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Rural Revival

269 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 60 ratings

From farming and agriculture to amazing restaurants, vintage markets, and even tech start-ups, people are thinking outside the box, taking risks, and bringing life back to the hometowns and small communities we love. Our hope is this will be a place where you can be inspired to do the same. So jump in, hear the stories of people who are doing life in rural America and loving it, and start dreaming. And then let us know what you're up to so we can share your story, too!

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135 | Marissa Molland and Melissa Nelson of Rural Route Ramble

September 29, 2022 12:56 - 29 minutes - 40.1 MB

On today’s episode of the Rural Revival podcast we’re with Marissa Molland of Hardly General and Melissa Nelson of Hungry Canyon to talk about the Rural Route Ramble they put on in Moville, Iowa (pop. 1,687) and the surrounding area every December. The Rural Route Ramble is a curated, self guided shop hop through some of Northwest Iowa’s rural communities. They’re talking about how they provide a well-rounded shopping experience with food, shopping, coffee, and a little bit of something for...

134 | Mike McCartney of the Pawhuska Chamber of Commerce

September 15, 2022 23:42 - 56 minutes - 77.2 MB

Today we’re with Mike McCartney, director of the Pawhuska Chamber of Commerce for a second time. We’re talking about all things economic development, starting with the revitalization efforts that helped pave the way for the Pioneer Woman Mercantile and the tourism rush that followed, plus business incubators, people moving in from out of state, finding workers and housing to accommodate growth, and what happens when everybody says ‘somebody should do that’… and how that somebody is you. You...

133 | Kara Hammes of Brown County Barn Burner

September 01, 2022 17:49 - 32 minutes - 44.8 MB

On this episode of the Rural Revival podcast we’re with Kara Hammes of Brown County Barn Burner in Nashville, Indiana (pop. 1,521). Kara is sharing about opening an Airbnb in a tourist destination and strategically building a space that serves both the tourist and the local community. She and her husband are doing a great job of blending the two and finding something that serves both. Kara also talks about some of the collaborations she’s done with local businesses, as well as leading the lo...

132 | JB Royer of Royers Round Top Cafe

August 18, 2022 05:14 - 22 minutes - 30.4 MB

Today on the Rural Revival podcast we’re with JB Royer of Royer’s Round Top Cafe in Round Top, Texas (pop. 90). We met up with JB just as Texas Antiques Week was starting, and we did this interview as they were getting the restaurant ready for the evening dinner guests, so hopefully you feel like you’re sitting right there in the cafe with us. We’re talking about the great family history behind the cafe, the importance of relationships, how they’ve made it possible to ship their pies natio...

Episode 132: JB Royer of Royers Round Top Cafe

August 18, 2022 05:14 - 22 minutes - 30.4 MB

Today on the Rural Revival podcast we’re with JB Royer of Royer’s Round Top Cafe in Round Top, Texas (pop. 90). We met up with JB just as Texas Antiques Week was starting, and we did this interview as they were getting the restaurant ready for the evening dinner guests, so hopefully you feel like you’re sitting right there in the cafe with us. We’re talking about the great family history behind the cafe, the importance of relationships, how they’ve made it possible to ship their pies natio...

Episode 131: Shanna Lindberg of Soul Sister Ceramics

August 05, 2022 04:24 - 26 minutes - 36.5 MB

On this episode of the Rural Revival podcast we’re with Shanna Lindberg of Soul Sister Ceramics in Courtland, Kansas (pop. 294). Shanna is telling the story of how she and her business partner, knowing nothing about how to make pottery, bought a kiln and became self taught pottery makers using Kansas clay from the Flint Hills. They started making jewelry, hosting pottery parties, and all kinds of fun things. She shares about her shop’s cute location in a historic corner gas station and her ...

