Hello beautiful friends! We love sharing our lives with you and strive to keep things positive but some days things pile up and it's a struggle. I know it's not the brightest vlog but we think it's one of our most important ones yet. Please go easy on us, we're all only human after all XX
Thank you Lisa. We love this community and believe that everyone has the right to share their opinion (we think it's what makes UA-cam special). Just asking people to understand that we're just two humans sitting behind the other screen and that this video makes us very vulnerable. Cannot thank you enough for being you, for being a part of our family and for sending your love + light. I send it all right back to you XX
You guys are awesome! I appreciate the real talk, sometimes we need to acknowledge and feel what we feel to get to the other side of it. It takes a lot of courage to do that publicly so thank you!! I can’t wait for the podcast to come out. Much love!! ❤️
From a follower who has 73 years of life, entrepreneurship, experience let me encourage you guys with the fact that "normal" people/the average aren't the ones that have advanced society or culture. It takes lonely adventurers to make the changes that make the world a better place. You two are some of the most genuine, honest people. I absolutely love your authenticity. There is "something" about you guys that draws me to look forward to viewing everything you post! Btw...you may be interested in reading a book called "The 5 Love Languages" by Gary Smalley if you haven't heard of it.
I’m sure they’re very familiar with the Love Languages book- bed called them “words of affirmation” ffs! If they weren’t familiar w Love Languges, she almost certainly would’ve called them compliments 🙂
@@Puglover130 except for the fact that "words of affirmation" is a well worn common colloquialism in the English language well outside of that book, which personally the title does not ring a bell. I will though look it up.
Loved the realness of this guys. After only a few months, we already feel you on so may things you touched on (especially when you put everything in to a video and it tanks..). You guys have been killing it for so long, just keep being you, we all love you for it. Wish we could give you a hug Bec! And Eamon, we miss your tofu scramble. Come back to us! xoxo
Hi beautiful people! Thanks for always taking the time to send us kindness and love. We love you both (and Occy of course) for it. You are absolutely crushing this new platform so please do not EVER doubt yourselves. Tofu scrambles on us anytiiiiime XX
Bec! Don’t ever feel mad for needing love from us. This a community that your guys have created and there’s lots of love to give. I think it’s super refreshing that you guys are openly sharing the lows of your life because many people don’t. Whatever you guys choose to do we all will support and continue to follow along through the journey! For me you guys are such a positive and fun people to watch. I love your videos, they make me laugh and I love your story. I love you guys!
One of yalls best videos. No other channel that I have seen has been this honest and real. That's what makes people relate and differentiates you from the world. Yeah, the strive for perfection is one thing we all face especially in 2020 but at the end of the day we are all dealing with our own things and seeing the not so shiny side of life really grounds yall and makes you relatable. One of my fav things about your videos is that you do include bloopers, mistakes, and now vulnerabilities. Just remember that "EVERYTHING IS TEMPORARY." It's the best quote I've ever heard and stands true to EVERYTHING. All these emotions of doubt or insecurity will eventually fade and you will be back on the more positive side. Remember you dont get good without bad. Dont get happy without sad. It's all temporary and will all pass, so be aware of it, feel it, and know it will soon pass. It's all a part of being human! You are getting more and more supporters, costumers, and viewers every single day! Much love! Peace!🥰🥰🥰❤
Here in 2022 and when Bec said “I want to have an impact on this world” I smiled. You guys have had a huge impact, and so many people love and adore y’all. I’m so glad as a fan now that y’all didn’t give up when you felt so low and so heavy about it all. I’m so Proud of y’all for fighting through this funk and for keeping going.
Love your beautiful honesty and transparency. Just a reminder that stability is an illusion. Houses burn down. Businesses fail. Families experience catastrophes whether they live in a van and have a nomadic life or a house with a job and a boss. Your stability is your ability to be resilient and shift your focus back to your passion and what your intuition tells you to do next. Sounds like you are both a bit overwhelmed. Love to you both. You ARE making an incredible impact, but impact is in the eye of the beholder. All you can do is create the space of possibility and live your most joyful, transparent, love-filled, passion-filled life. It's all beautiful...even the tears.
Sometimes you just have to decide if what you’re doing will fulfill your needs for security and happiness. You two aren’t even 30 yet you’ve traveled and done more already than many will see in their lives. Do you realize how big that is? That can never be taken away! Most people will tell you that when you’re older your regrets will be more what you didn’t do than what you did. Big hug for you both and good luck with whatever you two decide. Thanks for keeping it real.❤️✌️🏻🚐
Thank you both for sharing the difficulty and fear and questions that there are in not going the traditional path, it's always helpful to me to hear other humans navigate the same things that I go through 'cause as you said Eamon, it's a lonely life. I believe it is lonely not because we don't have coworkers or a boss but because we are not going the traditional path and we have to make our paths ourselves. Thank you for being real, it helps a lot.
*oh man* , I've definitely been there Bec & Eamon. Literally 4 weeks before our wedding, I lost one of my biggest video clients. I had been solo fulltime for about 5 months, and this client was the pillar to make the transition to Marriage a lot more "safe." It felt very personal and was hard for me to get over mentally. I thought about it daily for about 3-4 months. It only got easier when there was more time in between. The roller coaster of living an unconventional life is certainly very real. I do beleive the process of seeing the journey all the way through, brings about a life that has far more "mountain top moments" than any other way of doing it. It feels like there is a lot more risk in this path, but what seems riskier is the golden hancuffs of a job that doesn't challenge you, doesn't provide a path towards freedom, has no online community, and doesn't have greater rewards for smart effort and strategy over a long period of time. It is lonely in it's own unique ways though, Janelle and I have not found answers to that yet. Look forward to seeing you two soon!!
Levi, dear friend, how can we feel so close to someone we have yet to meet in person?! Thank you so much for taking the time to share your story with us. We identify with it in so many ways and by you sharing I feel like you've helped in our journey. Losing a big client shouldn't be easy but what we can do is learn from it and grow through it. SO SO SO excited to chat and meet and share this weekend XXX
Thank you for being real with us. Please realize you have already made a beautiful impact on this world. All that matters in the end is the meaningful relationships you’ve made and how you’ve treated the people you’ve come across in this life. You both inspire me so so much everyday. My fiancé and I religiously watch your videos and hope one day we can covert to van life it’s a dream of ours. Life is always filled with ups and downs regardless of having a stable job or living a more non traditional lifestyle. Keep being yourselves and doing what you’re doing you guys are beyond amazing!!!!!❤️❤️
In todays world. Nothing is normal. Eamon & Bec...You two are real and beautiful. You two are forging your own path and with all that is going on you still inspire others, more than you know. You inspire me. So thank you so very much for another REAL & BEAUTIFUL video. ChaiWallaChai, UA-camrs, Podcasters and VeganVanwrap makers.
Brave,Beautiful, Bodacious. Our family and friends all watch your videos. And yes we r a bunch of 45ish friends that adore your videos over wine and legal weed.🤩😍🤙🍲🍄🍷
I work the grind and also am a Run Coach. Everything and everyone has their ups and downs. So don’t feel lonely. My days start at 4:50am and usually end around 8:30pm. Because I get up and meet clients to run early in the morning, go to the YMCA to shower and get ready for work, work 9-10 hours, then leave work to go back to the YMCA to change and meet more clients to Coach. It’s ok to always question decisions but at the end of the day, you take the good with the bad and life moves on. Do what you enjoy and keep up the good work! Love following your journey!
I loved the vulnerability in this video... Would love a dedicated one about the hardships we might not know about your business, van life, marriage, etc! xx
Thank you Crystal. It's not easy to share about these hardships but I am understanding the importance of it through the beautiful community and comments on this video. I will make a point to share more with of course a nice mix of fun and adventure XX
So happy you shared this and got vulnerable because it’s an important message to spread. Being an entrepreneur and creator isn’t always as glamorous as it seems, but you guys truly are making a difference with what you do. So keep on keeping on and everything will work out. I truly believe that those who create and provide value for the world succeed.
It takes courage to be honest and vulnerable on social media, you guys are awesome. Just wanted to add that stability comes from loving parents/parent, a loving environment, family, and everything else is an illusion. I watch Bus Life NZ, a family living on the road who's children are having the time of their lives, learning from all the experiences, nature and their parents. You can do it in an non-traditional manner and raise amazing human -beings and still be honest to yourselves and your creative lives.
Thank you for being honest, the 'van life' is often pictured as such a relaxing care free and easy lifestyle, and it is easy to miss some of the realities, especially from an outsiders perspective. It is good for me as someone potentially looking to do this in the future to see all sides and not just the 'best bits'. Thanks guys and best of luck!
Welcome to being a small business owner! It sucks sometimes but look at the positives. We all get the slumps and highs. Take stock in your position, you get to travel as your “job”, you’re in a small group of people who’ve made a career out of doing what you love. Learn from the bumps, don’t take it personal (it is business) and keep rolling. Remain positive for your partner because attitude is contagious. Even if it’s forced it can keep you and your partner from spiraling. 👍🏽🚐💨
You guys are too hungry to not succeed. It’s friggen defeating being an entrepreneur sometimes but as long as you remain hungry and you have a clear defined solid WHY, you will be successful. You guys ARE successful. You receive what you put out there and your honesty is special.
