On the Road, Our Way

This is the last episode of Women on the Road, but by no means the end of our community. In fact, we are incredibly excited and honored that Noami Grevemberg and her team at Diversify Vanlife will be helping to evolve the podcast you hear on this channel moving forward, with a total reboot taking place in October under a new name, Nomads at the Intersections. In this finale episode, Noami and Laura talk about what this transition means to them, as well as how we hope to see you take part in where we're going next.Resources From This Episode:Follow Noami on Instagram: @irietoauroraFollow @diversify.vanlifeLearn about Nomads at the Intersections here: Diversify Vanlife websiteFollow Laura on Instagram: @howsheviewsitSubscribe and listen Sex Outside on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and everywhere podcasts are found!Connect with Sex Outside on Instagram: @sexoutsidepodLearn more about Sex OutsideJoin the On the Road, Our Way Facebook Group!Sponsor Websites & Codes:Betterhelp - get 10% off with promo code ROADOregon State EcampusEnjoy this episode? Rate us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. It'll help other people find us. You can also share this podcast with a friend. Thank you for your support!This episode of On the Road, Our Way is produced and hosted by Laura Borichevsky.A Ravel Media production.Music is by Josh Woodward, Handsome and Gretyl, and Louis II.

For some of us, what got us in the car in the first place are the things we're running from-- but no matter how many miles we drive, those things end up in the passenger seat, along for the ride with us. Kathy Karlo, a climber, writer, Director of No Man's Land Film Festival, and host and creator of the For the Love of Climbing podcast, is someone who knows the contents of her passenger seat well-- both literally and figuratively. And she uses the weight of what she carries to build something bigger than herself.Resources From This Episode:Follow Kathy on Instagram: @inheadlightsListen to Kathy's podcast, For the Love of Climbing: Spotify | Apple PodcastsRead Kathy's article, “Do Not Go Outside to Cry”Follow @diversify.vanlifeWomen On The Road on Instagram: @womenontheroadJoin the On the Road, Our Way Facebook Group!Sponsor Websites & Codes:Betterhelp - get 10% off with promo code ROADOregon State EcampusEnjoy this episode? Rate us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. It'll help other people find us. You can also share this podcast with a friend. Thank you for your support!Episodes air weekly on Fridays-- subscribe wherever you listen so you never miss an episode. This episode of On the Road, Our Way is produced and hosted by Laura Borichevsky.A Ravel Media production.Music is by Josh Woodward, Wild Pony, Handsome and Gretyl, and the Aliza Carter Band.

This platform as you know it started several years ago in response to the lack of representation of female road travelers in the media we consume. After over 100 written interviews published online, followed by more than 100 episodes of the WOTR podcast and the growth of this tight-knit online community, we know there are still more conversations to be had.But we also feel, more strongly than ever, that in the spirit of what WOTR has aimed to do-- broaden our perception of who is on the road, and elevate those voices and stories-- that our current team at @ravel.media are not the ones who need to be hosting these conversations moving forward. That's why we're making some big changes.Thanks to Diversify Vanlife, we are partnering to evolve this platform so that it can further serve the conversations that aren't being had enough, led by the people we need to hear from most.Starting in October, Diversify Vanlife will replace the WOTR podcast under the name Nomads at the Intersections. This monthly show, hosted by founder Noami Grevemberg and co-host Anaïs Monique, will shift the narrative and navigate the challenges, journeys and inspirations of the modern nomadic movement while diving deep into the stories of underrepresented voices.If you're already subscribed to WOTR on your favorite podcast app, you'll automatically start getting Nomads at the Intersections content as the re-launch approaches. We'll also drop some exciting updates right here as well as via Instagram @diversify.vanlife, so just sit tight, make sure you're following along, and we'll keep you updated.WOTR as the show you know it now with host Laura Borichevsky will be on air until Friday, 9/18. You'll still be able to listen to past episodes after this date on the same podcast feed. We have some special things planned for our final two episodes so we're hoping you tune in!Thanks to each of you for being here for what this community has grown into, and we're excited to have you here to see where we can all go together next.Links You Need to Know About:Keep subscribed to this RSS feed-- it'll be changing to the name “Nomads at the Intersection” between now and OctoberApple PodcastsSpotifyStitcherFollow @diversify.vanlife on Instagram for more re-launch updatesGet to know the Diversify Vanlife team:Noami Grevemberg: @irietoauroraAnaïs Monique: @anaismoniqJayme Serbell: @gnomadhomeStay tuned for another new Ravel Media podcast hosted by current WOTR host Laura Borichevsky, Sex Outside!Subscribe and listen to the trailer on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and everywhere podcasts are found!Connect with us on Instagram: @sexoutsidepodLearn more about Sex OutsideFind Laura Borichevsky online if you want to keep in touch: @howsheviewsitThis episode of On the Road, Our Way is produced and hosted by Laura Borichevsky.

Whether on or off the road, it can be easy to tell yourself you can't do new things. That you're too inexperienced. That you don't have the skills. That you're not qualified.If that's been you, then this episode is just what you need to hear. Because Laura Edmondson-- a road traveler, digital creator, educator, podcast host, athlete, and DEI and Sustainability consultant-- has got a lot to say about moving forward in the face of feeling unqualified and showing yourself that it's possible. Resources From This Episode:Follow Laura on Instagram: @laura.edmondsonListen to Laura's podcast, Let Us Rest: Spotify | Apple PodcastsVisit Laura's website: LauraEdmondson.coBrown Girls ClimbFollow @diversify.vanlifeJoin the On the Road, Our Way Facebook Group!Sponsor Websites & Codes:Betterhelp - get 10% off with promo code ROADOregon State EcampusEnjoy this episode? Rate us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. It'll help other people find us. You can also share this podcast with a friend. Thank you for your support!Episodes air bi-weekly on Fridays-- subscribe wherever you listen so you never miss an episode. This episode of On the Road, Our Way is produced and hosted by Laura Borichevsky.A Ravel Media production.Music is by Phillip Cuccias, Handsome and Gretyl, and CHPTRS.

Nobody ever said living on the road was easy, but it definitely teaches us life lessons. In this episode, van dweller Anna Tedesco shares what she's learned from over two years of solo road travel, how it's helped her navigate the mental and emotional challenges a pandemic can bring about, and the important role cooking good food plays in all of it. Whether you need some accessible outdoor cooking recipes or a solid reflection on the life lessons the road can teach us, this episode is for you.Resources From This Episode:Follow Anna on Instagram: @annatabascoAnna's cooking Instagram: @vannaspiceJoin the On the Road, Our Way Facebook Group!Tiny Kitchen Camper Gear Anna & Laura Love:Moka pot for coffeeNutribulletHand blender with pull stringMilk frotherSponsor Websites & Codes:Betterhelp - get 10% off with promo code ROADOregon State EcampusEnjoy this episode? Rate us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. It'll help other people find us. You can also share this podcast with a friend. Thank you for your support!Episodes air weekly on Fridays-- subscribe wherever you listen so you never miss an episode. This episode of On the Road, Our Way is produced and hosted by Laura Borichevsky.A Ravel Media production.Music is by Josh Woodward, John Lucas, and Windswell.

For many reasons, many of us have been traveling less and reading more right now, which is why hearing from mother, outdoor adventurer, Licensed Nursing Assistant, and book reviewer Alessandra Hurt is especially important right now. Because what we can learn from stillness, BIPOC authors, accessible travel, and Alessandra's insights on motherhood are all lessons we can use to make our world a better place.Resources From This Episode:Follow Alessandra on Instagram: @naturemamareadsJoin the On the Road, Our Way Facebook Group!Alessandra's Reading List Recommendations:Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall KimmererBlack Faces, White Spaces by Carolyn FinneyHonouring High Places by Junko TabeiReclaiming the Commons by Vandana ShivaIn Open Country by Rahawa Haile (2021)Between Two Kingdoms by Suleika Jaouad (2021)Sponsor Websites & Codes:Betterhelp - get 10% off with promo code ROADEnjoy this episode? Rate us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. It'll help other people find us. You can also share this podcast with a friend. Thank you for your support!Episodes air weekly on Fridays-- subscribe wherever you listen so you never miss an episode. This episode of On the Road, Our Way is produced and hosted by Laura Borichevsky.Music is by Josh Woodward.A production of Ravel Media Additional music by Layup via Musicbed license.