131 | Shanna Lindberg of Soul Sister Ceramics

August 05, 2022 04:24 - 26 minutes - 36.5 MB

On this episode of the Rural Revival podcast we’re with Shanna Lindberg of Soul Sister Ceramics in Courtland, Kansas (pop. 294). Shanna is telling the story of how she and her business partner, knowing nothing about how to make pottery, bought a kiln and became self taught pottery makers using Kansas clay from the Flint Hills. They started making jewelry, hosting pottery parties, and all kinds of fun things. She shares about her shop’s cute location in a historic corner gas station and her ...

130 | Matt and Brittany Tedder of Tedder Ag Technologies

July 21, 2022 20:10 - 42 minutes - 58.3 MB

On this episode of the Rural Revival podcast we’re with Matt and Brittany Tedder of Walsh, Colorado (pop. 546). Matt and Brittany are entrepreneurs at heart, with their hand in ag technologies, seed sales, a trucking business, a construction and design business, and a catering business where they even have their own barbecue sauce! They’re talking about how they work together as a team and diversify themselves through different seasons, how they’re raising up their kids as entrepreneurs and...

Episode 130: Matt and Brittany Tedder of Tedder Ag Technologies

July 21, 2022 20:10 - 42 minutes - 58.3 MB

On this episode of the Rural Revival podcast we’re with Matt and Brittany Tedder of Walsh, Colorado (pop. 546). Matt and Brittany are entrepreneurs at heart, with their hand in ag technologies, seed sales, a trucking business, a construction and design business, and a catering business where they even have their own barbecue sauce! They’re talking about how they work together as a team and diversify themselves through different seasons, how they’re raising up their kids as entrepreneurs and...

Episode 129: Kim Ellenz of Old School Seals

July 07, 2022 19:00 - 36 minutes - 50.2 MB

On this episode of the Rural Revival podcast we’re with Kim Ellenz of Old School Seals in Tipton, Kansas (pop. 193). Old School Seals custom makes wax seals and stamps for people around the world — all from a small town — and today Kim is bringing us inside to tell us all about it. She shares about the start of the company and how she got involved, moving the business to Tipton, the intricacies of running an online business, and much more. From working with wedding designers in New York and ...

129 | Kim Ellenz of Old School Seals

July 07, 2022 19:00 - 36 minutes - 50.2 MB

On this episode of the Rural Revival podcast we’re with Kim Ellenz of Old School Seals in Tipton, Kansas (pop. 193). Old School Seals custom makes wax seals and stamps for people around the world — all from a small town — and today Kim is bringing us inside to tell us all about it. She shares about the start of the company and how she got involved, moving the business to Tipton, the intricacies of running an online business, and much more. From working with wedding designers in New York and ...

128 | Amanda Lebeck of Walnut Community Center

May 26, 2022 20:31 - 27 minutes - 37.6 MB

On today’s episode we’re with Amanda Lebeck, Chairman of the Walnut Community Center in Walnut, Iowa (pop. 747). Amanda shares how she and members of her community moved quickly to save their recently vacated school building and give it a new purpose and use, which now includes a fitness center, conference rooms, community kitchen, event spaces, two gyms, and even a bar. She talks about their foundation’s unique partnership with the city that makes this all work, as well as some of their pro...

Episode 128: Amanda Lebeck of Walnut Community Center

May 26, 2022 20:31 - 27 minutes - 37.6 MB

On today’s episode we’re with Amanda Lebeck, Chairman of the Walnut Community Center in Walnut, Iowa (pop. 747). Amanda shares how she and members of her community moved quickly to save their recently vacated school building and give it a new purpose and use, which now includes a fitness center, conference rooms, community kitchen, event spaces, two gyms, and even a bar. She talks about their foundation’s unique partnership with the city that makes this all work, as well as some of their pro...

Episode 127: Hair Stylist Rylie Sproul of The Loft

May 12, 2022 18:11 - 30 minutes - 41.7 MB

This week we’re with Rylie Sproul, hair stylist at The Loft in Fairview, Oklahoma (pop. 2,600). While Rylie always knew she wanted to be a hair stylist, she didn’t always know she would end up living in her hometown, yet that’s exactly where she’s at and she wouldn’t have it any other way. We talk about celebrating 11 years of business in a building that has an incredible history for her family, the relationships she’s built and cultivated with her clients, and the important role that plays...

