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Lady Overlander Radio
Misti Tokarsky and Arla Cress interview some of the most epic women in overlanding and off-roading!
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Willow of The Kombi Chronicles
Willow is the enthusiastic and adventurous soul behind The Kombi Chronicles, a platform dedicated to the joys and challenges of life on the road in a classic VW Kombi. With a passion for travel, storytelling, and the open road, Willow documents the unique experiences and unforgettable moments encountered while exploring various destinations. The Kombi Chronicles offers a blend of travel guides, practical advice, and personal anecdotes, inspiring others to embrace the nomadic lifestyle. Willow's engaging and authentic storytelling invites readers to join in the journey, fostering a community of fellow travelers and adventure seekers who share a love for the freedom and spontaneity that comes with life on the road.
Sarah McKellar is the spirited and intrepid founder of Wandering Jeepsy, a platform that celebrates the excitement and freedom of the full-time overlanding and off-roading lifestyle. With a deep love for adventure and a knack for navigating rugged terrains, Sarah shares her passion for exploration through engaging content that includes trail guides, gear reviews, and personal adventure stories. Her mission is to inspire and empower others to embark on their own journeys, providing valuable insights and practical tips for both beginners and seasoned enthusiasts.
Teri Anne Boucher is the dynamic and inspiring founder of @SheExploresOffRoad, a platform dedicated to encouraging women to embark on off-roading adventures. With a deep-seated passion for exploration and a wealth of experience in navigating rugged terrains, Teri Anne empowers women to step into the world of off-roading with confidence. Through @SheExploresOffRoad, she shares expert advice, trail tips, gear recommendations, and personal stories that resonate with both novice and seasoned adventurers. Her mission is to create a supportive community where women can connect, learn, and thrive in their off-road journeys.
Jessie McBride is the passionate and adventurous founder of Feral Chick Outdoors. She is dedicated to empowering women to embrace the great outdoors and experience the thrill of adventure. With a deep love for nature and a wealth of knowledge in overlanding, Jessie inspires others to step out of their comfort zones and discover the beauty and excitement that the wilderness has to offer. Through her platform, Feral Chick Outdoors, she provides valuable tips, gear recommendations, and personal stories, fostering a community of like-minded women who share a love for exploration and adventure.
Misti and Arla chat about MOORE EXPO 2024: the Ladies Overland Lounge, Zipper Lube, freeze-dried Skittles, shower tent chandeliers, and tiaras that match your rig!
Charlene Bower is a true leader in the off-road world who's empowering women through her Ladies Offroad Network. Her mission is to educate and inspire women to get behind the wheel and take control of their own off-road adventures. With Charlene's guidance, women are breaking barriers and crushing stereotypes. It's truly amazing to see!
Misti and Arla chat with Lisa Duet, Director of Jasper Advertising and Promotion Commission, about the City of Jasper's first annual Jasper Jeep Jam and Overlanding Rally, which took place March 14-17th.
Misti and Arla chat with Tracy of TLC Travels! Tracy just completed an adventure motorcycle tour of South America! Join us to hear all about her amazingly epic expedition!
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Heather is a U.S. Navy veteran who combined her passion for off-roading with her passion for making great coffee.
Misti and Arla chat with Shelby Hall LIVE! "Shelby Hall Off Road blossomed from Shelby’s love and passion for off-road adventuring, Broncos, and friends. SHO was created with the aim of providing a genuine community experience focused on learning off-road techniques, enjoying your Bronco, meeting like-minded friends, and embracing new challenges." - Shelby Hall Off Road website.
Join us as we chat with Delia and Enoch of @MoLeisurexventures. This couple has been traveling full-time in their 2009 Nissan Xterra, and living the dream! Tune in and learn more about them!
Arla chats with Janell of The Pack Track, a motorbike adventure couple traveling around the world. As a passionate animal lover, skilled off-roader, and full-time adventure rider, Janell approaches every day with a can-do attitude.
Misti and Arla chat with Stacey Buckner of Offroad Outreach. Stacey travels around and provides free showers, hygiene packs, and laundry services to homeless veterans in North Carolina, using her overland rig and gear.