It feels more important than ever to re-think our role models. And adventure travel journalist, pilot, and deep water diver Kellee Edwards is someone who's been paving a path on the road, in the air, and around the globe for years. It's not just her passion to take herself to new heights that we're inspired by though-- it's the way she wants to bring everyone else with her.Resources From This Episode:Follow Kellee on Instagram: @kelleesetgoKellee is the host of Travel + Leisure's new podcast, “Let's Go Together”. Check it out now and subscribe!Kellee's website - Kellee Set Go!Kellee's 8 Safety Tips for Women in the WildJoin the On the Road, Our Way Facebook Group!Sponsor Websites & Codes:Betterhelp - get 10% off with promo code ROADEnjoy this episode? Rate us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. It'll help other people find us. You can also share this podcast with a friend. Thank you for your support!Episodes air weekly on Fridays-- subscribe wherever you listen so you never miss an episode. This episode of On the Road, Our Way is produced and hosted by Laura Borichevsky.Music is by Jason Shaw and Josh Woodward.A production of Ravel Media

As a queer couple, Natasha Seitz and Beth Luby challenge the notion we hear often online from white, straight couples: that the road always feels safe and strangers always seem welcoming. Because the reality is that safety also equates to privilege, and it shows up in the ways you camp, where you travel to, and what you do when you get there. In this episode, we get to know Natasha and Beth and dig into the safety considerations they make often while traveling, how intersectionality comes into play, and how your gut and your head sometimes tell two different stories about what's really going on.Resources From This Episode:Follow Natasha and Beth on Instagram: @seeingtheseitzListen to Underneath It All, the newest Ravel Media podcast, and subscribe!Join the On the Road, Our Way Facebook Group!Sponsor Websites & Codes:Manta Sleep - get 10% off with promo code ROADTravel + Leisure has a new podcast out, hosted by travel expert Kellee Edwards, called “Let's Go Together”. Check it out now and subscribe!Enjoy this episode? Rate us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. It'll help other people find us. You can also share this podcast with a friend. Thank you for your support!Episodes air weekly on Fridays-- subscribe wherever you listen so you never miss an episode. This episode of On the Road, Our Way is produced and hosted by Laura Borichevsky.Music is by Jason Shaw and Josh Woodward.A production of Ravel Media

We didn't ask, but we bet if we had, traveler Denise Meeker would say that coming home to yourself isn't a one-time act. It's personal, on-going, and sometimes shows up in ways you don't expect. It also can include hard, internal work. But we're really thankful to get to hear her story of coming home through spending time on the road and in the outdoors to underline the importance of you telling yours.Resources From This Episode:Follow Denise Meeker on Instagram: @wayfaretowellnessDenise's blog: Wayfare to WellnessMelanin and Mental HealthJoin the On the Road, Our Way Facebook Group!Sponsor Websites & Codes:Manta Sleep - get 10% off with promo code ROADBetterhelp - get 10% off with promo code ROADDannerEnjoy this episode? Rate us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. It'll help other people find us. You can also share this podcast with a friend. Thank you for your support!Episodes air weekly on Fridays-- subscribe wherever you listen so you never miss an episode. This episode of On the Road, Our Way is produced and hosted by Laura Borichevsky.Music is by Jason Shaw and Josh Woodward.A production of Ravel Media

Chef Manouschka Guerrier is known for a lot of things-- like dancing, acting, and her culinary skills on the reality TV show Private Chefs of Beverly Hills-- but being on the road is her newest adventure. From solo travel to RV fires and more, Manouschka learned a lot about herself through hitting the road in search of the kind of relationships you can build when you're face to face.Resources From This Episode:Follow Manouschka Guerrier on Instagram: @single_servingWatch Manoushka's recap of her road trip: Face Reality Find Chef Manouschka on YouTubeJoin the On the Road, Our Way Facebook Group!Sponsor Websites & Codes:Manta Sleep - get 10% off with promo code ROADDannerEnjoy this episode? Rate us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. It'll help other people find us. You can also share this podcast with a friend. Thank you for your support!Episodes air weekly on Fridays-- subscribe wherever you listen so you never miss an episode. This episode of On the Road, Our Way is produced and hosted by Laura Borichevsky.Music is by Jason Shaw and Josh Woodward.A production of Ravel Media

As we all know, a lot can change in a couple of years: especially when you're a mom, and  especially when you live on the road. So we were so excited to bring Bionca Smith-- a full-time traveler, professional speaker and author, and mother to her 11-year-old son Carter-- back onto the show after two years to see how things have changed with the road as their home. Resources From This Episode:Follow Bionca Smith on Instagram: @offthegridwithakidOff The Grid With A Kid on YouTubeListen to Bionca's original episode: “Success, My Son, & Escaping the Boxed Life”Join the On the Road, Our Way Facebook Group!Sponsor Websites & Codes:Manta Sleep - get 10% off with promo code ROADBetterhelp - get 10% off with promo code ROADDannerEnjoy this episode? Rate us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. It'll help other people find us. You can also share this podcast with a friend. Thank you for your support!Episodes air weekly on Fridays-- subscribe wherever you listen so you never miss an episode. This episode of On the Road, Our Way is produced and hosted by Laura Borichevsky.Music is by Jason Shaw and Josh Woodward.A production of Ravel Media

The truth is this: as white women on the road, we've taken up a lot of space within the #vanlife movement. And it's long past time to unpack how white women's presence in popular road travel negatively impacts the Black traveler community. So in this episode, we spend some dedicated time addressing topics related to antiracism within the modern van life movement, why it's been so tough to see positive change in this community, white women travelers' collective role in all of this, and how to develop the practice of lifelong learning when it comes to antiracism work.NOTE: We wanted to recognize that, in addition to the update at the top of this episode we recorded to address some community feedback regarding the topic of assimilation, we also want to call out thanks to another incredible community member that when we discuss classism (vehicle and event ticket affordability being two examples) in this episode alongside racism, we are perpetuating the limiting and harmful narrative that folks in BIPOC communities are in lower socioeconomic brackets. Furthermore, this action is an example of a microaggression, and something we apologize for and take seriously. We are linking an additional resource here to underline why linking classism and racism is problematic so you can continue to learn alongside us. To our listeners: please listen critically.Resources From This Episode:Diversify Vanlife on Instagram: @diversify.vanlifeDiversify Vanlife Book Club: @diversifyvanlifebookclubFollow Jayme on Instagram: @gnomad_homeFollow Rachel Cargle on Instagram: @rachel.cargleWhite Fragility by Robin DiAngeloHow to Talk to Your Family About Racism, by Jen WinstonJoin the On the Road, Our Way Facebook Group!Additional Resources in Antiracism Work:Podcasts:Still ProcessingCode SwitchPod Save The PeopleAnother Round Good Ancestor1619Books:So You Want to Talk About Race by Ijeoma OluoMe and White Supremacy by Layla F. SaadHow to Be Anti-Racist by Ibram X. KendiThe New Jim Crow by Michelle AlexanderEloquent Rage: A Black Feminist Discovers Her Superpower by Brittany CooperInstagram Accounts:@seedingsovereignty@nowhitesaviors@theconsciouskid@officialmillennialblack@blavityLooking for more? NPR created a long list of the latest antiracist media you'll want to consume.A Short List of Incredible Black Womxn To Follow and Support On Instagram:Noami Grevemberg - @irietoauroraTeresa Baker - @teresabaker11Erika Hart - @iharterikaLayla F. Saad - @laylafsaadGina Danza - @wildginaaLaura Edmondson - @laura.edmondsonJari Jones - @iamjarijonesAvery Francis - @averyfrancisNaomi O'Brien - @readlikearockstarNedra Glover Tawwab - @nedratawwabIjeoma Oluo - @ijeomaoluoChelsea Murphy - @she_colorsnatureSponsor Websites & Codes:DannerBetterhelp - get 10% off with promo code ROADEnjoy this episode? Rate us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. It'll help other people find us. You can also share this podcast with a friend. Thank you for your support!Episodes air weekly on Fridays-- subscribe wherever you listen so you never miss an episode. This episode of On the Road, Our Way is produced and hosted by Laura Borichevsky.Music is by Jason Shaw and Josh Woodward.A production of Ravel Media

Road travel can take many forms. And Alexandra Keeling knows this better than most-- because she's done a lot of them. From RV life, to towing a small trailer, to sleeping out of the back of a car, Alex's journeys on the road so far have shown that no matter how you travel, it all counts. Because regardless of your travel style or what you're hitting the road with, everyone is susceptible to unexpected surprises and challenges. Alex knows this part better than most, too-- but that's her story to tell in this episode.Resources From This Episode:Follow Alex on Instagram: @alexandra_abroadJoin the On the Road, Our Way Facebook Group!Sponsor Websites & Codes:SalomonBetterhelp - get 10% off with promo code ROADEnjoy this episode? Rate us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. It'll help other people find us. You can also share this podcast with a friend. Thank you for your support!Episodes air weekly on Fridays-- subscribe wherever you listen so you never miss an episode. This episode of On the Road, Our Way is produced and hosted by Laura Borichevsky.Music is by Jason Shaw and Josh Woodward.A production of Ravel Media