Thank you Ellie! We appreciate you taking the time to share your kind words and thoughts with us. Thank you for being a part of this beautiful, uplifting community!!
We have been where you are many times over the last 43 years. Being self employed has its ups and downs, thank goodness for bread and soup. Now semi retired at 66(still working for self), I see what our friends have, and sometime wishing we had more. But looking back we have had greater adventures and freedom than anyone we know personally. I could go on, life has taught us many things, but It can be summed up in a comment an elderly neighbor once said after talking about a trip we had taken, "I have always wanted to do that, but when I was younger I didn't have the time or money, now I have the time and money but not the health." If we knew the future, life would be easy. Good luck in all you do, and thanks for sharing. I believe doing what we do( being entrepreneurs, risk takers), makes it possible for others to have traditional lives.
Hi Jill! Bec here. Appreciate you saying that! It's tough to find the right balance between sharing too much/not enough and never want this beautiful community to feel like we're complaining about our beautiful, beautiful lives. Sending you a virtual hug XX
I can 100% relate to this video; from the hanger and chips before groceries, to the talk about being risk-adverse and just feeling down by the grind and the struggle but also being more scared of the traditional path to "success".
Thanks for keeping it real. We all struggle in different ways. The ups and downs are necessary, otherwise we wouldn't grow. Keep on keeping on. Love you guys.✌️
Y’all have yalls own LIVES!! You are going to be ready to start a new thing when your ready! Y’all are inspiring to do what you do starting a new life in a van and having a successful channel don’t cry or down on yourself your both amazing people! I wish I could honestly do this keep inspiring keep making people take these steps into doing themselves I’m literally living through y’all! You are Both amazing people and wish the best happiness!
You are so right! I love to support others in all walks of life and sometimes that can lead to comparison as well. I do trust the process and know that we're on the right path just thought it was important to share some of those darker thoughts I spiral into in the hopes that it relates to someone in our community. Big hugs to you Kristians XX
Agreed. I own a very successful business with 25 employees but it took me 20 years to get here. Real success doesn’t happen quickly, the internet would tell you otherwise.
Everyone has an “off-day” or “low, inward-day”, it’s normal. It’s great that you show it. REAL is better than “reality”. Enjoy your options and strive to do things well. While there is a right way and a wrong way to live... only God can tell you what that is..... try this.... pray (if you don’t already) about your situation and what direction your going. You might be surprised at the results. Thank you for your hard work creating content and willingness to share your beautiful lives. Soak up the summer. Taste the sunshine. Remember that in a couple of months it’s going to be soooo cold. And whatever you do... remember to pray. May God Bless You.
I just want to reach out and hug you !!! Thank you both for sharing your vulnerability and being so honest. We love you through good and bad, ups and downs. Keep on keeping on. I can’t imagine a week without you. ❤️ Sending lots and lots of love and positive vibes. xox
I’ve driven a business into the ground and rebuilt it over ten years. I’m a decade plus older than you guys. This is part of the ride. Sometimes it’s awful, sometimes it’s bountiful. But you’re trying to make the most out of your life, you’re already winning. 🧡
I feel we are so privileged that you allow us into your lives, not just the pretty side (like so many other UA-camr's) but the very real sides as well. The downs that come inbetween the ups, the struggles and the triumphs, your feelings, your vulnerabilities, your joys, your "fights" (really just disagreements), your self judgment, your love for each other and your families etc etc. You are, together and separately, an inspiration to so many. Even though we've never met we LOVE you and we respect you for all that you are doing and all that you are achieving. I've been wondering since watching this if you've ever thought of expanding your product line? Bec, remember Everything Happens For A Reason!! I taught my four ( now adult) kids and many's the time that belief has gotten them through a very difficult challenge because they know they are going to grow and learn. Some risk taking is good because it helps you to push your boundaries and grow. Remember that to be brave you must experience fear.... Anyway, enough of that, lol. In the end you are loved. The community YOU have built loves you and supports you! Sending you both blessings 🙏 Love from Australia 🇦🇺 💝
You guys are great. I think a lot of us want so many things that we really can't have all at the same time. I do love watching your videos, and I hope you continue to share, even if it has to be less. I find your lifestyle and the way you are going after untraditional things really inspiring. We can all relate. Everybody has bummer times where you question everything you've done and whether you'll ever have the things you have yet to accomplish but are very important to you. There are seasons of life, you know. You'll figure it out as you go. Every decision we make makes a difference. ♡
I teach young adults in college and have referred to you in my talks with them as I exhort them to higher places. We that strive to lift others up never know how we affect others. Unless I told you about this you would have never known of the impact you may have breathed into someone's life. I don't say this so that you might keep score but to exhort you to keep on keeping on. You guys are great and I look forward to seeing you reach higher, just remember to breath and savour every moment. All the very best to you both!
Life is so hard sometimes! You guys are amazing and such an inspiration. Admitting the tough times and being real is not often shown on UA-cam, and so many people can learn from that. Thanks for your honesty! Keep moving forward.
I love you two! You don't know me of course but your raw passion that you show in all aspects of your life and the way the two of you wear your hearts on your sleeve is what sets you apart and makes you shine. I have followed you for a while and watching your struggles but more importantly your SUCCESS not only in business but in the success of cultivating positive thoughts and a wonderful community inspires me every day. Thank you so much for being you.
Twice in my life, I have had to take big steps backwards, to go forward. It's not easy when a setback happens, but you find ways to dig deep, crawl through the mud, and come out stronger, bigger and better. You WILL get through this patch, and you will find something great!! Keep digging you two, you have that drive, that passion. Eamon, no less than 20 compliments a day my friend 👍👍 she will love you forever ❤❤ keep the wheels rolling, we've all got your back. Oh, and don't feel that a 9 to 5 job means vanlifers is over. There are many who work and live the life as well. I'm sure you can find a few of them in Vancouver
There's nothing wrong with living in a home and occasionally travel. Or living in a van. UA-cam will always be here. Do what's best. Do that podcast and kick butts!!!
Stopping video half way to say thank you for posting this! I think seeing the parts of your live like this are so much more helpful. I am planning on getting a van soon and have also started working on some ground work for a small business and I feel like this all the time! Sometimes I think maybe it’s just because I have bad luck or that I don’t know what I’m doing. Thank you
I think your idea for your reroot podcast is a great idea. I lived in Ontario my whole life and decided to sell my house and everything in it, bought a van and drove out to BC, a dream I had since I was 12. My life has definitely changed, the way I see things, about who I am and how much my family means to me. I am so excited to hear your podcast to relate with others who have chosen a reroot too.
Owning your own biz is definitely the hardest job ever and makes you feel isolated. Thanks for being so real. Many of us have been there just like you.
Super encouraging video guys - we miss you already and it is so nice to see you guys being yourselves and being vulnerable online. You're the hardest working people we know and are always inspiring us. Have a blast at your spa date!!
Sounds like this is one aspect of your lives that you struggle with-we all have that one area-it’s what we do when we recognize our one area. There are folks who get bogged down in the struggle and never are able to identify the problem much less be proactive about fixing it, as y’all have done. You two seem to have a very healthy attitude about life and living. Recognizing there will be down days and being willing to deal with them in our own context is what life is about. Carry on, good job. Btw, we ALL need sincere words of affirmation on a regular basis!
Honest and raw conversations belong on youtube, thank you for sharing whats going on. UA-cam is a lot of fluff now a days but I am encouraged by your honesty. It's helping me realize we all share the same struggles. UA-cam has a way of filtering out the "real" Your content is beautiful, just keep going.
Thank you Samantha. I totally agree that UA-cam seems to push over-edited videos that can make ANY consumer question everything! We ALL have struggles and while it was super nerve-racking to share all of this online I am over the moon that my struggles have helped a few of us connect deeper. Sending you lots of love XX Bec.
Can’t believe I didn’t catch this vlog until now. Thank you for being so real. My family and I want to take our lives on the road within the next couple years. It’s scary difficult. But we need to see videos like this. We need the reality of it. So thank you! And I’m sure you know, through failure is growth as I’m sure you’ve already grown from this experience since it’s been a month from its release. You are both amazing. And I certainly look forward to finding your podcast.
Bec, thank you for sharing your struggle to make sense of the risks and rewards of your project and your business. I’m so impressed by you initiative and grit. Eamon, you’re a wonderful partner and very funny. Hang in there, guys.
