RV Queens - Sharing Real World Stories Of Life On The Road

Meet Mel, a self-proclaimed introvert who found freedom over the past 8 years by living 24/7 in 400 square feet of space 

…with her husband, 4 kids, a dog AND a cat! 😺

Melissa Lahr and her family have been traveling full-time through North America in their toy hauler RV, unschooling their kids the whole way. They have recently taken our travels overseas, living in Greece for 3 months.

The Lahr family goal is to inspire families to travel with their kids, prioritize togetherness and freedom, and to live life to the fullest. 

In this episode you’ll learn:

➕ The challenges and rewards of unschooling

➕ Her oldest child’s path to college

➕ How to baby-step your way into the RV lifestyle

➕ The keys to a successful family life of full-time travel 

➕ Her approach to overcoming RV life challenges

➕ The freedom and togetherness found in the RV community

➕  Brand partnerships she’s formed over the past year

➕ And much more!

👉 Follow Mel and her family online:

Website: www.Lahrswithlatitude.com

Instagram: @lahrs.with.latitude

Facebook: @lahrs.with.latitude

YouTube: @lahrswithlatitude

TikTok: @lahrswithlatitude

NOTE: As part of the summer replay series, this is a replay of a popular episode from the first season of the podcast. Stay tuned until the end to hear the BONUS update from Mel on how her life and business has evolved since we spoke!

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Connect with our Partners ✨

Unique Camping + Marine is THE go-to spot for RV tank treatments. (My favorite is the 2-in-1 cleaner called FLUSH IT ;) This company is family-owned and has CRAZY FAST fulfillment!

Head to UniqueCampingMarine.com and use code RVQUEENS for 15% off your order.

Dora Rankin is the soulful-yet-strategic business coach you’ve been looking for! Want to know how to build your business WITHOUT lead magnets, funnels, newsletters, etc? Get her new book, The Heart Sell, at https://dorarankin.com/the-heart-sell-book today!

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Looking for community with other RV women who are THRIVING in life and business? 👉 Join the RV Queens Circles! https://www.rvqueenspodcast.com/community

Do you wonder how families fund their full-time travel? 

Or how they stay connected to their faith on the road? 

Or where they store their Mickey Mouse gloves from their figure skating days?

Then you’re going to love this episode 😂

Tara Meyers is a former professional figure skater with Disney on Ice. (Full stop 🤩) She currently travels full-time with her husband and two boys in their RV. While traveling, the Meyers family has their Minnesota home available to rent on AirBnB. On top of all that, Tara is the founder of World Share, a for-purpose organization that makes serving simple! 

In this episode you’ll learn:

➕ How to use AirBNB to fund full-time travel

➕ Tara's journey from figure skater to RV traveler

➕ The importance of both structure AND flexibility in RV life

➕ The hidden gem of genuine connection she’s found on the road

➕ The World Share approach to making a positive impact and spreading hope

➕ And much more!

👉 Follow Tara and her family @worldshare.family or @thefrontporchmoments on Instagram, and join the community of World Share Impact Makers by signing up for your own (free!) impact boxes at https://www.world-share.org/world-share-impact-kit

NOTE: As part of the summer replay series, this is a replay of a popular episode from the first season of the podcast. Stay tuned until the end to hear the BONUS update from Tara on how her life and business has evolved since we spoke!

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Connect with our Partners ✨

Unique Camping + Marine is THE go-to spot for RV tank treatments. (My favorite is the 2-in-1 cleaner called FLUSH IT ;) This company is family-owned and has CRAZY FAST fulfillment!

Head to UniqueCampingMarine.com and use code RVQUEENS for 15% off your order.

Dora Rankin is the soulful-yet-strategic business coach you’ve been looking for! Want to know how to build your business WITHOUT lead magnets, funnels, newsletters, etc? Get her new book, The Heart Sell, at https://dorarankin.com/the-heart-sell-book today!

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Looking for community with other RV women who are THRIVING in life and business? 👉 Join the RV Queens Circles

YES, YOU CAN grow a business AND stay organized with family, homeschool and RV life!

