Women Making Money on the Road | RV Travel, Business Ownership, Branding

summaryIn this engaging conversation, Charlie Grace interviews Alexandra Steely, a fellow van lifer, about her journey into the world of van life. They discuss the challenges and joys of living on the road, including the decision to downsize, travel with pets, and the importance of community and festivals. Alexandra shares her experiences with boondocking, packing challenges, and the unique stories that come with traveling in a van. The conversation wraps up with advice for those considering van life and the connections made along the way.takeawaysAlexandra and her husband always wanted to travel tiny with their cats.They initially bought a van that was too small and later found a more suitable one.Selling their house is part of their plan to afford the van life.They plan to boondock for privacy and community.Traveling with pets presents unique challenges.They aim to visit the oldest city in every state.Alexandra emphasizes the importance of not waiting to start van life.They discuss the need for apps to navigate and find places to stay.The conversation touches on the realities of cooking and managing space in a van.Alexandra shares a humorous story about a noisy train disrupting their sleep.

We’re back with Part 2 of our conversation with Tonja Lesmeister — and you’re in for a wild ride. 👻If you thought owning a campground was adventurous enough, wait until you hear what Tonja discovered after moving into her 1920s farmhouse at Firefly Hills. (Hint: it involves ghost-hunting gear, a local Facebook group, and some uninvited houseguests.)But the paranormal isn’t the only meaningful story she shares.In this episode, Tonja also opens up about her nonprofit, Traveling with a Purpose — and how she organizes service-based trips to Jamaica that combine adventure with impact.🔑 Key takeaways:The surprising discovery Tonja made about her farmhouse (yes, it’s haunted)Her journey into running a nonprofit and creating service-based travel experiencesHow she helps people ease into international travel — even if they’ve never left the U.S.Why she believes women can blend business, purpose, and adventure in powerful ways🔗 Connect with Tonja:Website: ⁠www.fireflyhillskentucky.com⁠Facebook: ⁠www.facebook.com/fireflyhillskentucky⁠Instagram: ⁠www.instagram.com/fireflyhills/⁠—👑 Join the RV Queens Community – Get 20% off your membership for life with code PODCAST at ⁠rvqueenspodcast.com⁠⁠/community⁠—Support our PartnersPlanning your kids’ fall curriculum? ⁠Hoffman Academy⁠ is the leading online platform for kids to learn piano. It’s a complete music education that’s affordable and packed with fun for kids aged 5+!Use code RVQUEENS for 15% off your Premium Membership today 🎹🎶👉 ⁠Learn Piano Today⁠⁠Cortez RV Resort by Rjourney⁠ is the best place to camp in southwest Colorado near 4 Corners and Mesa Verde. You’ll LOVE the mountain views, heated pool and 3 acre (!!!) dog park during your stay! 🐶👉 ⁠Book Now

Ever dreamed of taking your family to Hawaii… but felt totally overwhelmed by the logistics?SAME, GIRL.In this episode, RV Queens host Kate White is back behind the mic to share all the real talk from her family’s recent trip to the Big Island — their first time ever in Hawaii!👉 This isn’t your typical “travel influencer” episode. No flight hacks or hotel reviews here. Instead, Kate spills the things she wished someone had told her before packing her bags — especially as a full-time RV mom planning a big, bucket-list vacation with kids in tow.From Kona’s breathtaking (and wildly varied) terrain to time zone meltdowns and a surprising packing win, she dishes on the good, the stressful, and the laugh-out-loud moments that made this trip unforgettable.Whether Hawaii is already on your radar or just became a new goal, this episode offers the nudge to stop dreaming and start planning — because this is exactly why we build freedom-filled businesses and choose adventure over convention. 🌺Key Takeaways:How her family prepped for a 12+ hour travel day with kidsWhat the time change really felt like — and how they finally adaptedThe BEST snorkel spot on Kona Island (plus one painful rookie mistake to avoid!)A packing strategy that saved everyone’s sanityThe one cultural surprise that left the biggest impressionIf you’re ready to move your “someday” trip to the calendar, this one’s for you.Mentioned in This Episode:💳 Want to learn how to use credit card points to book your dream trip?Don’t miss the previous episode with Alida from Ali Travel Points — a travel hacking queen who’s redeemed millions of points for unforgettable adventures!—👑 Join the RV Queens Community – Get 20% off your membership for life with code PODCAST at rvqueenspodcast.com/community—Support our PartnersPlanning your kids’ fall curriculum? Hoffman Academy is the leading online platform for kids to learn piano. It’s a complete music education that’s affordable and packed with fun for kids aged 5+!Use code RVQUEENS for 15% off your Premium Membership today 🎹🎶👉 Learn Piano TodayCortez RV Resort by Rjourney is the best place to camp in southwest Colorado near 4 Corners and Mesa Verde. You’ll LOVE the mountain views, heated pool and 3 acre (!!!) dog park during your stay! 🐶👉 Book Now

