Women on the Road

Catch-up with Giddi Oteo, a former full-time road traveler turned incredible businesswoman. Giddi was last on the podcast in its previous format just as the world shut down. Giddi and Anaïs catch up on what it's been like as a restaurant owner during the pandemic, how she made money on the road, and how our BIPOC communities can support each other in the face of hate.Listen in to the IG Live and answer this journal prompt:What superpower have you felt yourself tap into in 2020 that you brought with you into 2021?  This special bonus episode of Nomads at the Intersections is brought to you by ust, who are making a name in the camping world by creating gear that helps EVERYONE get outside and enjoy the outdoors. Learn more at ustgear.com and follow along on Instagram @ustgear.Featured Guest: @earthtogiddiNATI Links: Podcast @nomadsattheintersectionsCommunity @diversify.vanlifeHost @irietoauroraCo-Host @anaismoniqEnjoy this episode? Rate us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. It’ll help other Nomads find us. You can also share this podcast with a friend. Thank you for your support!Nomads at the Intersections is hosted by Noami Grevemberg with co-host Anaïs MoniqueCreative Direction by Busted Slate MediaAudio assist by Dustin GrevembergMusic by Smart Monkey MusicPodcast Cover Artwork by Karen Ceballos

Catch-up with Maggie Lam. It’s been a little over one year since Maggie was on this show in its previous format. A lot has changed since then, navigating two pandemics, a rise in racial violence against AAPI, and major changes in the road travel landscape. Maggie & Noami chat about where she is now and what she’s been up to since we last heard from her on this feed. We also journal: How can we as Black, Asian, Indigenous, LatinX and other people of color ensure that we are not carrying internalized white supremacy into spaces where there are no white people?This special bonus episode Nomads at the Intersections is brought to you by ust, who are making a name in the camping world by creating gear that helps EVERYONE get outside and enjoy the outdoors. Learn more at ustgear.com and follow along on Instagram @ustgear.SOCIALSFeatured Guest: @bitesizetravels RESOURCESTo support the AAPI community:AAPI Women LeadStop AAPI HateAsian Americans Advancing JusticeAsian Pacific FundBooks to read:Serve the PeopleThe Color of SuccessMinor FeelingsThe Making of Asian AmericaNATI Links: Podcast @nomadsattheintersectionsCommunity @diversify.vanlifeHost @irietoauroraEnjoy this episode? Rate us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. It’ll help other Nomads find us. You can also share this podcast with a friend. Thank you for your support!Nomads at the Intersections is hosted by Noami Grevemberg with co-host Anaïs MoniqueA Ravel Media productionCreative Direction by Busted Slate MediaAudio assist by Dustin GrevembergMusic by Smart Monkey MusicPodcast Cover Artwork by Karen Ceballos

Raena Rice is a U.S. based flight attendant and the creator of stationary brand IAL365. Her high vibrational rituals and intentions are fused in with her creative work as well as cabin crew work. Raena and Anaïs discuss the trials of attending the airways, protecting safe & inclusive spaces, and finding a homelife balance within a nomadic profession. Noami leads us into the episode with some important notes on getting back on the road during a pandemic and our shared responsibilities as road travelers.Check out the full interactive show notes on our website at Diversify Vanlife and find the episode transcript here: Episode 5 TranscriptFeatured Guest Links:www.itsalifestyle365.comIG: @itsa_lifestyle365FB: @itsalifestyle365NATI Podcast Links:Podcast @nomadsattheintersectionsCommunity @diversify.vanlifeHost @irietoauroraCo-host @anaismoniqEnjoy this episode? Rate us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. It’ll help other Nomads find us. You can also share this podcast with a friend. Thank you for your support!Nomads at the Intersections is hosted by Noami Grevemberg with co-host Anaïs MoniqueA Ravel Media productionCreative Direction by Busted Slate MediaAudio assist by Dustin GrevembergMusic by Smart Monkey MusicPodcast Cover Artwork by Karen Ceballos