Brooke Happe is a mom of three who is modeling how to CRUSH IT with all of the above 💪 

She left her career as a Doctor of Physical therapy to be a stay at home mama. Brooke then taught herself to crochet, and created a slouchy beanie to both hide her dirty mom hair and feel more put together during a transition to a new season of life. Other mamas asked where to buy the hat, and the brand b.e.happe started! 

After a health scare with her kiddo, Brooke and her family decided to sell everything to travel the U.S. and focus on time together. She ran her product business from their RV for many years, and now (spoiler alert!) has a home base in Texas where she continues to grow her business, homeschool and travel part-time in their RV.

In this episode you’ll learn:

➕ How to run a product-based business from a tiny space 

➕ Minimalism and intentional living can bring a sense of fulfillment

➕ Why setting boundaries and saying no to things that don't align are crucial for success

➕ The systems Brooke has in place to help her stay productive

➕  Why reflecting on goals and progress is essential for personal and professional growth

➕ And much more!

👉 Connect with Brooke and her family online at @b.e.happe on Instagram and Facebook! Shop her b.e.happe hats online at www.behappedesigns.com

NOTE: As part of the summer replay series, this is a replay of a popular episode from the first season of the podcast. Stay tuned until the end to hear the BONUS update from Brooke on how her life and business has evolved since we spoke!

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Connect with our Partners ✨

Unique Camping + Marine is THE go-to spot for RV tank treatments. (My favorite is the 2-in-1 cleaner called FLUSH IT ;) This company is family-owned and has CRAZY FAST fulfillment!

Head to UniqueCampingMarine.com and use code RVQUEENS for 15% off your order.

Dora Rankin is the soulful-yet-strategic business coach you’ve been looking for! Want to know how to build your business WITHOUT lead magnets, funnels, newsletters, etc? Get her new book, The Heart Sell, at https://dorarankin.com/the-heart-sell-book today!

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Looking for community with other RV women who are THRIVING in life and business? 👉 Join the RV Queens Circles!

You will NOT BELIEVE how this Texas woman completely changed her life after moving into an RV! 

You’re going to love this episode with Patty Gill — be prepared to take notes ✍🏽

(I’m not kidding, she is FULL of practical advice✨)

Patty Gill travels full-time with her husband, Shane, in an RV. A few years after Shane retired from the Air Force, the Gills’ two sons moved out of the house and the couple sold their big Texas home to travel around in their RV. They have been full-time for 4 years now and love to connect with other RVers with their RV-focused social media accounts and through work camping.

In this episode you’ll learn:

➕ How the decision to travel full-time came after years of military service

➕ The ways they’ve “Work Camped” to supplement income while living on the road

➕ The teaching job Patty found that can be done from anywhere.

➕ Why renting an RV before buying is a good way to ‘test the waters’ to see if RV life is right for you

➕ The advantages and challenges of different types of RVs

➕ How to find community on the road 

➕ And much more!

👉 Connect with Patty and her husband Shane on the following sites:

Website: www.gillsonwheels.com

Instagram: @gills_on_wheels

TikTok: @gills_on_wheels

Facebook: @GillsonWheels

Pinterest: GillsonWheels

YouTube: @GillsonWheels

NOTE: As part of the summer replay series, this is a replay of a popular episode from the first season of the podcast. Stay tuned until the end to hear the BONUS update from Patty on how her life and business has evolved since we spoke!

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Connect with our Partners ✨

Unique Camping + Marine is THE go-to spot for RV tank treatments. (My favorite is the 2-in-1 cleaner called FLUSH IT ;) This company is family-owned and has CRAZY FAST fulfillment!

Head to UniqueCampingMarine.com and use code RVQUEENS for 15% off your order.

Dora Rankin is the soulful-yet-strategic business coach you’ve been looking for! Want to know how to build your business WITHOUT lead magnets, funnels, newsletters, etc? Get her new book, The Heart Sell, at https://dorarankin.com/the-heart-sell-book today!

