As 2025 comes to a close, I (Patti Hunt) sit down with entrepreneur, Hustle and Flowchart podcast host, and marketing strategist Joe Fier to reflect on the wins, challenges, and lessons that shaped the year, and how to intentionally step into 2026 with clarity and courage. Joe shares insights on mindset, avoiding burnout, redefining hustle, and finding alignment between work, family, and personal fulfillment.

Together, Joe and I explore why travel, both literal and internal, is essential for perspective, how quiet reflection can reveal what we truly want, and why embracing change (including AI) is critical for personal and professional growth. This episode is a powerful reminder that living fully means living intentionally.

Key Takeaways

• Why clarity about what you want is the foundation of success
• The shift from nonstop hustle to intentional balance
• How reflection helps prevent burnout and misalignment
• Finding quiet moments to capture your best ideas
• The courage required to live life on your own terms
• Why embracing change and technology is essential heading into 2026

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Guest Links

• Hustle & Flowchart Podcast
• Joe Fier (AI Twin & Resources)

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Links and Discounts

* Camp for Less than $9 a night: Reach out to Sharon & Warren Lewis Thousand Trails Membership Specialists. Call/Text 772-217-1851

* AirSkirts $200 off with Code: RVPOD

* Rivet Supply Co Adventure Boards check website for FREE Personalizing

* KoolRV Optimize RV AC

* Open Roads discount diesel fuel card

* VIP Access Great RV product & services discounts

* Innovative Toll Nationwide Tolling for $24/year

RVTV is changing how RV content is discovered by bringing trusted YouTube creators onto a 24/7 television network. In this episode, I (Patti Hunt) have the opportunity to talk with Dan Dominski of Cannella Media to explain what RVTV is, how it works, and why it is important to the RVer. They discuss long-form content, partnerships, reach, and how TV distribution adds credibility and longevity to creator content.

Key Points

• What RVTV is and how it differs from YouTube and social platforms
• Why RVTV curates existing creator content instead of replacing it
• How creators benefit from television distribution and discoverability
• What kind of content RVTV is looking for (and what they’re not)
• Where RVTV streams and how viewers watch while on the road

RVTV.TV

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Links and Discounts

* Camp for Less than $9 a night: Reach out to Sharon & Warren Lewis Thousand Trails Membership Specialists. Call/Text 772-217-1851

* AirSkirts $200 off with Code: RVPOD

* Rivet Supply Co Adventure Boards check website for FREE Personalizing

* KoolRV Optimize RV AC

* Open Roads discount diesel fuel card

* VIP Access Great RV product & services discounts

* Innovative Toll Nationwide Tolling for $24/year

I (Patti Hunt) interview a special young lady who will inspire you to explore the outdoors, starting right where you live. Her goal is to visit all 124 Pennsylvania state parks, she has been to 22 and will keep going through the fall and winter. She hopes to help build confidence through travel and solo exploration, Abbi shares her journey, lessons, and practical advice for hikers of every experience level. Whether you’re an RVer, glamping enthusiast, or trail beginner, this conversation will ignite your sense of adventure and push you toward that first step outdoors.

Quote “Your comfort zone will kill you. You kind of just have to do it, you can't just live in your little bubble.” — Abbi Miller

Guest Links

* Abbi on the Trail TikTok

* Abbi Miller Creative Instagram

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Links and Discounts

* Camp for Less than $9 a night: Reach out to Sharon & Warren Lewis Thousand Trails Membership Specialists. Call/Text 772-217-1851

* AirSkirts $200 off with Code: RVPOD

* Rivet Supply Co Adventure Boards check website for FREE Personalizing

* KoolRV Optimize RV AC

* Open Roads discount diesel fuel card

* VIP Access Great RV product & services discounts

* Innovative Toll Nationwide Tolling for $24/year

Special Thanksgiving episode I (Patti Hunt) reflect on what three years of full-time RV travel taught her about pace, perspective, gratitude, and intentional lifestyle. I share how slowing down transformed my experience of travel, how embracing the journey, not just the destination revealed everyday beauty, and how time in nature helped her navigate emotional challenges with clarity and grounding. I also expresses heartfelt gratitude to my family, friends, editor, social media team, producers, and devoted listeners. I offer an encouragement that travel is more than movement it’s a mindset, a way of living, and an invitation to embrace presence and meaning wherever you are.

