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LAUNCHING LIFE'S JOURNEYS PODCAST

Whether you are new to traveling the world one mile at a time, or you have raised a family with thousands of memories made at a campsite…this podcast is all about the people, journeys and stories that are shared.

Recreational vehicles allow people the ability to travel the world, mile by mile while providing safe shelter and comfortable living quarters when destinations are reached. Willie invites you to join him on his journey with Heartland RV.  Whether you are new to traveling the world one mile at a time, or you have raised a family with thousands of memories made at a campsite, this podcast is all about the people, journeys, and stories that are shared.

You will hear from the following guests on the Launching Life's Journeys:

  • Celebrities that have unique stories to share on their own journeys
  • Entrepreneur & executives sharing their company innovations that you could see on your next journey
  • Current RV owners that can share advice, insight, and questions to help make your experience memorable
  • Vacation destination hosts, resorts, dining, and more…. inviting you to visit on your life’s journeys.

“My goal of hosting this show is to share amazing stories of real people and real-life as they are traveling on their own life’s journeys. Every person has a story to share, from both professional experiences and personal.” —William Miller, Host of Launching Life's Journeys.

Select an episode below to listen now.

Safety Unlocked: The Revolutionary GasStop That Keeps RV Travelers Secure

How do you stop a propane leak in its tracks? Martin Niezen, the founder of GasStop, has the answer. He’s developed a propane... Read More play icon Listen Now

Launching Life’s Journeys: The Hidden Storybook Village in Texas

On a trip to the Texas Hill Country, Brandy Gleason stumbled across the picture-perfect town of Fredericksburg. She and Will are joined today... Read More play icon Listen Now

Launching Life’s Journeys: The Best Home-Cooked BBQ in Texas

Mike Culpepper, owner of a Landmark and avid RVer, owns Culpepper’s Smokehouse near Fort Worth, Texas – the best-kept secret for home-cooked barbeque... Read More play icon Listen Now

Launching Life’s Journeys: This AI Tech Will Revolutionize RV Shopping.

Will’s chatting with an old friend today, Branden Elwell. As a Senior Director of OEM Sales at Impel.io, Branden helps RV dealerships sell... Read More play icon Listen Now

Launching Life’s Journeys – TryNSomethingNew This Year with the Falins.

Jimmy and Sandy Falin from TryNSomethingNew are on the podcast today to chat with Will about how they left their jobs as professional... Read More play icon Listen Now

Launching Life’s Journeys: 58 Years Of The Best RV Show In MI

Maris Brennan is back with Will to get people excited about the upcoming 58th Annual Detroit RV and Camping Show. It’s from Wednesday,... Read More play icon Listen Now

Launching Life’s Journeys: Experience the Best Amish Cooking in Ohio

Brandy Gleason is once again joining Will Miller with special guest Shannon Carter to talk about the hidden gems of Ohio Amish Country.... Read More play icon Listen Now

Launching Life’s Journeys: Counting Down To Florida’s Massive RV SuperShow

With the 39th annual Florida RV SuperShow a month away, we grabbed a few minutes with Dave Kelly, the executive director of the... Read More play icon Listen Now

Launching Life’s Journeys – Do You Know America’s #1 RV Technician?

As one of the most well-connected experts in RV technical education and media, you may have heard of Chris Dougherty from Dougherty RV... Read More play icon Listen Now

Launching Life’s Journeys: The Girl Campers With 500k Friends

When Will met Lesa McDermott at the Elkhart RV Dealer Open House, he knew he wanted to interview her about her work at... Read More play icon Listen Now

Launching Life’s Journeys: MARVAC’s New Vendor Showcase Will Be Epic

Will is chatting with our frequent podcast co-host Maris Brennan today to discuss the new MARVAC Vendor Showcase this spring before the Annual... Read More play icon Listen Now

Launching Life’s Journeys — The Best County Campground In Northern MI

Will Miller and Maris Brennan from MARVAC are joining forces again today to interview Jacob Brown of the Otsego Lake County Park in... Read More play icon Listen Now

Launching Life’s Journeys – The Best Campground In Central Michigan

Our guest today is Justin Richards from Alice Springs RV Park in Ionia, Michigan. He’s chatting with Will Miller and Maris Brennan from... Read More play icon Listen Now

Launching Life’s Journeys – The Best Places to Camp in Ohio

Will sat down with Brandy Gleason from Gleason Family Adventure and Adria Bergeron, Director of Marketing and Communications for the Muskingum Watershed Conservancy... Read More play icon Listen Now

Launching Life’s Journeys — The 90-Year-Old Camping Magazine You Need to Know About

Do you read Woodall’s Campground Magazine? Founded in the 1930s, they’re coming up on 100 years of providing campground news to outdoor enthusiasts... Read More play icon Listen Now

Launching Life’s Journeys – With Dexter Axle and What Makes Them So Impressive.