Can we hit the road responsibly during a pandemic? As someone planning to car camp or take a drive into the wilderness, you might not feel like you alone could make a huge impact on this pandemic-- but the reality is that travel can lead to transmission-- which means that travelers have the capacity to create an immense effect on the trajectory of viral spread.The good news is that we're not here to make you feel guilty. We know you want to travel (we do too!), but more importantly: we want you to be knowledgeable and prepared, whether you're planning to get out there soon, or hoping to sometime later in 2020. In this episode, we're aiming to help in that process by providing you with questions, tips, and tools to make your own, best decisions at the time. We look at information through the eyes of women who love to travel and also hold public health as a top priority: Seattle-based nurse and overlander Emily Scott, travel nurse Em Cheng, and founder of the Outdoor Advocacy Project, Katie Boué.So tune in and get ready to be honest with yourself when it comes to responsible travel. Because the safer we are collectively, the more we can actually go out and do.Featured in this episode:Emily ScottFollow Emily on Instagram: @twodustytravelersEmily's travel blog: Two Dusty TravelersEm ChengFollow Em on Instagram: @explorn_emchengKatie BouéFollow Katie on Instagram: @katieboueKatie founded the Outdoor Advocacy Project. Check it out!Resources for responsible recreation:Interested in diving into how to hit the trails and water with responsibility in mind? Our sister show, She Explores, took a look at these considerations in their most recent episode, 150: Playing it Safe: Outdoor Rec & COVID-19Learn the 6 steps to recreate responsibly here.Katie Boué created an Instagram Story series on the specific steps she takes to plan local, self-contained camping trips. Check it out here.Resources on supporting the Navajo Nation & other Indigenous communities:Official Navajo Nation COVID-19 Relief FundNative Womens Wilderness just completed their first round of donations of food and hygiene boxes to folks in the Navajo Nation. Continue to support their efforts by donating here.Natives Outdoors is running a COVID-19 print sale for Navajo relief. See the print here.The NDN Collective COVID-19 Response Project aims to provide support to Indigenous communities across the US.Do you know whose land you're on? Or what reservations are nearby to where you might plan to travel to or through? Start here.Resources for proper mask usage:Emily Scott joined us for our latest Road Tip Tuesday to answer questions and demonstrate proper face mask usage. Check it out here.Resources for continued learning about infectious disease:Samantha Yammine: @science.samLaurel Bristow: @kinggutterbabyHeather Caslin Findley: @heather.caslin.phdJessica Malaty Rivera: @jessicamalatyriveraScience VS PodcastCenters for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)World Health Organization (WHO)We want to connect with you! Join our community online:Join the On the Road, Our Way Facebook Group!Sponsor Websites & Codes:SalomonBetterhelp - get 10% off with promo code ROADEnjoy this episode? Rate us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. It'll help other people find us. You can also share this podcast with a friend. Thank you for your support!Episodes air weekly on Fridays-- subscribe wherever you listen so you never miss an episode. This episode of On the Road, Our Way is produced and hosted by Laura Borichevsky.Music is by Jason Shaw and Josh Woodward.A production of Ravel Media

Skyler Thomas is good at working with a change of plans. In fact, it's something that she's navigated time and time again-- right up to present day as she pivoted the direction of her business, SugarSky, amid pandemic-related public health concerns. But whether it's founding her company, embracing tiny house living to become debt-free, changing careers, or making tough calls in business and in life, Skyler has a way of focusing on what's possible-- which is the kind of attitude we're all looking for a little more right now.Other resources mentioned in this episode:Follow SugarSky on Instagram: @sugarskyCheck out the face masks SugarSky is making! They'll be available online in a couple of weeks, after the first pre-order ships.Interested in knowing more about the tiny home she and her husband built and lived in?Instagram: @wanderingonwheelsWandering on Wheels blogJoin the On the Road, Our Way Facebook Group!Sponsor Websites & Codes:SalomonBetterhelp - get 10% off with promo code ROADEnjoy this episode? Rate us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. It'll help other people find us. You can also share this podcast with a friend. Thank you for your support!Episodes air weekly on Fridays-- subscribe wherever you listen so you never miss an episode. This episode of On the Road, Our Way is produced and hosted by Laura Borichevsky.Music is by Jason Shaw and Josh Woodward.A production of Ravel Media

This episode honors the mom figures in our lives who inspire or encourage dreams of road travel by paying tribute to one mom in particular: our host Laura Borichevsky's mom, Jackie Hughes. Before #vanlife… before Instagram…  before she could even drive: Laura's belief in her ability to do road travel was shaped by her mom's experience driving across the country when she was in her early twenties, and it stuck with her because Jackie's journey was full of purpose, bravery, and quite a bit of fun packed into a handful of days and a tiny 1975 Camaro. Other resources mentioned in this episode:Women On The Road on Instagram - @womenontheroadJoin the On the Road, Our Way Facebook Group!Sponsor Websites & Codes:SalomonEnjoy this episode? Rate us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. It'll help other people find us. You can also share this podcast with a friend. Thank you for your support!Episodes air weekly on Fridays-- subscribe wherever you listen so you never miss an episode. This episode of On the Road, Our Way is produced and hosted by Laura Borichevsky.Music is by Jason Shaw and Josh Woodward.A production of Ravel Media

In this episode, we asked you to share your favorite road travel stories. The landscapes, destinations, trials, and motivations, like this community, are wide-ranging-- from reminders of your own strength and resilience, to particularly sweet memories with loved ones, to formative times you're holding onto now more than ever. In listening to these stories, we hope you feel a little closer to the road. Because it's still out there, waiting for us. And these memories are a reminder of what might be around the corner when we're able to get back out there again.Featuring the voices of:Cara Schafer: InstagramNoël Russell: Instagram | WebsiteMartha Hudson: Instagram | WebsiteIra Wolf: Instagram | SpotifyRaya Greenbaum: InstagramDesiree Penner: Instagram | WebsiteMaddie Polk: InstagramBritney White: InstagramAmanda Shale: Instagram | WebsiteElizabeth Bois: InstagramLeslie Carvitto: Instagram | WebsiteMeaghin Riske: InstagramOther resources mentioned in this episode:Join the On the Road, Our Way Facebook Group!Sponsor Websites & Codes:SalomonDeuterSkylight Frame - use promo code ROAD for $10 off Enjoy this episode? Rate us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. It'll help other people find us. You can also share this podcast with a friend. Thank you for your support!Episodes air weekly on Fridays-- subscribe wherever you listen so you never miss an episode. This episode of On the Road, Our Way is produced and hosted by Laura Borichevsky.Music is by Jason Shaw and Josh Woodward.A production of Ravel Media

Self-sufficiency is always an important set of skills to hone-- in life, and especially on the road. But even the most independently-minded travelers require community and resources to learn and grow. That's why Amanda Shale joins this episode to talk about how over the years she's learned the essentials, including everything from responsible foraging, sheltering in place, and the importance of basic vehicle maintenance.Other resources mentioned in this episode:Follow Amanda on Instagram: @tidelinetoalpineWomen On The Road on Instagram - @womenontheroadJoin the On the Road, Our Way Facebook Group!Sponsor Websites & Codes:SalomonBetterhelp - use promo code ROAD for 10% offDannerSkylight Frame - use promo code ROAD for $10 offEnjoy this episode? Rate us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. It'll help other people find us. You can also share this podcast with a friend. Thank you for your support!Episodes air weekly on Fridays-- subscribe wherever you listen so you never miss an episode. This episode of On the Road, Our Way is produced and hosted by Laura Borichevsky.Music is by Jason Shaw and Josh Woodward.A production of Ravel Media

Britany Freeman's had a problem for a few years. She wanted this one van. And not just one kind of van. But this one van, which she named Alice years before it was even hers. Alice has slipped through Britany's fingers more than a couple times, and through it all, she could easily have given up. But what makes this story good news is that she didn't. And what makes it great news is that as of a couple weeks ago, that van is now sitting in her driveway, undergoing a lot of TLC and DIY renovation projects.Other resources mentioned in this episode:Follow Britany on Instagram: @britanyinwanderlandFind out more about Britany's nonprofit, The 11th Essential: @11thessentialInterested in Britany's car tent? This is the one: Napier Sporzt Cove 61000Join the On the Road, Our Way Facebook Group!Sponsor Websites & Codes:DeuterBetterhelp - use promo code ROAD for 10% offSkylight Frame - use promo code ROAD for $10 offEnjoy this episode? Rate us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. It'll help other people find us. You can also share this podcast with a friend. Thank you for your support!Episodes air weekly on Fridays-- subscribe wherever you listen so you never miss an episode. This episode of On the Road, Our Way is produced and hosted by Laura Borichevsky.Music is by Jason Shaw and Josh Woodward.A production of Ravel Media

Becca Foss, long-term road traveler and outdoor guide, knows firsthand through the loss of her husband that sometimes you just have to find ways to push yourself through. It might be climbing a steep hill on a loaded up bike, sending a rock wall, or facing unexpected tragedy and learning how to meet it head on. Being strong doesn't always look like pushing past your limits. Sometimes it simply looks like showing up regularly and sticking it out. Because when we keep pushing through, even just a little bit at a time-- eventually we do reach the other side.Other resources mentioned in this episode:Follow Becca on Instagram: @becca_fossSponsor Websites & Codes:DannerSkylight Frame - use promo code ROAD for $10 offEnjoy this episode? Rate us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. It'll help other people find us. You can also share this podcast with a friend. Thank you for your support!Episodes air weekly on Fridays-- subscribe wherever you listen so you never miss an episode. This episode of On the Road, Our Way is produced and hosted by Laura Borichevsky.Music is by Jason Shaw and Josh Woodward.A production of Ravel Media

