The Urban Exodus Podcast

A podcast by Urban Exodus, hosted by Alissa Hessler - Fridays

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69 Episodes

  1. A professional adventurer realizes his vision of a community homestead in the North Maine Woods | Daniel White @theblackalachian

    Published: 11/12/2021
  2. A contemporary embroidery artist builds a thriving creative business and life outside of the city | Sarah K. Benning in Keene, NH

    Published: 11/5/2021
  3. A Lieutenant firefighter relocates to the country to build a regenerative farm in Western Oregon

    Published: 10/29/2021
  4. Sweet homecomings: A queer entrepreneur returns to their family farm to mend ties, preserve & grow

    Published: 10/22/2021
  5. Finding purpose and peace: A single mom's fresh start in the Texas countryside | Hana Oh, LMSW in Central, TX

    Published: 10/15/2021
  6. From scratch: A chef and former farmer escapes an abusive relationship and builds a food business and supportive place to call home in West Virginia

    Published: 10/8/2021
  7. A generational farmer's collaborative approach to rural entrepreneurship, agritourism and land stewardship | Christopher Joe owner of Connecting with Birds and Nature Tours in Newbern, AL

    Published: 10/1/2021
  8. An early career move out of the city for a healthier pace of life: documentary film festival producer and writer Simone Leon

    Published: 7/30/2021
  9. Called to serve, a young politician advocates for her community: Councilwoman Safiya Khalid in Lewiston, Maine

    Published: 7/23/2021
  10. An artist, environmentalist and herbalist's intuition leads to a more intentional life: Alyson Morgan of Earth Star Herbals in Viroqua, WI

    Published: 7/16/2021
  11. Farmer and activist promoting local, ethical & seasonal eating | Helena Sylvester of Happy Acre Farm & Harvest Queen in Sunol, CA

    Published: 7/9/2021
  12. A family legacy of farming and farm activism | Clara Coleman of Four Season Farm, Real Farmer Care and the Winter Growers Podcast

    Published: 7/2/2021
  13. New homesteader reevaluates success, valuing happiness over salary | Jonna Lagunas of J & L Coop in Pine Island, MN

    Published: 6/25/2021
  14. A family hatchery working towards zero waste & a better future | Franchesca Duval of Alchemist Farm in Sebastopol, CA

    Published: 6/18/2021
  15. Finding alternative solutions for urban oppression | Matthew Ross of Blackhaven Ranch in Monroe County, MO

    Published: 6/11/2021
  16. An artist and farmer follows her bliss to a hard but rewarding life | Sara Buscaglia of Farm and Folk in La Plata County, CO

    Published: 6/4/2021
  17. Forging a rural career in sustainable textile design & education | Christi Johnson of Mixed Color & Stitch Wish in Sullivan County, NY

    Published: 5/28/2021
  18. The healing power of plants, a woman find calm and purpose reconnecting with the soil | Katrina Harvey owner of Soul Botanical Farms in Mulberry, FL

    Published: 5/21/2021
  19. Food justice activists build their first grocery store in a food desert in rural Louisiana | Bing Turner, MPH of Bernice's Community Market & Heritage Farmers Market in Cotton Valley, LA

    Published: 5/14/2021
  20. Rural advocacy, entrepreneurship and speaking up for what you believe in | Sherri Powell of Yours Rurally in Callicoon, NY

    Published: 1/16/2021

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We are in the midst of a Great Awakening. In this uncertain world, people are changing course and getting back to their roots. This movement is happening all over the world. This is the Urban Exodus.Urban Exodus shares honest and inspiring stories of life transitions and transformations. It offers wisdom and practical advice for country dreamers, rural folk, and urban-dwellers alike, who want to feel more connected to the natural world and the purpose and choices in their lives.