Here's an excerpt from the Offroad Outreach website on what prompted her to start this amazing non-profit:"Stacey started by carrying around small hygiene packs she pre-assembled to pass out in her community. But when delivering in the community the act was met with "What am I supposed to do with this?," instantly, the solution came, 'I have a shower on my Jeep! I could go to them!'"
In this video, we're recapping our recent Podcast Listener Campout on the Buffalo National River. We hosted the campout along with the Budget Overland podcast and the Brofessor, Bats, & Friends podcast. We shared a great campfire, ate lots and lots of delicious food, and even went on an awesome trail ride.
Misti and Arla chat with Kinga Tanajewska, who has been traveling solo on her motorcycle around the world since 2017!
Arla chats with Gia Slayton about her love of the outdoors, including hiking, kayaking, and building out her overland rig.
We're chatting with the original "Mama Bear," Sarah McCuiston of Lifestyle Overland! Learn about her lifestyle, homeschooling, and her philosophy on travel with kids. You don't want to miss this episode!
Arla & Misti chat with Deb of Ironhorse Overland! She and her husband are retired and living full-time on the road in their 4Runner and trailer. Tune in to learn more about them!
In this episode, we chat with Tiffany Richards, martial arts instructor and founder of The Peaceful Warrior Woman. We will talk about self-defense and personal safety while traveling, learn from her past personal experiences as a victim, and see how she has used those experiences to help others.
Patty Upton has had a nomadic lifestyle since she was a child. Her father served in the Marine Corps, and as a result, she moved from one duty station to another. As she grew older, she found herself in the former Canal Zone in the Republic of Panama. She graduated from Balboa High School in 1971 and spent two years at the Canal Zone College. Patty felt at home when she began working as a secretary/receptionist at the Canal Zone Girl Scout Council. She had been a member of the Girl Scouts since she was young and had achieved the rank of First Class, which was the highest award a girl member could receive at that time. She later became the office manager at the Girl Scout office, but unfortunately, her position was eventually eliminated. However, at the same time, she was presented with the opportunity to join Loren Upton full-time on his Jeep expedition: "A World Odyssey - The Epic Voyage of the Sand Ship Discovery." Patty didn't hesitate to accept the invitation! After several world adventures and many years later, Patty is here to share her incredible story with us. We invite you to learn more about this remarkable woman and her travels around the world with her soulmate, Loren.
"Upon receiving the diagnosis that his son was going blind, nothing has been more important to Steve than championing the mission of A Race Against Blindness: support research and find a cure for retinitis pigmentosa caused by Bardet-Biedel Syndrome." - Steve's bio on araceagainstblindness.com
Misti and Arla chat with Steve about his son, Luke, and his quest for a cure for RP.
You can help Steve and his family by entering to win an adventure van! The deadline is December 31, 2023. If selected to win, you will receive a brand-new van and $70,000 to outfit the van to suit your needs.
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Technology advances have made planning extended international family trips easier and more convenient. With just a few clicks, families can find affordable flights, accommodations, and activities that suit everyone's interests and budgets. Additionally, the increasing popularity of vacation rentals and home-sharing platforms has created more accommodation options for families. Extended family travel allows for shared experiences and deeper connections. It presents a beautiful opportunity for families to explore the world together and create lifelong memories through international travel and worldschooling.
But...where do you start? What about school-aged kids? How do you take extended family trips while ensuring your kids stay caught up in their education? How on earth do you fund this type of travel? What about all of the logistics involved?
"Wonder Year: A Guide to Long-Term Family Travel and Worldschooling" answers all these questions and more! We caught up with two of the three co-authors of this wonderful book and learned so much! Tune in and explore the idea of Worldschooling!
Misti and Arla chat with Blake Service and Ethan Wadsworth, co-founders of the Teton Overland Show! We will discuss all of the awesome things LOR has in store for the show (come see us in the Ladies' Overland Lounge) and what you can expect as a first-time attendee!