Mental health is something we've talked about before on the show, but never before has it felt more important to dive in. That's why this week, we took some time to focus on what challenges, resources, and tips this community has and needs. Whether you're a full-time traveler and your shelter is a car or a tent, or you have a more stationary place to stay and you're feeling stagnant-- the reality is that this forced by necessary stillness is a challenge for us all, on top of the anxiety that can be triggered during crisis.It's a good thing for us all that insightful, compassionate folks like Grizel Williams are a part of our community. Grizel lives on the road and is a writer with background in mental health counseling. After years in the field, she shares what mental health considerations she's thinking about now-- as well as what resources or practices we can all look to during this especially challenging time. Other resources mentioned in this episode:Follow Grizel on Instagram: @_grizel_A free resource from Grizel: COVID-19 and Mental HealthA post from Grizel on managing anxietyGrizel and Laura went Live on Instagram to discuss mental health for Road Tip Tuesday this week and all of the questions our community asked got answered right here in a doc Grizel created!Join the On the Road, Our Way Facebook Group!Are you a full time traveler and interested in parking in someone's driveway? Access a crowdsourced document with offers to park here, created by Abbi Hearne and Megan Kantor. You can also find a thread with similar offers listed in a pinned post of our Facebook group, linked above.Sponsor Websites & Codes:DeuterBetterhelp - get 10% off with promo code ROAD Enjoy this episode? Rate us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. It'll help other people find us. You can also share this podcast with a friend. Thank you for your support!Episodes air weekly on Fridays-- subscribe wherever you listen so you never miss an episode. This episode of On the Road, Our Way is produced and hosted by Laura Borichevsky.Music is by Josh Woodward.A production of Ravel Media

Giddi Oteo, former full-time road traveler, has an inherent knack for holding both the real, transparent truth and the beauty around her. You'll hear it from her as she shares about pregnancy and motherhood on the road, starting her travels with nearly no money, and building a business from scratch. And it's a reminder that no matter how heavy a life chapter might feel, it's still possible to find beauty and happiness around you.So if you're in need of a pick-me-up that doesn't sugar coat things-- one that gives you permission to both recognize the heaviness of where you're at, but also one that encourages you to find some beauty around you today-- then you're in just the right place.Other resources mentioned in this episode:Follow Giddi on Instagram: @earthtogiddiCarteo HandmadeJoin the On the Road, Our Way Facebook Group!Sponsor Websites & Codes:DannerEnjoy this episode? Rate us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. It'll help other people find us. You can also share this podcast with a friend. Thank you for your support!Episodes air weekly on Fridays-- subscribe wherever you listen so you never miss an episode. This episode of On the Road, Our Way is produced and hosted by Laura Borichevsky.Music is by Jason Shaw and Josh Woodward.A production of Ravel Media

A timely episode for travelers out there wondering about what decisions to make in light of COVID-19, the novel coronavirus that has caused a global pandemic in recent weeks. Through the voices of two experts-- Registered Nurse Emily Scott and public health emergency planner Kate Pifer-- we navigate both baseline information as well as the challenging nuance of what it means to be a traveler in light of recent world events, while walking away with the message that how and when you travel does truly impact the lives of others.Things feel very heightened right now when it comes to cancellations and travel restrictions, but we could see a time in the future where travel feels safe again even though COVID-19 exists in our communities. The reality is, we don't really know. So if you're listening to this episode, we encourage you to do so not only with the next handful of weeks in mind, but with a long-term mindset of what it means to be a responsible traveler and containing the spread of harmful disease, even you yourself don't feel personally impacted. ** Please note that these interviews were both recorded on Sunday, 3/15 and news, public mandates, and what we know about public health best practices are all evolving rapidly as we learn more about COVID-19 and its impact on the world. This information can be helpful but should be supplemented with verified sources such as (but not limited to) the links provided here in our show notes.Resources mentioned in this episode:Follow Emily Scott on Instagram: @twodustytravelersFollow Kate Pifer on Instagram: @katepiferCenters for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)World Health Organization (WHO)Coping With Stress During Infectious DiseaseTwo other podcast episodes, hosted by women and taking a scientific look at COVID-19:Science VSOlogiesJoin the On the Road, Our Way Facebook Group!Sponsor Websites & Codes:DeuterBetterhelp - get 10% off with promo code ROADEnjoy this episode? Rate us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. It'll help other people find us. You can also share this podcast with a friend. Thank you for your support!Episodes air weekly on Fridays-- subscribe wherever you listen so you never miss an episode. This episode of On the Road, Our Way is produced and hosted by Laura Borichevsky.Music is by Josh Woodward.A production of Ravel Media

Brittany Newson, an Air Force veteran, current student, and recently married female traveler knows that the road can be an incredible facilitator of new life chapters. But she also helps us to see in this episode that travel on its own doesn't create the changes for us: it's what we do with it when we put ourselves in the driver's seat that allows us to turn the page on our own terms.Other resources mentioned in this episode:Follow Brittany on Instagram: @whereis_brittanyThe Bus FairCopartJoin the On the Road, Our Way Facebook Group!Sponsor Websites & Codes:Betterhelp - get 10% off with promo code ROAD Enjoy this episode? Rate us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. It'll help other people find us. You can also share this podcast with a friend. Thank you for your support!Episodes air weekly on Fridays-- subscribe wherever you listen so you never miss an episode. This episode of On the Road, Our Way is produced and hosted by Laura Borichevsky.Music is by Jason Shaw and Josh Woodward.A production of Ravel Media

We usually aim to show the sides of road travel that aren't over-romanticized, but for this episode we wanted to gush a little. So we asked for voice submissions while we were off the air, with one simple intention: tell us your love stories. And wow-- did you all deliver! So in this episode, we'll be sharing all kinds of love stories from the road: whether it's a love you found, or grew, or lost; whether it's a for partner, a friend, a dog, or yourself; we're eager to share your love stories that happened because you made road travel a priority.In this episode, you'll hear the voices of:Ashley Mayer: (call-in submission)Olivia Deihs: @womeninoutdoorworkNatasha Buffo: @dirtandtearsHan Zeigler: @the.hanvanAmber McDaniel: @alwaystheadventureKimbie Noble: @drivingkimbiewildAmanda Shale: @tidelinetoalpineNicole Bonilla: @theopenroadlesstraveledMargaret Miller: @curlyhaircampingRaleigh Campbell: @morganraleigh.cStay connected with us:Join the On the Road, Our Way Facebook Group!Sponsor Websites & Codes:Betterhelp - get 10% off with promo code ROADEnjoy this episode? Rate us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. It'll help other people find us. You can also share this podcast with a friend. Thank you for your support!Episodes air weekly on Fridays-- subscribe wherever you listen so you never miss an episode. Music is by Jason Shaw and Josh Woodward.This episode of On the Road, Our Way is produced and hosted by Laura Borichevsky.A production of Ravel Media

Travel nursing is an incredible career that enables you to both help others and get to see new places. But just like any job or form of travel, there are always aspects that can get over-romanticized, and travel nursing is no exception. Em Cheng, a travel nurse currently exploring the West Coast, joins this episode to share some of the practical aspects of becoming a travel nurse and why she loves it so much, as well as address some of the biggest challenges associated with taking on this fast-paced career. For Em, being successful and well-balanced in her traveling line of work comes down to self care, which is hard for all of us-- even nurses.Other resources mentioned in this episode:Follow Em on Instagram: @explorn_emchengJoin the On the Road, Our Way Facebook Group!Sponsor Websites & Codes:Victorinox - get 15% off through December 31st, 2019 with code WOMEN15Enjoy this episode? Rate us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. It'll help other people find us. You can also share this podcast with a friend. Thank you for your support!Music is by Jason Shaw and Josh Woodward.This episode of On the Road, Our Way is produced and hosted by Laura Borichevsky.A production of Ravel Media

Whether it's for the holidays you celebrate, the time you spend reflecting, or the gifts you exchange out of love or habit-- the year's end is full of reminders of family. And family is complicated for a lot of us out there, especially when travel is also a big part of our lives.We know that there are so many feelings and stories out there when it comes to how this community defines family. So we recently asked you all to submit voice memos telling us all about it.Whether it's people you grew up with, the chosen family you've cultivated over the years, your dog, or something else entirely— we asked: how do you define family? And how does it interact with who you are as someone who likes to hit the road?In this episode, you'll hear the voices of:Nicole Brown: @im_nicolemarie (founder of @womenwhohike)Kieren Britton: @kierenbritton (founder of @theladyalliance)Sonya Pevzner and her partner Halcy: @pevzdispenserNatasha Buffo: @dirtandtearsKira Marshall: @homeasweroamRaya Greenbaum: @rayasueAshley Smith: @birdstodrinkSarah Rose Carr: @s.yrachaAmanda Shale: @tidelinetoalpineOlivia Trim: @OhtriiimmmmSole Sarto: @solesartoNichole: @coleyraehKaitlin Musser: @RunawaymusbusBonnie Logan: @bon_lassOther resources mentioned in this episode:Join the On the Road, Our Way Facebook Group!Sponsor Websites & Codes:DannerAirMedCare - get a $20 Visa gift card when you become a 1-year member with the Fly-U-Home service by following this link and using promo code ROAD Enjoy this episode? Rate us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. It'll help other people find us. You can also share this podcast with a friend. Thank you for your support!Music is by Jason Shaw and Josh Woodward.This episode of On the Road, Our Way is produced and hosted by Laura BorichevskyA production of Ravel Media