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Looking for community with other RV women who are THRIVING in life and business? 👉 Join the RV Queens Circles! https://www.rvqueenspodcast.com/community

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How does a bread-winning professional woman shift from working 60 hours a week in hustle culture to being a dread-lock wearing hippie who lives in an RV?

In this week’s episode of @rvqueenspodcast, you’ll discover that the lovable Lia Eyre behind @llamallamaadventure used to be a suit-wearing real estate professional with ever so slight workaholic tendencies.

And also…

You’ll get the full scoop on what it means to wear “locs”! 💇🏽‍♀️

Lia found her Wild by traveling in an RV full time starting in 2019 with her husband, 5-year-old daughter, and two dogs. Her and her husband, Trevor, aim be 100% debt free by their 5-year nomadiversary and love to share what they learn along the way.

In this episode you’ll learn:

➕ Why Lia left her real estate career to live in an RV

➕ Her transition from breadwinner to RV mom / content creator

➕ How she maintains her “locs” while traveling full-time

➕ The secret meaning behind “llamallamaadventure”

➕ And much more!

👉 Connect with Lia and her family on Instagram at @llamallamaadventure to learn about hiking, beaching, sipping sour beers, cruelty-free products, living sustainably and staying wild! 

Mentioned in this episode: 

Dress for Success https://dressforsuccess.org/

NOTE: As part of the summer replay series, this is a replay of a popular episode from the first season of the podcast. Stay tuned until the end to hear the BONUS update from Lia on how her life and business has evolved since we spoke!

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Connect with our Partners ✨

Unique Camping + Marine is THE go-to spot for RV tank treatments. (My favorite is the 2-in-1 cleaner called FLUSH IT ;) This company is family-owned and has CRAZY FAST fulfillment!

Head to UniqueCampingMarine.com and use code RVQUEENS for 15% off your order.

Dora Rankin is the soulful-yet-strategic business coach you’ve been looking for! Want to know how to build your business WITHOUT lead magnets, funnels, newsletters, etc? Get her new book, The Heart Sell, at https://dorarankin.com/the-heart-sell-book today!

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Looking for community with other RV women who are THRIVING in life and business? 👉 Join the RV Queens Circles! 

We like to KEEP IT REAL at RV Queens podcast, people… RV travel life is a lot of fun but it can also be tough! 

In this week’s episode, Kate shares about her recent rough patch and the secret(s) she’s discovered to making it through hard times. 

Enjoy this proverbial “butt slap” to stay in the game and keep your chin up, friend! ✌️

Summary

In this episode, Kate shares a message of encouragement for those living the RV life. She acknowledges the challenges and stresses that come with this lifestyle but emphasizes the importance of gratitude and optimism. Kate believes that practicing gratitude and maintaining a positive mindset can help navigate the difficulties of RV life. She also highlights the value of resilience and how it can contribute to personal growth and success. The episode concludes with Kate expressing her gratitude to the listeners and announcing the plan for RV Queens podcast during a summer break.

In this episode you’ll learn:

➕ How to navigate the challenges of RV life.

➕ The secret component to finding SUCCESS in any endeavor

➕ How to get your mind right first thing in the morning

➕ What’s coming up for the rest of the summer on RV Queens Podcast!

➕ And much more!

👉 Connect with Kate and the community of RV Queens on Instagram @rvqueenspodcast

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Connect with our Partners ✨

Unique Camping + Marine is THE go-to spot for RV tank treatments. (My favorite is the 2-in-1 cleaner called FLUSH IT ;) This company is family-owned and has CRAZY FAST fulfillment!

Head to UniqueCampingMarine.com and use code RVQUEENS for 15% off your order.

Want to know how to build your business WITHOUT lead magnets, funnels, newsletters, etc? Dora Rankin is the soulful-yet-strategic business coach you’ve been looking for! Get her new book, The Heart Sell, at https://dorarankin.com/the-heart-sell-book today ✨

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Looking for community with other RV women who are THRIVING in life and business? 👉 Join the RV Queens Circles! https://www.rvqueenspodcast.com/community

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LADIES 👑 I’ve been searching (for a long time!) for a business coach to have on the podcast who knows how to explain the importance of sales in a relatable, interesting way. 