127 | Hair Stylist Rylie Sproul of The Loft

May 12, 2022 18:11 - 30 minutes - 41.7 MB

This week we’re with Rylie Sproul, hair stylist at The Loft in Fairview, Oklahoma (pop. 2,600). While Rylie always knew she wanted to be a hair stylist, she didn’t always know she would end up living in her hometown, yet that’s exactly where she’s at and she wouldn’t have it any other way. We talk about celebrating 11 years of business in a building that has an incredible history for her family, the relationships she’s built and cultivated with her clients, and the important role that plays...

Episode 126: Nicky Tiffany of The Territory Ballroom

April 28, 2022 05:03 - 38 minutes - 52.7 MB

On this episode of the podcast we’re with Nicky Tiffany of The Territory Ballroom in Council Grove, Kansas (pop. 2,140), where she’s sharing about her hopes and dreams for this business and building when the doors open — as an event space, co-working space, Airbnb, and more. Plus, the big transition that’s happened in downtown Council Grove in a short amount of time and how this has become a great destination, and why she wants to give people the opportunity to move back home and how the bal...

126 | Nicky Tiffany of The Territory Ballroom

April 28, 2022 05:03 - 38 minutes - 52.7 MB

On this episode of the podcast we’re with Nicky Tiffany of The Territory Ballroom in Council Grove, Kansas (pop. 2,140), where she’s sharing about her hopes and dreams for this business and building when the doors open — as an event space, co-working space, Airbnb, and more. Plus, the big transition that’s happened in downtown Council Grove in a short amount of time and how this has become a great destination, and why she wants to give people the opportunity to move back home and how the bal...

125 | Michael and Sara Floyd of Bryarton Farm

April 14, 2022 21:57 - 1 hour - 104 MB

On this episode of the Rural Revival podcast we’re with Michael and Sara Floyd of Bryarton Farm in rural Kansas. Together Michael and Sara shared a dream of owning a historic farmhouse in the country as a creative space for their art and design studio, and today they’re sharing about the adventure of bringing that dream to life. From what brought them to Kansas, to Sara’s tips and tricks for finding historic properties, and creative ways to survive a lengthy renovation, this is a journey th...

Episode 125: Michael and Sara Floyd of Bryarton Farm

April 14, 2022 21:57 - 1 hour - 104 MB

On this episode of the Rural Revival podcast we’re with Michael and Sara Floyd of Bryarton Farm in rural Kansas. Together Michael and Sara shared a dream of owning a historic farmhouse in the country as a creative space for their art and design studio, and today they’re sharing about the adventure of bringing that dream to life. From what brought them to Kansas, to Sara’s tips and tricks for finding historic properties, and creative ways to survive a lengthy renovation, this is a journey th...

Episode 124: Brandi Lahey of Cimarron Prairie Farms and The Tipsy Farmer

March 31, 2022 05:05 - 38 minutes - 52.8 MB

n this episode of the podcast we’re with Brandi Lahey of Cimarron Prairie Farms and The Tipsy Farmer in Moscow, Kansas (pop. 272). Brandi is sharing about the journey that’s taken her from being a nurse to a farmer’s wife and mom to now growing hops. This has been quite an adventure, from learning about hops and how to grow them, to cold-calling breweries, to finding ways to diversify the uses for her crop. Plus, how she decided to turn the family camper into a mobile craft beer and cockta...

124 | Brandi Lahey of Cimarron Prairie Farms and The Tipsy Farmer

March 31, 2022 05:05 - 38 minutes - 52.8 MB

n this episode of the podcast we’re with Brandi Lahey of Cimarron Prairie Farms and The Tipsy Farmer in Moscow, Kansas (pop. 272). Brandi is sharing about the journey that’s taken her from being a nurse to a farmer’s wife and mom to now growing hops. This has been quite an adventure, from learning about hops and how to grow them, to cold-calling breweries, to finding ways to diversify the uses for her crop. Plus, how she decided to turn the family camper into a mobile craft beer and cockta...