In this exclusive RV Queens Circles training, Kate is joined by the team from Nomadic Influence—our new partner helping travel content creators and business owners pitch with clarity and confidence.Whether you’re brand new to pitching or ready to uplevel your existing sponsorships, this training walks you through exactly how to build a digital media kit using Pillar.io (yes, even if you’re not “techy”). The best part? RV Queens Circles members now have access to Nomadic Influence’s premium Pillar media kits for free as part of their membership.🔑 Key Takeaways:The #1 mistake most creators make when pitching (and what to do instead)What brands are really looking for in your media kitHow to use storytelling, data, and design to stand out from the crowdA full walkthrough of the Pillar platform—and how it makes you look like a proThe top 3 things you need to include in every pitchWhy confidence and connection are more important than follower count✨ Meet the TeamNomadic Influence is a team of industry pros who’ve worked behind the scenes at brands, agencies, and on major creator campaigns. They know how to help you pitch smarter—not harder.This event was hosted live for RV Queens Circles members. Want access to future events like this one? Come join us inside the Circles and get instant access to coaching, tools, and resources to grow your travel-based brand or business.🎥 Watch the replay on YouTube or Spotify to see the screen share demo of Pillar in action.🔗 Connect with Nomadic Influence:Website: https://www.nomadicinfluence.com/Instagram: @nomadic.influenceCreator Sign Up (FREE!): https://www.nomadicinfluence.com/creator—👑 Join the RV Queens Community – Get 20% off your membership for life with code PODCAST at rvqueenspodcast.com/community—Support our PartnersPlanning your kids’ fall curriculum? Hoffman Academy is the leading online platform for kids to learn piano. It’s a complete music education that’s affordable and packed with fun for kids aged 5+!Use code RVQUEENS for 15% off your Premium Membership today 🎹🎶👉 Learn Piano TodayCortez RV Resort by Rjourney is the best place to camp in southwest Colorado near 4 Corners and Mesa Verde. You’ll LOVE the mountain views, heated pool and 3 acre (!!!) dog park during your stay! 🐶👉 Book Now

This episode is a behind-the-scenes replay of a live online event hosted inside the RV Queens Circles community—and trust us, it’s packed with real talk and refreshing insights for women building businesses on the road.Our featured guest is Patti Hunt, host of the RV Life Podcast and a deeply respected voice within the RV industry. Patti’s experience spans the worlds of entrepreneurship, podcasting, brand partnerships, and working closely with top RV companies and campground owners. She’s not just well-connected—she’s well-loved in this space for her honesty, warmth, and straight-talking advice.In this conversation, Patti shares what she’s learned about building confidence, making powerful pitches, and—most importantly—creating genuine relationships that open doors (without feeling like you're selling your soul).Whether you’re trying to land brand deals, grow a podcast, or just get better at outreach and networking, this episode will encourage you to let go of the pressure and focus on what really works: connection over perfection.🔑 Key Takeaways:Why relationship-building matters more than the perfect pitchHow to pitch without the ick—even if you’re nervous or new to salesPatti’s favorite mindset shift for letting go of pressure and showing up with confidenceReal stories from the RV world (including the wild things she's seen at campgrounds!)Advice for women navigating male-dominated industries🔗 Connect with Patti Online:Connect with Patti on Instagram @rvlifepodcastExplore the RV Life Podcast: RV Life Podcast Website—👑 Join the RV Queens Community – Get 20% off your membership for life with code PODCAST at rvqueenspodcast.com/community—Support our PartnersCortez RV Resort by Rjourney is the best place to camp in southwest Colorado near 4 Corners and Mesa Verde. You’ll LOVE the mountain views, heated pool and 3 acre (!!!) dog park during your stay! 🐶👉 Book Now

