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Ready With a Go Bag: Writer Tyler Wetherall on the Notion of Radical Possibilities, a Life of Travel and Finding Home Anywhere
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What does "home" mean when you've spent your childhood on the run? Tyler Weatherall, author of the memoir "No Way From Home," brings us into her fascinating journey from being the daughter of an international pot smuggler to becoming a respected journalist, author, and community builder in New York's literary scene.
Tyler shares how growing up with a father evading the FBI shaped her relationship with stability—living in 13 houses across 5 countries by age 10. Rather than craving permanence, she found herself unconsciously replicating patterns of movement in adulthood, arriving in New York with just "one red suitcase, a bed in a bag, and books in my backpack." This nomadic spirit initially served her well as a travel and beverage writer, but eventually led to a deeper question: what happens when you finally stop trying to leave?
The conversation explores the delicate balance between creative freedom and financial stability that most writers face. Tyler speaks candidly about how her relationship with New York transformed when she finally committed to staying, and how finding steady work actually created more mental space for creative pursuits. For anyone questioning traditional career paths or searching for community outside institutional structures, her journey offers valuable perspective.
What emerges is a thoughtful meditation on creating your own definition of normal when society's roadmap doesn't apply. Through hosting Sunday dinners, building a newsletter that connects literary events throughout the city, and embracing what she calls "radical possibility," Tyler shows how the very adaptability that was once forced upon her became her greatest strength. Her story reminds us that sometimes our most unusual experiences become the foundation for our most authentic lives.
No Way Home: A Memoir of Life on the Run
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Chapters
1. Introduction to Tyler Weatherall (00:00:00)
2. Growing Up on the Run (00:03:10)
3. Finding Home in New York (00:11:02)
4. The Writer's Journey and Community (00:18:39)
5. Breaking into the Beverage World (00:31:58)
6. Career Balance and Finding Stability (00:42:11)
7. Creating Meaning in Host Roles (00:48:10)
8. Models of Home and Family (00:50:10)
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