Choosing to move into a campervan doesn't come without making plans. Just ask Veronica Castillo, who lives in a 2018 Dodge Promaster with her husband Miguel while working full-time at stationary jobs. With popular travel media prescribing why people live on the road, Veronica digs into the realities of living your dreams-- and it usually starts with plans, persistence, and small, incremental changes.Other resources mentioned in this episode:Follow Veronica on Instagram: @ourpapertrailsSubmit your voice memo for next week's episode HERESD CampervansJoin the On the Road, Our Way Facebook Group!Sponsor Websites & Codes:DannerBetterhelp - get 10% off with promo code ROADEnjoy this episode? Rate us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. It'll help other people find us. You can also share this podcast with a friend. Thank you for your support! Music is by Jason Shaw and Josh Woodward.This episode of On the Road, Our Way is produced and hosted by Laura Borichevsky.A production of Ravel Media

Solo traveler Aubrey Hancock is intimately familiar with her fears. And as you'll hear, there's a lot wrapped up inside those feelings. It's all human, and it's all valid to feel this way. But Aubrey knew, even at a time she was the most vulnerable and scared, that expanding her horizons would be the only thing to help her start to overcome them.Other resources mentioned in this episode:Follow Aubrey on Instagram: @adventures_in_huck_phinnAubrey's leatherworking business, Huck Phinn LeatherworksJoin the On the Road, Our Way Facebook Group!Sponsor Websites & Codes:DannerBetterhelp - get 10% off with promo code ROADCusa Tea - get free shipping on orders of $30 or moreEnjoy this episode? Rate us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. It'll help other people find us. You can also share this podcast with a friend. Thank you for your support!Music is by Jason Shaw and Josh Woodward.This episode of On the Road, Our Way is produced and hosted by Laura Borichevsky.A production of Ravel Media

We heard a lot of insights, new experiences, and beautiful sentiments the weekend of the Women on the Road Campout last month— and if you know us, you know we couldn't keep it all to ourselves, so we wanted to share a piece of the experience with you.That's exactly why our team took a mic around and asked a handful of attendees each a few questions. The result is 12 voices, recorded live at the Campout on Ute territory just outside Moab, Utah, sharing a bit about their travels, reasons for coming all the way down a dusty backroad to meet us here, and what they're taking from this experience.In this episode, you'll hear the voices of:Brooke Weeber | Alessandra Hurt | Brenda Miles | Deenaalee Hodgdon | Tammy Rae Scott | JC Friedkin | Stephanie Spates | Karen Ramos | Shae Whitney | Kimi Uno | Sirena Rana Dufault | Jaymie ShearerWorkshop leaders you need to know about:Cindy Villaseñor | Jayme Serbell | Morgan Brown | Tori Duhaime | Deenaalee Hodgdon | Jaylyn Gough | Katie Boué | Stephanie Spates | Nicole Brown | Kathy Karlo | Latasha Dunston | Bre Acio | Lacey Mayer | Jaymie Shearer | Olivia Deihs | Aubrey Hancock | Megan Cable | Nic BloudinOther resources mentioned in this episode:Join the On the Road, Our Way Facebook Group!Sponsor Websites & Codes:DannerCusa Tea - get free shipping on orders of $30 or moreAirMedCare - get a $20 Visa gift card when you become a 1-year member with the Fly-U-Home service by following this link and using promo code ROADEnjoy this episode? Rate us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. It'll help other people find us. You can also share this podcast with a friend. Thank you for your support! Music is by Jason Shaw and Josh Woodward.This episode of On the Road, Our Way is produced and hosted by Laura Borichevsky.A production of Ravel Media

Anaïs Monique is a flight attendant and is currently on the path to completing her own converted camper van from a step truck. But be it in the air or on the road-- from DEI to the business of natural beauty to standing in her own power-- she's following her passions at every turn. Other resources mentioned in this episode:Follow Anaïs on Instagram: @anaismoniq and @plantjuiceboxAnaïs's website: Curls & Carry-OnsChelsea Handler's Netflix documentary, “Hello Privilege, It's Me, Chelsea”Join the On the Road, Our Way Facebook Group!Sponsor Websites & Codes:Cusa Tea - get free shipping on orders of $30 or moreEnjoy this episode? Rate us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. It'll help other people find us. You can also share this podcast with a friend. Thank you for your support!Music is by Jason Shaw and Josh Woodward.This episode of On the Road, Our Way is produced and hosted by Laura Borichevsky.A production of Ravel Media

Carrie Starbuck is on a mission-- a research mission-- to uncover what makes communities happy. And she's starting in a place a lot of us wouldn't expect a solo female road traveler to begin. She's starting with dissecting masculinity in different countries.In this episode, you'll hear:Why Carrie is studying masculinity and its impact on happiness on communities globallyHow mental health is linked to masculinityThe struggles and interesting insights Carrie has gained as a researcherWhy men's issues are a feminist issue, and visa versaHow Carrie defines self care personallyTips for helping the male-identifying people in your life, while also helping yourselfOther resources mentioned in this episode:Follow Carrie on Instagram: @thehappylandsCarrie's website: The Happy LandsRead bell hooks: The Will to Change: Men, Masculinity, and LoveGun violence and mental health are a complex pairing to discuss, but Carrie found this article after our interview and thought you might want to read itWomen's Aid in the UKSuicide Prevention Lifeline in the USJoin the On the Road, Our Way Facebook Group!Sponsor Websites & Codes:DannerBetterhelp - get 10% off with promo code ROADAirMedCare - get a $20 Visa gift card when you become a 1-year member with the Fly-U-Home service by following this link and using promo code ROADEnjoy this episode? Rate us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. It'll help other people find us. You can also share this podcast with a friend. Thank you for your support!Music is by Jason Shaw and Josh Woodward.This episode of On the Road, Our Way is produced and hosted by Laura Borichevsky.A production of Ravel Media

When we first connected with part-time van traveler Maggie Lam, it was about a post she had written and we reshared on social media. And it was about small gestures Maggie has experienced during her travels, why they you might not know that they are in fact microaggressions, and why representation of people of color within the road travel community matters. So we wanted to have a conversation with her about those small gestures, which you'll hear in this episode. Through it all, you'll also get to hear about the small gestures that truly make a positive impact-- like listening to and amplifying underrepresented voices-- and how you can use your privilege for good, both on the road and when you're stationary.If you're looking to learn about how to be a better ally and accomplice for people of color on the road, or if you're simply looking to hear a perspective you might not have before from a female road traveler, this episode is an especially great listen!In this episode, you'll hear:How Maggie and her partner spend their year on and off the roadSome background on Maggie's family story, and how her generation tends to view work and travel compared to her parents' generationMaggie's experience turning her current job into a remote oneTips for being an effective remote workerWhat is a microaggression?Examples of microaggressions from Maggie's experiences on and off the roadTips for people in privileged groups when it comes to avoiding microaggressionsResources mentioned in this episode:Follow Maggie on Instagram - @bitesizetravelsMaggie's original post on microaggressionsJoin us in the @diversifyvanlifebookclub as we read our first book together: So You Want to Talk About Race by Ijeoma OluoJoin the On the Road, Our Way Facebook Group!Additional resources:What are Microaggressions? via VOXExamples of Racial Microaggressions via University of Minnesota21 Racial Microaggressions You Hear on a Daily Basis via BuzzfeedSponsor Websites & Codes:DannerBetterhelp - get 10% off with promo code ROADCove - visit www.withcove.com/wotr for your first month of migraine medication freeEnjoy this episode? Rate us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. It'll help other people find us. You can also share this podcast with a friend. Thank you for your support!Music is by Jason Shaw and Josh Woodward.This episode of On the Road, Our Way is produced and hosted by Laura Borichevsky.A production of Ravel Media

Sylvia Longmire is a writer, Air Force Veteran, mother of two boys, longtime world adventurer, and recently became a wheelchair user. To date, Sylvia has visited 54 countries, 43 of those as a wheelchair user and 34 of those by herself. Sylvia uses her talent for writing to share resources with wheelchair user communities and encourage others to get out there, too.Whether you currently use a wheelchair, know someone who does, or might some day (which is something everyone has in common!), this episode is full of practical tips, advice, and inspiration for your next adventure.In this episode, you'll hear:How Sylvia got started travelingWhat destinations Sylvia is drawn to as a wheelchair userA few of Sylvia's favorite wheelchair-accessible destinationsThree essential factors that are important to travelers using wheelchairsSome basics on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and how it interacts with travelHow road trips can be possible for those using wheelchairsWhat it's like for Sylvia to travel with her kidsOther resources mentioned in this episode:Follow Sylvia on Instagram - @sylvia_longmireSylvia's website - Spin The GlobeSylvia's travel agency - Spin The Globe TravelAn example of a wheelchair-accessible RV for rent on Airbnb!Join the On the Road, Our Way Facebook Group!Sponsor Websites & Codes:MerrellDeuterEnjoy this episode? Rate us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. It'll help other people find us. You can also share this podcast with a friend. Thank you for your support!Music is by Jason Shaw and Josh Woodward.This episode of On the Road, Our Way is produced and hosted by Laura Borichevsky.A production of Ravel Media