The Teton Overland Show is being held September 15th - 17th in Idaho Falls, Idaho! Get your tickets!
https://tetonoverlandshow.com
Lory Perfect has been an avid off-roader her entire life and loves to be outside in nature. She grew up off-roading, from mid-west terrain to desert trails of the Mojave Desert, but Baja is her ultimate favorite. She started riding motorcycles at age seven and grew up riding around with her Dad, Mr. Perfect, in his Manx style dune buggy. Her family owned and built many Volkswagens over the years and got into off-road racing when they moved to California. Lory was naturally the person organizing group skiing trips, camping adventures and taking her friends to watch off-road races in Baja, Mexico. In 2002, she was approached by a travel company to start leading group adventure trips in southern California and Baja California, Mexico for TotalEscape.com. Five years later, she founded Perfect Adventures. With 38 years of Mexico travel experience under her belt, she knows how to lead a group through Baja’s varied terrain while keeping everyone safe and energized. She enjoys sharing the local culture, food and hidden gems of Baja with newbies, while creating memories for a lifetime. Lory is passionate about leading group adventure trips in Baja California, Mexico and sharing international traveling tips with other like mixed adventurers. After attending her first Overland Expo, she was hooked and applied to be a presenter. Lory has overlanded in the USA, Baja California and mainland Mexico. She loves solo overlanding in the USA. She is now prepping for a big overlanding adventure starting in 2024. Stay tuned…
Misti and Arla chat with Dan Grec about the epic places he's been and the amazing things he's seen, about his current Jeep Camper build, the community's need to define "overlanding," safety tips while on the road, and choosing the right equipment for your specific needs.
Misti and Arla are excited to chat with Lucy Barnard, the first woman to hike the entire length of South America. Lucy is currently WALKING from Argentina to Alaska with her beloved doggo, Wombat. Lucy shares the challenges she has faced along the way, such as navigating unfamiliar terrain, border crossings, traveling internationally with a pet, personal safety issues, and dealing with extreme weather conditions. Misti and Arla are inspired by Lucy's determination and courage to pursue her dream, despite any obstacles she may face.
Having traveled around the world by boat in 2005, perhaps it was only a matter of time before Azure O'Neil was drawn to the overland community. In 2011, she left a career in Washington, DC to learn how to make wine and explore the wide-open spaces of Australia and beyond. Since then, Azure has overlanded through 31 countries (both by two and four wheels), including a multi-year journey on her 1989 Honda Transalp which brought her from coast to coast and top to bottom of both North and South America. Azure’s “work breaks” while overlanding have seen her harvest winemaking, swabbing the decks of scuba dive boats, and reporting locally, and throughout her travels, for a TV news station in her part-time “hometown” of Sarasota, FL. When she’s not working to put together Overland Expo’s first-in-class educational programming, Azure can be found moto-camping, paddleboarding or planning her next big trip: a long motorcycle ride through Russia and Mongolia. You can follow her travels @MyTicketToRide, where she documents her adventures in motorcycle maintenance, creative two-wheeled dismounts and occasionally shares the coordinates of her “new favorite” wild campsite.
Roseann Hanson is an accomplished author, conservationist, artist, and founder of the Overland Expo event series. She enjoys traveling, exploring, and nature journaling, and has traveled internationally with her husband of nearly 39 years, Jonathan.
Misti and Arla chat with Regena Kowitz of TrailRecon! Tune in to find out more about Regena, from her military and civilian service in the Navy, to what she was up to before she joined her husband, Brad, as a full-time content creator. We also chat about what current and future projects TrailRecon has in store!
Arla and Misti chat with Ellen Wayte, Adventure Manager for EarthCruiser. Ellen spent six years as an overlanding tour leader with Dragoman (UK based); taking tourists overlanding through Africa, Asia and South America.
Learn more about Ellen, who leads overland trips through the Americas, and learn about Earth Cruiser overland vehicles, based out of Bend, Oregon.
Misti and Arla chat with Carol van Stralen about off-grid living, outdoor cooking, roadschooling, and her recent overland trip to James Bay.
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Arla and Misti chat with Matt Caldwell, CEO of Tread Lightly, and Tread Trainer Don Cox, who was selected as Tread Lightly's Ambassador of the Year in 2021! Come learn about Tread Lightly's mission, their current and future initiatives, and the amazing people who work tirelessly every day to make a difference in responsible outdoor recreation!
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Channing Cash is an avid outdoor enthusiast who just happens to be an immigrant from Laos who relocated to America at the age of six. Channing is a spinal cord injury survivor and a former Team USA adaptive athlete. Channing loves overlanding, and she has made it her personal mission to include all people of all abilities in the overlanding realm! Check out her inspirational story!
