Rural Is Cool

This week I chat with Mo Bailey. Mo is a pastor, a coach, and a leader within the LGBTQ+ Community in rural Northeast Nebraska.

www.therealmobailey.com

We chat about Mo’s coming to terms with her sexuality and her faith. We discuss her position on the diversity council, the fist ever pride event in Norfolk, Nebraska, and so much more!!

If you enjoy our conversation, please be sure to subscribe so you do not miss the next episode. Also, if you could, give Rural Is Cool a 5 Star Rating on Apple Podcast or wherever you listen, it helps others like you find this podcast!

Twitter @RuralIsCool

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Artwork by Kaci Schacht @kcschacht_art

Mike_Tabbert on Twitter & Instagram

Produced by Brian Ferris @BrianFerris

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Welcome to Rural Is Cool. This week I had the pleasure of chatting with my good Emily Heitoff and her husband Eric who both happen to be music teachers in rural Nebraska school.

We chat about their lives as teachers and parents and how that all changed after Eric’s Acute Myeloid Leukemia diagnosis.

If you If you enjoy our conversation, please be sure to subscribe so you do not miss the next episode.

Also, if you could, give Rural Is Cool a 5 Star Rating on Apple Podcast or wherever you listen, it helps others like you find this podcast!

Twitter @RuralIsCool

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Artwork by Kaci Schacht @kcschacht_art

Mike_Tabbert on Twitter & Instagram

Produced by Brian Ferris @BrianFerris

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Welcome to Rural Is Cool. This week I chat with Ashley Dendinger

Ashley is the owner & pharmacist at Plainview Pharmacy. We chat about Main Street businesses, being a busy mom and wife, and being an entrepreneur in a male driven industry.

*This episode of Rural Is Cool is sponsored by Pierce County Economic Development. You can learn more at PCEDNE.com*

If you enjoy our conversation, please be sure to subscribe so you do not miss the next episode. Also, if you could, give Rural Is Cool a 5 Star Rating on Apple Podcast or wherever you listen, it helps others like you find this podcast!

Twitter @RuralIsCool

E-mail [email protected]

Artwork by Kaci Schacht @kcschacht_art

Mike_Tabbert on Twitter & Instagram

Produced by Brian Ferris @BrianFerris

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#pharmacist #entrepreneur #bloomwhereyouareplanted

Welcome to world is cool this week I chat with Jimi Coplen. Jimi is a an Economic Developer with a passion for helping other Economic Development professionals grow.

Jimi moved away from her small town, and moved back after reconnecting with her now husband. Jimi recently started her business The Rural Spark as a coach, trainer, and educator for other rural Economic Development.

https://www.theruralspark.com 

If you If you enjoy our conversation, please be sure to subscribe so you do not miss the next episode. Also, if you could, give Rural Is Cool a 5 Star Rating on Apple Podcast or wherever you listen, it helps others like you find this podcast!

Twitter @RuralIsCool

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Artwork by Kaci Schacht @kcschacht_art

Mike_Tabbert on Twitter & Instagram

Produced by Brian Ferris @BrianFerris

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Sometimes our conversations last longer than the original episode.  This Bonus episode is the second half or post show of my conversation with Brook Curtiss.

Brook currently owns a publishing company that includes five weekly hometown newspapers which you can learn more about in last week’s episode.

In this conversation we stray a little bit off the rails, but I thought you might enjoy our conversation.

Let me know what you think about our “post show” conversation. If you enjoyed it, did not like it, or just skipped it all together, I want to hear. You can find me on twitter @ruraliscool or email me at [email protected]

Twitter @RuralIsCool

E-mail [email protected]

Artwork by Kaci Schacht @kcschacht_art

Mike_Tabbert on Twitter & Instagram

Produced by Brian Ferris @BrianFerris

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This week I chat with Brook Curtiss. After graduating high school, he headed off to college, and then with his wife, chose to move back to his home town of Plainview, Nebraska.

After working for the local newspaper for a bit, he decided to purchase the paper and it has been full steam ahead ever since.