👉 Why?

Let’s face it: whether we’re running a B2C or B2B business while we travel, the one thing we MUST have to keep a business operating is revenue. 

And how do you get revenue?

SALES.

I’ve finally found a business coach (who camps!) that breaks through the clutter of trendy internet advice and gives SOLID frameworks for how to approach sales and marketing in your business.

(And yes, this applies to you too, my travel content creators! 🤙)

For over 25 years Dora Rankin has been coaching and consulting female entrepreneurs and leaders to live their purpose and create their highest earning potential. Through her past roles as a banking executive and a start-up advisor and her current role as a business owner, Dora is using her wealth of experience to help other women realize their dreams of owning a successful business.

With a lifetime of expertise in developing top-performing sales leaders, creating complex road maps for businesses, and being certified in empowering women’s leadership, Dora has claimed her title as a business coach, globally advocating for women in business at all stages.

Summary

Dora Rankin discusses the importance of sales and marketing for women entrepreneurs and provides insights on how to build a purpose-driven business. She emphasizes the need to prioritize sales over marketing and highlights the four pillars of sales: knowing your audience, having a partnership strategy, understanding your ecosystem, and implementing marketing to nurture the other pillars. 

Dora also introduces the concept of the Sacred Schedule, which helps business owners prioritize their work time and take care of themselves as the 'mothership' of their business. She advises multi-passionate individuals to break their goals into phases and focus on one phase at a time. Dora also discusses the significance of outbound engagement and the power of human connection. She shares her experience of seeing Beyonce in Paris and highlights the importance of simplicity and love in life.

In this episode you’ll learn:

➕ How the internet’s trending marketing advice will lead you astray 

➕ What’s more important than social media (even if you’re a content creator!)

➕ Why relationship-building is the key to a successful sales strategy 

➕ The magical “80/20 rule” of sales and marketing

➕ How to create a Sacred Schedule to prioritize oneself 

➕ The secret of deciding what to automate, delegate, and eliminate in your business

➕ And much more!

👉 Connect with Dora on Instagram at @doralrankin and on her website at 

https://dorarankin.com/

👉 Get “The Heart Sell” book at https://dorarankin.com/the-heart-sell-book 

👉 Sign up for her August “Heart Sell LIVE” Course https://dorarankin.com/thscourse-live

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Connect with our Partners ✨

Unique Camping + Marine is THE go-to spot for RV tank treatments. (My favorite is the 2-in-1 cleaner called FLUSH IT ;) This company is family-owned and has CRAZY FAST fulfillment!

Head to UniqueCampingMarine.com and use code RVQUEENS for 15% off your order.

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Looking for community with other RV women who are THRIVING in life and business? 👉 Join the RV Queens Circles!

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Want to learn how to break out of your career to become a full-time travel creator?

In this week’s episode, RV Queen Marissa Moss tells us how she did just that!

Marissa Moss is the co-founder of a travel brand Less Junk More Journey. After selling their home and hitting the road full-time in 2015 to create family memories, Marissa and her husband began sharing their story on Youtube and social media to inspire others to also live a life of having less junk and more journey. 

A very experienced RV mom, she’s not only lived in an RV, she’s also raised babies from birth while living tiny. A Registered Nurse to now Entrepreneur, she is navigating the world of full-time traveler, mom, and business owner. 

Marissa encourages other moms to take the leap of faith and go where families are typically discouraged. Her adventurous life shows it IS possible to do this with littles and thrive!

Summary

Marissa Moss, a full-time RVer and content creator, shares her journey of transitioning from a traditional lifestyle to RV life. She discusses the challenges of balancing work and family, the importance of living with less, and the power of community on the road. Marissa emphasizes the need to find your unique story and share it authentically to stand out as a content creator. She also highlights the joys and benefits of raising children while traveling full-time. Marissa and her husband have created an online community called Team Journey to connect with other RVers and provide support and resources.

