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Episode Synopsis
Jamie Edwards didn’t plan to become a travel writer, and she definitely didn’t plan on writing for National Geographic. But after moving from New York to Tokyo, her world opened up in ways she couldn’t have imagined. What began as a small blog turned into a thriving platform called I Am Lost and Found, and eventually, a dream project as a contributing author for National Geographic’s Traveler’s Atlas.
In this episode, Jamie shares her story of becoming one of the few travel writers to contribute to National Geographic’s newest global book, how she balances writing with motherhood, and what it felt like to stand in Antarctica with her 78-year-old stepfather as whales surfaced beside their kayaks. From the Arctic to the streets of Bhutan, Jamie’s adventures are a reminder that it’s never too late to reinvent your life or pursue the stories that light you up. Let’s dive in!
Connect with Jamie:
Order The Traveler’s Atlas of the World by National Geographic, featuring Jamie’s work
Website
Instagram
Her Travel Coaching Service
Quark Expeditions
Linkedin
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Follow along on other platforms:
Instagram
Tiktok
Youtube
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In this episode, Jamie shares her story of becoming one of the few travel writers to contribute to National Geographic’s newest global book, how she balances writing with motherhood, and what it felt like to stand in Antarctica with her 78-year-old stepfather as whales surfaced beside their kayaks. From the Arctic to the streets of Bhutan, Jamie’s adventures are a reminder that it’s never too late to reinvent your life or pursue the stories that light you up. Let’s dive in!
Connect with Jamie:
Order The Traveler’s Atlas of the World by National Geographic, featuring Jamie’s work
Website
Her Travel Coaching Service
Quark Expeditions
.
.
Follow along on other platforms:
Tiktok
Youtube
~
Keywords
Jamie Edwards interview, National Geographic writer, how to write for National Geographic, National Geographic contributing author, travel writer career, how to become a travel writer, pitch National Geographic, National Geographic book opportunity, Travelers Atlas National Geographic, I Am Lost and Found blog, Instagram DM to book deal, Antarctica travel stories, Arctic Svalbard trip, polar bears in Svalbard, humpback whales Antarctica, Quark Expeditions review, polar plunge experience, travel coaching explained, living in Tokyo with kids, Bhutan Tigers Nest story, Uganda gorilla trekking, starting a travel blog, switch careers to travel writing, women in travel writing, inspirational travel podcast
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