Key Points

• Enjoy the journey not just the destination
• Slow down and make space for presence and appreciation
• Gaining new perspective by spending time in nature
• Gratitude for supportive friends, family, and creative team
• Travel as a philosophy of living fully, not just going places

If these reflections resonated with you, leave me a comment or question, and share what travel (big or small) has taught you. If you’re listening on a podcast platform, follow and leave a review, it helps the show reach more listeners!

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Links and Discounts

* Camp for Less than $9 a night: Reach out to Sharon & Warren Lewis Thousand Trails Membership Specialists. Call/Text 772-217-1851

* AirSkirts $200 off with Code: RVPOD

* Rivet Supply Co Adventure Boards check website for FREE Personalizing

* KoolRV Optimize RV AC

* Open Roads discount diesel fuel card

* VIP Access Great RV product & services discounts

* Innovative Toll Nationwide Tolling for $24/year

In this powerful episode I (Patti) down with Tonja Lesmeister, founder of Traveling With a Purpose (TAP), to explore the heart and impact of service-based travel. Tonja shares how her early social work and youth group experiences sparked a lifelong passion for cultural immersion and community support. She opens up about founding TAP, leading dozens of service trips to Jamaica, and building long-term partnerships with children’s homes and an autism school on the island. This episode also addresses the devastating aftermath of Hurricane Melissa and how TAP is responding with immediate relief efforts, family support, and future rebuilding plans. Whether you're curious about service trips or looking for ways to help, this conversation is both heartfelt and eye-opening.

Key Points

• Tonja’s first service trip and how her passion for global service began
• The founding story of Traveling With a Purpose (TAP)
• What makes service-based travel different from traditional volunteer trips
• How TAP matches traveler skills with real needs in Jamaican communities
• Hurricane Melissa’s destruction and the urgent need for support
• Requirements and expectations for joining a TAP service trip
• How service changes the traveler as much as the community

Resources & Links

• Traveling With a Purpose (TAP)
• Firefly Hills Kentucky Campground

Thank you for listening, I would love to hear from you, please leave me a comment or question here on the podcast page or on my social media channels and share with others that want to adventure.

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Links and Discounts

* Camp for Less than $9 a night: Reach out to Sharon & Warren Lewis Thousand Trails Membership Specialists. Call/Text 772-217-1851

* AirSkirts $200 off with Code: RVPOD

* Rivet Supply Co Adventure Boards check website for FREE Personalizing

* KoolRV Optimize RV AC

* Open Roads discount diesel fuel card

* VIP Access Great RV product & services discounts

* Innovative Toll Nationwide Tolling for $24/year

I (Patti Hunt) sit down with world traveler, homeschool mom, and children’s book author Robin to unpack what it really takes to travel internationally with kids. From RV adventures and spontaneous London weekends to preparing for long-haul flights with special needs children, Robin shares practical advice, heartwarming stories, and a healthy dose of humor. Whether you’re dreaming of Paris or planning a road trip closer to home, this episode will inspire you to embrace travel as a family and find joy in the journey.

Key Points:

• The benefits of “world schooling” and how travel teaches kids life skills
• Packing smart with kids
• Food planning for kids with sensitivities or autism (plus TSA-friendly tips)
• Teaching safety and independence while traveling as a family
• Funny (and real) stories of getting “lost” and learning resilience on the road

Quote:

“It’s not about doing everything perfectly—it’s about teaching your kids how to figure things out when life happens.”

References:

• Robin’s Website
• Instagram @bgbarnstormer

Thank you for listening, I would love to hear from you, please leave me a comment or question here on the podcast page or on my social media channels and share with others that want to adventure.

