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Why I’m Leaving New York to Live Nomad

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A January 2019 solo conversation at a turning point in Kraig’s work and life. He talks about leaving New York with a backpack, making room for travel, and finding a rhythm of exploring, filming, returning to edit, and planning the next trip. Updates on the website, podcast, Wedding Film School, and social media sit alongside reflections on minimalism and creative independence.

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  1. Monthly solo update intro
  2. Smart home sponsor and brand work
  3. Travel creators making money and future music ideas
  4. San Francisco trip and filming on vacation
  5. Buying a The Legend of Zelda Breath of the Wild and returning my Nintendo Switch
  6. Thoughts on holidays minimalism and gift culture
  7. Family trip to Yosemite National Park
  8. Posting less on Instagram and focusing on quality
  9. Rebuilding my website and gear pages
  10. Owning my podcast and avoiding platform dependence
  11. My ideal travel create edit repeat lifestyle
  12. Sponsored filmmaking gear review work
  13. Testing the DJI Osmo Pocket
  14. Creators who inspire me and filmmaking influences
  15. Yosemite video structure thoughts
  16. Visiting Buffalo and recording podcasts with friends
  17. Fitness routine running and cooking more
  18. Reading and learning about AI
  19. Hiking films that inspired me to get outside
  20. Channel design updates
  21. MacBook Air gift and current editing setup
  22. Taking back full ownership of Wedding Film School
  23. New behind the scenes wedding series idea
  24. Minimalist wardrobe video and micro content
  25. Twitter and social media habits
  26. Discoverability YouTube vs Instagram
  27. Balancing solo episodes and interviews
  28. Advice for new creators stop daily vlogging
  29. Strava and removing social pressure from fitness
  30. Friendships networking and creator anxiety
  31. Hosting small in person micro workshops
  32. Mental health stress and life changes
  33. Leaving New York City
  34. Debt finances and learning money management
  35. Minimalism as survival and control
  36. Asking for help and connecting with people
  37. Upcoming travel plans and events
  38. Los Angeles and Catalina Island with Sony
  39. One way flight to Bangkok
  40. Traveling through Bali
  41. Documenting friends on the Pacific Crest Trail
  42. Closing thoughts and thanks
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First publication
January 18, 2019
Kraig’s role
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September 11, 2026
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