In this episode, Ethan Wayne shares how vanlife, his dog Finn, and a deep sense of purpose shape his travel lifestyle. He reflects on growing up on Western film sets, how his father's legacy inspired the John Wayne Cancer Foundation, and why RVing offers both freedom and connection. Ethan also discusses his shift from acting and stunt work to leading meaningful cancer research initiatives and how life on the road helps him stay grounded.

Episode Guest

Ethan Wayne is the president of John Wayne Enterprises and Director of John Wayne Cancer Foundation.

John Wayne Enterprises’ mission is to preserve and protect the name, image, and likeness of John Wayne by associating the John Wayne brand with quality and timeless products and experiences that embody the spirit of John Wayne and give back to the community.

The mission of the John Wayne Cancer Foundation is to lead the fight against cancer with courage, strength, and grit. John Wayne Cancer Foundation funds novel and innovative programs that improve cancer patients' outcomes and save lives through research, education, awareness, and support.

• ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠John Wayne Website⁠

• ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ethan Wayne's Instagram

Resources Mentioned in this Episode

- John Wayne Grit Series Runs

- Traveling with Finn

- ⁠GXV Hilt by Storyteller Overland

- ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠We’re the Russos YouTube Channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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- ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Book 2: Tales From the Open Road⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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In this episode, April and Ken Pishna of Living a Stout Life share their journey from a conventional life in Denver, Colorado to the freedom of full time RV living. They open up about the highs and lows of life on the road, the power of community, and how their passion for connection led them to create Camp Carpe Diem, an inclusive RV gathering for adults designed to bring like-minded travelers together.

Episode Guests

Ken and April Pishna from Living a Stout Life, a craft beer travel and adventure community project, teamed up with Debra and Barry Benton from The Virtual Campground, a community for travelers, to create Camp Carpe Diem (CCD). Both couples have been living, traveling, and working on the road for over six years and quickly realized that community was the best part of traveling. CCD is now in its 5th year and brings adult travelers of all ages together in beautiful places all across the country for a long weekend of fun and adventures. Find your playful side with them! Find your community!

• ⁠⁠⁠Camp Carpe Diem Website⁠

• ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Camp Carpe Diem Instagram

• ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Living a Stout Life Website⁠

• ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Living a Stout Life Instagram

Resources Mentioned in this Episode

- ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Camp Carpe Diem Website

- Living a Stout Life Website

- ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠We’re the Russos YouTube Channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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- ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Book 1: Take Risks⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

- ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Book 2: Tales From the Open Road⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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Are you buying your first RV or have questions about RVing? Let’s see if booking a coaching session with Joe is the right fit for you. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Learn More⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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