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EP 18: Tiny House Expedition: Belief, Community, and DIY Home Building

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What you’ll learn in this episode:

  • Why tiny living is such a passion for Alexis and Christian.

  • What pushed them to build a tiny house on wheels.

  • The importance of having belief in yourself to do hard things.

  • The value of community in tiny living.

  • The biggest challenge they see in the tiny living community.

  • How to ensure you’re remaining on the legal side of things.

  • The benefits of building over buying.

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Alexis Stephens and Christian Parsons from Tiny House Expedition join the show today to take us on a journey through their remarkable experience at the forefront of the tiny house movement. They've not only embraced tiny living, but also created a documentary chronicling their adventure across the country in a tiny house on wheels. In this episode, they share the power of belief and how it can turn seemingly impossible dreams into reality.

Listen in as Alexis and Christian share the numerous benefits of living in a tiny house community, particularly for those inclined toward minimalism. You’ll discover the unexpected opportunities for meaningful connections and mutual support that come up in these close-knit communities, where helping a neighbor in need is part of everyday life. Alexis and Christina also discuss the importance of staying on the right side of the law and being aware of local regulations when it comes to tiny homes, as well as the significant advantages of building your own home.

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Quotes from the episode

“In tiny living communities, there is always going to be opportunities to have unexpected conversations and also to help each other out.” - Alexis Stephens

“Tiny living gives you the opportunity to do things that most people don’t do and it can help you get to such a better place in your life.” - Alexis Stephens

“There is something magic about DIYing your own home because you can customize it so much.” - Alexis Stephens

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