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S5:E17 - Engaging Kids to Contribute with Craig Cegielski and Tyson Rohrscheib
We are kicking off the second part of Season 5 with a bang and sharing one of the coolest programs we’ve had the pleasure of learning...
Sep 85 min read


S5:E8 - The Opportunity For Returners with Jessica Meyers
The “Returner” phenomenon is a very real thing: people leave their small towns as young people and come back later when they’re ready to...
Mar 313 min read


S5:E6 - Reimagining Education in Small Towns with Darcy Bakkegard
Joy can feel a little soft, or a little touchy-feely, but helping people find joy is a catalyst for positive change. This week’s guest is...
Mar 33 min read


S5:E2 - Creatively Tackling Workforce Challenges in Manufacturing with Amanda Gregory and Joe House
One of our favorite things is the impact of great employers on individuals, small towns, and the overall culture of the communities they...
Feb 103 min read


S5:E1 - Why People Matter More Than Anything Else in Small Towns with Winona Dimeo-Ediger
Friends and neighbors (virtual and IRL): we are so excited to share this episode with you. Now, we know we say that every week, and what...
Feb 33 min read


Moments of Growth: Rural Mastermind
Our last Moments of Growth episode is about another event that will become at flagship bit of programming for Growing Small Towns: the...
Jan 272 min read


Moments of Growth: Mental Health Programming
This week’s episode is the first in a limited series we’re calling “Moments of Growth.” We had some big milestones this year, and we...
Dec 23, 20242 min read


Ep. 145 A Human-Centric Hodgepodge
It’s really easy to give people the highlight reel and act like everything is all hunky-dory, but that wouldn’t be authentic, and we’re...
Nov 25, 20242 min read


Ep. 141 Supporting Rural Mental Health with Jordyn Koski
Mental health is something we’re incredibly passionate about here at Growing Small Towns, which most of you likely know by now given how...
Aug 5, 20242 min read


Ep. 129 Past Guest Status Check with Haley Moen
When we last talked to Haley, she was pushing full steam ahead on building the beautiful Hearthside Vineyard & Winery. She’s still going...
Jan 22, 20242 min read


Ep. 128 Community Development Reflections for the New Year
Merry, merry Christmas and the happiest of New Years to you, dear listener! Instead of bringing on a guest to end the year (or kick off...
Dec 25, 20232 min read


Ep. 86 - Behind the Scenes with The Market on the Plaza
Today’s guests are repeat visitors! Brodie Mueller and Carly Pochop, founders of The Market on the Plaza and the Rural Revolution podcast...
Sep 24, 20212 min read


Ep. 85 Climbing a Mountain
Rebecca is flying solo today with something that’s been on her heart and mind for a long time. In February, Rebecca and her family went...
Sep 24, 20211 min read


Ep. 82 Crossover Episode Part Deux with Brodie and Carly of The Rural Revolution
We’re back with Brodie and Carly of the Rural Revolution Podcast for a general life and status update! If you missed the first episode...
Sep 24, 20212 min read


Ep. 81 Running a Global Company from a Small Rural Community
When you meet today’s guest, Charissa Rubey, you’ll likely be charmed by her salt-of-the-earth friendliness and unassuming nature. But...
Sep 24, 20212 min read


Ep. 80 Starting a Small-Town Conference
Our local law enforcement agencies are the backbones of our small towns and unless we’re part of that world, we often don’t stop to think...
Sep 24, 20212 min read


Ep. 79: Who We Are Now
When she found herself out of a job in the midst of a global pandemic, Michelle Fishburne got the idea to hop in her RV and travel the...
Sep 24, 20212 min read


Ep. 78: Pursuing Personal Growth in a Small Town
Our guests on today’s show are a pair we lovingly deemed “Ord, Nebraska’s power couple” but not because of their affluence and important...
Sep 24, 20212 min read


Ep. 74 How to Be Hopeful Going into 2021
Our host, Rebecca is flying solo for this episode, and she’s talking about hope and the new year. 2020 was hard, friends, there’s just no...
Sep 24, 20211 min read


Ep. 71 Creative Placemaking in Small Towns
Judy Larson, writer, musician, and artist, can’t remember a time when she wouldn’t have considered herself a “creative”. On today’s show,...
Sep 23, 20212 min read
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