Bonus Podcast: True North: Honest Stories of Finding Home

Filmmaker Suzie Galler joins us today to talk about True North: Honest Stories of Finding Home, her new 3-part documentary series debuting on WETA and PBS. The series explores what it means to find both purpose and place, and the first episode, Sailing to Salvation, shines a light on Annapolis and the Valhalla Sailing Project, a nonprofit that helps veterans reconnect, heal, and build community through competitive sailing on the Chesapeake Bay. In the conversation, Galler explains how her own journey to Annapolis and North Beach helped shape the idea behind True North, and why the Valhalla Sailing Project was the perfect place to begin. She also shares how the series expands beyond Annapolis with an episode on the DC Jazz Festival and another focused on dog rescue in Puerto Rico, all tied together by stories of people who found meaning, belonging, and a path forward--their True North! We also chat about the craft of documentary filmmaking, the trust it takes to tell difficult stories well, and what Galler hopes comes next for the series. It is a thoughtful conversation about storytelling, community, and the people doing meaningful work in places they love. Have a listen!   LINKS: True North: Honest Stories of Finding Home (Website)