Tiny Home Tours
Tiny Home Tours
Tiny Home Tours
Welcome to the Tiny Home Tours podcast, your ultimate guide to the world of tiny living. Join us as our team engages in captivating conversations with nomads and members of the tiny living community. Whether you’re seeking design inspiration, build tips or craving tales from the road, the Tiny Home Tours podcast has it all. Tune in each week as we explore what it means to dream big and go tiny! 
Investing in the Road Less Traveled: Achieving Financial Freedom with Brenda
In this episode, join Ally in a captivating conversation with Brenda from The Road Through My Eyes as they delve into the world of van life and financial empowerment. Brenda shares her inspiring journey of embracing minimalism and leveraging investing while living on the road to secure long-term financial stability. Tune in as they explore pivotal topics such as budgeting, the essentiality of emergency funds, and the diverse landscape of investment accounts. From high yield savings strategies to navigating Vanguard accounts, Brenda offers invaluable insights and practical tips for those embarking on their investment journey. Whether you're a novice or seasoned investor, this episode is packed with wisdom to demystify personal finances and propel you towards financial independence. Tune in now and take charge of your financial future!To learn more, follow Brenda on Instagram at: @theroadthroughmyeyesClick here to sign up for our monthly newsletter! Click here if you'd like to be featured on the Tiny Home Tours YouTube channel. 
Apr 24, 2024
46 min
Tiny Kitchen Cooking Tips with Andy from The Buslife Kitchen
In this episode of the Tiny Home Tours podcast, host Ayana chats with Andy, her husband, and the mind behind The Bus Life Kitchen! They delve into Andy's nomadic lifestyle and his journey from living out of a Prius as a wildland firefighter to embracing full-time nomadic chef in their tiny home on wheels. Andy shares insights on cooking in a tiny space, his approach to recipe development, and his passion for global cuisines. The episode features a practical discussion on tiny kitchen hacks, essential tools, and spices, along with a Q&A session addressing queries from their Instagram followers. Additionally, Andy talks about his cookbook designed for tiny kitchens and hints at his upcoming second cookbook.Check out a short video on Andy's cooking adventures on YouTube!To follow Andy head to his Instagram at: @the.buslife.kitchen, or check out his website at: www.thebuslifekitchen.comClick here to subscribe for the Tiny Home Tours monthly newsletter. Click here to apply to be featured on the Tiny Home Tours YouTube channel!
Apr 17, 2024
46 min
Content Creation & Social Media Hacks with our Nomadic Instagram Wizard Amanda
In this week's episode, join host Ayana as she chats with Amanda, a fellow nomad and the creative genius behind Tiny Home Tours' Instagram presence. Dive deep into Amanda's adventurous journey of bus life, exploring her insights on living in a tiny home on wheels and navigating social media on the go.Throughout the conversation, Amanda shares invaluable wisdom on leveraging social media, offering advice on content creation, forging brand partnerships, and finding equilibrium between work and life on the road. Whether you're an aspiring content creator or simply intrigued by the idea of minimalist living, Amanda's experiences and tips serve as an inspiring roadmap for carving out your own path in the digital age.Follow Amanda & her husband Owen on Instagram: @indigosomewhereClick here to tour their bus!Click here to subscribe to our monthly newsletters. Apply to be featured on the Tiny Home Tours YouTube channel!
Apr 10, 2024
37 min
Trading In High Paying Corporate Jobs for Nomad Life with J & Eric
In this episode of the Tiny Home Tours Podcast, J and Eric Aldape share their transformative journey from working corporate jobs and living in a traditional house to adopting a nomadic lifestyle. They recount their initial leap into nomadism, which took them from 4Runner life to farm work, and finally, a stint with the Peace Corps in West Africa. The culmination of this transition inspired them to build and live full-time out of a bus. They discuss their approach to minimalism, community building, and the importance of personal relationships over material wealth. Listen as they share how they’ve managed to sustain their lifestyle through passion-driven work, or “hobby jobs” as J calls them, rather than traditional careers. The episode offers practical advice for those considering a similar lifestyle shift, emphasizing the value of attending nomad gatherings and embracing slow living. Follow J & Eric on Instagram: @CampaldapeSubscribe to our monthly newsletter! Apply to be featured on the Tiny Home Tours YouTube channel. 
Apr 3, 2024
45 min
Choosing the Right Tiny Home on Wheels: Insights and Experiences
In this episode of the Tiny Home Tours podcast, hosts Ayana and Ally delve into the complex decision-making process of selecting the right rig for a lifestyle on the road. They share their personal experiences and considerations in choosing between buses, vans, RVs, and traditional tiny homes, specifically addressing the importance of design, budget, and practicality in making these decisions. The conversation covers topics like the pros and cons of various types of rigs, budget management, design preferences, and the inevitable compromises and lessons learned along the way. Click here to read our new resource all about choosing which rig is right for you, and don't forget to subscribe to our newsletter for all future monthly resources! Apply to be featured on our YouTube channel! 