Episode 123: Lettie McKinney of MC- Ranch, The Roundtop, and McKinney Farms

March 17, 2022 17:20 - 34 minutes - 47.1 MB

We’re kicking off our fourth season of the podcast with Lettie McKinney of MC- Ranch, The Roundtop, and McKinney Farms in Johnson, Kansas (pop. 1,464). Lettie is sharing what it’s been like to come back and take over her family farm and ranch and the incredible journey that she’s been living out. She talks about getting creative to make extra money as an addition to the family operation, her family’s legacy of grit and their story dealing with chronic illness, plus how she started selling he...

123 | Lettie McKinney of MC- Ranch, The Roundtop, and McKinney Farms

March 17, 2022 17:20 - 34 minutes - 47.1 MB

We’re kicking off our fourth season of the podcast with Lettie McKinney of MC- Ranch, The Roundtop, and McKinney Farms in Johnson, Kansas (pop. 1,464). Lettie is sharing what it’s been like to come back and take over her family farm and ranch and the incredible journey that she’s been living out. She talks about getting creative to make extra money as an addition to the family operation, her family’s legacy of grit and their story dealing with chronic illness, plus how she started selling he...

122 | Madison Lindsey of The Country Cookie

October 22, 2021 01:46 - 23 minutes - 32.2 MB

On today’s podcast episode we’re with Madison Lindsey of The Country Cookie in Newell, South Dakota (pop. 603). Madison is sharing how she stumbled into an unexpected business by making cookies out of her home, and as the word got out, the orders came pouring in and her business soon exploded. She talks about learning to scale her business, having boundaries, balancing work and family life, and more. This is such a fun story, and you’ll love how Madison stumbled into this business that is n...

Episode 122: Madison Lindsey of The Country Cookie

October 22, 2021 01:46 - 23 minutes - 32.2 MB

On today’s podcast episode we’re with Madison Lindsey of The Country Cookie in Newell, South Dakota (pop. 603). Madison is sharing how she stumbled into an unexpected business by making cookies out of her home, and as the word got out, the orders came pouring in and her business soon exploded. She talks about learning to scale her business, having boundaries, balancing work and family life, and more. This is such a fun story, and you’ll love how Madison stumbled into this business that is n...

121 | James Yates of Steerfish Steak & Smoke

October 07, 2021 15:20 - 26 minutes - 36 MB

On today’s podcast we’re with James Yates of Steerfish Steak & Smoke in Spearfish, South Dakota (pop. 10,494). James has been in the restaurant business since he was a kid and he actually had no plans of opening a new restaurant in Spearfish...until he saw this incredible historic building, and the rest is history. James is sharing with us a lot about entrepreneurship, finding your passion, and of course the incredible menu at Steerfish. And here’s the fun back story on this interview. My f...

Episode 121: James Yates of Steerfish Steak & Smoke

October 07, 2021 15:20 - 26 minutes - 36 MB

On today’s podcast we’re with James Yates of Steerfish Steak & Smoke in Spearfish, South Dakota (pop. 10,494). James has been in the restaurant business since he was a kid and he actually had no plans of opening a new restaurant in Spearfish...until he saw this incredible historic building, and the rest is history. James is sharing with us a lot about entrepreneurship, finding your passion, and of course the incredible menu at Steerfish. And here’s the fun back story on this interview. My f...

Episode 120: Tia Berens of The Barn at Aspen Acres

September 23, 2021 15:40 - 27 minutes - 38.4 MB

On today’s podcast episode we’re with Tia Berens of the Barn at Aspen Acres in Spearfish, South Dakota (pop. 10,494). The Barn at Aspen Acres is a stunning wedding venue that offers breathtaking panoramic views of the Northern Black Hills, minimalist landscaping, clean lines, and modern aesthetic design features. Originally built as a space for Tia and her husband Dan to host their wedding, the venue has now become the canvas for the vision for other couples’ weddings. Tia is sharing why peo...

