How Alex Jimenez Transformed Her Passion into a Thriving Travel Community

Make Your Own Map: Are YOU Ready to be BRAVE?

Join Lisa Niver as she sits down with Alex Jimenez, the visionary behind Travel Fashion Girl and Women’s Travel Fest. Alex opens up about her remarkable journey from a corporate fashion career to becoming a leading voice in travel, the challenges of balancing multiple roles, and the importance of community in overcoming obstacles. Discover how Alex’s passion for travel and risk-taking has shaped her career and how she continues to inspire others to follow their dreams. Don’t miss this inspiring conversation about friendship, resilience, and the transformative power of travel.

QUOTES FROM MY INTERVIEW WITH ALEX:

"I wanted to be in the fashion industry for as long as I can remember. I wanted to own my own business since I was 6."

"What is the worst that can happen? I took three months off and wouldn't have a job when I got back, and that actually did happen."

"Traveling is refreshing and rejuvenating. Just a little more challenging to get up and go nowadays."

"Reflecting on the person who did that originally and how brave I was then... Looking back at 25-year-old me, I think—WOW! you did that."

"It's always worth the risk and I thought, well, what's the worst that can happen?"

Read the transcript of our interview on We Said Go Travel: https://www.wesaidgotravel.com/alex-jimenez/

More from Alex Jimenez

TRAVEL FASHION GIRL & Women's Travel Fest

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Show Notes

• Origins of Travel Fashion Girl: Alex discusses how Travel Fashion Girl started, focusing on packing lists and traveler interviews.
• Impact of Community: Alex reflects on taking over and merging Women’s Travel Fest with Travel Fashion Girl.
• Balancing Personal and Professional Life: Insights into managing multiple roles as a new mom and entrepreneur.
• Inspiring Others: Alex’s commitment to empowering others through her work and community efforts.
• Overcoming Pandemic Challenges: Alex’s resilience and the evolution of Women’s Travel Fest during and after the pandemic.
• Taking Risks: Alex’s approach to risk-taking and how it has shaped her career.
• Balancing Multiple Roles: The challenges of managing entrepreneurship, motherhood, and travel.
• Future of Women’s Travel Fest: Exciting plans for the upcoming event in LA.
• Reflecting on Achievements:: Alex looks back at her adventurous past and her bravery in taking risks.
• Travel as Refresh: How travel remains a source of rejuvenation and inspiration for Alex.
• Supportive Friendship: The value of ongoing support and friendship between Lisa and Alex.

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