She's touring the country in a Ford-provided Escape hybrid while meeting bloggers, politicians and environmentalists as part of her new vlog. The five-week project is being sponsored by Environmental Countdown, Ford and the Natural Resources Defense Council.

Congdon recently met up with Buzz Machine's Jeff Jarvis in New Jersey along her Amanda Across America tour.

Congdon spoke with Jarvis about the transition he made from old media to new media, and why some might still be scared to make the switch, whether it's on a personal level or a business level. Take a look at her vlog for the video, both Part 1 and Part 2.