Thank you love! If I'm not being real with you, then I just don't see a point to all of this so I am overwhelmed by the support and connection that has come as a result of this very raw video. See you in the next one lovely XX
I have been telling my family this is the year of positive energy!! No matter how hard it can get!!! We all are going to do wonderful things this year!! I so understand how you feel!! I have been feeling that way as well!! Stay positive and keep pushing forward!!!
hey Bec, do yourself a quick solid, go outside, take a deep breath and look around, and remember, all that scary stuff and all that hard work has led you to right here and right now, and tommorow and any day after it will lead you to so many more awesome places and awesome people (same way it led you to the Minimal Millenials for instance), meanwhile I am stuck here in my little flat in the dreary Netherlands yet I still think one day I will get out of here because thanks to people like you I know it's possible, will there be struggles along the way? sure! but if you ask me they are more then worth it! and from what I have seen so far from your videos I think you are a lot stronger then you give yourself credit for
I cried with you.. entrepreneurship is an insane narrow road and you guys are traveling two+ with both of your businesses.. my hat is truly off to you. A word of advice: having kids is hard and beautiful no matter where you live or how you make money. It doesn't have to be expensive just like you've chosen a van to live in instead of an insane mortgage on a "normal" home. It's all in the daily choices. You guys will do great! Don't compare yourselves to others' lives because you are trailblazers.. Don't ever forget it!! Much love my friends!!❤️ Also, thank you so much for sharing this tough video!!!!!!!
The problem with being creative/entrepreneurial types is "to many ideas" . The inevitable outcome of this short attention span is the inability to see a good idea through to its potential. Tea: You have worked hard to get customers for your product. You know these customers buy more than Chai. You could expand your line but a new idea charms away your attention. Your creative nature makes it impossible to follow through. I'm guessing; Bob, as willing as he is to help is not going to take that business where it should go. He's done his thing. He wants to cruise around in his van and he should. The only way to pursue multiple endeavors is with partners. Get someone to work closely with you to push that tea business. Everyone of these avenues you're attempting deserves more attention than you can possibly give. You will always have more ideas than you can execute. Find people who "can" focus, share ownership and see it through. You didn't really ask for my advice, but that's what you get for baring your soul. Ideas are great but they make it hard to meditate.
Hi Robert, appreciate the advice! I actually think it is something we've needed to hear because as much as we want to give all of these avenues 110% we're only two people and the time has come to find some strategic partners. Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts with us!
I love you guys! Never feel ashamed of showing any real ness. Everyone’s life has tough decisions and hard days. You guys are amazing for putting your life on display. I can relate about always thinking about where I want to be in life, making Improvements to live the best life but also making moves for the future. I’m 30 how old are you guys if you don’t mind me asking? Just hang in there and keep being you and making the best decisions. We all know you guys are amazing people who always give us your best!!! Thank you!! ❤️
When I started my own business I met a guy who had a startup. He wisely told me that the main difference is that the ups will be real highs and the downs will be very deep crashing. It is like living in a van, living abroad (like me) or having a different life. It is a rollercoaster. The ups will be higher and the down will be lower than a normal life, but it is worth it, at least for me. It is not for everyone but I works for me. I would not know how to live a regular stable life. It gives me anxiety! Keep fighting for what you want.
Hey guys please know that all of this is temporary! There are always bumps on the road but know for sure that the beauty of having your own business is that all that time you spend on making it work, is just for you! You’re not making anyone else rich by putting all your effort into their idea! This is your idea as the amazing couple that you are! Cherish that! Because you’re very lucky to have it, specially with the lovely of your life right by your side! Sending loads of love from a Colombian living in England! Xx
Bec...Life is risk... Not such thing as a stable job any more life changes so quickly. you have your home and each other remember there are two of you so you always have each others back
have each others back but study how parallelism works and how to combat it - insist be authentic they´re games only work for so long and only work in the shadows. They hate being caught - image is everything to them ...
Got a government job. Safe and stable, health insurance, pension and retirement. I won't be a millionaire, but I'll be comfortable and fulfilled knowing I've been of service to the people. However, the trade off is your stuck in a single location and have a boss that tells you what to do at times and deadlines. So my point is everything is a trade off, everything needs a balance. Find your balance. I love my job and it hardly feels like work. Stay hungry, stay balanced.
You are such and inspiration to so many! Everything we do in life makes us question “is this what I’m supposed to be doing’ life is difficult no matter the obstacles. Bec, I personally have had to question recently everything in my life. We all go through it, you’re both amazing people. Keep your head up, what path you decide is yours alone. We will all be here to support you in anyway. ❤️
I really appreciate what you both do. Believe it when I say that what you do makes a difference with others. Sharing your life and things you do is really inspiring. I know things can get hard especially being in a van but you two are a strong young couple and you have each other as well as family and friends. Don't worry too much on the bed because I know that together you two will do well. If there's a way that I can help let me know.
Thank you so much Rex. I always love reading your comments and feel like we know each other just from our quick communication back and forth here. We both appreciate you and send you lots of love XX
I am new to your channel but let me just say what attracted me to watch your videos is your wanderlust and beautiful spirits. I’ve been working my way through your videos and this one so far is my favorite. I appreciate so much listening to you guys keeping things so realistic. Despite life’s challenges, especially these non traditional ones, you guys are and always will get through what life’s throws your way. This video was more encouraging than anything and truly made me feel closer to you guys, this community, and the offbeat track of life. Thank you guys. Lots of love and peace 💖✌🏽😊
Thank you for being real and sharing your doubts and worries. It's refreshing to see the other side as well and not just a "dream life" scenario all the time. Keep your heads up and it will get better! You have THE BEST personalities and I believe that you can make it. :D
I too had a business, it is always stressful but most times it is very rewarding to sit back and look at what you have created. Life in general is full of ups and downs. Bec, it shows us you are caring and passionate about what you do, don’t ever be ashamed of that! It will always work out in the end, it may not seem like it today but it will. Eamon, you rock as always and it’s refreshing to see someone that supports your partner the way you do. I have been a huge fan since I watched your first video. You guys ARE destined to do good things, lots of love and hang in there
I appreciate you two for sharing your personal parts of your life/situation. Reasons why I appreciate it is because not everyone UA-camr shares these parts of their life's and always want to be perfect. I'll support and always will stick around when you guys get bumbs on the road and even wrong Lanes and turns. Now I'll always look back when you guys shared this genuine moment. Love you two even more! I followed for the Van Life and now I follow for those behind the wheel! Like your amazing Travels, The road and journey must drive on and venture out to! ❤❤❤❤
In this continuous process of defining life for ourselves, fear comes to say hello now and again. But it's a cheeky little bastard that whispers worries and doubts while having no actual power to make those fears come true. Ya'll are amazing; I felt your heart Bec and appreciate your sharing through your processing. The podcast sounds amazing; something Eamon said in a different video inspired a podcast idea for me, so thank you sir.
Ah, that's life. Things doesn't always go as we'd like them to but... life goes on and we should not let the downs pull us down with them. Learn with the movements and adapt or move from them, not from what you want for your life. You make a great couple, love to see the way you complement each other to make the bond stronger between you both. This is what I like about you, the relationship between you reflects on your adventures and make them more interesting to us. Or to me, at least. Keep being yourself, learn from the ups and downs of life, enjoy each other and share whatever you want, whenever you want. So your channel will as nice to watch as it is real. My best!
It's interesting to watch this video just because I have the same thoughts even though my life might be a bit more traditional. I am going to school full time and only have a associates degree which took me five years even though its a 2 year degree and I'm finally getting my undergrad. Anyway I look around and see people being more "successful" then me. I watched your videos and thinking the same thing, thinking you have it all together and here I am doing nothing.I keep thinking about what I do wrong too. I think this is something that everyone struggles with for the most part. I think that's why it's so important being open about it. I hope you have better luck and I also hope that your channel grows more because you two deserve it. I cannot wait for your podcast. I just know that you two will rise above this and do something amazing.
Thank you Renee. Please know that you are beautiful and hardworking and that you truly are DOING YOUR BEST! Everyone is going to grow at their own pace and that's okay. Happy that by sharing I was able to show you those with the greener grass on the other side have it all together. Sending you lots of LOVE and light XX
I Think the two of you are angels! You two will make big differences in the world! You are now dealing with a speed bump. At the end of a hard day...remember most importantly, you have each other! A dynamic duo! Focused, fearless and fruitful!
Mental health days are muy importante!!! Glad you guys are getting treated to a spa. You definitely deserve it....especially all that HOT WATER!!! Am I right??? P.S. You are both champions of life. Remember that.
Chin up guys, you two are absolute goals and everything you do is perfect. You’ve inspired me no end to try van life and helped me through my recent break up more than you’ll ever know. Whatever you choose to do, it will work out in the end because you’re awesome and you’ve got all 86,000 ish of us behind you and love you. Good luck guys and I can’t wait to see what you come up with next
Love you guys lots, and your vulnerability reads as absolute strength here. Can’t wait to keep following along and see all the great things y’all are going to continue to do.
You guys are my fave. No matter what you do, you're going to be successful because you have the drive and passion. Having the right attitude is game changing and we all experience set backs from time to time. Don't let it get you down; you got this!
