JUMP with Traveling Jackie · Wednesday, September 16, 2026
Long-time friends Jackie and Kristen Muir reconnected on the JUMP podcast to discuss their transformative study abroad experience in Italy 20 years ago. They reflected on how the experience shaped their perspectives and influenced their lives since they were 20 years old.
“I'm so excited about today because I have a total gem for you listening out there. This is about to be a very, very special conversation because today we are joined by Kristen Muir, who 20 years ago, 20 years ago, was my study abroad roommate in Italy.”
“It's completely surreal to be here with Jackie. I know. I know. I just still like see us in our little cottage apartment in Italy, like as 20-year-olds just like navigating the world together. And now we get to be so far in the future, like looking back on so many things. It is, it does feel absolutely surreal. But I'm so excited that you're here. Like, that we get to do this together is amazing.”
“It's really cool. I'm thinking back to who we were 20 years ago and just over the years watching each other grow. Like, I mean, I was along for the OG Traveling Jackie ride. That's right. You were there way before.”