How have you adapted to the changes brought on by the Covid-19 pandemic?

When the world shut down in 2020, a lot of us were forced to take a long, hard look at our lives. For me, it was a wake-up call—loud and clear. I had been working in veterinary medicine, grinding myself into the ground, and let’s be honest… that industry, especially during the pandemic, could chew you up and spit you out. It took a serious toll on both my mental and physical health. At some point, I realized: no amount of money was worth losing me.

So, I walked away.

I took some much-needed time off, caught my breath, and eventually followed my heart right into the world of travel. Becoming a travel advisor wasn’t just a career change—it was a full-on life pivot. Planning adventures, creating joy, helping people rediscover the world… that’s where I found my peace. And my passion. I haven’t looked back since.

The pandemic brought out the worst in some folks and the absolute best in others. But isn’t that what always happens when the world gets flipped upside down? It exposes what’s already underneath. For me, it revealed strength I didn’t even know I had.

Now, I’d be lying if I said I didn’t have a few lingering worries—especially around the vaccines I needed because of my MS and working in the medical field at the time. That stuff lingers in the back of your mind. But at the end of the day… que sera, sera.

We keep moving. We keep adapting. And if we’re lucky, we find our joy on the other side.

XOXO, Jani

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