In this solo episode, Kate is getting real about something that doesn't get talked about enough in business circles—energy. And no, not in a fluffy, woo-woo way (we promise). This is about strategy. About protecting your creativity, your peace, and your power as a business owner on the road.Because here’s the truth:Your energy is your most magnetic asset. If you’re constantly depleted, your business will feel it. And so will your audience.Kate shares how protecting your energy is one of the smartest sales strategies you can use—and what it actually looks like in practice.Whether you’re feeling drained, overstimulated, or just off, this one’s for you.

Ever felt like personality tests just don’t “get” you? You’re not alone.In this first part of our RV Queens Circles Enneagram workshop replay, we’re diving deep into how understanding your personality can completely shift how you work, communicate, and show up in your business. Whether you're new to the Enneagram or think you've heard it all before, this session brings it to life in a totally relatable way.Enneagram enthusiast and RV mama Taylor Smith joins Kate live with RV Queens Circles members to walk through each type, including how your number shows up in stress and in health—and why you might relate to more than one type (or none at all, like Nancy did at first!).This episode is part 1 of our deep dive Enneagram workshop with Taylor—if you missed the previous episode, go back and listen to our high-level overview of the Enneagram and Taylor’s story of life on the road.What you’ll learn in Part 1:📦 The 9 core types and what they look like in real life (RV life included!)🌀 How each number behaves under stress vs. in health😬 Why one listener went from “this isn’t me” to “OMG, that’s me” in real time🎧 This is Part 1 of our two-part series on the Enneagram and RV entrepreneurship—don’t miss the next episode where we go deeper into stress numbers, wings, and how to get back to your healthiest self.🔗 Connect with Taylor:Instagram: @refreshedwellnessontheroadFollow along for tips on family travel, homeschooling, wellness, cold brew obsession, and all the beautiful chaos of RV life.—Mentioned in the episode:Book: The Road Back to You by Ian CronTed Talk: “Start With Why” by Simon Sinek—🎙️ Want to Start and Monetize your Podcast? Join our workshop on May 8 2025 to Launch your Podcast and Build Paid Brand Partnerships!—👑 Join the RV Queens Community – Get 20% off your membership for life with code PODCAST at rvqueenspodcast.com/community—Support our PartnersCoconut Cove RV Resort by Rjourney is THE place to camp in Wisconsin for water-loving families. Situated on a beautiful 13-acre lake, you’ll enjoy family-friendly amenities including an Aquapark, boat rentals, sandy beaches and even tiki bars! 🚌👉 Book Now

In this special 2-year anniversary episode, Kate flips the mic with her husband Drew to reflect on two years of building RV Queens into a thriving podcast and community for entrepreneurial women on the road.What started as a passion project quickly turned into a real business—and then came the challenge of keeping it fun, light, and aligned with her values. Kate shares what it’s really taken behind the scenes to grow RV Queens without letting it consume her life (been there, done that).From podcasting on the go to creating a circle of real friendships across the country, this episode is full of honest reflections, heartfelt appreciation, and a few unexpected laughs (Elphie the duck makes a cameo 🦆).In this episode, Kate shares: ✨ What it really looked like to go from “hobby” to “business” in the first few months🎤 Why staying light—and not letting it consume her—was the hardest and best decision❤️ Her favorite part of RV Queens 🙌 How this community has created meaningful friendships, biz growth, and connection on the road🧠 The surprising amount of time she actually spends on RV Queens each week—and why that’s intentional🔥 Drew’s proudest moment watching her grow the community and still prioritize family firstResources mentioned:Marco Polo app _🎙️ Want to Start and Monetize your Podcast? Join our workshop on May 8 2025 to Launch your Podcast and Build Paid Brand Partnerships!—👑 Join the RV Queens Community – Get 20% off your membership for life with code PODCAST at rvqueenspodcast.com/community—Support our PartnersCoconut Cove RV Resort by Rjourney is THE place to camp in Wisconsin for water-loving families. Situated on a beautiful 13-acre lake, you’ll enjoy family-friendly amenities including an Aquapark, boat rentals, sandy beaches and even tiki bars! 🚌👉 Book Now