Jake Heilbrunn is the author of Off the Beaten Trail, an inspiring memoir about his journey leaving college and solo backpacking through Central America at 18 with no phone or knowledge of Spanish. An emerging leader of his generation, he has reached thousands of people through his blog posts, inspirational videos, and motivational talks at high schools, colleges, and other venues. He is dedicated to empowering people to live a life of purpose through listening to their inner voice, heeding their intuition and then taking action.