Catch-up with Brittany Newson. It’s been over a year since Brittany was last on the show in its previous format, and while a lot has changed, it didn’t slow her down. Co-host Anaïs chatted with Brittany on Instagram Live about how, even through loss and challenges, Brittany has covered thousands of miles in her 4-window bus, Domino, in the pursuit of joy and finding herself again after the military. This special bonus episode Nomads at the Intersections is brought to you by ust, who are making a name in the camping world by creating gear that helps EVERYONE get outside and enjoy the outdoors. Learn more at ustgear.com and follow along on Instagram @ustgear.SOCIALSFeatured Guest: @whereis_brittany | NATI Links: Podcast @nomadsattheintersectionsCommunity @diversify.vanlifeHost @irietoauroraEnjoy this episode? Rate us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. It’ll help other Nomads find us. You can also share this podcast with a friend. Thank you for your support!Nomads at the Intersections is hosted by Noami Grevemberg with co-host Anaïs MoniqueA Ravel Media productionCreative Direction by Busted Slate MediaAudio assist by Dustin GrevembergMusic by Smart Monkey MusicPodcast Cover Artwork by Karen Ceballos

What was it like to travel in an era where there were little “Black Wall Streets'' all over the U.S. in the midst of dangerous Jim Crow laws? Alvin Hall, award-winning television and radio broadcaster, best-selling author, and renowned financial educator, transports us into that historic realm. His podcast, Driving the Green Book, guides listeners along his road trip with Janee Wood Weber to the historically Black towns and destinations featured in the Negro Motorist’s Green Book, published from 1936-1967. Hosts Noami and Anaïs explore the nuances of navigating life on the road during a pandemic, holding solidarity with the Asian-American community and how the Green Book paved the way for Diversify Vanlife to become a living resource for nomads of color.Check out the full interactive show notes on our website at Diversify Vanlife and find the episode transcript here: Episode 4 TranscriptFeatured Guest Links:www.drivingthegreenbook.com/Driving the Green Book TwitterAlvin Hall TwitterMacmillan Podcasts TwitterMacmillan Podcasts Facebook Apple Maps GuideApple Music Playlist NATI Podcast Links:Podcast @nomadsattheintersectionsCommunity @diversify.vanlifeHost @irietoauroraCo-host @anaismoniqEnjoy this episode? Rate us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. It’ll help other Nomads find us. You can also share this podcast with a friend. Thank you for your support!Nomads at the Intersections is hosted by Noami Grevemberg with co-host Anaïs MoniqueA Ravel Media productionCreative Direction by Busted Slate MediaAudio assist by Dustin GrevembergMusic by Smart Monkey MusicPodcast Cover Artwork by Karen Ceballos

Catch-up with Denise Meeker of Wayfare to Wellness. It’s been a year since Denise was on the pod, and a lot has changed since then! Noami chatted with Denise on Instagram Live about what life’s brought her since the last time, how she’s coped through 2020 as a Black woman and vanlifer, and more. They also journal around this prompt: What does acknowledging the Indigenous people of this land look for you going forward on your travels?This special bonus episode Nomads at the Intersections is brought to you by ust, who are making a name in the camping world by creating gear that helps EVERYONE get outside and enjoy the outdoors. Learn more at ustgear.com and follow along on Instagram @ustgear.SOCIALSFeatured Guest: @wayfaretowellness | wayfaretowellness.comNATI Links: Podcast @nomadsattheintersectionsCommunity @diversify.vanlifeHost @irietoauroraEnjoy this episode? Rate us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. It’ll help other Nomads find us. You can also share this podcast with a friend. Thank you for your support!Nomads at the Intersections is hosted by Noami Grevemberg with co-host Anaïs MoniqueA Ravel Media productionCreative Direction by Busted Slate MediaAudio assist by Dustin GrevembergMusic by Smart Monkey MusicPodcast Cover Artwork by Karen Ceballos

Leah Thomas is an intersectional environmental activist on a mission to dismantle systems of oppression in the environmental movement. Her personal platform @greengirlleah was born out of a space that lacked representation of Black people in the outdoors and spoke to her passion of getting people started on their environmental justice journey. Her quest for self-authenticity, environmental justice and sustainability created the momentum for her educational page, @intersectionalenvironmentalist, to go viral. In this episode, Leah drops gem after gem: how destigmatizing cannabis use for Black and Brown people relates to the environmental movement; how making our environmental efforts inclusive and intersectional benefits everyone; and how expanding our understanding of Indigenous land protectors makes our environmental impact more effective. Check out the full interactive show notes on our website at Diversify Vanlife and find the episode transcript here: Episode 3 TranscriptSOCIALSFeatured Guest: @greengirlleah | greengirlleah.com@intersectionalenvironmentalist | intersectionalenvironmentalist.com@thegreensgirlco | thegreensgirlco.comNATI Links: Podcast @nomadsattheintersectionspodCommunity @diversify.vanlifeHost @irietoauroraCo-host @anaismoniqEnjoy this episode? Rate us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. It’ll help other Nomads find us. You can also share this podcast with a friend. Thank you for your support!Nomads at the Intersections is hosted by Noami Grevemberg with co-host Anaïs MoniqueA Ravel Media productionCreative Direction by Busted Slate MediaAudio assist by Dustin GrevembergMusic by Smart Monkey MusicPodcast Cover Artwork by Karen Ceballos