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Misti and Arla chat with Genevieve Valk, the President of Sea Sucker. Learn more about how Sea Sucker is making their name known in the overlanding community with their innovative products.
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Misti and Arla chat with Jon Birkmire, creator of the Florida Adventure Trail (F.A.T.). Tune in to learn more about Jon, and about exploring the Sunshine State.
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Misti and Arla went LIVE in the KC HiLites booth at Overland Expo West. They chatted with an amazing group of women who are taking the overlanding and off-roading world to the next level.
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We are so exited to bring Rachelle Croft on the Lady Overlander Radio podcast! Learn more about Rachelle, overlanding internationally, and how she balances a successful and demanding business with being a mother and wife.
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Our panel of experts discuss current legislation regarding PERMANENT public land trail closures, restrictions, public land swaps, and whether or not YOU are violating current Federal law by snapping a photo for Instagram or video for YouTube! You might be surprised by the answer!
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This past weekend, LOR hosted a Ladies' Overland Lounge at the MOORE Expo. We provided ladies-only classes, giveaways, and held a Ladies' Roundtable Discussion for attendees new to overlanding. Our panel consisted of Keri of Discover4x4rAdventures, Cara of Ozark Overland Adventures, Ashley of Okiegirl Overland, Arla of Bats Off-Road and Lady Overlander Radio, and Misti of The Day We Make and Lady Overlander Radio.
The Ladies' Overland Lounge was sponsored by:
The MOORE Expo
CB Adventure Supply
Tembo Tusk
SeaSucker Camp
Midland USA
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Misti and Arla chat with Virgil and Steph of North Bound Expeditions. North Bound Expeditions specializes in adventure travel and trail gear. They are based in Canada.
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In October 2021, expedition ‘The Overlanding Ambulance’ set off from Liverpool, UK in a Land Rover Defender Ambulance to attempt the Guinness World Record for the ‘Longest Journey by Ambulance’.
The team is made up of Rachel Nixon, Lawrence Dodi, and Peggy the travel spaniel. Both Rachel and Lawrence are veterinary surgeons who are undertaking this adventure at their own expense with the goal of raising money and attention for two charities that are close to their hearts; Anthony Nolan and Vetlife.
Rachel and Lawrence took a leave of absence from their jobs and hit the road with Peggy.
While living and travelling full time in the ambulance, they journeyed through 24 countries, and ventured as far as Armenia! While in Ushguli, Georgia (the highest inhabited settlement in Europe), they successfully crossed the 20,000km target set by Guinness World Records as the minimum record attempt. But they aren't finished yet...
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Misti and Arla talk about the Rowdy Jeepers off-road club, and upcoming expos and events.
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Jason and Kate are an awesome power couple who share a deep love for the outdoors and each other. Join us as we learn more about them and about the beautiful state of Arkansas!
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Misti and Arla chat with Shaun Walford of "The Story Till Now," and the conversation takes some interesting turns! We talk about everything from religion to Cadbury Cream Eggs on this episode. Take a listen!
Misti and Arla chat with Kyle Reese, the new owner of the Okie Overland store in Tulsa, Oklahoma!
Misti and Arla chat with special guests Tara McGovern, Taylor Abney, and Christina Luppi about the pros, cons, safety, and legal implications of traveling with a firearm.
Misti and Arla chat with our dear friend Anna Pinto, head of Customer Relations for GoTreads!
Many of us have heard, "Women should never (overland, wheel, hike, travel) alone," or other comments to that effect. The purpose of this podcast episode is to educate, inform, and empower women who may want to start overlanding solo, but have been told they shouldn't.
We are so excited to have the following Special Guests on Wednesday night's podcast:
Tara McGovern @roveandreverie
Cristin Whetten @badassbrunette
Christina Luppi @huntressoffroad
Kelly Nomura @twinkie923
Julianna Rose @the.overlander.nextdoor
Misti and Arla chat with Kris Carroll of Fastrack Overland about everything from his 2wd Tacoma overland build to mountain biking. We also meet his cat named "Shop Cat" and share lots of laughs and great conversation!