You can check out his newspaper at www.theplainviewnews.com or by downloading the mobile app on 

Google Play: https://tinyurl.com/8yfterym

Apple Store: https://tinyurl.com/k37jwu6f

*This episode of Rural Is Cool is sponsored by Pierce County Economic Development. You can learn more at www.PCEDNE.com.*

If you enjoy our conversation, please be sure to subscribe so you do not miss the next episode. Also, if you could, give Rural Is Cool a 5 Star Rating on Apple Podcast or wherever you listen, it helps others like you find this podcast!

Twitter @RuralIsCool

E-mail [email protected]

Artwork by Kaci Schacht @kcschacht_art

Mike_Tabbert on Twitter & Instagram

Produced by Brian Ferris @BrianFerris

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This week I chat with Wanda Backus. Wanda is a Pierce County resident and owner of J’s Place.

Wanda grew up on a dairy farm. She worked along side her brothers and parents on both the farm and later in the ice cream shop they owned in Dodge, Nebraska.

Fast forward a few years and a few careers, and Wanda now owns J’s Place is an ice cream and hamburger shop located in Pierce, Nebraska.

https://piercejsplace.com

*This episode of Rural Is Cool is sponsored by Pierce County Economic Development. You can learn more at www.PCEDNE.com.

If you enjoy this conversation, please be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss an episode….

Also, if you could, give Rural Is Cool a 5 Star Rating on Apple Podcast or wherever you listen, it helps others like you find this podcast!

Twitter @RuralIsCool

E-mail [email protected]

Artwork by Kaci Schacht @kcschacht_art

Mike_Tabbert on Twitter & Instagram

Produced by Brian Ferris @BrianFerris

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Welcome to Rural Is Cool this week I chat with Austin Karr. Austin works with Monkey This a marketing company that caters to the needs of small town, rural businesses.

Austin grew up in rural Iowa, and his roots are still there even though he now calls Denver home. Austin shares with us some great ideas on how small businesses can achieve their goals both on a budget and with their “why” and “what” in mind.

https://www.monkeythis.com

Austin is also the founder of Charoltte’s Day. Charlotte’s Day helps provide tools and support for children in feeding therapy.

https://www.charlottesday.org

If you If you enjoy our conversation, please be sure to subscribe so you do not miss the next episode. Also, if you could, give Rural Is Cool a 5 Star Rating on Apple Podcast or wherever you listen, it helps others like you find this podcast!

Twitter @RuralIsCool

E-mail [email protected]

Artwork by Kaci Schacht @kcschacht_art

Mike_Tabbert on Twitter & Instagram

Produced by Brian Ferris @BrianFerris

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This week I chat with Nikki Hayes.  Nikki is a mother and ally, activist for LGBTQ+ in rural Nebraska.  

After her son came out as Transgender, Nikki founded CORN - Coming Out in Rural Nebraska.  A group that hopes to start conversations about LGBTQ+ and what it means in Rural Nebraska.  Nikki is open about her journey, her mistakes, and her successes. She shares her bravery, her passion, and her understanding. 

https://www.facebook.com/groups/958328044945708

https://www.newschannelnebraska.com/story/44400796/new-group-supports-coming-out-in-nebraska

If are a young person in crisis, feeling suicidal, or in need of a safe and judgment-free place to talk, call the TrevorLine at 866.488.7386.  Visit them on the web at https://www.thetrevorproject.org or text START to 678-678

If you enjoy our conversation, please be sure to subscribe so you do not miss the next episode. 

Also, if you could, give Rural Is Cool a 5 Star Rating on Apple Podcast or wherever you listen, it helps others like you find this podcast!

Twitter @RuralIsCool

E-mail [email protected]

Artwork by Kaci Schacht @kcschacht_art

Mike_Tabbert on Twitter & Instagram

Produced by Brian Ferris @BrianFerris

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#ruraliscool #rethinkrural #smalltown #lifesgoodhere #loveruralam #rethinkingrural #podcast #podcastlife  #CORN #LGBTQ+ #LGBT! #Allies #PFLAG  #midwestliving #comingoutinruralnebraska #bloomwhereyouareplanted