My sister, Sophie Olson, has lived in Los Angeles for more than twenty years. When the latest wildfire outbreak endangered her city, I wondered if she'd considered escaping California and head north to the Sunshine Coast. That's because a few years ago, she did exactly that.

Sophie is a dance choreographer and educator in Los Angeles. Find her and follow her on⁠ TikTok⁠ and⁠Instagram⁠.

Follow Dominic on⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠. You can send the show an email at ⁠secretsunshine@handovermedia.fm⁠. The show’s website is ⁠secretsunshine.ca⁠.

The podcast's original theme is composed and performed by Max Henry. Sound design support from Gaëtan Harris, at Syrup Sound.