I'm Shanna β€” former labor & delivery nurse, mom of three grown kids, and as of a few months ago, a full-time van lifer with my dog Charlie riding shotgun.
For 20 years, my life was other people's beginnings: first as an L&D nurse, then managing high-risk maternity cases. Then my kids grew up and scattered across the country, and I found myself asking the question: is starting over at midlife a crisis, or the best decision of my life?
So far it's involved quitting my career, buying a Sprinter van, and setting out to see the country β€” one campsite, one hiking trail, and one honest mistake at a time.
This channel is for anyone who's ever wondered if it's too late to go do something different. (Spoiler: it's not.) Expect real van life β€” the beautiful mornings AND the parking disasters β€” empty nester honesty, a lot of Charlie, and full transparency about what this life actually costs and how I'm making it work.
New videos regularly. Come along. 🚐


Email: shannasvanlife@gmail.com




Shanna

New short video up sharing highlights of my son’s Marine boot camp graduation 😁 Such a memorable experience!

1 month ago | [YT] | 6

Shanna

My son graduated Marine boot camp this week! So incredibly proud of him. We have been celebrating and I am behind on publishing my van tour but it will be up in a few days! Thanks for following along!

2 months ago | [YT] | 5

Shanna

It's happening β€” my first video ever goes live TODAY at 4pm EST. πŸŽ‰
A nurse, an empty nest, a van, and a dog named Charlie. Come find out if this is a midlife crisis or the best decision I've ever made. (Honestly, I still don't know.)
See you at 4! 🚐

2 months ago | [YT] | 2