Age Boldly: How to Calm Pre-Travel Jitters

And the woman who revolutionized your cocktails--really!--plus other articles and updates from NextTribe.

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The Jeannies at NextTribe
March 27, 2025

Hey there!

This week Jeannie Ralston is doing a lot of sleeping and catching up after 10 days away. She’s chilling in Asheville for the next couple of months—though she might make a quick trip to NYC to visit the NextTribe crew up there.

Jeannie Edmunds has a friend visiting from NYC, NextTriber Wendy Makenna. Wendy and Jeannie started a popsicle company together 11 years ago using Wendy’s home recipes. They met when their daughters were in pre-school and have been besties ever since! Wendy is stopping by Austin en route to LA, where she’s still pursuing her career as an actor. Catch her on Episode 16 of “Matlock” later this Spring!

Wendy and Jeannie, checking out competition!

Spring is here in much of North America. We recommend downloading the (free Merlin app to get to know the birds in your neighborhood!

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Enjoy the reads!

This Week’s New Reads

Got the Travel Jitters? Here’s How to Stress Less

It’s a long-anticipated jaunt to some fun part of the world. So what’s with the travel nerves—and how do you make them go away?

nexttribe.com/magazine/do-you-get-anxious-before-traveling-heres-help

Thinking of Taking a Cruise? Know This Super-Critical Fact

Running late could spell disaster if you're taking a vacay on the high seas. Learn this cruising essential knowledge.

nexttribe.com/magazine/cruising-essential-intel-dont-let-the-fine-print-ruin-your-vacay

And an article from our archives about an ingenious woman who is one of the few master distillers in the world. Slàinte mhath!

Meet the Master Distiller Who Revolutionized Your Cocktails

Lesley Gracie did your cocktails a favor when she created Hendricks Gin, based in Scotland. We raise a glass to the slightly eccentric master distiller.

nexttribe.com/magazine/hendricks-gin-lesley-gracie

Happy trails!

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