A Shot Of Inspiration
In every life, there are moments that break us… and moments that rebuild us.
We all walk through highs and lows, wins and losses, light and dark but sometimes, there’s a moment that changes everything.
On A Shot of Inspiration podcast with host Greg Stephens, we sit down with real people to talk about those moments—the ones that hurt, the ones that shaped them, and the ones that helped them find their way forward.
Because somewhere in their story, you might just find hope for your own.
A Shot Of Inspiration
120. Travel More Live Bigger
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In this episode, I talk with Jackie Swayze about how she turned her love of travel into a full-time business while helping others realize that adventure does not have to wait for someday. Jackie shares how stepping outside her comfort zone, facing fear, and learning to maximize time and travel rewards helped her create a life filled with incredible experiences around the world.
Key Takeaways
- Fear does not have to control your decisions.
- Small steps outside your comfort zone can open big opportunities.
- With the right strategies, travel can fit into a normal life.
About Jackie:
Jackie Swayze is the content creator behind Maximizing My PTO, where she helps people travel more often, more luxuriously, and for less money—without quitting their full-time jobs. Through practical tips, travel strategies, and personal stories, she shows how meaningful travel can fit into a “normal” life.
Known as a “little bit of everything traveler,” Jackie enjoys everything from Michelin-starred dining and historic city tours to rugged mountain adventures and remote expeditions. Her travels have taken her to 40 countries and all 7 continents, including experiences like sleeping in a glass pod on a cliffside in Peru and bungee jumping in New Zealand.
After five years in Chicago, Jackie recently moved to London with her husband, where they’re making the most of new European adventures together.
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