You guys are so inspirational! Don’t stop what you’re doing, my only advice take it or leave it is to talk to other creators when you have days like this. You’re lucky you have Lauren Toyota for a friend, I know she would provide great insight 😃 Love you both and I’m looking forward to hearing the podcast ❤️
We all have these feelings. I'm 34 and my husband and I moved across the country from Tennessee to the Bay area and literally everything went wrong every step of the way. We stayed in the Bay for 6 months with people that we trusted and they completely turned on us and everything went to shit. We had to skip town and now we are in Tucson trying to make the best of it. We've been here since March and my husband still can't find a job, I'm not making good money, everything is stressful and hard and we have no savings, renting a room from some friends, and feel completely screwed. But it will get better. You guys have done so much with your life and you are strong, smart people. We will all keep moving forward and have amazing experiences and do wonderful things. Just gotta keep that chin up and hold on to the ones we love. I, too, am very emotional and when I do anything I put my whole heart in it. If I say I'll do something I do it. I'm not a quitter and I'm super loyal, so I get your feels Bec. You will be okay, you will do the thing, it will get better.
Guys..I'm no expert but losing an account that is going single stream really speaks more to the change in your client...good or bad...but having said that with a product such as yours, keeping to the client that is the true target of the non single source client isn't always a bad thing. I understand the loss, but perhaps the loss is theirs more than yours, let the gain be in finding another client that has a more refined focus in mind that better matches your product. Sometimes small needs to stay with small...that in many ways it what certain customers like myself really look for...while I am a patron of the mainstream, other times I want small, refined, and special focused businesses like yours. As a photographer, I have been through things like you as well. Hang in there.
Bec - Business is personal. It's driven by your passion, vision and dreams! Don't lose that because then it becomes just work. Don't think that a traditional job might be better. Now you steer your own path. In today's business world there is no loyalty. One day management calls a meeting to tell you that they've outsourced your job or shifted it to another part of the world! You and Eamon are on a great journey. Thank you for sharing. You guys don't know me but know that I love you both. EHFAR.
You guys are awesome and an inspiration to thousands, including me. This uncertainty and spiraling is totally normal! One of my most recent videos is about the spiral and what steps to take to snap out of it, it seems to be extremely relevant right now - a lot of the folks in my life and online seem to be having similar struggles. You've got this! You've got support and you've got love and you've got grit. Don't stop making videos :)
Bec you are making a huge impact in this world..... Super tons of live to y'all ... Take a step back and breath deep girl, your freaking killin it 💗😘 you will do great things
I love that you share so much of your lives with us, the good and the sad. You are so authentic and making such a beautiful impact on the world and you never need to apologize for crying. Sending you much love!
I adore you kids and wish you the best with your adventure in life. You both have a great connections with you viewing audience, your authenticity and simple truth comes across in your VLOG. Best of luck! You guys are inspiring! Much Luv!
Thank you so much Laura. I really appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts with us and spread some kindness here. Sending you a big virtual HUG XXX
Bec, a community helps *each other* when they’re down. Let yourself lean on the community. You can’t carry everything on your shoulders. We love you guys and your channel! 💕
You guys are young! I'm 41 with a 15 and 12 year old and I WISH so bad that I would have taken the time to do what you guys are doing because my life gladly and enthusiastically revolves around them. I also own a small photography business so I know that when you get rejected it feels very personal even when it isn't. You will know when it's time to settle down a bit. And you will love that too, I promise. Please enjoy yourselves and live the life for those of us that can't at this moment. xoxo
There is no such thing as a stable job! That's part of what let us to the life we live now. Husband worked the 9-5 and got let go at a really bad time. It killed the both of us at the time and we thought it was the worst thing ever at the time not realizing it had to happen in order for us to be where we are today. Keep your heads up and do what you all do best. Oh, and a nomadic lifestyle is possible with a family and in my opinion an amazing one. We travel full-time with our 2 kids and they love it and learn more than they ever would in a "normal" life. : )
Entrepreneurship is extremely challenging at times. But the key thing I try to remember is change is inevitable. Time to go catch a bigger whale. Life is all about how you react. I know yall will be fine, you guys are the bomb. I CANNOT WAIT to add this to my list of podcasts.
Eamon and Bec, you guys are so amazing! Your videos inspire me so much to follow all my dreams! Y’all are so cute together, And have taught me to just be a better person all around. I plan on building my own van and living my absolute dream of being free, and doing what I love! Thank you so much for being you!
Hi Bec and Eamon, I love watching your videos and see how you live and how much you love to live...you are living your dream and maybe it will change in the years to come, grow bigger and better and I hope that you stick around to share it. It’s nice to see how real you guys are cause we all have ups and downs and usually people only share the ups. We are here for you guys! ❤️❤️❤️more words of affirmation is a must mr. eamon !!!
I understand the feeling. When you care it's hard to not to take everything personal. I have that same issue with my business. Hang in there! You have made so much progress with your channel even in the short time I've been watching you! I ordered your Chai and cant wait to try it!
Thank you so much Alyssa a) for being you and for being a part of our UA-cam family... please know that we love and appreciate you b) for supporting small business and our business in particular c) for changing the world with your own business... I hope I can support you some day!
Awww thanks! I have a full time pet sitting and dog walking business I've been doing for about 10 years. But me and my cat are moving into a van taking a break from the pet sitting and hitting the road full time in less than a year hopefully so maybe we will see you guys around!
Bec, I do exactly what you are doing! What you have to remember is that, no matter what happens, you will always find your path. It might not be the path you expect, but if you keep following your dreams and doing what you feel is right (both of which you guys do amazingly well) You will end up I the right place. I would say, take some time to think things over, have a breather and try and remember why you started this journey and internalize your gratefulness. It's so healing for the soul to do so. Keep chugging along! And Bec, live, laugh, love and don't over think 😘
Hey folks, I worked for myself for years. I have been broke and rich. Not knowing how to make a mortgage payment to flying private. Toughen up, it will happen again. You are young and suffering is important. You will do great things but it will be hard so push and when it looks the worst push harder. Borrow, ask for help, tell friends, do what needs to be done. Most people cannot live on thier own, y'all can so dry up - it is not supposed to be easy. Y'all will get there and when you do, it will feel good.
You gotta let that emotion out! Speaking for myself (but I feel many others as well)- I appreciate the candid conversation. I actually try and limit social media use because of the phenomenon of comparing myself to everyone's else's best selves which makes me feel not good enough. I think this is highly relatable. I am currently building out a van. I have a bachelor's degree and I wonder everyday if I'm wasting time I can't get back on not pursuing a master's and phd and getting a "stable" job. But I've also learned that I can't be happy in conventional job settings - I feel like I'm in a prison and claustrophobic, always have. But I still stress every day because if I don't go the academic route, I have no idea what to do. So the existential crisis I totally am right there with you. A lot of things in my life have changed drastically the past few years and I see friends getting married, having children, buying houses... and I wonder when I'm going to get it together, but we each have our own paths and I think what you guys are doing is extremely brave and inspirational. So thank you for sharing and being REAL - the world needs both sides of the truth (in general), not just the shiny, polished side. It's good for our mental health.
So good for people to be real. You guys are great and I think sharing your experiences from across the board is the best. Be strong and chin up guys! Regards from Berlin.
Thanks for sharing so honestly. The entrepreneur community needs more of this. Totally relate in terms of the highs and lows. Been running my own small business for the last few years and I can't tell you how many times I've doubted my abilities, sunken so low only to be uplifted the very next week. Nobody truly gets it unless you've been in it. Trust yourself and know that you are savvy, smart and driven. And that you have each other and get to have a great adventure! Look forward to the podcast.
Hello beautiful friends! We love sharing our lives with you and strive to keep things positive but some days things pile up and it's a struggle. I know it's not the brightest vlog but we think it's one of our most important ones yet. Please go easy on us, we're all only human after all XX
Eamon & Bec you guys are awesome! Block any haters 💙💙💙💙💙
Thank you Lisa. We love this community and believe that everyone has the right to share their opinion (we think it's what makes UA-cam special). Just asking people to understand that we're just two humans sitting behind the other screen and that this video makes us very vulnerable. Cannot thank you enough for being you, for being a part of our family and for sending your love + light. I send it all right back to you XX
Eamon & Bec love your channel....happy when u have a new vlog! Positive vibes heading your way ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Thank you Kjaers (sorry my keyboard can't type your name properly). Sending lots of love back from Canada.
You guys are awesome! I appreciate the real talk, sometimes we need to acknowledge and feel what we feel to get to the other side of it. It takes a lot of courage to do that publicly so thank you!! I can’t wait for the podcast to come out. Much love!! ❤️
From a follower who has 73 years of life, entrepreneurship, experience let me encourage you guys with the fact that "normal" people/the average aren't the ones that have advanced society or culture. It takes lonely adventurers to make the changes that make the world a better place. You two are some of the most genuine, honest people. I absolutely love your authenticity. There is "something" about you guys that draws me to look forward to viewing everything you post! Btw...you may be interested in reading a book called "The 5 Love Languages" by Gary Smalley if you haven't heard of it.
Gary Ellis I loved that book!
I’m sure they’re very familiar with the Love Languages book- bed called them “words of affirmation” ffs! If they weren’t familiar w Love Languges, she almost certainly would’ve called them compliments 🙂
"lonely adventurers" I love that
This comment needs a heart.
