Rural Revival

This week on the podcast we’re in Fairfax, Oklahoma (pop. 1,380) with Emily Myers of Lantana Made. Emily is a ranch wife and mom who crafts western handmade bags out of her home on the ranch. From an internship at the Fort Worth Stockyards to a job at Miranda Lambert’s Pink Pistol store, she’s sharing about the journey that led to Lantana Made. Since starting her business she’s put her own mark on the western fashion world and she’s telling us all about it.

Emily’s craftsmanship is so good that she has to be intentional about telling people she makes these bags out of her home on the ranch, and she has some great advice on the importance of marketing yourself and your story.

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SHOW NOTES:
Fairfax, Oklahoma
Fort Worth Stock Yards
Rios Interiors
Stuart Ranch
Waurika, Oklahoma
Caddo, Oklahoma
Durant, Oklahoma
Tishomingo, Oklahoma
The Pink Pistol
Osage County
Hominy, Oklahoma
Cowgirl Magazine
Cowboys & Indians
Western Horse and Gun
Chrome
Pawhuska, Oklahoma
Pioneer Woman Mercantile
Facebook: @lantana.designs
Instagram: @lantanamade
www.lantanamade.com

This week on the podcast we’re in Pawhuska, Oklahoma (pop. 3,377) with Steven and Tiffany Poe, owners of The Grandview Inn. Steven and Tiffany are sharing how a homeschool group connection introduced them to Ree Drummond — who we all know as The Pioneer Woman — which led to them moving to Pawhuska, and how they now have their own piece of Drummond history at the Inn. The Inn is a place that radiates charm — complete with a dance floor, sunroom, and incredible architectural elements. Steven and Tiffany make a great hospitality team, and after seven years of running The Grandview Inn, they have a very fun announcement that you won’t want to miss!

These two have a very busy life, as you will find out, and we were lucky enough to get to sit down with them for a few minutes before the next day’s guests arrived! As they share their story, you’ll appreciate how they’ve always felt like the community owns this house and that it was a place to be shared, and how they’re now involving the community in an amazing giveaway. So, if you are someone who loves people, food, hospitality, and small town America, and want to be part of the incredible rural revival happening in Pawhuska, you will want to check out this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!

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SHOW NOTES:
Pawhuska, Oklahoma
Ree Drummond, The Pioneer Woman
The Lodge on Drummond Ranch
Throwdown with Bobby Flay featuring Ree Drummond
Osage Nation
Oklahoma State University Culinary Arts
Osage County
Gastrotourism
Website: www.thegrandviewinnoklahoma.com
Giveaway: www.grandviewinnoklahoma.com/giveaway
Facebook: @grandviewinnbedandbreakfast
Instagram: @grandviewinnok

We road tripped to Prairie Grove, Arkansas (pop. 4,380) for this week’s podcast with Zack and Laura Kraus, creators and owners of Flamingo Springs Trailer Resort. Zack and Laura are sharing how they decided to quit their multiple jobs in LA, sell their stuff, and ultimately move to Arkansas and open a trailer resort that really is as awesome as it sounds. From astroturf to Atari to a beebee gun range, plus the incredible vintage decor and themed trailers, they have thought of all the details in making Flamingo Springs an incredible, fun, and relaxing experience for their guests. You will definitely want to put Flamingo Springs on the list for your next road trip!

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SHOW NOTES:
Cal State, Fullerton
Riverside Community College
Rose Bowl Flea Market
Long Beach Antique Market
Parker’s Anchor
Little Yellow Typewriter
Fayetteville Arts Scene
Prairie Grove, Arkansas
Instagram: @flamingosprings
Facebook: @flamingosprings
flamingospringstrailerresort.com
The Junk Ranch

This week on the podcast we’re in Bedford, Iowa (pop. 1,440) with Sandy Schubert of Hedgie’s Books, Toys, and More. Sandy and her husband moved to Bedford a little over four years ago. From taking a chance on a new town, to the success of her store, to the way this community has embraced her and her husband, you’ll love hearing Sandy’s story and how this move was so right, in so many ways. She is a true example of how everyone benefits when you get involved in your small town.

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SHOW NOTES:
Washta, Iowa
Dordt College
University of Northern Iowa
Stratford, Iowa
Bull Shoals Lake
Bedford, Iowa
Clarinda Head Start
Jan Brett
You’ve Got Mail
Marcus Sikora
Black Day: The Monster Rock Band
Taylor County
Clarinda, Iowa
Independent Bookstore Day
Pete the Cat
IEDA Downtown Exchange
Malvern, Iowa
Garland Hotel
Catalyst Grant
CDBG Grant
Community Visioning Group
Bedford Fest
Fall for Bedford farm-to-table dinner
Taylor County Historical Museum And Round Barn
Bonnie and Theo Ramsey
Business Boutique by Christy Wright
Compendium
What do you do with an idea?
Facebook:@shophedgies
Instagram: @hedgies9
www.shophedgies.com

This week on the podcast we’re with Natalie Kovarik and JaTanna Williams of Ranch Wives Beef Co., based out of their ranches in rural Nebraska and Montana. We met up on the road when they were in Kansas City to speak at the American Hereford Association’s Brand Marketing Summit, and we got to have a great conversation about how their lifelong friendship has turned into a business and partnership.

