Feb 23, 2026
Many small-town people carry more than their fair
share and, in some cases, tie their self-worth to how much they do
for others or to their role in their small town (we’re lovingly
looking at you, farmers and ranchers and Heads of Everything).
In this episode, therapist Anna and our host Rebecca explore
burnout,...
Feb 17, 2026
What happens when a 25-year-old buys a quilt shop in a
town of 1,800 people?
(Spoiler: awesome stuff.)
In this episode, our very own TJ Roney shares how entrepreneurship,
creativity, social media, and community support collided to create
unexpected momentum.
It’s a powerful reminder that rural opportunity doesn’t...
Feb 9, 2026
Downtowns don’t come back by accident. They come back because someone decides they should, and then acts on it. In this episode, Luke Henry shares how he helped catalyze downtown redevelopment in Marion, Ohio. It involves real financial risk, building an ecosystem of local businesses, and staying committed when the...
Feb 2, 2026
Welcome to the first episode of season SIX of the
Growing Small Towns podcast! We’re starting off big by having our
first-ever TRIO on the pod, and we’re so excited to share this
episode with you.
Most small towns aren’t built on startups or corporations; they’re
built on small (and smaller!) businesses, and...