From Dexter Axle, we’re joined today by Mark Nave, Product Manager, and Kary Royer, Midwest Director of Sales. As the largest axle manufacturer... Read More play icon Listen Now

Launching Life’s Journeys with Solo Stove

Ryan Powell joins our podcast today, talking about Solo Stoves – a piece of equipment beloved by millions of campers. Founded in 2010... Read More play icon Listen Now

Launching Life’s Journeys with RVTV – A New TV Channel Just for RV Campers

Will sat down with Dan Dominski, Vice President of Content, Programming and Sponsorships at Cannella Media to chat about the all-new RVTV –... Read More play icon Listen Now

Launching Life’s Journeys with America’s Largest RV Show and Heather Leach from PRVCA.

With America’s Largest RV show in Hershey, PA coming up fast, Will sat down with Heather Leach to chat about the show. Heather... Read More play icon Listen Now

Launching Life’s Journeys with Heartland Ambassadors Beth and Court

On today’s podcast, Will met up with Beth and Court, a millennial couple traveling the US in their RV and making content about... Read More play icon Listen Now

Launching Life’s Journeys with Drew Tutton from Open Roads

Today, we’re interviewing Drew Tutton, CEO and Owner of Open Roads, to hear how and why he built his business. As an RV... Read More play icon Listen Now

Launching Life’s Journeys with Kritters Campground in the Heart of the U.P.

Kritters Campground is centrally located in the Upper Peninsula to give campers easy access to some of the U.P.’s best attractions. You can... Read More play icon Listen Now

Launching Life’s Journeys with Monika Geraci from the RVIA

Monika Geraci, Director of PR and Communications for the RV Industry Association (RVIA) sat down with us to share the most recent trends... Read More play icon Listen Now

Launching Life’s Journeys with Modern Campground – This New Camping Media Site Is Changing Outdoor Hospitality

We sat down with the Founder and CEO of Modern Campground, Brian Searl, to discuss why he launched an outdoor hospitality news source... Read More play icon Listen Now

Launching Life’s Journeys with Manistique Lakeshore – Central To The U.P.’s Greatest Attractions

Maris Brennan of MARVAC joins us once again today as we chat with Colleen Hoholink, who helps run the Manistique Lakeshore Campground. It’s... Read More play icon Listen Now

Launching Life’s Journeys with Campspot – One of the Best Camping Resources

Will Miller sat down with Erin Stender, Chief Marketing Officer for Campspot, to discuss how their site and app make camping easier for... Read More play icon Listen Now

Launching Life’s Journeys with Woodland Shores of Lake Michigan

Private Lake Michigan access? Only one campground has it. Maris Brennan from MARVAC joins us yet again to talk about an amazing campsite... Read More play icon Listen Now

Launching Life’s Journeys CAMPGROUND SPECIAL SERIES with MARVAC and The Groves of Michigan

Today Will sits down with Maris Brennan from MARVAC and Darcy Keys from The Groves Campground to talk about all the excitement happening... Read More play icon Listen Now

Launching Life’s Journeys with Pat’s RV Park – A 100 Year Old Michigan Campground With Unparalleled Lake Access

We’re joined once again by Maris Brennan from MARVAC to chat with Pat and Julia Smith, the owners of Pat’s RV Park in... Read More play icon Listen Now

Launching Life’s Journeys – CAMPGROUND SPECIAL SERIES with MARVAC and Indigo Bluffs

This Great Lakes RV Park is Booked Solid Every Year Partnering once more with Maris Brennan of the Michigan Association of RVs and... Read More play icon Listen Now

Launching Life’s Journeys CAMPGROUND SPECIAL SERIES with MARVAC – Heartland Woods Campground

The Family Friendly Mid-Michigan RV Resort. Maris Brennan of MARVAC joins us again today as we chat with Mark Koss, the Sales and... Read More play icon Listen Now

Launching Life’s Journeys travels to Collins and Company

Will Miller is visiting the Patrick Industries studio today to chat with Steve Janowski, the Business Unit Director of Collins & Company. Collins... Read More play icon Listen Now

Launching Life’s Journeys with The Remarkable RV Insurance Co. With an Unexpected Benefit – EasyCare

We sat down with Walt Burns, the National Brand Manager for EasyCare, to discuss the RV coverage they offer to consumers and dealers... Read More play icon Listen Now

Launching Life’s Journeys with LOVES Travel Stop

We sat down with Jim Wheeler, Director of Hospitality & RV Operations at Love’s Travel Stops to talk about the different ways Love’s... Read More play icon Listen Now

