Launching a digital magazine for women over 45, Jeannie Ralston began building a community that has blossomed into much more than a good read. An experienced traveler and planner, Jeannie is the co-founder and CEO of Next Tribe, the digital magazine that has recently morphed into a travel company devoted to smart, engaged women over 45. She homeschooled her children while traveling the world. As a magazine writer, her work has appeared in a variety of publications, including National Geographic, the New York Times, Life Magazine, Travel and Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Parenting, and Allure. Jeannie is the author of The Unlikely Lavender Queen, A Memoir of Unexpected Blossoming, and the e-book, The Mother of All Field Trips, Homeschooling Two Kids in 14 Countries.

What You Will Hear in This Episode:

2:02 Jeanne’s story and shifting focus

9:37 Business and personal challenges faced while changing focus

14:28 What Jeannie has learned about herself

19:28 Discoveries and surprises about women in the 45 plus demographic

26:24 2024 destinations

Quotes

"I want to get people behind the tourist facade into the real life of women in those destinations.”

“On a trip, my job is to make sure people have fun. If it's not fun, don't do it. “

Mentioned:

Nextribe.com

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Gendered Ageism Survey Results

Forbes article

5 Tips to own the superpower of your age

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