This episode is one for the books. Eleven years ago this week, Jackie first launched this podcast. Why? Largely because of the advice of Podcast Hall of Fame inductee Lou Mongello, who is here as a guest host today. Listen in as Lou himself picks up the mic and turns it on Jackie, to reflect on and celebrate the past decade-plus of her podcasting journey.

We’re taking a deep dive behind the scenes, starting with how the podcast began, overcoming fears and challenges, building community through travel, finding purpose and fulfillment, balancing passion and business, Jackie’s key to success, and looking ahead to the future.

The timing for this conversation couldn’t be better, as we just won Best Travel Podcast 2025 at the iHeartRadio Podcast Awards. We wouldn’t be here without YOU, so we all have much to revel in today. Thank you for being here.

Pro tip: today’s episode pairs well with something to cheers with!

- Find and follow Lou at @loumongello and loumongello.com

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Join Jackie and guest Kellee Edwards, licensed pilot, scuba diver, television host, and “Most Interesting Woman in the World.” Kellee shares her story about how she got started on her path to becoming a pilot and having a show on the Travel Channel, plus what inspires and drives her to keep going, as well as her advice on how to act on big dreams. Today we tackle overcoming fears, embracing adventure, empowering women, the essence of bravery, and breaking barriers. Strap in, because we’re blazing a trail of courage, authenticity, and pursuit of living and doing big things. Pro tip: today’s episode pairs well with champagne.

- Find and follow Kellee at @kelleesetgo (https://www.instagram.com/kelleesetgo/) and kelleesetgo.com

- Please follow the show, leave a 5-star review if you love it, and share with your travel buddies

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Massive thanks to Osprey.com and ObozFootwear.com for sponsoring and supporting our show!

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It’s one thing to feel a connection to a place beyond what you see and what you might already know about it, but it’s another step entirely to truly get off the beaten path and explore the depths of it. Gabe Erivez from Agave Expeditions has done exactly that with Baja California Sur. Beyond the crowded beaches and surf breaks, Gabe has sought out locals and their stories, bringing the real culture of Baja to life for his guests, whom he leads on 4x4 overlanding trips down the peninsula. Join us today as we learn more about Baja through Gabe’s eyes, and through the eyes of the locals he has come to call friends.

- Find Gabe on IG @baja_agave_expeditions https://www.instagram.com/baja_agave_expeditions/ and agavexpeditions.com

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- Travel with us IRL - don’t miss our upcoming trips and announcements - hop on our email list at JUMPAdventures.com

Massive thanks to Osprey.com and ObozFootwear.com for sponsoring and supporting our show!

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