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Your Dream Van

About Me

Hi, I'm Lauren - a solo-female nomad living full-time in my self-converted cargo van named Fern.

I help people gain the confidence & knowledge they need to convert their own van and live life on the road with DIY resources, 1-on-1 consultations and
insights from my first hand experience.

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no matter where you’re at in your
van build or van life journey.

Testimonials

  • "You are my official go to person for van conversions."

  • "You have been a tremendous help during my build."

  • "Electrical is so daunting, but you've given me the confidence to do it."

  • "Lots of good info and tips. I love how detailed you are."

  • "Thanks for giving me hope! You are very inspiring."

  • "I am very impressed with your skills and knowledge."

  • "You have such a high level of consideration and thought."

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New obsession unlocked 🔓 ✈️ 🪂 🏝️ Yesterday I jumped out of a plane in Key West… and I wasn’t scared. Not even a little. Not for a second. No racing heart. No shaky hands. Just a calm sense of readiness. If I had done this a few y
✨Celebrating 26 years of dreaming big, putting in the work and turning visions into reality ✨ To my past self: You dreamed big and you went for it. Through every high and low, every setback and moment of doubt, you never let anything stand in your w
Getting energy out on the court - the best part? It was raining 😆🌧️ Friendly reminder, life isn’t about avoiding the storm - it’s about stepping into it, facing challenges head-on, and realizing that growth never happens in the comfort
Last night’s walk felt like I was transported to a jungle 🌿🦎🪲 Before driving a couple hours in the evening, I found a park to get my steps in for the day. To my surprise, I stumbled upon this beautiful lakeside trail and had the whole plac
Have I mentioned that sunsets are my favorite thing 🤔🥹 Scroll to the end for throwbacks from 2 years ago when I visited this exact spot for the first time in the van (back when there was just a ceiling, walls and bed boxes, plus exposed insulation
Out here trying not to take life too seriously 💃🏼🌲🚐
Evenings by the water 🚐 🌅 🌊
I’ve always found it challenging to have a consistent routine while living on the road - you just never know what each day will bring. Because of this, I can often go days or weeks neglecting what I truly need. Thankfully, these past few days
Things that made me smile this week 😄 1️⃣ Being in nature with the van 🚐 2️⃣ Giant pine cones 🌲 3️⃣ Hammock and rooftop views 👀 4️⃣ Cooking in the van 🍽️ 5️⃣ My standing outdoor desk 💻 6️⃣ Barefoot walks outside 👣 7️⃣ Catching up on
Foggy mornings by the water ☁️