@@Puglover130 except for the fact that "words of affirmation" is a well worn common colloquialism in the English language well outside of that book, which personally the title does not ring a bell. I will though look it up.
Loved the realness of this guys. After only a few months, we already feel you on so may things you touched on (especially when you put everything in to a video and it tanks..). You guys have been killing it for so long, just keep being you, we all love you for it. Wish we could give you a hug Bec! And Eamon, we miss your tofu scramble. Come back to us! xoxo
Max & Lee Love you two so much! Can't wait til you two are back together!!
You have to be really gullible to believe these scammers.
Hi beautiful people! Thanks for always taking the time to send us kindness and love. We love you both (and Occy of course) for it. You are absolutely crushing this new platform so please do not EVER doubt yourselves. Tofu scrambles on us anytiiiiime XX
@@alvinkarpis5755 creep!
This is the type of event that can define you as a business and a couple. Stay strong!
Bec! Don’t ever feel mad for needing love from us. This a community that your guys have created and there’s lots of love to give. I think it’s super refreshing that you guys are openly sharing the lows of your life because many people don’t. Whatever you guys choose to do we all will support and continue to follow along through the journey! For me you guys are such a positive and fun people to watch. I love your videos, they make me laugh and I love your story. I love you guys!
One of yalls best videos. No other channel that I have seen has been this honest and real. That's what makes people relate and differentiates you from the world. Yeah, the strive for perfection is one thing we all face especially in 2020 but at the end of the day we are all dealing with our own things and seeing the not so shiny side of life really grounds yall and makes you relatable. One of my fav things about your videos is that you do include bloopers, mistakes, and now vulnerabilities. Just remember that "EVERYTHING IS TEMPORARY." It's the best quote I've ever heard and stands true to EVERYTHING. All these emotions of doubt or insecurity will eventually fade and you will be back on the more positive side. Remember you dont get good without bad. Dont get happy without sad. It's all temporary and will all pass, so be aware of it, feel it, and know it will soon pass. It's all a part of being human! You are getting more and more supporters, costumers, and viewers every single day! Much love! Peace!🥰🥰🥰❤
Here in 2022 and when Bec said “I want to have an impact on this world” I smiled. You guys have had a huge impact, and so many people love and adore y’all. I’m so glad as a fan now that y’all didn’t give up when you felt so low and so heavy about it all. I’m so
Proud of y’all for fighting through this funk and for keeping going.
Love your beautiful honesty and transparency. Just a reminder that stability is an illusion. Houses burn down. Businesses fail. Families experience catastrophes whether they live in a van and have a nomadic life or a house with a job and a boss. Your stability is your ability to be resilient and shift your focus back to your passion and what your intuition tells you to do next. Sounds like you are both a bit overwhelmed. Love to you both. You ARE making an incredible impact, but impact is in the eye of the beholder. All you can do is create the space of possibility and live your most joyful, transparent, love-filled, passion-filled life. It's all beautiful...even the tears.
Sometimes you just have to decide if what you’re doing will fulfill your needs for security and happiness. You two aren’t even 30 yet you’ve traveled and done more already than many will see in their lives. Do you realize how big that is? That can never be taken away! Most people will tell you that when you’re older your regrets will be more what you didn’t do than what you did. Big hug for you both and good luck with whatever you two decide. Thanks for keeping it real.❤️✌️🏻🚐
Thank you both for sharing the difficulty and fear and questions that there are in not going the traditional path, it's always helpful to me to hear other humans navigate the same things that I go through 'cause as you said Eamon, it's a lonely life. I believe it is lonely not because we don't have coworkers or a boss but because we are not going the traditional path and we have to make our paths ourselves.
Thank you for being real, it helps a lot.
*oh man* , I've definitely been there Bec & Eamon.
Literally 4 weeks before our wedding, I lost one of my biggest video clients. I had been solo fulltime for about 5 months, and this client was the pillar to make the transition to Marriage a lot more "safe."
It felt very personal and was hard for me to get over mentally. I thought about it daily for about 3-4 months. It only got easier when there was more time in between.
The roller coaster of living an unconventional life is certainly very real. I do beleive the process of seeing the journey all the way through, brings about a life that has far more "mountain top moments" than any other way of doing it.
It feels like there is a lot more risk in this path, but what seems riskier is the golden hancuffs of a job that doesn't challenge you, doesn't provide a path towards freedom, has no online community, and doesn't have greater rewards for smart effort and strategy over a long period of time.
It is lonely in it's own unique ways though, Janelle and I have not found answers to that yet.
Look forward to seeing you two soon!!
Levi, dear friend, how can we feel so close to someone we have yet to meet in person?! Thank you so much for taking the time to share your story with us. We identify with it in so many ways and by you sharing I feel like you've helped in our journey. Losing a big client shouldn't be easy but what we can do is learn from it and grow through it. SO SO SO excited to chat and meet and share this weekend XXX
Golden Handcuffs, so true...
Thank you for being real with us. Please realize you have already made a beautiful impact on this world. All that matters in the end is the meaningful relationships you’ve made and how you’ve treated the people you’ve come across in this life. You both inspire me so so much everyday. My fiancé and I religiously watch your videos and hope one day we can covert to van life it’s a dream of ours. Life is always filled with ups and downs regardless of having a stable job or living a more non traditional lifestyle. Keep being yourselves and doing what you’re doing you guys are beyond amazing!!!!!❤️❤️
In todays world. Nothing is normal. Eamon & Bec...You two are real and beautiful. You two are forging your own path and with all that is going on you still inspire others, more than you know. You inspire me. So thank you so very much for another REAL & BEAUTIFUL video. ChaiWallaChai, UA-camrs, Podcasters and VeganVanwrap makers.
Thank you for taking the time to share your love and kindness with us XX
Brave,Beautiful, Bodacious. Our family and friends all watch your videos. And yes we r a bunch of 45ish friends that adore your videos over wine and legal weed.🤩😍🤙🍲🍄🍷
I work the grind and also am a Run Coach. Everything and everyone has their ups and downs. So don’t feel lonely. My days start at 4:50am and usually end around 8:30pm. Because I get up and meet clients to run early in the morning, go to the YMCA to shower and get ready for work, work 9-10 hours, then leave work to go back to the YMCA to change and meet more clients to Coach. It’s ok to always question decisions but at the end of the day, you take the good with the bad and life moves on. Do what you enjoy and keep up the good work! Love following your journey!
I loved the vulnerability in this video... Would love a dedicated one about the hardships we might not know about your business, van life, marriage, etc! xx
Thank you Crystal. It's not easy to share about these hardships but I am understanding the importance of it through the beautiful community and comments on this video. I will make a point to share more with of course a nice mix of fun and adventure XX
Pain is growth. Change is inevitable. Good luck. You have a lot to be grateful for.
So happy you shared this and got vulnerable because it’s an important message to spread. Being an entrepreneur and creator isn’t always as glamorous as it seems, but you guys truly are making a difference with what you do. So keep on keeping on and everything will work out. I truly believe that those who create and provide value for the world succeed.
Thanks you two! Couldn't agree more -- just got to keep on keeping on. Excited to meet you guys IRL very very soon... when are you headed to BC?!!?
It takes courage to be honest and vulnerable on social media, you guys are awesome. Just wanted to add that stability comes from loving parents/parent, a loving environment, family, and everything else is an illusion. I watch Bus Life NZ, a family living on the road who's children are having the time of their lives, learning from all the experiences, nature and their parents. You can do it in an non-traditional manner and raise amazing human -beings and still be honest to yourselves and your creative lives.
Thank you for being honest, the 'van life' is often pictured as such a relaxing care free and easy lifestyle, and it is easy to miss some of the realities, especially from an outsiders perspective. It is good for me as someone potentially looking to do this in the future to see all sides and not just the 'best bits'. Thanks guys and best of luck!
Welcome to being a small business owner! It sucks sometimes but look at the positives. We all get the slumps and highs. Take stock in your position, you get to travel as your “job”, you’re in a small group of people who’ve made a career out of doing what you love. Learn from the bumps, don’t take it personal (it is business) and keep rolling. Remain positive for your partner because attitude is contagious. Even if it’s forced it can keep you and your partner from spiraling. 👍🏽🚐💨
You guys are too hungry to not succeed. It’s friggen defeating being an entrepreneur sometimes but as long as you remain hungry and you have a clear defined solid WHY, you will be successful. You guys ARE successful. You receive what you put out there and your honesty is special.
Thank you Ellie! We appreciate you taking the time to share your kind words and thoughts with us. Thank you for being a part of this beautiful, uplifting community!!
We have been where you are many times over the last 43 years. Being self employed has its ups and downs, thank goodness for bread and soup. Now semi retired at 66(still working for self), I see what our friends have, and sometime wishing we had more. But looking back we have had greater adventures and freedom than anyone we know personally. I could go on, life has taught us many things, but It can be summed up in a comment an elderly neighbor once said after talking about a trip we had taken, "I have always wanted to do that, but when I was younger I didn't have the time or money, now I have the time and money but not the health." If we knew the future, life would be easy. Good luck in all you do, and thanks for sharing. I believe doing what we do( being entrepreneurs, risk takers), makes it possible for others to have traditional lives.
