Founder, The Next Fork
The Go-To Expert on Enrichment Travel
Co-author, Chicken Soup for the Traveler's Soul
Co-author, Chicken Soup for the Nature Lover's Soul
Author, The Power of Travel: A Passport to Adventure, Discovery & Growth
Author, Doing Good for Goodness' Sake
Member, American Society of Journalists and Authors
NATJA Award Winner
Certified Self-Esteem Facilitator
Steve Zikman


The Washington Post called Steve Zikman "the man who wrote the book on wanderlust." Steve has ventured through more than 50 countries on six continents. In fact, this former attorney left behind a successful law practice in Toronto to set out on a three-year, around-the-world journey. His travels have allowed him the opportunity to meet with two of the most fascinating figures of our times--Nelson Mandela and Mother Teresa.

Steve Zikman is co-author of the bestselling series titles Chicken Soup for the Traveler's Soul and Chicken Soup for the Nature Lover's Soul, and author of The Power of Travel: A Passport to Adventure, Discovery and Growth and Doing Good for Goodness' Sake. A member of the American Society of Journalists & Authors and a NATJA (North American Travel Journalists Association) Award winner, Steve has appeared on hundreds of radio and television programs nationwide.

In addition to his writing, Steve is a certified self-esteem facilitator and founder of The Next Fork. These groundbreaking trips and workshops explore such timely lifestyle issues as embracing change and transition, finding more work/life balance and rediscovering a sense of purpose.

Steve Zikman is a dynamic and captivating keynote speaker and in-house seminar leader. His powerful Programs and Topics offer rich, results-oriented content--inspiring audiences across the country and around the world to see their lives in a refreshing light.

When he's not on the road, Steve can be found working in his studio or hiking the mountain trails near his home in California.



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