120 | Tia Berens of The Barn at Aspen Acres

September 23, 2021 15:40 - 27 minutes - 38.4 MB

On today’s podcast episode we’re with Tia Berens of the Barn at Aspen Acres in Spearfish, South Dakota (pop. 10,494). The Barn at Aspen Acres is a stunning wedding venue that offers breathtaking panoramic views of the Northern Black Hills, minimalist landscaping, clean lines, and modern aesthetic design features. Originally built as a space for Tia and her husband Dan to host their wedding, the venue has now become the canvas for the vision for other couples’ weddings. Tia is sharing why peo...

Episode 119: Katie Cloud-Paulsen of Katie + Company

September 09, 2021 20:39 - 33 minutes - 45.7 MB

On today’s podcast episode we’re with Katie Cloud-Paulsen of Katie + Company in Anthon, Iowa (pop. 545), where you’ll find painted vintage furniture, candles, a custom fragrance line, and more! It all started out with Katie painting furniture for her dorm room in college, and now she and her husband are restoring a historic downtown building where she’ll operate her shop out of and where they’re renovating three apartments on the upper level. And Katie is bringing something new to the area i...

119 | Katie Cloud-Paulsen of Katie + Company

September 09, 2021 20:39 - 33 minutes - 45.7 MB

On today’s podcast episode we’re with Katie Cloud-Paulsen of Katie + Company in Anthon, Iowa (pop. 545), where you’ll find painted vintage furniture, candles, a custom fragrance line, and more! It all started out with Katie painting furniture for her dorm room in college, and now she and her husband are restoring a historic downtown building where she’ll operate her shop out of and where they’re renovating three apartments on the upper level. And Katie is bringing something new to the area i...

Episode 118: Molly Knuth of Molly Knuth Media

July 09, 2021 00:34 - 35 minutes - 48.5 MB

This week we’re with Molly Knuth of Molly Knuth Media in Cascade, Iowa. From full time teacher to a stay-at-home-mom to now being a social media boss, Molly is sharing how she built her business and how her personable approach resonated with a small town audience on social media. We talk about current trends she is seeing and the role small business social media can play in building momentum for small town revival. Plus some of her best tips for small businesses on social media, and how to a...

118 | Molly Knuth of Molly Knuth Media

July 09, 2021 00:34 - 35 minutes - 48.5 MB

This week we’re with Molly Knuth of Molly Knuth Media in Cascade, Iowa. From full time teacher to a stay-at-home-mom to now being a social media boss, Molly is sharing how she built her business and how her personable approach resonated with a small town audience on social media. We talk about current trends she is seeing and the role small business social media can play in building momentum for small town revival. Plus some of her best tips for small businesses on social media, and how to a...

Episode 117: Kenzie Ashcraft of Farm Girl

June 24, 2021 18:41 - 23 minutes - 32.6 MB

On this episode of the Rural Revival podcast we’re sitting down on the farm for a conversation with Kenzie Ashcroft of Farm Girl — a rural boutique and general store located in the heart of the Oklahoma prairie. After years of operating a main street brick and mortar, Kenzie’s sharing how she has recently transitioned both her brand and her boutique and expanded into the online space. Kenzie is an entrepreneur at heart and you’ll learn a lot from our conversation. You’ll love how Kenzie mad...

117 | Kenzie Ashcraft of Farm Girl

June 24, 2021 18:41 - 23 minutes - 32.6 MB

On this episode of the Rural Revival podcast we’re sitting down on the farm for a conversation with Kenzie Ashcroft of Farm Girl — a rural boutique and general store located in the heart of the Oklahoma prairie. After years of operating a main street brick and mortar, Kenzie’s sharing how she has recently transitioned both her brand and her boutique and expanded into the online space. Kenzie is an entrepreneur at heart and you’ll learn a lot from our conversation. You’ll love how Kenzie mad...