Man i wanted to hear more from her ! Didn’t want her to feel like she needed to stop talking- we like real ness.
Hi Jill! Bec here. Appreciate you saying that! It's tough to find the right balance between sharing too much/not enough and never want this beautiful community to feel like we're complaining about our beautiful, beautiful lives. Sending you a virtual hug XX
I can 100% relate to this video; from the hanger and chips before groceries, to the talk about being risk-adverse and just feeling down by the grind and the struggle but also being more scared of the traditional path to "success".
Thanks for keeping it real. We all struggle in different ways. The ups and downs are necessary, otherwise we wouldn't grow. Keep on keeping on. Love you guys.✌️
Y’all have yalls own LIVES!! You are going to be ready to start a new thing when your ready! Y’all are inspiring to do what you do starting a new life in a van and having a successful channel don’t cry or down on yourself your both amazing people! I wish I could honestly do this keep inspiring keep making people take these steps into doing themselves I’m literally living through y’all! You are Both amazing people and wish the best happiness!
Comparing yourself to others is the death of you. Keep building your empire and check back in 20 years, you’ll be on top! Stop comparing!
You are so right! I love to support others in all walks of life and sometimes that can lead to comparison as well. I do trust the process and know that we're on the right path just thought it was important to share some of those darker thoughts I spiral into in the hopes that it relates to someone in our community. Big hugs to you Kristians XX
Agreed. I own a very successful business with 25 employees but it took me 20 years to get here. Real success doesn’t happen quickly, the internet would tell you otherwise.
Eamon & Bec It only gets better. 🤜
Everyone has an “off-day” or “low, inward-day”, it’s normal. It’s great that you show it. REAL is better than “reality”. Enjoy your options and strive to do things well. While there is a right way and a wrong way to live... only God can tell you what that is..... try this.... pray (if you don’t already) about your situation and what direction your going. You might be surprised at the results. Thank you for your hard work creating content and willingness to share your beautiful lives. Soak up the summer. Taste the sunshine. Remember that in a couple of months it’s going to be soooo cold. And whatever you do... remember to pray. May God Bless You.
I just want to reach out and hug you !!! Thank you both for sharing your vulnerability and being so honest. We love you through good and bad, ups and downs. Keep on keeping on. I can’t imagine a week without you. ❤️ Sending lots and lots of love and positive vibes. xox
I’ve driven a business into the ground and rebuilt it over ten years. I’m a decade plus older than you guys. This is part of the ride. Sometimes it’s awful, sometimes it’s bountiful. But you’re trying to make the most out of your life, you’re already winning. 🧡
I feel we are so privileged that you allow us into your lives, not just the pretty side (like so many other UA-camr's) but the very real sides as well. The downs that come inbetween the ups, the struggles and the triumphs, your feelings, your vulnerabilities, your joys, your "fights" (really just disagreements), your self judgment, your love for each other and your families etc etc. You are, together and separately, an inspiration to so many. Even though we've never met we LOVE you and we respect you for all that you are doing and all that you are achieving. I've been wondering since watching this if you've ever thought of expanding your product line? Bec, remember Everything Happens For A Reason!! I taught my four ( now adult) kids and many's the time that belief has gotten them through a very difficult challenge because they know they are going to grow and learn. Some risk taking is good because it helps you to push your boundaries and grow. Remember that to be brave you must experience fear.... Anyway, enough of that, lol. In the end you are loved. The community YOU have built loves you and supports you! Sending you both blessings 🙏 Love from Australia 🇦🇺 💝
You guys are great. I think a lot of us want so many things that we really can't have all at the same time. I do love watching your videos, and I hope you continue to share, even if it has to be less. I find your lifestyle and the way you are going after untraditional things really inspiring. We can all relate. Everybody has bummer times where you question everything you've done and whether you'll ever have the things you have yet to accomplish but are very important to you. There are seasons of life, you know. You'll figure it out as you go. Every decision we make makes a difference. ♡
Maybe the Universe is about to Bless you’re business tremendously. Keep your eyes open. 😇😇
I teach young adults in college and have referred to you in my talks with them as I exhort them to higher places. We that strive to lift others up never know how we affect others. Unless I told you about this you would have never known of the impact you may have breathed into someone's life. I don't say this so that you might keep score but to exhort you to keep on keeping on. You guys are great and I look forward to seeing you reach higher, just remember to breath and savour every moment. All the very best to you both!
Life is so hard sometimes! You guys are amazing and such an inspiration. Admitting the tough times and being real is not often shown on UA-cam, and so many people can learn from that. Thanks for your honesty! Keep moving forward.
I love you two! You don't know me of course but your raw passion that you show in all aspects of your life and the way the two of you wear your hearts on your sleeve is what sets you apart and makes you shine. I have followed you for a while and watching your struggles but more importantly your SUCCESS not only in business but in the success of cultivating positive thoughts and a wonderful community inspires me every day. Thank you so much for being you.
Twice in my life, I have had to take big steps backwards, to go forward. It's not easy when a setback happens, but you find ways to dig deep, crawl through the mud, and come out stronger, bigger and better. You WILL get through this patch, and you will find something great!! Keep digging you two, you have that drive, that passion. Eamon, no less than 20 compliments a day my friend 👍👍 she will love you forever ❤❤ keep the wheels rolling, we've all got your back. Oh, and don't feel that a 9 to 5 job means vanlifers is over. There are many who work and live the life as well. I'm sure you can find a few of them in Vancouver
You have such a kind and gentle heart, Bec. You guys are so young, but have already touched so many people. Give yourselves some love! 💕
There's nothing wrong with living in a home and occasionally travel. Or living in a van. UA-cam will always be here. Do what's best. Do that podcast and kick butts!!!
Stopping video half way to say thank you for posting this! I think seeing the parts of your live like this are so much more helpful. I am planning on getting a van soon and have also started working on some ground work for a small business and I feel like this all the time! Sometimes I think maybe it’s just because I have bad luck or that I don’t know what I’m doing. Thank you
I think your idea for your reroot podcast is a great idea. I lived in Ontario my whole life and decided to sell my house and everything in it, bought a van and drove out to BC, a dream I had since I was 12. My life has definitely changed, the way I see things, about who I am and how much my family means to me. I am so excited to hear your podcast to relate with others who have chosen a reroot too.
Excited to share with you!!
Owning your own biz is definitely the hardest job ever and makes you feel isolated. Thanks for being so real. Many of us have been there just like you.
Super encouraging video guys - we miss you already and it is so nice to see you guys being yourselves and being vulnerable online. You're the hardest working people we know and are always inspiring us. Have a blast at your spa date!!
Minimal Millennials I hope you two are doing better as well. I hope your not in the same city as that crazy nut still.
Thanks besties. We love you guys!!
Sounds like this is one aspect of your lives that you struggle with-we all have that one area-it’s what we do when we recognize our one area. There are folks who get bogged down in the struggle and never are able to identify the problem much less be proactive about fixing it, as y’all have done. You two seem to have a very healthy attitude about life and living. Recognizing there will be down days and being willing to deal with them in our own context is what life is about. Carry on, good job. Btw, we ALL need sincere words of affirmation on a regular basis!
Honest and raw conversations belong on youtube, thank you for sharing whats going on. UA-cam is a lot of fluff now a days but I am encouraged by your honesty. It's helping me realize we all share the same struggles. UA-cam has a way of filtering out the "real" Your content is beautiful, just keep going.
Thank you Samantha. I totally agree that UA-cam seems to push over-edited videos that can make ANY consumer question everything! We ALL have struggles and while it was super nerve-racking to share all of this online I am over the moon that my struggles have helped a few of us connect deeper. Sending you lots of love XX Bec.
Can’t believe I didn’t catch this vlog until now. Thank you for being so real. My family and I want to take our lives on the road within the next couple years. It’s scary difficult. But we need to see videos like this. We need the reality of it. So thank you! And I’m sure you know, through failure is growth as I’m sure you’ve already grown from this experience since it’s been a month from its release. You are both amazing. And I certainly look forward to finding your podcast.
Bec, thank you for sharing your struggle to make sense of the risks and rewards of your project and your business. I’m so impressed by you initiative and grit. Eamon, you’re a wonderful partner and very funny. Hang in there, guys.
Thank you love! If I'm not being real with you, then I just don't see a point to all of this so I am overwhelmed by the support and connection that has come as a result of this very raw video. See you in the next one lovely XX
I have been telling my family this is the year of positive energy!! No matter how hard it can get!!! We all are going to do wonderful things this year!! I so understand how you feel!! I have been feeling that way as well!! Stay positive and keep pushing forward!!!
hey Bec, do yourself a quick solid, go outside, take a deep breath and look around, and remember, all that scary stuff and all that hard work has led you to right here and right now, and tommorow and any day after it will lead you to so many more awesome places and awesome people (same way it led you to the Minimal Millenials for instance), meanwhile I am stuck here in my little flat in the dreary Netherlands yet I still think one day I will get out of here because thanks to people like you I know it's possible, will there be struggles along the way? sure! but if you ask me they are more then worth it! and from what I have seen so far from your videos I think you are a lot stronger then you give yourself credit for
I love the realness of your merch. It’s the realest merch in the merch game. Few have merch that even approaches the quality of your merch.