Summer Michaud-Skog, founder of Fat Girls Hiking and full-time road traveler, knows firsthand about what it takes to support a community where inclusion is the priority. And in a time where conversations around DEI are breaking open on the road and in the outdoors, her voice and thoughts about leading by following is incredibly valuable.In this episode, you'll hear:What vehicles Summer has used to live a mobile lifestyleThe organization Summer started, Fat Girls Hiking, and why she started itHow Summer grew Fat Girls Hiking through a road tripThe important learnings she's gleaned to make hiking outings more inclusiveWhy #vanlife as it is today is problematic when it comes to DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion)Other resources mentioned in this episode:Follow Summer's work on Instagram: @fatgirlshiking and @vanlifeonthemarginsFat Girls HikingJoin the On the Road, Our Way Facebook Group!Some starter resources to diversify your Instagram feed in road travel:Hashtags to follow: #blackvanlife, #brownvanlife, #fakevanlife, #asianvanlife, and #diversifyvanlife2 new accounts we think you might like: @diversifyvanlife and @diversifyvanlifebookclubSponsor Websites & Codes:MerrellDeuterEnjoy this episode? Rate us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. It'll help other people find us. You can also share this podcast with a friend. Thank you for your support!Music is by Jason Shaw and Josh Woodward.This episode of On the Road, Our Way is produced and hosted by Laura Borichevsky.A production of Ravel Media

It won't take long for you to realize that Jessy Muller likes to do things on her own terms. That's why, when she was ready to adopt a more mobile lifestyle in October of 2017, she found a vintage 1978 Commander motorhome and moved her and her two cats right in, which kicked off not only an adventure on the road, but also an adventure in learning how to work on the 24-foot-long camper she just purchased.Since moving into her RV, Jessy has been a growing voice for taking charge of your own direction, especially when having an older vehicle means that sometimes things break down and in order to get yourself back out there, you have to learn to do things yourself. In this episode, you'll hear:Why Jessy chose the Commander over any other camperWhat it took for her to learn skills and confidence in mechanicsWhen Jessy has seen sexism emerge on the road, and when she's received some of the kindest helpWhat it's like to drive a 24-foot-long RVWhat Jessy has learned about herself from learning to work on her vehicleThe reason behind her creating a guide for beginner road travelersOther resources mentioned in this episode:Follow Jessy on Instagram: @a.girl.and.her.commanderJessy's website: A Girl And Her CommanderJoin the On the Road, Our Way Facebook Group!Some starter resources on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in road travel:Noami's social media post can be found here: @irietoauroraHashtags to follow: #blackvanlife, #brownvanlife, #fakevanlife, and #diversifyvanlifeOutside Online article: Welcome to #BlackVanLife13 Women of Color on the Road to Follow on InstagramSponsor Websites & Codes:MerrellDeuterEnjoy this episode? Rate us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. It'll help other people find us. You can also share this podcast with a friend. Thank you for your support!Music is by Jason Shaw and Josh Woodward.WOTR is produced and hosted by Laura Borichevsky.A production of Ravel Media

There will always be reasons not to hit the road, but if you ask solo traveler Kristin Holden, she'd tell you that wanting to travel is enough, and there's no reason to stop yourself from living your dreams-- even if nobody else is ready to go with you.From self love talk to long distance relationships to the learning curve involved in getting out there on the road, this episode is for anyone looking for a little extra support in hitting the road.In this episode, you'll hear:Kristin's biggest learning curves to living on the roadWhat Kristin wishes she had taught her dogs before hitting the roadWhy Kristin decided to hit the road solo this yearThe steps Kristin took to transitioning her job to a remote positionHow it can be challenging to meet people on the road, and tips for making it easierTips on grey water tanks and dirty water managementOther resources mentioned in this episode:Follow Kristin on Instagram - @wheretheroadforks_Join the On the Road, Our Way Facebook Group!Sponsor Websites & Codes:MerrellDeuterEnjoy this episode? Rate us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. It'll help other people find us. You can also share this podcast with a friend. Thank you for your support!Music is by Jason Shaw and Josh Woodward.This episode of On the Road, Our Way is produced and hosted by Laura Borichevsky.A production of Ravel Media

You'll hear this from the start, but Sloane Thomas is full of purpose when it comes to this chapter of her life. A sober solo traveler, long-distance runner, and lover of the outdoors, Sloane took off in her van earlier this year after a challenging life chapter gave her every reason to fully embrace life: the ups, downs, and everything in-between.In this episode, you'll hear:How Sloane manages to do multiple sports while on the road with limited space for gearWhy she runs long distance, and the big goal she has for herself in the coming yearsThe major life events that led to Sloane getting and converting a cargo can into a camperWhy Sloane chose to have her van converted by a third partySloane shares her story of sobriety, and the benefits of staying sober while travelingOther resources mentioned in this episode:Follow Sloane on Instagram - @searchingforsloaneListen to Sloane's podcast, Solo SobrietySubstance Abuse and Mental Health Services (SAMHSA) Helpline: 1-800-662-HELPJoin the On the Road, Our Way Facebook Group!Sponsor Websites & Codes:MerrellEnjoy this episode? Rate us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. It'll help other people find us. You can also share this podcast with a friend. Thank you for your support!Episodes air weekly on Fridays-- subscribe wherever you listen so you never miss an episode.Music is by Jason Shaw and Josh Woodward.This episode of On the Road, Our Way is produced and hosted by Laura Borichevsky.A production of Ravel Media

Ally Coucke is an all-hands-on-deck kind of adventurer: taking weekend trips offroading and motorcycle riding out of her home base in Denver, Colorado with her boyfriend Kelly and their two dogs, Loki and Bailey. A lot can evolve over the course of just a couple years. For Ally, this recent chapter of her life has been a full one, and it's spurred some big change. From moving home bases and traveling on the road, to helping her dog Bailey to fight cancer, to learning to ride a motorcycle, you'll hear that Ally has not only found growth in these moments-- but a sense of freedom. Tune in and walk away with a better understanding of what it sounds like to embrace life to its max. Because if there's anything Ally learned from this recent life chapter-- that seems to be it.In this episode, you'll hear:How Ally met her boyfriend Kelly and how their travel styles merged over timeThe importance of letting go of structureWhere Ally thinks you should drive and camp in AlaskaWhat it's like to live and camp with Loki the WolfdogHow helping her dog Bailey to fight cancer this past year gave her a new perspectiveWhat made Ally decide she wanted to learn to ride a motorcycleThe reasons Ally started @ovariesoffroad and the importance of communityOther resources mentioned in this episode:Follow Ally on Instagram - @acoucke and @ovariesoffroadJoin the On the Road, Our Way Facebook Group!Sponsor Websites & Codes:MerrellEnjoy this episode? Rate us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. It'll help other people find us. You can also share this podcast with a friend. Thank you for your support!Episodes air weekly on Fridays-- subscribe wherever you listen so you never miss an episode.Music is by Josh Woodward.This episode of On the Road, Our Way is produced and hosted by Laura Borichevsky.A production of Ravel Media

It's not easy to create momentum, but when you finally do it can carry you far. From a cross-country move to a career development to the healing nature of road trips, photographer Gina Danza leans into her self-created forward momentum in all aspects of her life.As you'll hear, it's taken a lot of energy, personal strength, and attention to self care and mental well being to keep that forward momentum going, but you'll also hear that there's no sign of Gina stopping anytime soon. Because forward momentum, especially that which we create in an effort to fulfill our passions, make a positive impact, and reach our highest potential-- well, that's not something to take for granted.In this episode, you'll hear:The catalyst behind Gina's move from Los Angeles to New JerseyHow Gina views caring for your mental healthTips for accessing mental health resources while travelingThe road trips that helped Gina during transitional chaptersWhat places in the US Gina finds the most inspiring and why she wants to returnThe story that started Gina's deep-dive into DEI within the outdoor industryOther resources mentioned in this episode:Follow Gina on Instagram - @wildginaaRead a piece Gina wrote for RANGE Magazine - “Wild Equality: Finding Representation by Continuing to be Seen”Join the On the Road, Our Way Facebook Group!Sponsor Websites & Codes:MerrellEscape Campervan Rentals - visit www.escapecampervans.com/women and use promo code WOMEN15 for 15% off your next road trip!Infinity Luxury Woven Vinyl FlooringEnjoy this episode? Rate us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. It'll help other people find us. You can also share this podcast with a friend. Thank you for your support!Episodes air weekly on Fridays-- subscribe wherever you listen so you never miss an episode. Follow along with Laura Borichevsky on Instagram (@howsheviewsit) and see more of her work through her website, How She Views It.Music is by Josh Woodward.A production of Ravel Media

