BONUS EPISODE: Founder Alissa Hessler on her Urban Exodus journey

In this bonus episode,  my producer Simone turns the tables and interviews me on the show. I speak largely about my very own Urban Exodus journey, how the idea for sharing these stories began, and what impact this project has had on my life over the past ten years.We talk about the myth of making “it" in the city, my journey from Seattle to Maine, the process of creating Urban Exodus, what I've learned from interviewing hundreds of people for this project, the healing power of living close to nature, the pandemic’s effect on rural spaces, and what’s next for Urban Exodus.I hope you enjoy our conversation.This is a story about taking advantage of the blessings fate brings, building community, the power of storytelling to engage and inspire action, and valuing health and happiness over societal expectations.Support the show