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🎙️ In this episode

Bee sits down with Paul Gowder—a man who's been to Disney World 42 times, co-founded PowWows.com, and is basically the King of Culture Meets Theme Park. From live-streaming Native American powwows to sailing on 24 Disney cruises, Paul shares how intentional travel (and a deep appreciation for both tradition and imagination) can shape your life, your family, and even your business.

You’ll hear about:

• The origin story of PowWows.com and how it's changing cultural access for everyone
• Tips for attending your first powwow with respect and confidence
• The best ways to experience Disney (and why it’s not just for kids anymore)
• The truth about Disney cruises vs other cruise lines
• How online communities (like cruise Facebook groups!) can deepen your trip connections
• What paradise means when you build your business around family and travel

🧭 Mentioned in This Episode:

• PowWows.com
• What to Expect at Your First PowWow
• Find a PowWow Near You
• Kelly Gowder's Disney Travel Page
• Gowders Are On The Go

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Episode Summary:

This week’s guest is Dan Clouser — a full-time RVer, author, and golden retriever enthusiast who ditched the 9-to-5 to chase sunsets and stories from behind the wheel. Dan opens up about what inspired him and his wife to hit the road, how a 15-year-old golden named Euclid changed his life, and why freedom is the real definition of paradise. We dive into the power of reinvention, the beauty of unexpected detours, and how the road can lead you right back to yourself.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• Why Dan and his wife chose to live full-time in an RV (and how it all started right before COVID)
• The real story behind Dan’s beloved golden retriever, Euclid, and how he inspired a bestselling children’s book
• How Dan finds peace, creativity, and community in the nomadic life
• Travel hacks for future RVers — including the best (and wildest) places to camp
• Advice for anyone looking to shake things up and find freedom on their own terms

Beach Town Spotlight:

🏖️ Galveston, Texas — Dan shares why this laid-back coastal town was the perfect month-long stop.

Mentioned In This Episode:

• Dan Clouser’s Website
• The Journey of My Mother’s Son (memoir)
• The Beauty of a Diamond Through the Eyes of a Coach
• Pawprints On The Road (children’s book “co-authored” by Euclid the Golden)
• His upcoming fifth book, also written with Euclid

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Episode Summary:
In this inspiring episode of Beachside Banter with Bee, Leighton Campbell drops by to talk about happiness, world travel, family dynamics, and how to pack smarter (hint: it involves letting go of more than just old clothes). As a devoted father, husband, entrepreneur, and author of Your Happiness Equation, Leighton shares wisdom from his adventures across the globe — including all Seven Wonders of the World — and opens up about how travel and intentional living can shift your mindset and help you build a more joyful life.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
• What inspired Leighton to visit all Seven Wonders of the World
• How travel shaped his personal and emotional growth post-divorce
• Practical travel hacks for real humans (including the “throw it away as you go” method)
• Why creating travel goals makes the journey more meaningful
• A sneak peek into Your Happiness Equation and the seven-question framework that could change your life
• Why some people bounce back faster from emotional setbacks — and how to give yourself grace if you don’t

About Our Guest:
Leighton Campbell is a world traveler, happiness researcher, entrepreneur, and author of the newly released Your Happiness Equation. He’s on a mission to help people measure, understand, and increase their happiness in simple, practical ways. When he's not writing or adventuring with his four kids and wife, you can find him leading workshops, sharing stories, or plotting his next Spanish-speaking country to visit.

Connect with Leighton:
• Website: https://yourhappinesseq.com
• Instagram: https://instagram.com/yourhappinesseq
• Take the free quiz: https://yourhappinesseq.com
• Buy the book: Available now on Amazon (Your Happiness Equation)

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