116 | Kimberly Joosten of Fourth Street Bakery

June 10, 2021 22:05 - 36 minutes - 49.7 MB

On this episode of the Rural Revival podcast we’re with Kimberly Joosten of Fourth Street Bakery in Lexington, Texas (pop. 1,177). Fourth Street Bakery, which is only open on Fridays, receives rave reviews from everyone who’s been there, from the locals to the tourists. Kimberly is sharing her story of how she became an accidental baker and also part of a carrot cake explosion, selling over half a million pieces of carrot cake, and her gradual transition into rural life. She also talks about...

Episode 116: Kimberly Joosten of Fourth Street Bakery

June 10, 2021 22:05 - 36 minutes - 49.7 MB

On this episode of the Rural Revival podcast we’re with Kimberly Joosten of Fourth Street Bakery in Lexington, Texas (pop. 1,177). Fourth Street Bakery, which is only open on Fridays, receives rave reviews from everyone who’s been there, from the locals to the tourists. Kimberly is sharing her story of how she became an accidental baker and also part of a carrot cake explosion, selling over half a million pieces of carrot cake, and her gradual transition into rural life. She also talks about...

Episode 115: Interior Designer Brett McPherson of Designer's Brew

April 29, 2021 21:40 - 46 minutes - 42.3 MB

Today we’re with Brett McPherson of Arcadia, Oklahoma (pop. 247). Brett is the interior designer behind Designer’s Brew, where she has been styling incredible spaces since 2004. She’s sharing how her dream of owning her own interior design firm came to life and how she has built and grown her business. We also talk about the value of hard work, following your gut, boundaries, and some of the hard lessons she’s learned through this journey. You will love Brett and her design style, and there...

115 | Interior Designer Brett McPherson of Designer's Brew

April 29, 2021 21:40 - 46 minutes - 42.3 MB

Today we’re with Brett McPherson of Arcadia, Oklahoma (pop. 247). Brett is the interior designer behind Designer’s Brew, where she has been styling incredible spaces since 2004. She’s sharing how her dream of owning her own interior design firm came to life and how she has built and grown her business. We also talk about the value of hard work, following your gut, boundaries, and some of the hard lessons she’s learned through this journey. You will love Brett and her design style, and there...

Episode 114: Jasmin Stidham of Stidham Outfitters

April 01, 2021 21:05 - 31 minutes - 28.4 MB

On today’s podcast we’re with Jasmin Stidham of Stidham Outfitters in Johnson City, Texas (pop. 1,656). Stidham Outfitters started in 2014 when Jasmin and her husband Seth opened a brick and mortar to sell home goods, gifts and apparel — including Seth’s handmade leather goods. Jasmin shares about the importance of building relationships, their focus on quality, American-made products, and creating a unique experience for their customers. We also talk about how their business has evolved ove...

114 | Jasmin Stidham of Stidham Outfitters

April 01, 2021 21:05 - 31 minutes - 28.4 MB

On today’s podcast we’re with Jasmin Stidham of Stidham Outfitters in Johnson City, Texas (pop. 1,656). Stidham Outfitters started in 2014 when Jasmin and her husband Seth opened a brick and mortar to sell home goods, gifts and apparel — including Seth’s handmade leather goods. Jasmin shares about the importance of building relationships, their focus on quality, American-made products, and creating a unique experience for their customers. We also talk about how their business has evolved ove...

113 | Todd Weber of The Earlham Echo

March 18, 2021 16:20 - 35 minutes - 32.1 MB

On today’s episode we’re with Todd Weber of The Earlham Echo, a weekly newspaper in Earlham, Iowa (pop. 1,450). This publication started out as a group effort involving several community members, and now Todd and his wife Jennifer have taken over ownership. Todd is sharing how the town originally brought in this new newspaper and took a group approach to the editorial process, and even turned a profit in its first year. We talk about what it means to have a printed newspaper in today’s digit...

Episode 113: Todd Weber of The Earlham Echo

March 18, 2021 16:20 - 35 minutes - 32.1 MB

On today’s episode we’re with Todd Weber of The Earlham Echo, a weekly newspaper in Earlham, Iowa (pop. 1,450). This publication started out as a group effort involving several community members, and now Todd and his wife Jennifer have taken over ownership. Todd is sharing how the town originally brought in this new newspaper and took a group approach to the editorial process, and even turned a profit in its first year. We talk about what it means to have a printed newspaper in today’s digit...

