Rural Revival

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39 | Mary Heffernan of Five Marys Farms Feb 14, 2019

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In today’s episode we’re sitting down with Mary Heffernan of Five Marys Farms. We met up at their M5 Burgerhouse in Fort Jones, California to talk about all things Five Marys. Like, how she first discovered her love for small business, why she loves the rural life, the power of Instagram, and so much more. Mary is an entrepreneur at heart and you’ll love hearing how she and her family have built Five Marys from the ground up.

Mary’s can-do approach to marketing and branding and tackling every part of their business is so impressive. And that’s why we love so much that she is sharing what she’s learned through her new Small Business Workshop. Enrollment for her eCourse actually starts next week! So be sure to go check out the Five Marys website for more information on that. And while you’re there, you can also check out the ways that you can experience Fort Jones and the ranch for yourself.

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SHOW NOTES:
Donald Doverspike, Burns, Oregon
eBook: “They Can Do It. What I Learned About Raising Kids by Moving to the Country."
Fort Jones, California
Siskiyou County
M5 Burgerhouse
Five Marys Guesthouse on Airbnb
You Can Do It - Small Business from Scratch
Camp Five Marys Retreats
Carhartt at Five Marys
The Five Marys Story: By Verizon
www.fivemarysfarms.com
www.shopfivemarys.com
Instagram: @fivemarysfarms
Facebook: @fivemarys

38 | Brooke Clay of Rural Gone Urban Feb 07, 2019

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We recently met up with Brooke Clay of Rural Gone Urban as our travel paths were crossing in Tulsa, Oklahoma. We had a great conversation about the power of story, her Rural Influencer Project and what makes someone an influencer, and why the narrative is changing for rural America. Plus we let you in on the story behind The Ruralist and how that came to be.

We talk a lot about entrepreneur life, and how Brooke’s ad agency and travel and writing experience have all blended together into Rural Gone Urban, where she’s telling some pretty great—and important—stories. Definitely go check out her website and blog and you’ll see how she’s helping shine a light on great things happening in rural America.

And don’t forget to nominate your favorite rural influencer for The Ruralist!

SHOW NOTES:
Johnson County, Indiana
Perkins, Oklahoma
Chickasaw Country
North Carolina Tourism
Project 543
The Ruralist
Gore, Oklahoma
Rural Influencer Project
Smashing Steaks video
Rural Gone Urban
Instagram: @ruralgoneurban
Facebook: @ruralgoneurban
Twitter: @ruralgoneurban

38 | Brooke Clay of Rural Gone Urban Feb 07, 2019

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And don’t forget to nominate your favorite rural influencer for The Ruralist!

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37 | Lifestyle Photographer and Leatherist Ali Nelson Jan 24, 2019

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We’re taking you to the farm outside of New Providence, Iowa with lifestyle photographer and leathers Ali Nelson. Ali has so many cool things going on and she’s giving us a look at her life as a farm wife, creative, and small town entrepreneur.

Ali has chosen her own creative path that just keeps expanding into new things! And you guys, she’s so good at all of them!

SHOW NOTES:
Tom Christopher, Artist
Ali Nelson Photography
Dos Rios Leather Co.
Hardin County Young Professionals
Rachael Ostrem, Miss Rodeo Iowa
Instagram: @alinelsonphoto
Instagram: @dosriosleather
Facebook: @ANelsonPhotoDesign
Facebook: @ANleatherdesign

37 | Lifestyle Photographer and Leatherist Ali Nelson Jan 24, 2019

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Ali has chosen her own creative path that just keeps expanding into new things! And you guys, she’s so good at all of them!

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36 | Rural Visionary Chris Deal Jan 11, 2019

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If you’re looking for rural development strategy, then this week’s podcast is for you! We’re sitting down with Chris Deal from Jefferson, Iowa (pop. 4,345) to talk about the amazing revitalization happening here. Chris moved back to his hometown to help with the family business, Deal’s Orchard, but his role in the community has since expanded way beyond that. He has had a key role in the revitalization of Jefferson and some exciting projects happening here. While there’s no script out there for how to do rural development, Chris says there are certain pieces that you need to get right. He shares a lot about the strategies that have worked to revitalize Jefferson - strategies that can benefit your rural community as well.

SHOW NOTES:
Jefferson, Iowa
Deal’s Orchard
Deal’s Orchard Hard Cider
Pella, Iowa
Career Academy - Pella Community Schools
Jefferson Matters: Main Street
Peg Raney, Main Street Program Director
Community Development Block Grant
Greene County, Iowa
Paton, Iowa
Scranton, Iowa
HyVee
The Forge
Pillar Technology
Linc Kroeger
Iowa Central Community College
Zach Mannheimer, Creative Placemaking
Vision 20/20 Project
Three Block Project
Silicon Valley in Jefferson
Deal’s Orchard Facebook
Deal’s Orchard Instagram
Jefferson Main Street Facebook
Jefferson Main Street Instagram
Greene County Community School District Facebook

36 | Rural Visionary Chris Deal Jan 10, 2019

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35 | Joni Nash of the Pawhuska, Oklahoma Chamber of Commerce Jan 04, 2019

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We’re so excited to bring you this week’s interview with Joni Nash, the Executive Director of the Pawhuska, Oklahoma Chamber of Commerce. Pawhuska just happens to be the home of Ree Drummond - The Pioneer Woman, and Joni has been right in the action as this small town has been revived literally overnight. She’s sharing about what the Pioneer Woman Mercantile has done for this community, along with the unexpected series of events that led to her moving here. She also has some amazing advice for anyone thinking about making the move to rural America.

Joni is such a life-giving presence wherever she goes, and that really shines through on this interview. You’ll love hearing about the generosity of the Drummond family and their investment into the community of Pawhuska, and the fascinating history this place holds. Pawhuska is constantly changing as it continues to grow and expand as a hot tourist destination. With the Christmas rush over, now is the perfect time to visit Pawhuska and check out all it has to offer!

SHOW NOTES:
Pawhuska Chamber of Commerce
The Pioneer Woman
Miss Rodeo Georgia
PRCA
Cavalcade Rodeo
Pioneer Woman Mercantile
Osage Nation
Killers of the Flower Moon
National Register of Historic Places
Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve
Johnston County Chamber of Commerce
Tishomingo, Oklahoma
Miranda Lambert
The Pink Pistol
The Ladysmith
Cowboy Coffee
Cowgirl Coffee
Frontier Hotel

35 | Joni Nash of the Pawhuska, Oklahoma Chamber of Commerce Jan 03, 2019

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34 | Jeremy Mahler of The Nineteen14 Dec 20, 2018

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This week on the podcast we’re sitting down with Jeremy Mahler of The Nineteen14 in Minburn, Iowa (pop. 365). The Nineteen14 is an old railroad depot that Jeremy turned into a restaurant that draws thousands of people each year — mostly through the local bike trail. As a creative and an entrepreneur, Jeremy is always involved in lots of fun projects, which you’ll get to hear more about. He’s also sharing why, after living and traveling all over the world, he decided to return to his roots in small town Iowa.

Plus, you’ll find out how Jeremy and The Nineteen14 helped inspire the idea of the Rural Revival podcast, and why there is a creative movement just waiting to happen in rural America.

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SHOW NOTES:
Minburn Depot
Minburn, Iowa
National Register of Historic Places
Des Moines Bacon & Meat Company
Perry Farmer’s Market
Raccoon River Valley Trail
Minburn Airbnb
BACooN Ride
BRR Ride
Perry, Iowa
Court Avenue
Bacon Jewelers
The Nineteen14
Instagram: @mahler
Facebook: @jeremymahler

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