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Hey Limitless Lifers 💫
What if you sold everything, bought a school bus, and built your dream life on the road with four kids?
In this episode, I’m talking with Jim and Cara Hocking—an ordinary Midwest family who made an extraordinary choice. They traded their dream house, steady jobs, and “normal” life for a converted school bus, cross-country adventures, and full-time family freedom.
We’re diving into how they went from corporate careers and sports tournaments to roadschooling, brand deals, and running a family business from the back of a bus. If you've ever felt stuck in the grind and wondered “Is this really it?”—this is your sign to dream bigger and take the leap.
We talk about the real stuff: the breakdowns (literal and emotional), the money, the mindset, the kids, and what it actually takes to create a life that's aligned with your values.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
✨ How they made the decision to sell their house and live full-time on the road
✨ What they did financially to fund their first year of travel—and how it turned into three
✨ How they built a sustainable family brand and business from scratch
✨ The power of following that “what if” feeling—even if it takes five years to say yes
Whether you’re craving more freedom, more connection, or just more courage to break from the status quo, this episode is proof that a different way of living is not only possible—it might just be the best decision you ever make.
Connect with Cara & Jim Hocking: @thehockingadventurebus
Links:
Connect With Me:
Instagram: @macs_explore
Threads: @macs_explore
TikTok: @macs_explore
Quick Episode Summary:
05:00 The “what if” conversation that turned into a five-year dream — and finally, a reality.
10:00 Finding the bus (sight unseen!) and buying it from a family in Utah.
13:00 How they got their kids on board — and committed to a one-year trial.
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Hey Limitless Lifers 💫
What if you sold everything, bought a school bus, and built your dream life on the road with four kids?
In this episode, I’m talking with Jim and Cara Hocking—an ordinary Midwest family who made an extraordinary choice. They traded their dream house, steady jobs, and “normal” life for a converted school bus, cross-country adventures, and full-time family freedom.
We’re diving into how they went from corporate careers and sports tournaments to roadschooling, brand deals, and running a family business from the back of a bus. If you've ever felt stuck in the grind and wondered “Is this really it?”—this is your sign to dream bigger and take the leap.
We talk about the real stuff: the breakdowns (literal and emotional), the money, the mindset, the kids, and what it actually takes to create a life that's aligned with your values.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
✨ How they made the decision to sell their house and live full-time on the road
✨ What they did financially to fund their first year of travel—and how it turned into three
✨ How they built a sustainable family brand and business from scratch
✨ The power of following that “what if” feeling—even if it takes five years to say yes
Whether you’re craving more freedom, more connection, or just more courage to break from the status quo, this episode is proof that a different way of living is not only possible—it might just be the best decision you ever make.
Connect with Cara & Jim Hocking: @thehockingadventurebus
Links:
Connect With Me:
Instagram: @macs_explore
Threads: @macs_explore
TikTok: @macs_explore
Quick Episode Summary:
05:00 The “what if” conversation that turned into a five-year dream — and finally, a reality.
10:00 Finding the bus (sight unseen!) and buying it from a family in Utah.
13:00 How they got their kids on board — and committed to a one-year trial.
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