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Links and Discounts

* Camp for Less than $9 a night: Reach out to Sharon & Warren Lewis Thousand Trails Membership Specialists. Call/Text 772-217-1851

* AirSkirts $200 off with Code: RVPOD

* Rivet Supply Co Adventure Boards check website for FREE Personalizing

* KoolRV Optimize RV AC

* Open Roads discount diesel fuel card

* VIP Access Great RV product & services discounts

* Innovative Toll Nationwide Tolling for $24/year

I (Patti Hunt) sit down with Janine Pettit, founder of Girl Camper and champion for women travelers discusses overcoming fear, building confidence, and finding community through solo and group adventures. From RVing across the U.S. to exploring Europe and Africa, Janine shares how she turned her love of camping into a movement that empowers women to travel boldly. Together, they explore what it really means to go “solo, but not alone,” how to make international trips affordable, and why there’s no such thing as the perfect time to start your adventure.

Key Points

• Why solo travel doesn’t mean traveling alone the power of supportive communities
• Janine’s unforgettable salmon river trips and bucket-list adventures
• Making international travel possible on any budget
• Overcoming fear, embracing spontaneity, and finding joy in imperfection
• Tips for women new to camping, group travel, and planning their first big trip

References & Resources

• Girl Camper
• Spacious Skies Campgrounds
• Open Roads Fuel Savings Card

If you’ve been waiting for the “right time” to travel, this episode is your sign to start now. Subscribe to Inspired Travels with Patti for more stories of courage, community, and adventure and share this episode with a friend who needs a little travel inspiration.

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Links and Discounts

* Camp for Less than $9 a night: Reach out to Sharon & Warren Lewis Thousand Trails Membership Specialists. Call/Text 772-217-1851

* AirSkirts $200 off with Code: RVPOD

* Rivet Supply Co Adventure Boards check website for FREE Personalizing

* KoolRV Optimize RV AC

* Open Roads discount diesel fuel card

* VIP Access Great RV product & services discounts

* Innovative Toll Nationwide Tolling for $24/year

I (Patti Hunt) sit down with full-time RVer’s Melodie & Kurt Clayton of RV Plus 3 to explore how life on the road reshaped their family’s priorities, education, and connection. From selling their home to traveling across 20 states with their teenage son, they share practical tips on memberships, budgeting, homeschooling, and discovering hidden gems most travelers miss. Whether you’re dreaming about hitting the road or already RV-curious, this candid conversation reveals what RV life is really like, the challenges, the freedom, and the unexpected beauty of living small while seeing big.

Key Points:

• How Melodie & Kurt transitioned from a traditional home to full-time RV living
• Budgeting, memberships, and programs that make RV travel affordable
• Tips on fuel savings, campground choices, and planning vs. flexibility
• Homeschooling on the road: how their son learns through experience
• The emotional side of travel, loss, resilience, and finding community on the road
• Favorite hidden gems across the U.S

Resources & Mentions & Links:

• RV Plus Three – [Website | YouTube | Instagram]
• Thousand Trails Membership Call or Text Sharon Lewis 804-366-0798 for membership information
• Coast to Coast Campgrounds
• Open Roads
• Innovative Toll Nationwide Tolling
• Full-Time Families
• Fireside RV Rentals
• Dakota Post Mail Service
• Time for Learning (homeschool program)
• Escapees RV Club (Mail Service)

Thank you for listening, I would love to hear from you, please leave me a comment or question here on the podcast page or on my social media channels and share with others that want to adventure.

Connect with Me:

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Links and Discounts

* Camp for Less than $9 a night: Reach out to Sharon & Warren Lewis Thousand Trails Membership Specialists. Call/Text 772-217-1851

* AirSkirts $200 off with Code: RVPOD

* Rivet Supply Co Adventure Boards check website for FREE Personalizing

* KoolRV Optimize RV AC

* Open Roads discount diesel fuel card

* VIP Access Great RV product & services discounts

* Innovative Toll Nationwide Tolling for $24/year