Enough to Begin Again This season has always held the feeling of beginning for me. The month of Elul, leading into Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur… the return to intention, reflection, and renewal. And after so many years in classrooms, September still carries the energy of fresh notebooks, new […]
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There’s nothing quite like returning to New York — a city that celebrates ambition, creativity, and connection at every corner. This visit was one of those rare trips that felt like a full circle moment: honoring milestones, reuniting with friends, celebrating creativity, and being reminded—again—why I fell in love with travel storytelling in the first […]
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Summer in Park City has a way of working itself into your soul. One moment you’re hiking beneath glowing aspens—those white-trunked trees that shimmer like something out of Avatar, connected underground in one vast living organism—and the next, you’re stretched out on a blanket at Deer Valley’s Snow Park Amphitheater, watching the stars come out […]
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May News 2025 Niver’s Newsletter 185 May brought a wave of honors and meaningful moments I’m incredibly grateful to share. I’m thrilled to announce that my Ireland TV segment, “Celtic Charm,” on The Jet Set TV won a Telly Award (there were 13,000 entries), and I’m a five-time finalist for the upcoming Southern California Journalism Awards, […]
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A Journey Across Continents, Awards, and Cherished Moments: March News 2025 Niver’s Newsletter 183 March has been a month of exciting projects, meaningful travels, and cherished moments with family and friends. My Quark Expeditions Antarctica adventure was featured on Spectrum News, sharing the magic of my seventh continent with a wider audience. At Zibby’s […]
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Grateful to Zibby’s Bookshop for creating such a special space to celebrate books and conversations that matter! On March 26, 2025, join us for an inspiring evening with Jennifer Lang, author of Landed: A Yogi’s Memoir in Pieces & Poses. In this beautifully woven memoir, Jennifer captures the trials of returning to Israel—the country where […]
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I am incredibly honored to be invited to speak at the 103-year-old Adventurers’ Club! Please join me on February 13th for a special Galentine’s Day gathering, where we’ll celebrate the spirit of adventure. Together, we’ll explore stories of bold journeys and meaningful connections, and I’ll share insights from my travels with fellow wanderers across the […]
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Gratitude fills my heart as I reflect on the incredible people in my life – friends, family, and community. Your support has carried me through so many moments, and I’m reminded that we all need our village. These are the people who show up with kindness, who see the next steps for us when we […]
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