It's possible that after hearing this episode, you'll want to overland more, or for the first time. In fact, maybe you'll realize that overlanding is what you've been doing all along!Host Laura Borichevsky shares her experience overlanding for the first time in Costa Rica while asking questions of experts-- the 4 women who run Women Overlanding the World: Sunny Eaton, Taylor Pawley, Karin Balsley, and Ashley Giordano. Like the Women on the Road community, these women have created space for conversation in the overlanding community, driven by and in service of the female perspective.Whether you need a 101 course on what overlanding is, or you're interested to know why Costa Rica might just make it onto your list of places you want to road trip next-- tune in for some stories, in-the-field recordings, and practical tips on how to show up prepared.In this episode, you'll hear:What overlanding is, and how it's both different and similar to road trips you've probably been onWhat gear you need (or don't need) to overlandWhat online event was the catalyst for Sunny initially starting Women Overlanding the WorldWhy you would ever want to road trip in Costa RicaHow you don't have to drive a manual transmission to be an overlanderWhat tips and insights are most helpful to someone unfamiliar with Costa Rica prior to traveling there for an overland tripOther resources mentioned in this episode:Find out more about Women Overlanding the WorldInstagram - @womenoverlandingtheworld and @wowoverlandretreatsWomen Overlanding the World Facebook groupWomenOverlandingTheWorld.comFollow Sunny & Karin on Instagram - @thevagabroadsFollow Ashley on Instagram - @desktoglory_ashFollow Taylor on Instagram - @taylor.pawleyNomad AmericaJoin the On the Road, Our Way Facebook Group!Sponsor Websites & Codes:MerrellEscape Campervan Rentals - visit www.escapecampervans.com/women and use promo code WOMEN15 for 15% off your next road trip!Infinity Luxury Woven Vinyl FlooringEnjoy this episode? Rate us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. It'll help other people find us. You can also share this podcast with a friend. Thank you for your support!Episodes air weekly on Fridays-- subscribe wherever you listen so you never miss an episode. Follow along with Laura Borichevsky on Instagram (@howsheviewsit) and see more of her work through her website, How She Views It.Music is by Jason Shaw, Josh Woodward, and Cavaliers.A production of Ravel Media

Nicole Antoinette started living on the road solo this past spring, but as you'll hear, she has her sights set on a lot more than road travel alone. Because when a big life transition became the catalyst for living in a camper, Nicole wanted to take stock of everything in her life and experiment with what it looks like when you intentionally start from scratch.In this episode, you'll hear:What Nicole likes about the Ford Transit Connect van as a camperWhat major life events led Nicole to moving into her vanThe joys and struggles of being self-employed and location-independentNicole explains “fake freedom” and how we all can get caught in itThe questions Nicole reflects on when she wants to get to the honest answersHow this chapter of transformation may evolver her businessThe balance between honesty and privacy onlineWhat makes the boring importantHow self care changes once you move into a vanOther resources mentioned in this episode:Follow Nicole on Instagram - @nic.antoinetteTune in to Nicole's podcast, Real Talk RadioBoring Self Care - @makedaisychainsJoin the On the Road, Our Way Facebook Group!Sponsor Websites & Codes:MerrellEscape Campervan Rentals - visit www.escapecampervans.com/women and use promo code WOMEN15 for 15% off your next road trip!Infinity Luxury Woven Vinyl FlooringEnjoy this episode? Rate us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. It'll help other people find us. You can also share this podcast with a friend. Thank you for your support!Episodes air weekly on Fridays-- subscribe wherever you listen so you never miss an episode. Follow along with Laura Borichevsky on Instagram (@howsheviewsit) and see more of her work through her website, How She Views It.Music is by Jason Shaw and Josh Woodward.A production of Ravel Media

In partnership with Otterbox, we had a conversation with some experienced female travelers around getting started in road travel while at the Outdoor Retailer conference in Denver, CO-- then brought our learnings straight to you in a fun and informative bonus podcast episode!In this episode, you'll hear:What different factors can contribute to choosing a vehicle, and what you still might change about themHow to convert the car you have now into a DIY camperHow to balance work and travelWays to navigate relationships when you want to hit the roadWhat qualities make a good spot to campA couple tips on feeling more safe when traveling soloHow to travel well on the road with dogsOther resources mentioned in this episode:Kathleen Morton - @tinyhousetinyfootprintBrooke Weeber - @brooke_weeberLatasha Dunston - @jitterbug_artBritany Freeman - @britanyinwanderlandDani Reyes Acosta - @notlostjustdiscoveringJoin the On the Road, Our Way Facebook Group!Sponsor Websites & Codes:OtterboxEnjoy this episode? Rate us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. It'll help other people find us. You can also share this podcast with a friend. Thank you for your support!Episodes air weekly on Fridays-- subscribe wherever you listen so you never miss an episode. Follow along with Laura Borichevsky on Instagram (@howsheviewsit) and see more of her work through her website, How She Views It.Music is by Jason Shaw and Josh Woodward.A production of Ravel Media

Faith Austin is following her gut, even when it defies the norm. From her views on body positivity and mental health to her decision to move into a trailer after earning her college degree, Faith decided to embrace a life of trusting herself and seeing where it takes her-- including the open road.In this episode, you'll hear:What type of trailer Faith got, and why she wanted one she could renovateFaith explains her business and how she is able to take it on the roadWhere Faith started on her journey of physical and mental wellnessThe ways Faith plans to manage her health while on the roadHow Faith views her role as a wellness coachAn important lesson Faith has learned from her clientsThe improvements Faith has made to her RV trailerHow friends, family, and co-workers reacted to Faith's decision to move into a trailerWhy it's fun to place a food delivery order when you live in a trailer or camperFaith's thoughts on why it's important to trust your instinctsOther resources mentioned in this episode:Follow Faith on Instagram - @faithsnotsoaveragelifeFaith's website - Faith's Not So Average LifeGrit by Angela DuckworthJoin the On the Road, Our Way Facebook Group!Sponsor Websites & Codes:Costa Sunglasses - Founded over 35 years ago by fishermen who wanted to stay on the water longer, Costa Sunglasses are engineered to help people across all pursuits make the most of their time on the water. For those who need water to breathe. www.costasunglasses.comModern Oats - Use code WOMENONTHEROAD20 for 20% off a single orderEscape Campervan Rentals - visit www.escapecampervans.com/women and use promo code WOMEN15 for 15% off your next road trip!Aunt Fannie'sEnjoy this episode? Rate us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. It'll help other people find us. You can also share this podcast with a friend. Thank you for your support!Episodes air weekly on Fridays-- subscribe wherever you listen so you never miss an episode. Follow along with Laura Borichevsky on Instagram (@howsheviewsit) and see more of her work through her website, How She Views It.Music is by Jason Shaw and Josh Woodward.A production of Ravel Media

It's smart advice to consider renting a camper van before you buy one-- just ask photographer and digital artist Anna McNaught, who had lots of experience in road travel but little in the world of camper vans until she rented one for the first time recently with her husband, James. For Anna, renting a camper van turned out to be the catalyst for moving their dreams of long-term road travel forward.This special episode with Escape Campervans covers everything from practical tips in renting to what considerations you might want to take if you decide full-time road travel is for you.In this episode, you'll hear:Why Anna and her husband James decided to rent a camper van for their honeymoonWe wax poetic about the simple luxuries of camping and roads tripsTips on what makes a good camper van rental companyHow Anna and James knew that they wanted to buy a van after renting oneWhat vans they considered, and how they made their choiceLaura and Anna discuss methods for managing mail and insurance while on the roadOther resources mentioned in this episode:Follow Anna on Instagram - @leavethemapCheck out Anna's digital art - @annamcnaughtyThe Globetrotter's Guide to Travel Insurance by Michael and Yvonne BaucheA Beginner's Guide to Living in an RV by Alyssa PadgettUS Global MailJoin the On the Road, Our Way Facebook Group!Sponsor Websites & Codes:Escape Campervan Rentals - visit www.escapecampervans.com/women and use promo code WOMEN15 for 15% off your next road trip!Enjoy this episode? Rate us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. It'll help other people find us. You can also share this podcast with a friend. Thank you for your support!Episodes air weekly on Fridays-- subscribe wherever you listen so you never miss an episode. Follow along with Laura Borichevsky on Instagram (@howsheviewsit) and see more of her work through her website, How She Views It.Music is by Josh Woodward.A production of Ravel Media

We meet with traveling musician Ira Wolf at the Telluride Bluegrass Festival in Colorado when she unexpectedly made the journey down from Alaska to play at a singing/songwriting competition. For Ira, making the trip was more than about striving for first place. It was about challenging herself to find her words.Tune in for travel stories, artist insight, and more. We also share a brand new song of Ira's, which she played live in Telluride at the competition!In this episode, you'll hear:Ira's history with music, and all the instruments she played as a childHow Ira began her very first DIY tourWhat makes Ira nervous when performing (spoiler: it's a short list)Why Ira especially loves the vehicle she travels in nowHow it has been managing writer's blockWhat made Ira decide to travel abroad this winter, and what she gained from itAdvice for anyone wanting to start on the road as a creativePlus: popular songs from Ira's current discography and a brand new, unreleased song she played in Telluride, recorded liveOther Resources:Follow Ira on Instagram - @irawolfmusicFind Ira Wolf on SpotifyJoin the On the Road, Our Way Facebook Group!Sponsor Websites & Codes:Benchmark Maps - use promo code womenontheroad for 20% off your orderAunt Fannie'sInfinity Luxury Woven Vinyl FlooringEnjoy this episode? Rate us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. It'll help other people find us. You can also share this podcast with a friend. Thank you for your support!Episodes air weekly on Fridays-- subscribe wherever you listen so you never miss an episode. Follow along with Laura Borichevsky on Instagram (@howsheviewsit) and see more of her work through her website, How She Views It.Featured music for this episode is by Ira Wolf, with additional music by Jason Shaw and Josh Woodward.A production of Ravel Media

