Located a mile from Glacier National Park and far away from everything else, you’ll find one of the last outposts in Montana. 17 miles from Canada, population 168, no electricity, cell service, or wifi. And surrounded by wilderness and breathtaking views.

This week on the podcast we’re with Nicolle Fugere of Missouri River Outfitters in Fort Benton, Montana. Nicolle started as a guide for Missouri River Outfitters when she was 19 and always dreamed of someday owning the company.

This week on the podcast we’re with Darren and Meagan Orsag of Leeco Honey in Lexington, Texas (pop. 1,178). What started out as a hobby has grown into a beekeeping and honey business with products that fly off the shelves and continues to grow.

This week on the podcast we’re with Alise Sjostrom of Redhead Creamery in Brooten, Minnesota (pop. 743) where you will find ridiculously good, farmstead artisan cheese, made by Alise herself.

We first began childcare research in 2013, when we realized it was very hard to find an infant spot when we were looking for daycare for our own son. I then decided to open my own home daycare, while continuing to dream bigger and keep looking for the opportunity to open a childcare center.

Rural America is deeply rooted in my DNA. Growing up on a fourth-generation farm, our town’s population barely broke 100. After graduating, I left to pursue my dreams of college and a career, but the novelty of the large cities eventually wore off.

I have always had a great interest and love of all things skin care and scent and I’ve always loved to DIY pretty much anything and everything.

Welcome to McIntosh, Minnesota. Population 625 (give or take a few 😉). We are small rural community that has always had its roots in agriculture and are surrounded by similar-minded communities.

This week on the podcast we’re with Andrea Stordahl of Minnesota Rust in McIntosh, Minnesota. Andrea and her family are giving back to a community that gave so much to her and her family when they needed it most - by restoring main street and bringing in a handful of new businesses.

This week on the podcast we’re with City of Jefferson, Iowa Building Official Nick Sorensen. Nick has played a key role in saving and restoring a number of historic buildings in Jefferson, and he’s sharing the strategies that have worked to make these projects successful.

This week on the podcast we’re talking with Dirt Road Dietitian Sheri Glazier from Loyal, Oklahoma (pop. 79). Shari was just named Oklahoma's Outstanding Dietitian of the Year and is helping us better understand where our food comes from, making the connection between farm life and nutrition.

This week on the podcast we’re in Kilbourne, Ohio (pop. 139) with Josh Scheutzow of The Kilbourne Project — the story of four Ohio families who are helping restore 11 historic buildings and bring 40 new jobs to the town — including their own businesses.

This week on the podcast we’re talking with Lindsy Trotter of Chilled in Center Point, Iowa (pop. 2,421). Chilled provides freezer meals and menu planning with options for paleo, keto, whole 30, gluten free, vegetarian, and more.

I graduated college with my first studio waiting on Main Street for me at home. I moved through a few Main Street buildings and lofts before settling into what I believe will be Capture’s forever home — my biggest dream of my career.

In 2008, I knew immediately when we moved back to my husband’s hometown community that I wanted to be a part of the Main Street community spirit. I wasn’t sure how or what it would one day look like, but I could no longer ignore it.

In May 2017, I went from a stay-at-home mom of three to a self-taught bakery owner. That is when my husband and I purchased The Miller’s Daughters Bakery, which had been closed for a year. We opened in June 2017 as Sweet Pea’s Bakery!

One of the biggest things that make all small town's unique are their people, and in Seneca we are no exception. We have many kind, generous, and caring people in our community.

This week we’re in Seneca, Kansas (pop. 1,991) with Liz Feldkamp of Liz’s Bridal. Liz’s business all started with her buying a building in downtown Seneca, and how it unexpectedly led to her finding her passion.

This week on the podcast we’re in Wakefield, Nebraska (pop. 1,451) with Hannah Borg, a sixth generation farmer who decided to come home to the family farm after college to make her own path — raising poultry.

This week on the podcast we’re in Choctaw, Oklahoma (pop. 11,146) with Matt Floyd of Matt’s Bat, where he makes handcrafted custom wood bats. They even have a ball diamond in the back yard!