It's just amazing to see how understanding two people can be
You guys are really lucky to have found each other 🌻🌻
Couldn't agree more! Lucky to have one another XX
I cried with you.. entrepreneurship is an insane narrow road and you guys are traveling two+ with both of your businesses.. my hat is truly off to you. A word of advice: having kids is hard and beautiful no matter where you live or how you make money. It doesn't have to be expensive just like you've chosen a van to live in instead of an insane mortgage on a "normal" home. It's all in the daily choices. You guys will do great! Don't compare yourselves to others' lives because you are trailblazers.. Don't ever forget it!! Much love my friends!!❤️ Also, thank you so much for sharing this tough video!!!!!!!
The problem with being creative/entrepreneurial types is "to many ideas" . The inevitable outcome of this short attention span is the inability to see a good idea through to its potential.
Tea: You have worked hard to get customers for your product. You know these customers buy more than Chai. You could expand your line but a new idea charms away your attention. Your creative nature makes it impossible to follow through. I'm guessing; Bob, as willing as he is to help is not going to take that business where it should go. He's done his thing. He wants to cruise around in his van and he should.
The only way to pursue multiple endeavors is with partners. Get someone to work closely with you to push that tea business.
Everyone of these avenues you're attempting deserves more attention than you can possibly give. You will always have more ideas than you can execute. Find people who "can" focus, share ownership and see it through.
You didn't really ask for my advice, but that's what you get for baring your soul. Ideas are great but they make it hard to meditate.
Hi Robert, appreciate the advice! I actually think it is something we've needed to hear because as much as we want to give all of these avenues 110% we're only two people and the time has come to find some strategic partners. Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts with us!
I love you guys! Never feel ashamed of showing any real ness. Everyone’s life has tough decisions and hard days. You guys are amazing for putting your life on display. I can relate about always thinking about where I want to be in life, making Improvements to live the best life but also making moves for the future. I’m 30 how old are you guys if you don’t mind me asking? Just hang in there and keep being you and making the best decisions. We all know you guys are amazing people who always give us your best!!! Thank you!! ❤️
I understand that it is hard, but another great opportunity for you and your business will come around! I will always believe in you ❤️
When I started my own business I met a guy who had a startup. He wisely told me that the main difference is that the ups will be real highs and the downs will be very deep crashing. It is like living in a van, living abroad (like me) or having a different life. It is a rollercoaster. The ups will be higher and the down will be lower than a normal life, but it is worth it, at least for me. It is not for everyone but I works for me. I would not know how to live a regular stable life. It gives me anxiety!
Keep fighting for what you want.
Love you guys! Stay strong - no matter what. Focus on what's going well. 😊
Hey guys please know that all of this is temporary! There are always bumps on the road but know for sure that the beauty of having your own business is that all that time you spend on making it work, is just for you! You’re not making anyone else rich by putting all your effort into their idea! This is your idea as the amazing couple that you are! Cherish that! Because you’re very lucky to have it, specially with the lovely of your life right by your side!
Sending loads of love from a Colombian living in England! Xx
Bec...Life is risk... Not such thing as a stable job any more life changes so quickly. you have your home and each other remember there are two of you so you always have each others back
TheGrowGeek...your comment is so true.
Well said. Beautiful reminder... thank you XX
Exactly! Your 9 to 5 job may be here today and gone tomorrow. Go take risks and go have fun. Make your life the way you want to live it!
have each others back but study how parallelism works and how to combat it - insist be authentic they´re games only work for so long and only work in the shadows. They hate being caught - image is everything to them ...
Got a government job. Safe and stable, health insurance, pension and retirement. I won't be a millionaire, but I'll be comfortable and fulfilled knowing I've been of service to the people. However, the trade off is your stuck in a single location and have a boss that tells you what to do at times and deadlines. So my point is everything is a trade off, everything needs a balance. Find your balance. I love my job and it hardly feels like work. Stay hungry, stay balanced.
You are such and inspiration to so many! Everything we do in life makes us question “is this what I’m supposed to be doing’ life is difficult no matter the obstacles. Bec, I personally have had to question recently everything in my life. We all go through it, you’re both amazing people. Keep your head up, what path you decide is yours alone. We will all be here to support you in anyway. ❤️
I really appreciate what you both do. Believe it when I say that what you do makes a difference with others. Sharing your life and things you do is really inspiring. I know things can get hard especially being in a van but you two are a strong young couple and you have each other as well as family and friends. Don't worry too much on the bed because I know that together you two will do well. If there's a way that I can help let me know.
Thank you so much Rex. I always love reading your comments and feel like we know each other just from our quick communication back and forth here. We both appreciate you and send you lots of love XX
Eamon & Bec it’s no problem. I too feel like we all know each other and like I’m with you everywhere you’re at in your vlogs.
I am new to your channel but let me just say what attracted me to watch your videos is your wanderlust and beautiful spirits. I’ve been working my way through your videos and this one so far is my favorite. I appreciate so much listening to you guys keeping things so realistic. Despite life’s challenges, especially these non traditional ones, you guys are and always will get through what life’s throws your way. This video was more encouraging than anything and truly made me feel closer to you guys, this community, and the offbeat track of life. Thank you guys. Lots of love and peace 💖✌🏽😊
Thank you for being real and sharing your doubts and worries.
It's refreshing to see the other side as well and not just a "dream life" scenario all the time.
Keep your heads up and it will get better! You have THE BEST personalities and I believe that you can make it. :D
Thank you for taking the time to write such kind words to us Krystal. Much love XX
I too had a business, it is always stressful but most times it is very rewarding to sit back and look at what you have created. Life in general is full of ups and downs.
Bec, it shows us you are caring and passionate about what you do, don’t ever be ashamed of that! It will always work out in the end, it may not seem like it today but it will.
Eamon, you rock as always and it’s refreshing to see someone that supports your partner the way you do.
I have been a huge fan since I watched your first video. You guys ARE destined to do good things, lots of love and hang in there
I appreciate you two for sharing your personal parts of your life/situation. Reasons why I appreciate it is because not everyone UA-camr shares these parts of their life's and always want to be perfect. I'll support and always will stick around when you guys get bumbs on the road and even wrong Lanes and turns. Now I'll always look back when you guys shared this genuine moment. Love you two even more! I followed for the Van Life and now I follow for those behind the wheel! Like your amazing Travels, The road and journey must drive on and venture out to! ❤❤❤❤
In this continuous process of defining life for ourselves, fear comes to say hello now and again. But it's a cheeky little bastard that whispers worries and doubts while having no actual power to make those fears come true. Ya'll are amazing; I felt your heart Bec and appreciate your sharing through your processing. The podcast sounds amazing; something Eamon said in a different video inspired a podcast idea for me, so thank you sir.
Being real is the only way. Truth always wins.
If only, but I know it doesn't.
kathryn witte in the end. Don’t mistake battles for wars. The big picture.
Ah, that's life. Things doesn't always go as we'd like them to but... life goes on and we should not let the downs pull us down with them. Learn with the movements and adapt or move from them, not from what you want for your life.
You make a great couple, love to see the way you complement each other to make the bond stronger between you both. This is what I like about you, the relationship between you reflects on your adventures and make them more interesting to us. Or to me, at least.
Keep being yourself, learn from the ups and downs of life, enjoy each other and share whatever you want, whenever you want. So your channel will as nice to watch as it is real.
My best!
It's interesting to watch this video just because I have the same thoughts even though my life might be a bit more traditional. I am going to school full time and only have a associates degree which took me five years even though its a 2 year degree and I'm finally getting my undergrad. Anyway I look around and see people being more "successful" then me. I watched your videos and thinking the same thing, thinking you have it all together and here I am doing nothing.I keep thinking about what I do wrong too. I think this is something that everyone struggles with for the most part. I think that's why it's so important being open about it. I hope you have better luck and I also hope that your channel grows more because you two deserve it. I cannot wait for your podcast. I just know that you two will rise above this and do something amazing.
Thank you Renee. Please know that you are beautiful and hardworking and that you truly are DOING YOUR BEST! Everyone is going to grow at their own pace and that's okay. Happy that by sharing I was able to show you those with the greener grass on the other side have it all together. Sending you lots of LOVE and light XX
Listen to the lyrics of the song "The Grand Illusion" by Styx.
I Think the two of you are angels! You two will make big differences in the world! You are now dealing with a speed bump. At the end of a hard day...remember most importantly, you have each other! A dynamic duo! Focused, fearless and fruitful!