Bree (they/them) is a 20-something year old Black Queer non-binary nomad. In 2020, they cut their corporate strings to begin a life centered on having full autonomy of their time and purpose. Hottie, their renovated vintage RV, is now home to Bree and their two giant dogs. Aside from imagining a world without white supremacy, they fill their time with hiking, photography, writing and documenting their journey on the road. In this episode, Bree challenges cis-normative views of identity, the discomfort of unlearning, and what it means to be intentional when creating inclusive spaces. Listen til the end to hear their simplistic perspective on how to navigate pronouns like a human being. Check out the full interactive show notes on our website: Diversify Vanlife and find the episode transcript here: Episode 2 TranscriptSOCIALSPodcast @nomadsattheintersectionspodCommunity @diversify.vanlifeHost @irietoauroraCo-host @anaismoniqGuest @doesthiscountasvanlifeEnjoy this episode? Rate us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. It’ll help other Nomads find us. You can also share this podcast with a friend. Thank you for your support!Nomads at the Intersections is hosted by Noami Grevemberg with co-host Anaïs MoniqueA Ravel Media productionCreative Direction by Busted Slate MediaAudio assist by Dustin GrevembergMusic by Smart Monkey MusicPodcast Cover Artwork by Karen Ceballos

Our first guest on Nomads at the Intersections podcast is Wynne Weddell, Native American of the Yankton Sioux Tribe. A hiker, nomad, and full-time beadwork artist - Wynne joins our host, Noami, for this in-person interview on the traditional lands of the Pascua Yaqui and Tohono O’odham in the Southwest. Listen as she shares her story of leaving her homeland to follow her nomadic passions in the forests of the Pacific Northwest and beyond. Wynne also recounts her experience at the Dakota access pipeline, shares stories about her great grandmother as a front-line activist during the American Indian Movement, and how Indigenous peoples must lead the conversation on environmental activism and so much more. Check out our Show Notes for journal prompts that dig deeper into how your story and Wynne’s experience intersect.ABOUT OUR GUESTWynne Weddell is a member of the Ihanktonwon Nation ( Yankton Sioux) specializing in beaded adornments, using her platform to raise awareness on environmental & social justice issues being faced in BIPOC communities. She is passionate about environmental advocacy, cultural reclamation, all things rainbow, and working towards a more sustainable future. #LANDBACKCheck out the full interactive show notes on our website: Diversify Vanlife and find the episode transcript here: Episode 01 TranscriptSOCIALSPodcast @nomadsattheintersectionspodCommunity @diversify.vanlifeHost @irietoauroraCo-host @anaismoniqGuest @rainbowmountain_Enjoy this episode? Rate us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. It’ll help other Nomads find us. You can also share this podcast with a friend. Thank you for your support!Nomads at the Intersections is hosted by Noami Grevemberg with co-host Anaïs MoniqueA Ravel Media productionWith special thanks to Busted Slate MediaMusic by Smart Monkey MusicPodcast Cover Artwork by Karen Ceballos

Welcome to Nomads at the Intersections podcast! Our hope is that this podcast will inspire us to shift our perspective on what road travel looks like, by exploring the stories and experiences of people from different walks of life. We’ll dive into topics from the margins. Topics, both big and small, that will make us rethink what community means to us. We're gonna get raw and real, and have some fun with it. In this season we’ll have conversations with people we don’t really hear from in the road travel community. You know, the ones who don’t always fit the mold. That person you waved to on the highway, or sat next to at the campfire, but you never really heard their story. Those folks who, often unheard, make our community great.Join us for Nomads at the Intersections podcast. The first episode drops Friday, October 23rd. See y’all then!

Do you want to diversify your perspective on road travel?  Host Noami Grevemberg and co-host Anaïs Monique dive deep into the stories and weave through the challenges, journeys and inspirations of the diverse voices who, often unheard, make the nomadic community great. Noami is a Black woman and a nomad who has been living in her campervan since 2016. She started Diversify Vanlife in 2019 in response to the lack of representation of BIPOC in the road travel community. In this show, you’ll hear from BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, disabled, and other underrepresented travelers at the many crossroads of the modern nomadic movement. Make sure you're subscribed to Nomads at the Intersections to hear the premiere episode, launching this October-- and follow @diversify.vanlife and @nomadsattheintersections to stay in the loop as more updates drop. Nomads at the Intersections is hosted by Noami Grevemberg and co-hosted by Anaïs Monique.A Ravel Media production in collaboration with Diversify Vanlife.Production support by Laura Borichevsky.Podcast cover artwork designed by Karen Ceballos.