112 | Photographer and Storyteller Francesca Catalini of Sierra Winds

March 09, 2021 01:30 - 20 minutes - 18.6 MB

On today’s podcast we’re with Francesca Catalini, the photographer and storyteller behind the Sierra Winds Instagram account. Francesca has a passion for capturing some of rural America’s remaining treasures before they are forever gone from our landscape. We talk a lot through Rural Revival about the future our towns, but it’s also important that we honor the past, and we’re so glad we have people like Francesca who are doing just that. You’ll love what Francesca is doing and how she has f...

Episode 112: Photographer and Storyteller Francesca Catalini of Sierra Winds

March 09, 2021 01:30 - 20 minutes - 18.6 MB

On today’s podcast we’re with Francesca Catalini, the photographer and storyteller behind the Sierra Winds Instagram account. Francesca has a passion for capturing some of rural America’s remaining treasures before they are forever gone from our landscape. We talk a lot through Rural Revival about the future our towns, but it’s also important that we honor the past, and we’re so glad we have people like Francesca who are doing just that. You’ll love what Francesca is doing and how she has f...

111 | Amy Smith and Cynthia Sarver of Textile Revival

February 11, 2021 22:26 - 44 minutes - 40.4 MB

We are soooo excited to kick off the podcast for 2021 and could not have picked a better interview to kick off the year! Today we’re talking with artist Amy Smith and fashion designer Cyndi Sarver of Textile Revival in Leipers Fork, Tennessee (pop. 650). Amy and Cyndi are working together to create wearable art through their one-of-a-kind pieces. They’re sharing about their business journey, their creative process and how they make their partnership work, and how they’re breaking the boundar...

Episode 111: Amy Smith and Cynthia Sarver of Textile Revival

February 11, 2021 22:26 - 44 minutes - 40.4 MB

We are soooo excited to kick off the podcast for 2021 and could not have picked a better interview to kick off the year! Today we’re talking with artist Amy Smith and fashion designer Cyndi Sarver of Textile Revival in Leipers Fork, Tennessee (pop. 650). Amy and Cyndi are working together to create wearable art through their one-of-a-kind pieces. They’re sharing about their business journey, their creative process and how they make their partnership work, and how they’re breaking the boundar...

Episode 110: Callie Taylor Dayton of May Tree Farm

December 03, 2020 21:47 - 27 minutes - 24.8 MB

Today on the podcast we’re with Callie Taylor Dayton of May Tree Farm in Maysville, West Virginia (pop. 2,141). Callie is a tourism pro turned economic developer and has a big heart for small towns and small businesses. She’s sharing about her experiences with May Tree Farm, her family’s mountain grown Christmas tree farm, and also about creating opportunities for her community and why there’s a lot of rural opportunity right now. You’ll love Callie’s heart for small businesses and everythi...

110 | Callie Taylor Dayton of May Tree Farm

December 03, 2020 21:47 - 27 minutes - 24.8 MB

Today on the podcast we’re with Callie Taylor Dayton of May Tree Farm in Maysville, West Virginia (pop. 2,141). Callie is a tourism pro turned economic developer and has a big heart for small towns and small businesses. She’s sharing about her experiences with May Tree Farm, her family’s mountain grown Christmas tree farm, and also about creating opportunities for her community and why there’s a lot of rural opportunity right now. You’ll love Callie’s heart for small businesses and everythi...

Episode 109: Abby Roleau of The Gateway Farm

November 19, 2020 21:23 - 34 minutes - 31.2 MB

Today on the podcast we’re with Abby Roleau of The Gateway Farm in Bristol, Vermont (pop. 3,894). Abby’s talking about how she and her husband are building their dream farm from scratch and starting a business with four kids in tow. She shares how they have gradually built and diversified their farm, including the farm fresh meats they raise and sell and how they’re bringing maple and birch syrup from their trees to your table. Plus you’ll learn how they’re carrying on the family legacy of s...

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