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 experiences

• How 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.com⁠
• Facebook: ⁠www.facebook.com/fireflyhillskentucky⁠
• Instagram: ⁠www.instagram.com/fireflyhills/⁠

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What happens when a full-time RVing family buys 38 acres to create the kind of campground they always wished existed?

In this episode, Kate sits down with Tonja Lesmeister — full-time RVer, campground owner, and founder of Firefly Hills — for a wildly inspiring conversation about RV life, land ownership, and designing spaces that actually work for full-time families.

Tonja shares her journey from hitting the road to homesteading in the Kentucky hills, how she built Firefly Hills to be intentionally inclusive and community-centered, and what the real process of buying and building out a campground looks like (spoiler: it’s not all sunshine and s’mores).

If you've ever dreamed of owning land, building something of your own, or just finding a better way to full-time RV, this is your sign.

🔑 Key takeaways:

• What it really takes (emotionally & financially) to buy land and build something meaningful
• Why most campgrounds aren’t designed for full-time RVers — and how Firefly Hills breaks the mold
• Tonja’s approach to building a “kids-first” campground community
• Her advice for other women who want to create something different
• Plus... a totally unexpected twist near the end involving 👻 the other residents of Firefly Hills

🔗 Connect with Tonja:

• Website: www.fireflyhillskentucky.com
• Facebook: www.facebook.com/fireflyhillskentucky
• Instagram: www.instagram.com/fireflyhills/

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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 kids
• What the time change really felt like — and how they finally adapted
• The BEST snorkel spot on Kona Island (plus one painful rookie mistake to avoid!)
• A packing strategy that saved everyone’s sanity
• The one cultural surprise that left the biggest impressionIf you’re ready to move your “someday” trip to the calendar, this one’s for you.

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💳 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!

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Planning 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 Today

Cortez 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