Ever wondered what it would be like to explore the world in 70 square feet entirely alone? On “My Solo Road”, Sydney brings you along her journey of traveling in a van as a solo female. While tackling struggles such as safety, finances, and loneliness, she also shares stories about life on the road, every day experiences, and how she got here. Grab a glass of wine or a beer (she’s got one) and learn how one woman escaped her 80 hour work week to live a messy, yet beautiful dream.
Episodes
Sunday Dec 08, 2019
Sunday Dec 08, 2019
This is my experience with social anxiety. You know.. that feeling of wanting to crawl outside your body at the thought of having to make small talk with strangers? Yeah that feeling. This week I share about my experience, give my best advice, and brag on van life a little more because it made all the difference in healing my mental health.
Wednesday Nov 27, 2019
Wednesday Nov 27, 2019
Traveling full time alone can get.. kinda lonely to say the least. But is that a bad feeling or something we should come to appreciate? This week I talk all about my perspective on loneliness, how I cope with it, and what I do for human connection when I need it.
Thursday Nov 21, 2019
Thursday Nov 21, 2019
Although I love my overall van build, there are definitely a few things I wish I could change! There are also a few things that I wouldn't change no matter what. This week I share my top conversion regrets and my top must-do's!
Wednesday Nov 13, 2019
Wednesday Nov 13, 2019
Toilets, showers, and laundry are a common concern when considering life in a van. This week I give you all of your options and my opinion on what's best for your budget and preferences! I even share how I go #2 in a van without a working toilet. FUN TIMES!
Wednesday Oct 16, 2019
Wednesday Oct 16, 2019
Two best friends/solo women talk all about life on the road and what's it like. From safety and overnight parking to female friendships and community, Sydney and Katie go back & forth on exactly what it means to live the "van life" as a woman.
Sunday Oct 06, 2019
Sunday Oct 06, 2019
Earning a remote income in the van life world is a hot topic and there's a million ways to do it. This week Lee Asher joins us again to talk about making money on the road. With his influencer background and Sydney's experience with building a website, freelancing, and meeting so many others who work from the road, there is a ton of information to share on how you can do the same.
Monday Sep 16, 2019
Monday Sep 16, 2019
How much was it for my van, van build, and my monthly budget on the road? When I was researching for van life, I couldn't find ANYTHING about what people are spending because no one talks about it. Well now, I am! PLEASE READ: Everyone is different, no budgets are the same, no two vans are the exact same. This is just my personal experience.
Friday Aug 30, 2019
Friday Aug 30, 2019
How do I make it work with a dog on the road? What happens when I have to go inside and she has to stay in the car? This week I dive into the logistics & impact traveling with a dog can bring. Also, we are joined by our first ever guest, The Asher House, who travels full time with 9 RESCUE DOGS in an RV for a completely different perspective...
Friday Aug 16, 2019
Friday Aug 16, 2019
A bear broke in, I crashed into a hotel, and my dog needed emergency surgery? This week I share my WILDEST stories from the road thus far. Van life may look like a dream but it can certainly turn ugly pretty quick... Let me tell how.
Tuesday Jul 30, 2019
Tuesday Jul 30, 2019
How did I become a solo female traveler and end up living in a van? Let me share my journey to finding van life and what lead me to who I am today. From growing up in Indianapolis to hitting the road in my second van completely alone, I'm telling it all.