Join Misti and Arla as we chat with Rebelle Rally founder, Emily Miller, and our good friends Team Wild Mavens about the 2022 Rebelle Rally. We'll learn a bit about Emily, and why she started the rally, and we'll talk to Lisa and Katie and learn how the ups and downs of their very first run at Rebelle! Be sure to tune in and ask any questions you may have!
Also, make sure you watch until the end for a special announcement!
Misti and Arla chat with Krysta King tonight! Krysta LOVES the outdoors! You can find her hiking, overlanding, rock climbing, paddleboarding, and everything in between! Krysta has overcome personal obstacles that have only made her stronger. Come join us tonight and find out more about this awesome lady!
Misti and Arla chat with Brittany Highland of Hourless Life! Brittany was our very first guest on the Lady Overlander Radio podcast back in July 2021. We're catching up with her one year later to see how much her life has changed since she and her family started their international overland journey!
Misti and Arla chat with Tom Brawley of Adventure Trail Outfitters about his latest product: the Overland Shower System.
Misti interviews Justin Sturgill and his wife Michelle from Skinny Guy Campers and Kelly LeTourneau and his wife Traci, who just completed a three week overlanding trip to Utah and Colorado with their Skinny Guy Camper. Tune in and learn about the amazing features this camper has to offer!
Misti and Arla chat with Ariana Dufour. Ariana is originally from Colorado but currently lives in Salt Lake City, UT with her two border collies. Ariana recently joined the Trails Offroad team full-time as Director of Marketing and Design. During the week, you can find her working remotely but on the weekends, she's on the road searching for the next amazing camping spot in her 2004 Lexus GX470, dogs in tow.
Join Misti, Arla, Kayla, and Katie as we chat about the inaugural Lady Overlander Radio Camping Retreat we held in Arkansas. We talk about managing the heat, our awesome kayak float, the recovery, trauma care, and safety training we received from Switchback Outdoor Safety, and about the amazing women we met!
Misti and Arla chat with Down South Off-Road and Outdoor! Kim and Jeremy are quite the dynamic couple, who enjoy overlanding and off-roading, and conduct reviews of all types of outdoor products. They are funny, engaging, and have no filter!
Welcome to our special Memorial Day podcast with Oscar Mike Overland! Oscar Mike Overland is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that is dedicated to changing the lives of Veterans. Their mission is offering support to Veterans by means of adventure therapy and getting them “on the move”. LOR is also partnering with OMO for a camp and trail ride for female veterans in September. We announce the five veterans who are selected on the show!
Lady Overlander Radio held a ladies' fireside chat at the Daniel Boone Back the Byway event in Bowen, Kentucky. Grab your favorite drink, pull up a chair, and listen in on the discussion!
Misti and Arla chat with Hollie Fowler, a.k.a. MischiefMakerJKU, a rock crawling and trail riding legend! She is passionate about off-roading, and loves to encourage others to "get outdoors and on the trails!"
Misti & Arla chat with Jerry L'Ecuyer, the founder and owner of Tembo Tusk. Tembo Tusk makes overlanding and camping gear, such as the Skottle. Tembo Tusk is launching some awesome new products! We talk with Jerry about the new Basin Table, Tembo Tusk Fire Pit, traveling through Africa, and much more!
Misti and Arla chat with Jared and Kayla about their new business endeavor: Shop Overland Apparel. Shop Overland Apparel is a one stop shop where you can find merch from some of your favorite YouTube overlanding brands! Tune in to learn more about Jared and Kayla, their love for overlanding, and what led them to start a new business.
Misti and Arla chat with Keri Porter of Discover 4x4 Adventures! Keri has been in the off-road world for almost 20 years! She has also taken her trail skills to higher levels by competing in the 2018, 2019, and 2020 Rebelle Rally, an all-female 8-day compass and map navigational rally through the California and Nevada deserts. Keri is a born leader in the off-road community, and she is happy to share her knowledge and experience with others who are eager to get off-road and explore.
Join Misti and Arla as we interview some of our favorite people - Coddiwomple Overland! We were able to hang out with them again at the MOORE Expo, and we're excited to share their story with you!
Also, did you know that Lady Overlander Radio is ranked #6 in the Top 20 Overland Podcasts to listen to in 2022 by Feedspot?