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 OutsideWomen On The Road on Instagram: @womenontheroadJoin the Women On The Road Podcast Facebook groupSponsor 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!WOTR is produced and hosted by Laura Borichevsky, with special thanks to Noami Grevembreg.A Ravel Media production.Music is by Josh Woodward, Handsome and Gretyl, and Louis II.Podcast cover artwork designed by Dani Opal.

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 Women On The Road Podcast Facebook groupSponsor 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. WOTR 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. Podcast cover artwork designed by Dani Opal.

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: @howsheviewsit

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.vanlifeWomen On The Road on Instagram: @womenontheroadJoin the Women On The Road Podcast Facebook groupSponsor 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. WOTR is produced and hosted by Laura Borichevsky.A Ravel Media production.Music is by Phillip Cuccias, Handsome and Gretyl, and CHPTRS.Podcast cover artwork designed by Dani Opal.

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: @vannaspiceWomen On The Road on Instagram: @womenontheroadJoin the Women On The Road Podcast Facebook groupTiny 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. WOTR is produced and hosted by Laura Borichevsky.A Ravel Media production.Music is by Josh Woodward, John Lucas, and Windswell.Podcast cover artwork designed by Dani Opal.

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: @naturemamareadsWomen On The Road on Instagram: @womenontheroadJoin the Women On The Road Podcast Facebook groupAlessandra’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. WOTR is produced and hosted by Laura Borichevsky.A Ravel Media production.Music is by Josh Woodward. Additional music by Layup via Musicbed license.Podcast cover artwork designed by Dani Opal.

Grizel is a Latinx mental health therapist, former van dweller, writer, thru hiker, photographer, and host of our team’s latest show, Underneath It All-- a series that dives deep into the spaces where the outdoors and mental health intersect. More than ever, we’ve seen the overt and profound need to keep the conversation around mental health going, which is why we are so thankful for folks like Grizel who not only bring professional insight and deep compassion into their work-- but also want to share their learnings and experiences so openly with others.If you haven’t gotten to know a bit about Grizel yet, we figured this was as good of a time as any. That’s why we mashed up Grizel’s recent Women on the Road interview from the spring with Episode 1 of Underneath It All so you can learn a bit about her-- both as someone who loves the outdoors and travel-- and also as a podcast host committed to helping open up more conversations around how we can take care of ourselves and others.Other resources mentioned in this episode:Listen to Underneath It All, the newest Ravel Media podcast, and subscribe!Follow Underneath It All on Instagram: @underneathitallpodFollow Grizel on Instagram: @_grizel_Women On The Road on Instagram - @womenontheroadJoin the Women On The Road Podcast Facebook groupEnjoy 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. WOTR is produced and hosted by Laura Borichevsky.A Ravel Media production.Music for WOTR is by Josh Woodward. Theme music for UIA is by Passiflora.Podcast cover artwork designed by Dani Opal.

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 WildWomen On The Road on Instagram - @womenontheroadJoin the Women On The Road Podcast Facebook groupSponsor 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. WOTR is produced and hosted by Laura Borichevsky.A Ravel Media production.Music is by Jason Shaw and Josh Woodward.Podcast cover artwork designed by Dani Opal.

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!Women On The Road on Instagram - @womenontheroadJoin the Women On The Road Podcast Facebook groupSponsor 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. WOTR is produced and hosted by Laura Borichevsky.A Ravel Media production.Music is by Jason Shaw and Josh Woodward.Podcast cover artwork designed by Dani Opal.

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 HealthWomen On The Road on Instagram - @womenontheroadJoin the Women On The Road Podcast Facebook groupSponsor 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. WOTR is produced and hosted by Laura Borichevsky.Music is by Jason Shaw and Josh Woodward.Podcast cover artwork designed by Dani Opal.

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 YouTubeWomen On The Road on Instagram - @womenontheroadJoin the Women On The Road Podcast Facebook groupSponsor 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. WOTR is produced and hosted by Laura Borichevsky.Music is by Jason Shaw and Josh Woodward.Podcast cover artwork designed by Dani Opal.

