The Growing Small Towns Show

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S6:E16 - Helping Communities to be Open for Business with Jessica Meyers

October 12, 2026

Jessica Meyers of Porchlight is back, and we're so glad about it because they specialize in building tools for actually-small towns (5000 or fewer), so there's no need to right-size or adapt for smaller communities. She and Rebecca dig into two of those tools: a simplified certification that helps communities show they're open for business, and a community app that puts calendars, jobs, city info, and the school lunch menu in one place. Can you imagine how handy that would be in your communi...

S6:E15 - Farming, Family + the Future of Small Towns with Nick Jorgensen

October 05, 2026

What do investing in family businesses and investing in small towns have in common? Well, a lot, as it happens. We're kicking off our first episode of the second part of season 6 with Nick Jorgensen, a fourth-generation rancher and the CEO of the multifaceted Jorgensen Land & Cattle Partnership. This episode is about what it looks like to build a family business in a small town that not only offers opportunities within the family but for the larger community as well, and how to keep adapting...

S6:E14 - Mental Health Awareness in Small Towns with Chris "Rhino" Swenson

June 03, 2026

We're closing out Part 1 of Season 6 with an episode about something near and dear to our hearts, and oh-so-important in rural and ag communities: mental health.  For Mental Health Awareness Month, Rebecca sits down with therapist Chris Swenson — owner of Rhino Wellness Center and host of the Rhino Resilience podcast — to reframe what strength really looks like in rural communities. (Yes, we know that May is technically Mental Health Awareness Month, but we recorded this episode in May, so ...

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What is the email for The Growing Small Towns Show?

The publicly listed email for The Growing Small Towns Show: rebecca@rebeccaundem.com.

How many listeners does The Growing Small Towns Show have?

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Who is an ideal guest for The Growing Small Towns Show?

The Growing Small Towns Show typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Community and organizational leaders with demonstrated impact in small-town/rural development—e.g., nonprofit founders, university/education leaders, economic development/workforce strategists, futurists/consultants with frameworks, and other practitioners who can translate ideas into implementable programs. Common among recent guests: Led or founded rural-focused nonprofits or networks; Directed programs tied to measurable recruitment/retention outcomes (especially education/workforce); Published/consulted broadly on foresight or community planning frameworks. Recent guests include Jordan DeGree, Amy Jacobson, and Rebecca Ryan.

How hard is it to get booked on The Growing Small Towns Show?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does The Growing Small Towns Show cover?

Recent episodes cover Rural, Economic Development, Education, Workforce, and Entrepreneurship. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.