What Leaving Ukraine and Living in Berlin Taught Me About Belonging | Olya co-founder of Quest.Inc

What Leaving Ukraine and Living in Berlin Taught Me About Belonging | Olya co-founder of Quest.Inc

Olya is a Ukrainian designer and founder of https://quests.inc/ She left her country just weeks before the first attacks. After months of moving across Europe and trying to build a new life, she made the unexpected choice to return to Ukraine.

In this episode she shares her story of leaving, searching for belonging, and creating Quest Inc, a project that helps people meet in person and rebuild human connection in a digital world.


This conversation explores the emotional reality of living abroad, the search for community, and what it means to return home after crisis. It will resonate with anyone who has lived far from their country or has struggled with loneliness.


In this episode you will learn• Why she left Ukraine before the conflict and what pushed her to return• How loneliness affects migrants and locals in large cities• Why meeting people in person feels so difficult today• The story behind INC and how it helps people create real social circles• What she discovered about identity, culture, and belonging while living across Europe• How community shaped her decision to go back and take part in rebuilding her country

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