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”Women On The Road on Instagram - @womenontheroadJoin the Women On The Road Podcast Facebook groupSponsor 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. WOTR is produced and hosted by Laura Borichevsky.Music is by Jason Shaw and Josh Woodward.Podcast cover artwork designed by Dani Opal.

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.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 WinstonWomen On The Road on Instagram - @womenontheroadJoin the Women On The Road Podcast Facebook groupAdditional 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. WOTR is produced and hosted by Laura Borichevsky.Music is by Jason Shaw and Josh Woodward.Podcast cover artwork designed by Dani Opal.

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_abroadWomen On The Road on Instagram - @womenontheroadJoin the Women On The Road Podcast Facebook groupSponsor 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. WOTR is produced and hosted by Laura Borichevsky.Music is by Jason Shaw and Josh Woodward.Podcast cover artwork designed by Dani Opal.

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:Women On The Road on Instagram - @womenontheroadJoin the Women On The Road Podcast Facebook groupSponsor 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. WOTR is produced and hosted by Laura Borichevsky.Music is by Jason Shaw and Josh Woodward.Podcast cover artwork designed by Dani Opal.

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 blogWomen On The Road on Instagram - @womenontheroadJoin the Women On The Road Podcast Facebook groupSponsor 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. WOTR is produced and hosted by Laura Borichevsky.Music is by Jason Shaw and Josh Woodward.Podcast cover artwork designed by Dani Opal.

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 Women On The Road Podcast Facebook groupSponsor 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. WOTR is produced and hosted by Laura Borichevsky.Music is by Jason Shaw and Josh Woodward.Podcast cover artwork designed by Dani Opal.

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:Women On The Road on Instagram - @womenontheroadJoin the Women On The Road Podcast Facebook groupSponsor 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. WOTR is produced and hosted by Laura Borichevsky.Music is by Jason Shaw and Josh Woodward.Podcast cover artwork designed by Dani Opal.

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 Women On The Road Podcast Facebook groupSponsor 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. WOTR is produced and hosted by Laura Borichevsky.Music is by Jason Shaw and Josh Woodward.Podcast cover artwork designed by Dani Opal.

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 61000Women On The Road on Instagram - @womenontheroadJoin the Women On The Road Podcast Facebook groupSponsor 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. WOTR is produced and hosted by Laura Borichevsky.Music is by Jason Shaw and Josh Woodward.Podcast cover artwork designed by Dani Opal.

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_fossWomen On The Road on Instagram - @womenontheroadJoin the Women On The Road Podcast Facebook groupSponsor 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. WOTR is produced and hosted by Laura Borichevsky.Music is by Jason Shaw and Josh Woodward.Podcast cover artwork designed by Dani Opal.

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!Women On The Road on Instagram - @womenontheroadJoin the Women On The Road Podcast Facebook groupAre 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. WOTR is produced and hosted by Laura Borichevsky.Music is by Josh Woodward.Podcast cover artwork designed by Dani Opal.

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 HandmadeWomen On The Road on Instagram - @womenontheroadJoin the Women On The Road Podcast Facebook groupSponsor 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. WOTR is produced and hosted by Laura Borichevsky.Music is by Jason Shaw and Josh Woodward.Podcast cover artwork designed by Dani Opal.

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 VSOlogiesWomen On The Road on Instagram - @womenontheroadJoin the Women On The Road Podcast Facebook groupSponsor 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. WOTR is produced and hosted by Laura Borichevsky.Music is by Josh Woodward.Podcast cover artwork designed by Dani Opal.

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 FairCopartWomen On The Road on Instagram - @womenontheroadJoin the Women On The Road Podcast Facebook groupSponsor 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. WOTR is produced and hosted by Laura Borichevsky.Music is by Jason Shaw and Josh Woodward.Podcast cover artwork designed by Dani Opal.

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:Women On The Road on Instagram - @womenontheroadJoin the Women On The Road Podcast Facebook groupSponsor 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. Music is by Jason Shaw and Josh Woodward.WOTR is produced and hosted by Laura Hughes.Podcast cover artwork designed by Dani Opal.

Hey all! We’re excited to let you know that we’re returning for our kick off of the 2020 season of Women on the Road next Friday, February 21st. It’s been a long break and we are so excited to get back to sharing your stories about and from the road.To tide you over in the meantime, we wanted to share a clip of a new miniseries our friends at Wondery launched called Dying for Sex.  When host Nikki Boyer’s best friend Molly is diagnosed with Stage IV breast cancer, she decides to do something bold. She leaves an unhappy marriage and embarks on a series of sexual adventures to feel alive. Over this six-part miniseries, Molly shares the details of her hilarious escapades in a story about friendship, death, and what you do with the time you have left. From Wondery, the creators of Dirty John and The Moment comes Dying For Sex. Listen on Apple Podcasts. Spotify, or wherever you’re listening right now.

