My name is Jessica Cathleen Draper.
I am a 36 year old divorced mother of two beautiful girls, a real estate agent and investor, writer, travel addict, and avid adventure seeker. I have been traveling the world and across the USA since I was in high school with my first trip abroad being an exchange program to Australia when I was 16 years old. I have traveled to 29 other countries and many other “repeat” visits to countries I love since that time. Traveling is my #1 passion, and traveling on a budget is my #2 passion. I love sharing tricks and tips to save a little money while also exploring the world.
I previously managed a small homestead; however, I have largely phased out of anything large scale and mostly focus on my children, herb garden, my 3 chickens, my cat, and continuing adding medicinal plants and fruit trees to my land in Cherry Log, GA which has been in my family for 7 generations.
Educational Background:
M.A. in Social Science/Political Science 2011-Georgia Southern University
B.A. in Political Science with a Minor in Geography 2009-Georgia Southern University
I was a social worker case manager in foster care and adoptions with the Georgia Division of Family and Children Services until I was awarded Adoption Case Manager of the year in 2016. Afterward, I was promoted to supervisor for a flagship regional adoption unit for three additional years until I left social work to pursue my real estate career full time. I am still passionate about adoption and advocacy for improvements in the child welfare system.
I am a yoga instructor at Yoga Over Blue Ridge and have been teaching for the past four years at various studios in the North Georgia Area. I am a member of the Yoga Alliance.
I have had articles featured on Scary Mommy It’s Personal (2018) and also Natural Mother Magazine (2018)
I am a Circle of Excellence Member with the Northeast Georgia Board of Realtors reaching the 2 million dollar level in 2020 and the 3 million dollar level in 2021.
Instagram: wanderingtheworldwithjess & redheaded.wanderer