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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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
➕ And much more!

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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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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OPEN JUNE 3-7 2024: Join the community of RV women who are THRIVING in life and business! 👉 Join the RV Queens Circles!

In celebration of NEW MEMBER WEEK, this week’s episode is an exposé of the genesis and evolution the RV Queens Podcast and online community ✨

Enjoy!

Summary

Hosted by Grant and Nicole of the Hot Spark Show, Kate White shares her journey from a career in user experience design to becoming a homeschooling mom and RV traveler. She discusses the inspiration behind the RV Queens podcast and the online community she created to connect and support women living the RV life. Kate also talks about the challenges and learning experiences of building a community and monetizing content. The conversation delves into the entrepreneurial journey of RV and travel creators, highlighting the accidental entrepreneurs and their approach to content creation and business.

In this episode you’ll learn:

➕ How ‘RV Queens’ was formed

➕ The unique approach to online community within RV Queens Circles

➕ Behind-the-scenes challenges of building a “community led community”

➕ How Kate stumbled upon podcast monetization early on

➕ The “accidental entrepreneurs” of RV life and their approach to content creation

➕ And much more!

Shout out to Nicole and Grant for this week’s show!

Listen to the Hot Spark show every Thursday at 12p EST https://hotsparkshow.com/

JUNE 3-7 2024: Join the community of RV women who are THRIVING in life and business! 👉 Join the RV Queens Circles!

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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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Is blogging still relevant in 2024? 🤔⌨️

This RV Queen reveals the answer to this question PLUS shares how she makes a living from her content (and how YOU can too)!

Janae McCormick is a full-time blogger, content creator, and social media manager. Alongside her husband, Tucker, she has turned the world into her playground! Having lived and traveled in an RV for over four years, she has trekked through 22 US national parks, ventured across 28 states, and explored the natural beauty of 12 countries. Some of her favorite travel experiences have been when she witnessed Iceland's shimmering Northern Lights, explored the rugged terrains of Southern Utah, and traveled across Ireland for almost two months.

Summary

In this episode, Janae shares her experience of transitioning to full-time RV life and the challenges she faced along the way. She discusses the importance of boondocking and the benefits of living off-grid. Janae also talks about her international travels and highlights some of the most magical experiences she’s had to date. She then delves into the topic of monetizing a blog, explaining the different ways to make money from blogging, such as ad revenue, affiliate marketing, and brand deals. Janae emphasizes the relevance of blogging in 2024 and the value of building a community through social media. She provides insights into working with brands and finding topics and keywords for blog posts. In this conversation, Janae shares her expertise on SEO and Pinterest strategy for content creators. She emphasizes the importance of investing in SEO and how it has helped her grow her blog. Janae explains that Pinterest is a visual search engine and highlights the differences between Pinterest and other social media platforms. She provides insights on scheduling pins, optimizing Pinterest posts, and using AI as a tool in content creation. Janae also recommends some travel bloggers to follow and shares her favorite thought leaders in the industry.

In this episode you’ll learn:

➕ Why blogging is still relevant in 2024

➕ The different ways to monetize a blog

➕ SEO and keyword tools and tactics

➕ Why (and how) she uses Pinterest over other social platforms

➕ How to use AI in content creation

➕ The most magical places she’s traveled internationally

➕ How she stumbled into being a boondocks
➕ And much more!

Connect with Janae and follow her adventures around the inter webs:
www.adventureswithtucknae.com

IG: instagram.com/adventures_with_tucknae

Pinterest: pinterest.com/adventureswithtucknae

Facebook: facebook.com/adventureswithtucknae

Youtube: youtube.com/c/adventureswithtucknae

Check out the SEO course that changed Janae’s blogging game: SEO Roadmap https://tucknae--ninaclapperton.thrivecart.com/seo-roadmap/

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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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