EP 28: Revolution on Wheels: DIY Nomads Shirley and AW Share the Realities of Skoolie Living
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What you’ll learn in this episode:
Why you don’t need construction experience to build a tiny home.
The value in watching YouTube videos for DIY tips.
The benefit of keeping the long-term vision in mind.
How the tiny living community has welcomed Shirley and AW.
What they wish younger people knew about tiny living.
What they think is holding people back from following their dreams.
The value in having freedom of time.
Today we are talking to Shirley and AW, a couple who turned a 30 ft school bus into their mobile home, Miss Daisy. With no prior motorhome construction experience, they tackled the DIY project balancing work to avoid burnout. Learn practical tips from their reliance on YouTube tutorials and insights into the value of a long-term vision without formal construction expertise.
This episode delves into Shirley and AW's experience, exploring the support they found in the tiny living community and the benefits of sidestepping traditional mortgages. Uncover the tangible rewards of newfound confidence, the freedom of time, and the practicality of living on your terms. Reflecting on their journey, the duo shares lessons about pursuing dreams, living fully, and finding passion in everyday moments. Listen in for a realistic look at converting a bus to an RV, challenging stereotypes, and embracing a lifestyle that offers both freedom and fulfillment.
Resources mentioned
Laura Lynch: LinkedIn
Quotes from the episode
“You don't have to live the American dream where you have a big house and you fill it up with stuff you don’t need.” - AW
“On a tombstone, you have the year you were born and the year you died. The dash in the middle is your life and that is what’s important. You only get one life, so make it a good one.” - Shirley
“Live every day to the fullest. Do what you want to do, find your passion and do it.” - AW
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