Launching Life’s Journeys with SXS Addicts – Off-Roading Like a Pro

We sat down with Damien Bralley, owner of SXS Addicts, to talk about all things related to ATVs, UTVs and side-by-sides. SXS Addicts... Read More play icon Listen Now

Launching Life’s Journeys with The RV Atlas: Jeremy and Stephanie Puglisi, Authors and Travel Enthusiasts

We’re talking with RV Atlas podcast creators and best-selling authors Stephanie and Jeremy Puglisi today about their new book, expert-level tips for planning... Read More play icon Listen Now

Launching Life’s Journeys CAMPGROUND SPECIAL SERIES with MARVAC – Cornwell Turkeyville

This RV Resort Has The Best Meals. Today in our MARVAC Campground Series with Maris Brennan, we’re talking to Patty Cornwell from Cornwell’s... Read More play icon Listen Now

Launching Life’s Journeys – CAMPGROUND SPECIAL SERIES with MARVAC – Harbortown RV Resort

As we continue our MARVAC Campground Series, today we visit Harbortown RV Resorts with Heather Brooks the park manager. Michigan's #1 Family Campground,... Read More play icon Listen Now

Launching Life’s Journeys with The Michigan Association of Recreation Vehicles & Campgrounds

Also known as MARVAC, is a division of the Michigan Manufactured Housing, RV and Campground Association (MMH & RVCA), which is a full-service,... Read More play icon Listen Now

Launching Life’s Journeys at the 36th Annual Battle Creek RV & Camping Show with Darren Ing

Our next stop in Launching Life's Journeys is with the Michigan Association of Recreation Vehicles and Campgrounds. In this episode we are talking... Read More play icon Listen Now

Launching Life’s Journeys with author Jamie May and her 12 month solo trip across America.

Jamie May was living the American Dream when a devastating hit-and-run car accident took away life as she knew it. After finding the... Read More play icon Listen Now

Launching Life’s Journey with MORryde: Above.Beyond.Always with Jack Enfield

In today's episode, Will is live from the MORryde Showroom with Jack Enfield, the Sales & Marketing Manager for MORryde International. Whether we’re... Read More play icon Listen Now

Launching Life’s Journeys Destination: Experience Unchartered Society, Unlock Your Next Adventure with Tony Poll of BRP

Will chats with the head of Uncharted Society, Tony Poll- to talk about BRP Innovations and the adventures they are creating throughout North... Read More play icon Listen Now

Launching Life’s Journeys Destination: Interview with PRVCA

Visit with Will Miller and Heather Leach, Executive Director from the PRVCA. The Pennsylvania Recreational Vehicle & Camping Association is a nonprofit corporation... Read More play icon Listen Now

Launching Life’s Journeys Destination: The RV Hall of Fame – Recognizing, preserving, and honoring those who have been instrumental in the RV Industry

In today's episode we are talking with President of the RV/MH Hall of Fame Museum, Darryl Searer as he shares the history of... Read More play icon Listen Now

Launching Life’s Journeys Destination: RV Technology with ASA Electronics

You can’t travel on your life’s journey in an RV without being exposed to technology from ASA Electronics. At ASA, they pride themselves... Read More play icon Listen Now

Launching Life’s Journeys Destination: The Gleason Family Adventures

An avid travel writer, published author, and blogger, Brandy Gleason is also an avid camper who loves the outdoors and exploring the world.... Read More play icon Listen Now

Launching Life’s Journeys Destination: Getting The Dyrt – The #1 ranked app for camping

It all started with a love of the outdoors and a desire to make camping easier for everyone. However you camp — in... Read More play icon Listen Now

Launching Life’s Journeys Destination: Lippert Components

At the time of the Launching Life’s Journeys Podcast interview, Jason was anticipating another record earnings report following the first record breaking quarter.... Read More play icon Listen Now

Launching Life’s Journeys Destination: RVing like a Girl with Janine Pettit of Girl Camper

Today’s guest Janine Pettit is smashing the gender stereotypes associated with RVing and proving how incredibly popular this lifestyle is among women. Janine... Read More play icon Listen Now

Launching Life’s Journeys Destination: Life on the Road with Suite Travels

Today we are talking with Jim and Kellie Stockman from the Suite Travels. They are a retired couple living full time in our... Read More play icon Listen Now

Launching Life’s Journeys Destination: Gentlemen’s Cigars with Daniel Hooberry

If you’re traveling through Nashville, Tennessee, you may find an all-black trolley with gold font lettering, giving folks over the age of 21... Read More play icon Listen Now

Launching Life’s Journeys Destination: Going Viral on TikTok with Jess and Dub McCorkle

Listeners are likely to recognize today’s guests, Jess and Dub McCorkle, from their tremendous success on social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram.... Read More play icon Listen Now