Mar 27, 2024
41 min
Sixteen Border Crossings, a Thirty-Nine Foot School Bus and One Shared Passion: The Making of Noovo Vans
Join Ayana in this episode as she chats with Paul Aubert, a co-founder of Noovo Vans. Discover the fascinating confluence of entrepreneurship and travel that propelled Paul and his close friend Benoit to transform a school bus into the ultimate "hotel on wheels" and embark on a remarkable journey from San Diego to Buenos Aires, spanning 16 countries. Paul shares valuable insights and advice on international travel, as well as some wacky stories from their journey. Tune in to unravel the intriguing narrative of how this epic road trip served as the catalyst for three Frenchies to dream up Noovo Vans, their innovative van conversion company.Follow Noovo Vans on social media: Instagram- @NoovovansFacebook- @NoovovansYouTube- @Noovovans Check out their website at: www.noovolife.com Or, reach out to Paul directly via email at [email protected] Click here to subscribe for our monthly newsletter! Click here to apply to be featured on the Tiny Home Tours YouTube channel. 
Mar 13, 2024
59 min
From Nomadic Dreams to Real Life Adventure with Sahil & Maggie
Click here to sign up for our Monthly Newsletter!In this week's episode, join Ayana as she chats with Sahil & Maggie, an adventurous couple embracing the nomadic lifestyle in their self-converted shuttle bus. Delve into their inspiring journey from nomadic beginnings to mastering the art of DIY conversion. Discover how the pandemic became a catalyst for their transition to bus life and explore the highs and lows of their road-bound adventures. Tune in for insightful stories and valuable lessons from life on the move.Click here for full show notes for this week's episode. To see more about Sahil & Maggie's build process visit their YouTube channel!To follow their journey check out their Instagram at: @appa_thebus. Click here to apply to be featured on the Tiny Home Tours YouTube channel. 
Mar 6, 2024
41 min
Exploring Creativity, Discipline, and Vulnerability with Nomadic Musician C.J. Rislove
In today's episode, join JonLuc, a member of the Tiny Home Tours team,  as he chats with C.J. Rislove. As a fellow nomad, exceptional musician, and Season 22 American Idol contestant, C.J. brings a unique wealth of experience and insight to the table. From a young age, C.J. had a deep desire to live nomadically, and at the remarkable age of 17, he fulfilled that dream by acquiring his very own bus. Tune in as C.J. dives into his creative journey as a nomadic musician, sharing anecdotes, challenges, and triumphs along the way. JonLuc & C.J.  traverse themes of confidence, vulnerability, discipline, and the multiple facets of the creative process. Don't miss out on this profound exploration of the human spirit and the boundless possibilities that come with pursuing one's passions.Click here for full show notes for this episode. Listen to C.J.'s music on Spotify, Apple Music, SoundCloud!  Follow C.J. on Instagram @C.J.Is.Love, TikTok @C.J.Is.Love or YouTube @CJRislove2022. Click here to apply to be featured on the Tiny Home Tours YouTube Channel. Click here to sign up for our Monthly Newsletter!
Feb 28, 2024
52 min
How To Design Your Tiny Home: Top 5 Tips from Interior Designer Sarah Bronstein
Join Ally in this week's episode as she sits down with Sarah Bronstein, the creative force behind Sukkha Interior Design. Discover Sarah's remarkable journey from a New York studio apartment to fully embracing tiny living in her refurbished vintage trailer. Dive into Sarah's expertise as she shares the nuances of tiny home design, offering invaluable insights and unveiling her top 5 tips to kickstart your design journey. Tune in and learn how to begin crafting the perfect tiny living space.Click here for full show notes for this episode. If you'd like to learn more about Sarah's design work, check out www.sukkhainteriordesign.com. Or, follow Sarah on Instagram @sukkhainteriordesign.Be sure to check out Sarah's podcast Nomadic Spaces, all about interior design in tiny spaces. Click here to apply to be featured on the Tiny Home Tours YouTube channel. Click here to subscribe to our Monthly Newsletter!
Feb 21, 2024
39 min
Raising Twins on the Road with Tal
In today's episode, Ally sits down to chat with Tal from @twins_on_wheels. After selling their belongings and flying to the U.S. from Israel, Tal and her family dove headfirst into life on the road. After 8 months in a van, Tal and her husband Ori self-converted a skoolie which they now live in. Listen as Ally chats with Tal about parenting, relationships, and all things road life!For full show notes for this episode click here. To follow Tal & Ori's journey check out their Instagram at: @twins_on_wheelsOr, check out their website: www.twinsonwheels.com Be sure to check out the Rocky Mountain Bus Sales (where Tal & Ori purchased their 30 ft. bus from): www.rockymtnbus.comClick here to subscribe to our Monthly Newsletter! Click here to apply to be featured on the Tiny Home Tours YouTube Channel. 
Feb 14, 2024
40 min
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