# Escaping the Rat Race: Survival, Service & The Art of Kindness | Nathaniel Allenby

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Podcast: [The World's Mayor Experience by Joshua T Berglan](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-world-s-mayor-experience-by-joshua-t-berglan-5798991)
Published: 2026-02-10T01:07:59+00:00
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What is the price of freedom? For Nathaniel Allenby, it meant leaving a trajectory in politics to cycle 28,000 miles across 10 countries with almost no money. In this episode of The World's Mayor Experience , host Joshua T. Berglan interviews Nathaniel Allenby, founder of the circus company Cir Quirk and author of The Cycle of Kindness . They strip away the corporate narrative to discuss the raw reality of the human experience. Key Topics Discussed: The Nomad Life: How Nathaniel lived on $800 a year, utilized dumpster diving as a strategy, and learned to trust strangers in the face of danger. Radical Honesty: Breaking free from the "shadow prisons" of society and the liberating power of truth. Business & Art: How to transition from a survival mindset to running a successful entertainment company without losing your soul. The Future of Kindness: Nathaniel's vision for a social media platform that incentivizes selflessness rather than vanity. If you feel stuck in the machine, this conversation is your permission slip to break free and find purpose through service. Resources: Find Nathaniel's work at Cir Quirk and Allen B Arts. Visit joshuatbergwin.com for the "Archives" and more resources.

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