Launching Life’s Journeys Destination: Expanding, Enhancing, and Improving the RV and Camping Industry in Pennsylvania with Elizabeth Peroni

The Pennsylvania Recreation Vehicle & Camping Association, or PRVCA, is a nonprofit organization representing nearly 400 RV dealers, manufacturers, campgrounds, component part suppliers,... Read More play icon Listen Now

Launching Life’s Journeys Destination: From Canada to Mexico in an RV with the Dashboard Drifters

Many of us have big dreams, but only a small percentage of people get to live them. Jennifer and Kendall Jennings, also known... Read More play icon Listen Now

Launching Life’s Journeys Destination: 100,000 Miles and Nothing but RVLove with Marc and Julie Bennett

Today on the Where’s Willie Podcast, we are talking about RVLove! You may be wondering, what is RVLove? Well, with over 100,000 miles... Read More play icon Listen Now

Launching Life’s Journeys Destination: Bringing Joy, Happiness, and Hope with Jennifer Mercer of Care Camps

Today we welcome to the show Jennifer Mercer, who is the Director of Development for an amazing and impactful organization known as Care... Read More play icon Listen Now

Launching Life’s Journeys Destination: RVnGO: the AirBnB of RVs with Richard Saling and Paul Kacir

If you want to take your family to an amazing destination but you don’t currently own an RV, or if you have an... Read More play icon Listen Now

Launching Life’s Journeys Destination: The Lahrs Family: Full-time RV’ing with Four Kids, a Dog, and a Cat

Packing up your family and pursuing the dream of life on the road sounds close to impossible, but today’s guests, Luke and Mel... Read More play icon Listen Now

Launching Life’s Journeys Destination: Connectivity on the Road with Marvin Metzler of Winegard

Establishing a WiFi connection on the road is one of the most frequent topics our listeners ask about. Whether you’re looking to accommodate... Read More play icon Listen Now

Launching Life’s Journeys Destination: Innovating How People RV with Mike Ray of GasStop

Whether you have a fifth wheel, travel trailer, or toy hauler, you will usually find dual propane tanks on every single one of... Read More play icon Listen Now

Launching Life’s Journeys Destination: How to Explore the Country and Build a Community with Kelly Beasely of Camp Addict

Meet Kelly Beasely, the founder of Camp Addict and a woman who has explored the country thanks to her RV and adventurous spirit.... Read More play icon Listen Now

Launching Life’s Journeys Destination: RV Diagnostics with Jeff Malatesta

On today’s show, we introduce someone that can save you money and help you learn how to take care of your coach. We... Read More play icon Listen Now

Launching Life’s Journeys Destination: Traveling through a Pandemic with the Whole Family in Tow with Jason and Abby Epperson

No matter how many miles we’ve traveled, we all have a story to tell. On today’s episode of the Where’s Willie podcast, we... Read More play icon Listen Now

Launching Life’s Journeys Destination: Traveling Life’s Journey at 190mph with Melissa Paris

Melissa Paris is an impressive athlete who consistently takes the male-dominated motorsports world by storm. In today’s episode, Melissa tells us about her... Read More play icon Listen Now

Launching Life’s Journeys Destination: Exploring the Open Road with the Proha Family

It was about three years ago that Brentt and Brittnee Proha decided to leave their home life on a small farm, in a... Read More play icon Listen Now

Launching Life’s Journeys Destination: Country in the time of COVID with John King

On today’s episode of Where’ Willie we get together with talented musician, husband, and father John King. John’s journey has led him across... Read More play icon Listen Now

Launching Life’s Journeys Destination: Living Rootlessly with Demian Ross

In this episode of the Where’s Willie podcast, we are sitting down with Demian Ross, the publisher of Rootless Living Magazine. We talk... Read More play icon Listen Now

Launching Life’s Journeys Destination: Turning Pain Into Purpose with Kennedy Leighton

Kennedy Leighton is a Central Michigan University student and self-published author from Schoolcraft Michigan whose vulnerable story has uplifted, supported, and encouraged many... Read More play icon Listen Now

Launching Life’s Journeys Destination: Imagining Your Life’s Journey with Dana Lattery

A Professional Guide is a professional at all times — they are mentally alert and physically prepared for a strenuous day of guiding.... Read More play icon Listen Now

Launching Life’s Journeys Destination: Adventure, Family, and the Open Road – Meet the Flying Hens

When the travel bug bit Chris and Molly, it bit hard! The COVID-19 pandemic led to a huge decline in income for them,... Read More play icon Listen Now

Launching Life’s Journeys Destination: Creating a Content Empire with Jeffrey Hayzlett

“Whenever there’s chaos, whenever there’s disruption, there are always opportunities for people to thrive.” This powerful takeaway comes from today’s conversation with global... Read More play icon Listen Now