From their Montana roots to pharmacy school and now back to the ranch, you’ll love hearing about the ‘why’ behind Ranch Wives Beef Co. and the ins and outs of their partnership and how they make that work. Plus a great discussion about the power of the internet and social media and how that makes this all possible for them on so many levels.

SHOW NOTES:
Three Forks, Montana
Ord, Nebraska
Swiss Steak Recipe
Instagram: @ranchwivesbeefco
www.ranchwivesbeefco.com

This week on the podcast we’re with Natalie Kovarik and JaTanna Williams of Ranch Wives Beef Co., based out of their ranches in rural Nebraska and Montana. We met up on the road when they were in Kansas City to speak at the American Hereford Association’s Brand Marketing Summit, and we got to have a great conversation about how their lifelong friendship has turned into a business and partnership.

From their Montana roots to pharmacy school and now back to the ranch, you’ll love hearing about the ‘why’ behind Ranch Wives Beef Co. and the ins and outs of their partnership and how they make that work. Plus a great discussion about the power of the internet and social media and how that makes this all possible for them on so many levels.

Check out more on the blog.

SHOW NOTES:
Three Forks, Montana
Ord, Nebraska
Swiss Steak Recipe
Instagram: @ranchwivesbeefco
www.ranchwivesbeefco.com

We’re in Corning, Iowa this week with Anne Greenwalt of Carver’s Ridge. Anne is a fifth generation entrepreneur and is sharing how she and her husband Tyson started a boulder engraving business that has since grown into an amazing product line of handcrafted, personalized gifts. They recently moved the entire business to Anne’s hometown of Corning and are loving the small town life there - and Anne’s telling us all about it!

Anne’s passion for her community goes beyond just having a business, but being a part of the community on every level. We want to give a huge shout out to Anne and Tyson on ten years of business - that’s an incredible accomplishment and we can’t wait to see what the next ten years bring!

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SHOW NOTES:
Pella College
Applied Art & Technology
Bow & Arrow Productions
Stuart, Iowa
Market Down Davis
Primrose
Facebook: @carversridge
Facebook VIP Shopping Group
Website - carversridge.com
Pinterest - @carversridgegifts
Instagram - @carversridge
Twitter - @carversridge

We’re in New Glarus, Wisconsin this week with Morgann McCoy - Owner, Designer, and Seamstress at A Well Worn Story. Morgann creates high quality, handcrafted goods - including durable bags, aprons, and home goods - by transforming textiles into heirloom pieces to tell a unique story.

We love how Morgann took a sewing machine and a dream and $5000 and created this amazing company, and her intentionality around handmade and ethically produced pieces and bringing jobs to her community. Something tells us this is only just the beginning for her!

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SHOW NOTES:
Harley Davidson
Urban Farmgirl
Horween Leather Company
Specialty Leather Productions
A Well Worn Story - The Homestead Collection
Sa Voix
New Glarus, Wisconsin
New Glarus Brewing Company
Spotted Cow
Instagram: @awellwornstory
Pinterest: @awellwornstory
Website: https://www.wellwornstory.com/

This week on the podcast we’re talking with Belle Golden of Belle’s Flower Truck in Tifton, Georgia. She’s sharing how, as someone who never had arranged flowers or even had dreams for a flower truck, knew in her heart this was something she was supposed to do and brought it to life in a matter of days. The result is now one of the hottest things in her small town - Belle’s Flower Truck. It’s awesome to see how Belle and Justin’s dream is fueling other dreams and how the town is embracing everything they’re doing. And how the possibilities really are endless as an entrepreneur.

SHOW NOTES:
Sylvester, Georgia
Espresso 41
Amelia’s Flower Truck
Albany, Georgia
Tifton, Georgia
Plantation 59
Thomasville, Georgia
Instagram: @bellesflowertruck
Facebook: @bellesflowertruck
Website

This week on the podcast we’re talking with Belle Golden of Belle’s Flower Truck in Tifton, Georgia. She’s sharing how, as someone who never had arranged flowers or even had dreams for a flower truck, knew in her heart this was something she was supposed to do and brought it to life in a matter of days. The result is now one of the hottest things in her small town - Belle’s Flower Truck. It’s awesome to see how Belle and Justin’s dream is fueling other dreams and how the town is embracing everything they’re doing. And how the possibilities really are endless as an entrepreneur.

Check out more on the blog.

SHOW NOTES:
Sylvester, Georgia
Espresso 41
Amelia’s Flower Truck
Albany, Georgia
Tifton, Georgia
Plantation 59
Thomasville, Georgia
Instagram: @bellesflowertruck
Facebook: @bellesflowertruck
Website