Ditching Urban Life for the Forest

Shannon Glows Up
2 min readMar 7, 2024

A year ago, I made a radical leap.
I left the city, security & the people I held dear to chase a dream — to build a homestead nestled in the heart of the forest.

living in the forest

It sounds crazy, right?

But sometimes, the seeds of our biggest growth lie in unexpected soil.

My days once revolved around commutes & strategy meetings.
Now filled with building a house & making friends with the birds.

It only took a few months of living here to realize a few important things.
Whether you’re launching a SaaS or planting your first garden, the principles are surprisingly similar:

A homestead needs solid infrastructure, just as SaaS requires dependable code.
My crops must weather changing conditions, as your SaaS must evolve with market needs.
— Organic search is crucial whether it’s my heirloom tomatoes or a client’s revolutionary software tool.
— While my path might be unconventional, the hunger for growth and strategic visibility unites us.

My homesteading journey has reinforced the lessons I learned over 15 years of working with emerging SaaS brands.

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Shannon Glows Up

Over 50 UGC Creator & Spokesmodel Artist Spiritual Seeker Unasked Advice Giver