Nov 24, 2025
Loneliness is a big deal, and it’s become an actual
epidemic. And, while it may seem simple to combat (the opposite of
loneliness is belonging and community, right?), creating belonging
and community can actually be much harder.
This is what Emma McIntyre is all about. She builds events that
create belonging —...
Nov 17, 2025
This episode dives into the amazing creative journey of Tesa Klein, the cowgirl-turned-entrepreneur behind Wildflowers, who rebuilt her business after years in the rodeo world and rediscovered her spark. She’s deeply rooted in rural (she lives in a NoDak town of 50!) but has had her share of big-time viral moments....
Nov 10, 2025
In this episode, we sit down with “Oakes Folks” Jackie
Knutson and Lisa Schulz, a mother–daughter duo who represent two
generations deeply invested in their hometown. They
talk about leaving and returning, building belonging, showing up
for community, navigating change, and why small towns need to both
embrace the...
Nov 4, 2025
One of our favorite guests is back! Ben Winchester is a rural researcher who digs into the intersection of housing, demographics, and community vitality. In this episode, we’re going over some of his latest research and the trends he’s seeing, and why now is the time to make plans for growing our small towns. There...