In this episode you’ll learn:

➕ How living with less can bring freedom and a sense of fulfillment

➕ The MINDSET it takes to let go of your stuff

➕ Her path from travel nurse to Youtuber

➕ The keys to standing out as a travel content creator

➕ Why they created the “Team Journey” community of nomads

➕ How she has raised babies in an RV

➕ And much more!

Connect with Marissa around the inter webs on YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook under @lessjunkmorejourney nd on their website at 

https://www.lessjunkmorejourney.com/

Join the “Team Journey” community at

https://www.lessjunkmorejourney.com/teamjourney

Find RV friends with Nomad Near Me app on the App Store https://apps.apple.com/us/app/nomad-near-me/id1444815691

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Looking for community with other RV women who are THRIVING in life and business? 👉 Join the RV Queens Circles!

Let’s be real, we all want to know the insider tips and tricks (read: how to SAVE MONEY! 🤑) when planning to visit a Disney Park.

This RV Queen spills ALL the behind-the-scenes Disney beans in this week’s episode!

Amanda Dixon is full-time RV mama of 3 and Travel Advisor Specializing in Disney Travel. She loves helping moms take the stress and guesswork out of planning Disney vacations so that they get to experience the magic too!

Summary

Amanda Dixon, a Disney travel expert, shares her personal journey and love for Disney. She explains the difference between Disneyland and Disney World and highlights her favorite park, Epcot. Amanda also discusses staying at the Fort Wilderness campground and provides recommendations for the best Disney experience. Amanda Dixon shares her recommendations for dining and accommodations at Disney World, as well as common mistakes people make when planning a trip. She also discusses the best times of year to visit the parks and describes her role as a Disney travel agent. Amanda reflects on the changes in her life since becoming a nomad and finding joy in her work.

In this episode you’ll learn:

➕ The biggest mistakes people make when visiting Disney

➕ What it’s like at Disney’s campground, Fort Wilderness

➕ Favorite restaurants to reserve at Disney World

➕ The differences between Disneyland and Disney World and how to prepare

➕ Best times of year to visit the parks

➕ How to work with a Disney-focused travel advisor for FREE

➕ And much more!

Connect with Amanda around the inter webs at www.dixonsdestinations.com/disney-travel-with-amanda and @dixons_destinations on Instagram

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Looking for community with other RV women who are THRIVING in life and business? 👉 Join the RV Queens Circles! https://www.rvqueenspodcast.com/community

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How does one transition from a career in entertainment in NYC to RV renovation? 👀

This RV Queen tells all!

Amelia Bay and her other half, Dave Brown, met at the NC School of the Arts and lived in New York for about 10 years. Amelia was busy with TV and film while Dave worked as a headlining Broadway actor. They decided to pursue a simpler life, quit their jobs, and hit the road in their renovated RV. Now, they are full-time professional RV renovators, traveling the country and sharing their experiences!

Summary

Amelia Bay shares her journey from New York City to full-time RV life, discussing the transition from Broadway and film industry careers to becoming RV renovators and content creators. They talk about their inspirations, challenges, and the impact of their new lifestyle on stress levels and work satisfaction.

In this episode you’ll learn:

➕ How Amelia transitioned from a busy city life to full-time RV living

➕ Their approach to learning RV renovation

➕ Surprising tactics of finding the first RV renovation client

➕ Where she finds design inspiration and creates unique solutions

➕ The top 2-3 ways to give factory default RVs a facelift

Connect with Amelia and follow her RV renovations around the inter webs at https://www.bbandtherv.com/ and @bbandtherv on Instagram.

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Connect with our Partners ✨

Unique Camping + Marine is THE go-to spot for RV tank treatments. (My favorite is the 2-in-1 cleaner called FLUSH IT ;) This company is family-owned and has CRAZY FAST fulfillment!

Head to UniqueCampingMarine.com and use code RVQUEENS for 15% off your order.

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Looking for community with other RV women who are THRIVING in life and business? 👉 Join the RV Queens Circles! https://www.rvqueenspodcast.com/community

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