Mental health days are muy importante!!! Glad you guys are getting treated to a spa. You definitely deserve it....especially all that HOT WATER!!! Am I right??? P.S. You are both champions of life. Remember that.
Chin up guys, you two are absolute goals and everything you do is perfect. You’ve inspired me no end to try van life and helped me through my recent break up more than you’ll ever know.
Whatever you choose to do, it will work out in the end because you’re awesome and you’ve got all 86,000 ish of us behind you and love you.
Good luck guys and I can’t wait to see what you come up with next
Love you guys lots, and your vulnerability reads as absolute strength here. Can’t wait to keep following along and see all the great things y’all are going to continue to do.
Awe, thank you Bailey. Means a lot XX
You guys are my fave. No matter what you do, you're going to be successful because you have the drive and passion. Having the right attitude is game changing and we all experience set backs from time to time. Don't let it get you down; you got this!
You guys are so inspirational! Don’t stop what you’re doing, my only advice take it or leave it is to talk to other creators when you have days like this. You’re lucky you have Lauren Toyota for a friend, I know she would provide great insight 😃 Love you both and I’m looking forward to hearing the podcast ❤️
We all have these feelings. I'm 34 and my husband and I moved across the country from Tennessee to the Bay area and literally everything went wrong every step of the way. We stayed in the Bay for 6 months with people that we trusted and they completely turned on us and everything went to shit. We had to skip town and now we are in Tucson trying to make the best of it.
We've been here since March and my husband still can't find a job, I'm not making good money, everything is stressful and hard and we have no savings, renting a room from some friends, and feel completely screwed. But it will get better.
You guys have done so much with your life and you are strong, smart people. We will all keep moving forward and have amazing experiences and do wonderful things. Just gotta keep that chin up and hold on to the ones we love.
I, too, am very emotional and when I do anything I put my whole heart in it. If I say I'll do something I do it. I'm not a quitter and I'm super loyal, so I get your feels Bec. You will be okay, you will do the thing, it will get better.
Guys..I'm no expert but losing an account that is going single stream really speaks more to the change in your client...good or bad...but having said that with a product such as yours, keeping to the client that is the true target of the non single source client isn't always a bad thing. I understand the loss, but perhaps the loss is theirs more than yours, let the gain be in finding another client that has a more refined focus in mind that better matches your product. Sometimes small needs to stay with small...that in many ways it what certain customers like myself really look for...while I am a patron of the mainstream, other times I want small, refined, and special focused businesses like yours. As a photographer, I have been through things like you as well. Hang in there.
Bec - Business is personal. It's driven by your passion, vision and dreams! Don't lose that because then it becomes just work. Don't think that a traditional job might be better. Now you steer your own path. In today's business world there is no loyalty. One day management calls a meeting to tell you that they've outsourced your job or shifted it to another part of the world!
You and Eamon are on a great journey. Thank you for sharing. You guys don't know me but know that I love you both. EHFAR.
Bec things happen for a reason you might not see it just yet but maybe it's a blessing in disguise. Love you guys keep you head up you got this♡
You guys are awesome and an inspiration to thousands, including me. This uncertainty and spiraling is totally normal! One of my most recent videos is about the spiral and what steps to take to snap out of it, it seems to be extremely relevant right now - a lot of the folks in my life and online seem to be having similar struggles. You've got this! You've got support and you've got love and you've got grit. Don't stop making videos :)
Bec you are making a huge impact in this world..... Super tons of live to y'all ... Take a step back and breath deep girl, your freaking killin it 💗😘 you will do great things
William Chesser I agree 100% Bec!
I love that you share so much of your lives with us, the good and the sad. You are so authentic and making such a beautiful impact on the world and you never need to apologize for crying. Sending you much love!
I adore you kids and wish you the best with your adventure in life. You both have a great connections with you viewing audience, your authenticity and simple truth comes across in your VLOG. Best of luck! You guys are inspiring! Much Luv!
Thank you so much Laura. I really appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts with us and spread some kindness here. Sending you a big virtual HUG XXX
Bec, a community helps *each other* when they’re down. Let yourself lean on the community. You can’t carry everything on your shoulders. We love you guys and your channel! 💕
Love you sweet Bec, and love you guys's videos! I look forward to them every week - they brighten my day!
You guys are young! I'm 41 with a 15 and 12 year old and I WISH so bad that I would have taken the time to do what you guys are doing because my life gladly and enthusiastically revolves around them. I also own a small photography business so I know that when you get rejected it feels very personal even when it isn't. You will know when it's time to settle down a bit. And you will love that too, I promise. Please enjoy yourselves and live the life for those of us that can't at this moment. xoxo
There is no such thing as a stable job! That's part of what let us to the life we live now. Husband worked the 9-5 and got let go at a really bad time. It killed the both of us at the time and we thought it was the worst thing ever at the time not realizing it had to happen in order for us to be where we are today. Keep your heads up and do what you all do best. Oh, and a nomadic lifestyle is possible with a family and in my opinion an amazing one. We travel full-time with our 2 kids and they love it and learn more than they ever would in a "normal" life. : )
Don't GIVE UP!!
U are what kids know days need. I believe you will succeed .
Entrepreneurship is extremely challenging at times. But the key thing I try to remember is change is inevitable. Time to go catch a bigger whale. Life is all about how you react. I know yall will be fine, you guys are the bomb. I CANNOT WAIT to add this to my list of podcasts.
Eamon and Bec, you guys are so amazing! Your videos inspire me so much to follow all my dreams! Y’all are so cute together, And have taught me to just be a better person all around. I plan on building my own van and living my absolute dream of being free, and doing what I love! Thank you so much for being you!
I get it guys bless you and don't need to apologize, luv you guys, ty for being real
Hi Bec and Eamon, I love watching your videos and see how you live and how much you love to live...you are living your dream and maybe it will change in the years to come, grow bigger and better and I hope that you stick around to share it. It’s nice to see how real you guys are cause we all have ups and downs and usually people only share the ups. We are here for you guys! ❤️❤️❤️more words of affirmation is a must mr. eamon !!!
I recommend having a vacation once in awhile
all about finding the right balance :)
Hugs and encouragement! Tomorrow is a new day. My family loves following you...ups and downs. Deep breathe, exhale. You are loved!
I understand the feeling. When you care it's hard to not to take everything personal. I have that same issue with my business. Hang in there! You have made so much progress with your channel even in the short time I've been watching you! I ordered your Chai and cant wait to try it!
Thank you so much Alyssa a) for being you and for being a part of our UA-cam family... please know that we love and appreciate you b) for supporting small business and our business in particular c) for changing the world with your own business... I hope I can support you some day!
Awww thanks! I have a full time pet sitting and dog walking business I've been doing for about 10 years. But me and my cat are moving into a van taking a break from the pet sitting and hitting the road full time in less than a year hopefully so maybe we will see you guys around!
Bec, I do exactly what you are doing! What you have to remember is that, no matter what happens, you will always find your path. It might not be the path you expect, but if you keep following your dreams and doing what you feel is right (both of which you guys do amazingly well) You will end up I the right place.
I would say, take some time to think things over, have a breather and try and remember why you started this journey and internalize your gratefulness. It's so healing for the soul to do so.
Keep chugging along! And Bec, live, laugh, love and don't over think 😘
Hey folks, I worked for myself for years. I have been broke and rich. Not knowing how to make a mortgage payment to flying private. Toughen up, it will happen again. You are young and suffering is important. You will do great things but it will be hard so push and when it looks the worst push harder. Borrow, ask for help, tell friends, do what needs to be done. Most people cannot live on thier own, y'all can so dry up - it is not supposed to be easy. Y'all will get there and when you do, it will feel good.
You gotta let that emotion out! Speaking for myself (but I feel many others as well)- I appreciate the candid conversation. I actually try and limit social media use because of the phenomenon of comparing myself to everyone's else's best selves which makes me feel not good enough. I think this is highly relatable. I am currently building out a van. I have a bachelor's degree and I wonder everyday if I'm wasting time I can't get back on not pursuing a master's and phd and getting a "stable" job. But I've also learned that I can't be happy in conventional job settings - I feel like I'm in a prison and claustrophobic, always have. But I still stress every day because if I don't go the academic route, I have no idea what to do. So the existential crisis I totally am right there with you. A lot of things in my life have changed drastically the past few years and I see friends getting married, having children, buying houses... and I wonder when I'm going to get it together, but we each have our own paths and I think what you guys are doing is extremely brave and inspirational. So thank you for sharing and being REAL - the world needs both sides of the truth (in general), not just the shiny, polished side. It's good for our mental health.
So good for people to be real. You guys are great and I think sharing your experiences from across the board is the best. Be strong and chin up guys! Regards from Berlin.
Thanks for sharing so honestly. The entrepreneur community needs more of this. Totally relate in terms of the highs and lows. Been running my own small business for the last few years and I can't tell you how many times I've doubted my abilities, sunken so low only to be uplifted the very next week. Nobody truly gets it unless you've been in it. Trust yourself and know that you are savvy, smart and driven. And that you have each other and get to have a great adventure! Look forward to the podcast.