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Listen in as we chat with our friends Matt and Cara McClellan of Ozark Overland Adventures! We chat about their rigs, their adventures, Matt's hair, and the MOORE Expo!
Learn more about this dynamic duo, who showcase women in overlanding in order to build a sense of community and empowerment!
Misti and Arla chat with Crystal and Chase Howerton, known on social media as AR_Family_Expeditions! We talk about their overland build on their 2017 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon, overlanding with kids, and how overlanding as a family has improved their lives.
Arla and Misti chat with Carol and Peter van Stralen of Epic Family Road Trip! We talk about their new rig builds, roadschooling, and the ups and downs of raising a family on the road.
The Wild Mavens are preparing for Rebelle Rally 2022! Take a listen to learn about how they are getting themselves ready for this challenge!
Cristin is a solo female full-time overlander who recently traveled to Baja! Want to know more about the logistics of overlanding full-time, traveling solo, or traveling alone as a woman? Take a listen!
Join Arla and Misti as we interview Julie Heyer, a.k.a. "Aqua Jeepgirl." Tune in as we chat with Julie about her Jeep "Roxxie," a 2018 Jeep Wrangler JLU Sport. Julie and her sidekick, Roxxie, tackle some pretty epic obstacles out on the trails and just participated in King of Hammers.
We interviewed Jamie Handel - Founder of Lady Owned Toyotas, and Amy Marlar - Arkansas Ambassador for LOT. We had a lot of fun talking about the LOT group, their relationship with Tread Lightly, upcoming events, and the LOT Ambassador application process.
Join Laura Titensor, Mary Hollendoner, Brittany Highland, Arla Cress and Misti Tokarsky in a round table discussion on overlanding with kids.
Interview with Arla Cress, a.k.a. Mrs. Bats Offroad! She's funny, smart, and tough as nails! Arla overlands with her husband, Tony, and their 12 year old daughter. Arla just recently finished her overland build on her 2018 Jeep Wrangler JKU "Bonnie" and completed her maiden overland voyage in the JKU to Big Bend over the holidays.
STAY TUNED FOR A SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT AT THE END!!!
In this episode, I chat with Chris Holloway, creator, owner, and CEO of the Midwest Overlanding and Off-road (MOORE) Expo. We talk about the Expo, the Campfire Cocktails YouTube series, the SMORR 2 MOORE (S2M) Overland Rally, and the Big Iron Overland Rally. We also chat about Chris' overland rigs, his family, and what he would tell his 18 year old self if he could go back in time. Take a listen!
Krystal Kelly is an internationally recognized show jumping coach, best-selling author, award winning equestrian documentarian, youtuber, horse owner, and international equestrian overlander. Listen in and learn all about overlanding on horseback!
In this episode, Tara McGovern, Cindy Pope, and Monique Song join me in a round table discussion on several topics such as hygiene, safety, and the good, the bad, and the ugly of overlanding!
Born and raised in Colorful Colorado, Karina has enjoyed the beauty of the outdoors from a very young age. Karina and her husband overland Colorado and Utah in their Toyota Tacomas and absorb as much of forest and trails as they possibly can. Karina wants to live in a world of "mountains, coffee, and campfires."
In this episode of Lady Overlander Radio, I chat with Mary Hollendoner. After a decade of high-stress, challenging, but rewarding jobs, she and her husband John decided it was time for a change. Mary left the rat race of Silicon Valley and her job at Google to travel from California to Argentina with her husband and daughter. They did so in a Ford Econoline van named Vancito. She documented their travels in her newly released book, titled "Monkeys on the Road," where she shares many relatable stories and adventures.
Laura Titensor is a self taught cinematographer and film editor. She started Crayons and Cairns, a non-profit, to help give resources and education to families searching for connection - to each other and to natural world. Laura enjoys overlanding and canyoneering with her husband and children, and is currently working on a short film titled, "The Mark We Make," which captures not only the epic beauty of Utah's slot canyons, but also delves into the damage inflicted on our public lands and historic landmarks.
In this episode, Aaron Paris of Switchback Outdoor Safety and I talk about the importance of off-road safety, safety and recovery gear he recommends, trainings his company offers, and the upcoming Lady Overlander Radio Camping Retreat. Enjoy!