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_emchengWomen On The Road on Instagram - @womenontheroadJoin the Women On The Road Podcast Facebook groupSponsor 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.WOTR is produced and hosted by Laura Hughes.Podcast cover artwork designed by Dani Opal.

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:Women On The Road on Instagram - @womenontheroadJoin the Women On The Road Podcast Facebook groupSponsor 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.WOTR is produced and hosted by Laura HughesPodcast cover artwork designed by Dani Opal

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 CampervansWomen On The Road on Instagram - @womenontheroadJoin the Women On The Road Podcast Facebook groupSponsor 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.WOTR is produced and hosted by Laura Hughes.Podcast cover artwork designed by Dani Opal..

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 LeatherworksWomen On The Road on Instagram - @womenontheroadJoin the Women On The Road Podcast Facebook groupSponsor 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.WOTR is produced and hosted by Laura Hughes.Podcast cover artwork designed by Dani Opal.

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:Women On The Road on Instagram - @womenontheroadJoin the Women On The Road Podcast Facebook groupSponsor 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.WOTR is produced and hosted by Laura Hughes.Podcast cover artwork designed by Dani Opal.

Anaïs Moniq 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”Women On The Road on Instagram - @womenontheroadJoin the Women On The Road Podcast Facebook groupSponsor 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.WOTR is produced and hosted by Laura Hughes.Podcast cover artwork designed by Dani Opal.

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 USWomen On The Road on Instagram - @womenontheroadJoin the Women On The Road Podcast Facebook groupSponsor 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.WOTR is produced and hosted by Laura Hughes.Podcast cover artwork designed by Dani Opal.

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 OluoWomen On The Road on Instagram - @womenontheroadJoin the Women On The Road Podcast Facebook groupAdditional 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.WOTR is produced and hosted by Laura Hughes.Podcast cover artwork designed by Dani Opal.

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!Register for our WOTR Campout happening October 4-6th near Moab, Utah!Women On The Road on Instagram - @womenontheroadJoin the Women On The Road Podcast Facebook groupSponsor 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 Hughes.Podcast cover artwork designed by Dani Opal.

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 HikingRegister for our WOTR Campout happening October 4-6th near Moab, Utah!Women On The Road on Instagram - @womenontheroadJoin the Women On The Road Podcast Facebook groupSome 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.WOTR is produced and hosted by Laura Hughes.Podcast cover artwork designed by Dani Opal.

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 CommanderRegister for our WOTR Campout happening October 4-6th near Moab, Utah!Women On The Road on Instagram - @womenontheroadJoin the Women On The Road Podcast Facebook groupSome 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 Hughes.Podcast cover artwork designed by Dani Opal.

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 road What Kristin wishes she had taught her dogs before hitting the road Why Kristin decided to hit the road solo this year The steps Kristin took to transitioning her job to a remote position How it can be challenging to meet people on the road, and tips for making it easier Tips on grey water tanks and dirty water management Other resources mentioned in this episode: Follow Kristin on Instagram - @wheretheroadforks_ Register for our WOTR Campout happening October 4-6th near Moab, Utah! Women On The Road on Instagram - @womenontheroad Join the Women On The Road Podcast Facebook group Sponsor Websites & Codes: Merrell Deuter 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. WOTR is produced and hosted by Laura Hughes. Podcast cover artwork designed by Dani Opal.

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 gear Why she runs long distance, and the big goal she has for herself in the coming years The major life events that led to Sloane getting and converting a cargo can into a camper Why Sloane chose to have her van converted by a third party Sloane shares her story of sobriety, and the benefits of staying sober while traveling Other resources mentioned in this episode: Follow Sloane on Instagram - @searchingforsloane Listen to Sloane’s podcast, Solo Sobriety Register for our WOTR Campout happening October 4-6th near Moab, Utah! Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services (SAMHSA) Helpline: 1-800-662-HELP Women On The Road on Instagram - @womenontheroad Join the Women On The Road Podcast Facebook group Sponsor Websites & Codes: Merrell 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. Music is by Jason Shaw and Josh Woodward. WOTR is produced and hosted by Laura Hughes. Podcast cover artwork designed by Dani Opal.