Leaving it Better - Rachel Wood & Liz Snyder

Being on the road allows freedom and the feeling of being untethered, but it can also bring with it disconnection to the communities you move through and among. When Liz and Rachel, a couple with backgrounds in non-profit work and do-good spirits, left North Carolina in a 2006 Dodge Sprinter van earlier this year, it was with the intention to find ways to contribute to communities they experienced along the way.

Because leaving things better than you found them is the best way to feel a connection to the place you’re in.

If you’ve ever felt alone while traveling, if you’re interested to know what it’s like when you make a temporary community our own, or if you want to learn how to stay safe while engaging in unknown communities, this episode is for you.

Women featured in this episode: Liz Snyder and Rachel Wood

In this episode, you’ll hear:

The careers Rachel and Liz left behind to pursue road travel
What drove Rachel and Liz to move into a van
How to know when to let go of your job to make a big change
Some lesser-talked about realities of living on the road
Tips for staying safe while traveling, no matter where you are
What the Groundskeepers program is, and the impact is makes
Ways you can make a positive impact on people and communities while

traveling

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Rachel and Liz on Instagram @stateofgo
Rachel and Liz’s blog: State of Go
The Granite Gear Groundskeepers
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