THIS EPISODE SPONSORED BY MOORE EXPO.
My guest on this week's episode of Lady Overlander Radio is Dot Bekker. Dot is an international overlander who traveled over 12,000 miles on her own from Europe through 18 West African countries to Zimbabwe. Dot even received several marriage proposals along the way! Listen in as we talk about that, the release of her book, "Going Home to Africa," and so much more!
Monique is the girl behind the YouTube channel the "Overland Lady." Monique went from sheltered city girl to adventurer and, like many, felt the call to adventure to escape living a life that was more "expected" rather than authentic. She took the leap, left it all behind and travelled to Australia where she found her own rhythm and purpose. She finds peace in the wilderness and often spends prolonged periods of solo time off the grid in her 4WD Toyota Landcruiser. She spreads the love for wild places with everyone she meets both online and offline. Monique inspires young women around the world to break gender, racial, cultural, and societal norms, and opt for a life that's self-fulfilling and self-sufficient.
My guest on Episode 13 of Lady Overlander Radio is the awesome Taylor Abney. Taylor is a competitive shooter, full-time overlander, freelance writer, content creator, and outdoor adventurer. She enjoys hiking, camping, photography, and of course...shooting! We talk about everything from helping veterans to mental health and Taylor shares a very personal reason for shifting to life on the road. Take a listen.
My guest on this episode of Lady Overlander Radio is Cindy Pope of Northology Adventures. Cindy's lifelong love of the outdoors has led her to where she is today. Cindy is an overland adventure events coordinator, digital publisher and social media addict. You can find her roaming the woods of the upper Midwest looking for remote places to camp, paddle, hike and stargaze. She has been married to her husband Chad for 23 years and they travel around in their '96 Ford Quigley 4x4 van with their two adorable rescue pups, Libby and Daisy.
Geneva Saint-Amour has lived the travel life for quite some time. She has backpacked and stayed in hostels, traveled with a motorcycle and tent, built out a VW Vanagon and traveled, and have even traveled in a custom-designed truck camper. From Canada to South America and many places in between, she, her husband, and their dogs have lived the nomad life. We can all learn from this amazing woman and her travels.
Listen in on tonight's episode as I interview Jordan, a 22 year old woman who offroads and overlands with her rescue dog, Buster, and cattle dog, Bella!
My guest tonight is Tara McGovern, a single mama to two boys. Tara works in marketing/media and is also a professional photographer. Listen in tonight to learn how Tara finds balance in her busy life by getting herself and her boys out into nature as much as possible.
In this podcast, I interview Kayla Hodges. Kayla is a van lifer, writer, former soldier, and creator of A Captain’s Log. After finishing her time in the U.S. Army as a company commander, she moved into her 4x4 Mitsubishi Delica van and is currently traveling around the U.S. Inspired by ideas like self-reliance, off-grid living, and minimalism, she’s incrementally learning to slow down, let go, refocus on health, and escape what’s been her version of the rat race.
In this episode, I chat with Cara McClellan of Ozark Overland Adventures. She and I discuss everything from kids to photography to overlanding hygiene and everything in between!
Andrea Amos has an awesome overlanding rig named "Bluebelle" and she and her husband plan to overland full-time and travel the Pan American Highway within the next four years. Take a listen to her story on tonight's podcast.
In this episode, I talk with Ashley Giordano, who is an accomplished travel writer and international overlander. Ashley and her husband Richard overland in their 1990 Toyota pickup, and have visited 16 countries. Ashley has also served as a guide for Women Overlanding the World trips.
If you are interested in international overlanding, you will love this episode!
Julianna is a full-time overlander who is traveling solo. In this episode, we talk about the life events that brought her to living in her Toyota FJ Cruiser and how living this way has helped to reduce her anxiety and give her a better quality of life.
In this episode, Mauriahh and I talk offroading, overlanding, and the confidence they bring to her life.
Ashley Oldham is a wife, mom of two, and has caught the overlanding bug! In this episode, we talk about her first time on the trails, family life, her love of the overland community, and the things she has learned along the way.
In this episode, Brittany and I talk about full-time overland life, her new overlanding rig, her upcoming international travel, and homeschooling on the road.