Travel journalist and podcast host Lisa Niver is a two-time finalist for the LA Press Club’s National Arts & Entertainment Journalism Awards, recognized for her podcast Make Your Own Map. Her award-nominated work highlights inspiring stories, engaging interviews, and adventurous travel experiences from around the world.
At the 67th Southern California Journalism Awards, hosted by the Los Angeles Press Club, Lisa Niver received her first-ever First Place award in the Lifestyle Feature category for her podcast, Make Your Own Map. She also earned Third Place for Online Journalist of the Year, further recognizing her wide-ranging work across platforms.
Southern California Journalism Awards 2025: 5 Finalist Nominations. 4 Categories. 1 Storytelling Heart. I’m honored and thrilled to be named a 5-time finalist in the 67th Southern California Journalism Awards, presented by the Los Angeles Press Club. With more than 2,500 entries submitted—breaking all previous records—this year’s awards spotlight the most impactful storytelling across media.
I’m thrilled to share that I WON in the Diversity in Entertainment category at the 2024 National Arts and Entertainment Journalism Awards for my podcast, Make Your Own Map!
Traveling during the holidays can be overwhelming, and it’s not just kids who get hangry—adults do too! Bring Welch’s Fruit Snacks!
I am a finalist for Online Journalist of the Year and for three of my podcast interviews for the 2024 NAEJ Awards.
Lisa Niver is the winner for Diversity in Entertainment at the 2023 16th annual National Arts and Entertainment Journalism Awards!
l will be speaking FOUR TIMES in DALLAS at the Travel and Adventure Show 2023! SATURDAY 2:45pm SUNDAY 3pm Meet me Saturday April 1, 2023 at 2:45pm and Sunday, April 2, 2023 at 3pm in the Savvy Traveler Theater for my talk: “Becoming Brave– Steps to Make Your Dream Vacation Happen” Meet me at the … Continued
The National Arts and Entertainment Journalism Awards Honorees: Byron Allen, Jennifer Lee, Ryan Seacrest, Tanya Tucker and Marla Gibbs Embed from Getty Images UNIVERSAL CITY, CALIFORNIA – DECEMBER 04: Lisa Niver and BJ Korros attend the 15th annual National Arts & Entertainment Journalism Awards at Sheraton Universal Hotel on December 04, 2022 in Universal City, … Continued
FROM MILA KUNIS ON GO FUND ME: Today, I am a proud Ukrainian. While my family came to the United States in 1991, I was born in Chernivtsi, Ukraine in 1983. Ukrainians are proud and brave people who deserve our help in their time of need. This unjust attack on Ukraine and humanity at large … Continued