Jeff Jenkins is an award-winning travel and food content creator, speaker, and podcast host based in Austin, TX. He stars in National Geographic’s “Never Say Never,” exploring cultures and overcoming fears. A proud Orlando native and graduate of Florida A&M University, Jeff discovered his love for travel as a camp counselor abroad.

 

After teaching for a decade, he discovered his calling to travel the world and help people along the way - and Chubby Diaries was born out of a desire to amplify “fat Black male” voices. Jeff has been featured in major publications like Forbes, NY Times, and Travel + Leisure, where he was named one of its 50 Notable People in Travel.