Road travel is not always a vacation, or a luxury. In fact, many times women hit the road, it's out of necessity or to find healing. For single mom LaRae Lobdell, healing couldn't begin until she felt safe from her experiences with domestic violence-- and the best way she was able to reclaim control of her life was to get in the car and go.In this episode, you'll hear:LaRae's story of injury, healing, and domestic violenceHow she made the move from two different violent relationshipsWhat red flags LaRae saw in her relationshipsHow she continues to keep herself and her daughter safeWhy LaRae found security in road travelResources domestic violence survivors can use to make the transition to safetyOther Resources:Follow LaRae on Instagram - @laraelobdellCheck out LaRae's single parent travel blog - Shades of RaeSee LaRae's portfolio - LaRae LobdellCheck out LaRae's photography blog - Photo SisterNational Domestic Violence Hotline - call 24/7 at 1−800−799−7233Domestic Violence Support for Women Facebook GroupTrusted House SittersWealthy Single MommyJoin the On the Road, Our Way Facebook Group!Sponsor Websites & Codes:Benchmark Maps - use promo code womenontheroad for 20% off your orderAunt Fannie'sCosta Sunglasses - Founded over 35 years ago by fishermen who wanted to stay on the water longer, Costa Sunglasses are engineered to help people across all pursuits make the most of their time on the water. For those who need water to breathe. www.costasunglasses.comEnjoy this episode? Rate us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. It'll help other people find us. You can also share this podcast with a friend. Thank you for your support!Episodes air weekly on Fridays-- subscribe wherever you listen so you never miss an episode. Follow along with Laura Borichevsky on Instagram (@howsheviewsit) and see more of her work through her website, How She Views It.Music is by Jason Shaw and Josh Woodward.A production of Ravel Media

Van life: what started as a trend has only grown, evolving into a full-fledged movement in the US and beyond. And despite the multitude of vacation-style photos online showcasing this mobile living arrangement, there are many practical reasons people choose to live on the road for more than a couple weeks-- and no, it typically has nothing to do with Instagram.While the roots of living in your vehicle are several decades old-- it's not a novel concept whatsoever-- there are more tools now than ever to make it accessible, and because of the economic outlook many Millennials are facing, the hashtag-turned-movement is also becoming a viable option to address affordable housing and creating a promising financial outlook. That said, as you'll hear on this episode, it's not so easy to go against the social grain and there are true challenges associated with not having a stable mailing address, crossing state lines regularly, and dealing with local community policies around vehicle habitation.To join this in-depth conversation, two incredible female travelers are giving their insights-- Bre Acio and Lacey Mayer, a couple who go by @theladiesvan on Instagram. Bre and Lacey are not only incredibly passionate about finding ways to make vanlife and long term vehicle habitation more socially acceptable, but own two businesses that do their part to make it more accessible to those who want to get on the road.In this episode, you'll hear:What got Lacey and Bre's business, SD Campervans, startedHow they have made campervan conversions as accessible as possibleWhat The Vanlife App is, and how it's different from others out thereHow to protect the public resources that makes road life sustainableThe ways van life can be the answer to affordable housingThe ways Bre and Lacey try to find balance between their businesses and their relationshipBasics on city ordinances against vehicle habitationLesser-discussed challenges of living on the roadWhat the road travel community can do to create more protections for people living in vehiclesOther Resources:Follow Bre and Lacey on Instagram - @theladiesvanLearn about SD CampervansCheck out The Vanlife AppJoin the On the Road, Our Way Facebook Group!Sponsor Websites & CodesMerrellEnjoy this episode? Rate us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. It'll help other people find us. You can also share this podcast with a friend. Thank you for your support!Episodes air weekly on Fridays-- subscribe wherever you listen so you never miss an episode. Follow along with Laura Borichevsky on Instagram (@howsheviewsit) and see more of her work through her website, How She Views It.Music is by Josh Woodward.A production of Ravel Media

Full-time travelers Jayme and her partner John recently went through a miscarriage. But in the face of the social norm to not talk about it, they've been sharing their sharing about the experience and their grieving process openly with their online community because this topic just isn't talked about enough, especially for how common it is.In this episode, we catch up with Jayme to hold an important discussion around miscarriage-- because getting real about what's not being said is the only way to move toward a future where we all give ourselves permission to do the same.In this episode, you'll hear:Jayme's pregnancy storyHow she and her partner John were planning to accommodate an infant on the roadWhat vehicles are good potential campervans for familiesFinding pregnancy and miscarriage support communities onlineHow Jayme discovered she was miscarryingWhy Jayme and John chose to share their miscarriage story with their online communityThoughts and resources that are helpful to Jayme and John in their grieving processOther Resources:Follow Jayme on Instagram - @gnomad_homeJayme and John's website - Gnomad HomeJoin the On the Road, Our Way Facebook Group!Sponsor Websites & CodesMerrellEnjoy this episode? Rate us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. It'll help other people find us. You can also share this podcast with a friend. Thank you for your support!Episodes air weekly on Fridays-- subscribe wherever you listen so you never miss an episode. Follow along with Laura Borichevsky on Instagram (@howsheviewsit) and see more of her work through her website, How She Views It.Music is by Josh Woodward.A production of Ravel Media

In this 2nd annual “Advice” episode, we ask our 9 most recent interviewees the 5 most commonly-asked questions we've been hearing online and in person from female road travelers.Because anything can-- and often does-- happen on the road, more perspectives usually help so that you can learn, reflect, and ultimately decide for yourself what feels right. And when we as female travelers share advice with one another, it does some important things: it normalizes that we are competent and can be sources of knowledge, and it also shows each other that there is no one way to do road travel. You can have a different perspective and still make it happen.In this episode, you'll hear:Answers and insights to 5 commonly asked questions about traveling on the road:How do you finance your travels?What do you do about safety?Do you ever get lonely, and how do you combat that?What are your best tips for camping?What is one item you couldn't live without while traveling on the road?Other Resources:Lisa JacobsInstagram - @vacayvans | YouTube - Vacay VansKate OrtizInstagram - @katetronnSydney FerbracheInstagram - @divineontheroad | Blog - Divine on the RoadLindsey HallInstagram - @lindseyhallwrites | Blog - I Haven't Shaved In Six WeeksMarlene Mali MishInstagram - @mali.mish.marlene | Blog - Mali MishRachel HillInstagram - @racheltravels | Blog - Rachel TravelsKatie BouéInstagram - @katieboue | Blog - The Morning FreshAlli PowellInstagram - @akpow4 | Alli's project, The Heartbreak Road TripMargaret MillerInstagram - @curlyhaircampingJoin the On the Road, Our Way Facebook Group!Sponsor Websites & CodesMerrellEnjoy this episode? Rate us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. It'll help other people find us. You can also share this podcast with a friend. Thank you for your support!Episodes air weekly on Fridays-- subscribe wherever you listen so you never miss an episode. Follow along with Laura Borichevsky on Instagram (@howsheviewsit) and see more of her work through her website, How She Views It.Music is by Josh Woodward.A production of Ravel Media

Crossing international borders on your own road adventure can seem expensive, challenging, and honestly: rather intimidating. But after hearing the unparalleled excitement in Margaret Miller's voice for all things international road travel, we're finding less excuses to not try it more often because Margaret has quite the list of countries under her belt when it comes to road trips-- from guiding overlanding adventures in Africa to taking a DIY campervan around Europe-- and she's taking time to share her well-traveled advice with us in this episode.In this episode, you'll hear:Why Margaret built her campervan to not look like a campervanHow Margaret landed a job as an overlanding guideWhat it was like to tour lead long road trips in AfricaWhat spurred her vanlife-style road trip around EuropeTips on safety and keeping your camper anti-theft friendlyWhat outdoor experiences Margaret enjoys in EuropeThe small luxuries Margaret likes to integrate into her travelsWhat passport privilege is, and why it mattersOther Resources:Follow Margaret on Instagram - @curlyhaircampingMargaret's stealthy, techy camper van tour on YouTubeJoin the On the Road, Our Way Facebook Group!Sponsor Websites & CodesMerrellEnjoy this episode? Rate us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. It'll help other people find us. You can also share this podcast with a friend. Thank you for your support!Episodes air weekly on Fridays-- subscribe wherever you listen so you never miss an episode. Follow along with Laura Borichevsky on Instagram (@howsheviewsit) and see more of her work through her website, How She Views It.Music is by Josh Woodward.A production of Ravel Media