WHERE RURAL GRIT MEETS BOLD AMBITION
Empowering rural leaders, entrepreneurs, and dreamers to build bold lives, powerful businesses, and strong communities.
rural changemaker
noun
ru·ral change·mak·er
/ˈro͝orəl ˈCHānjˌmākər/
A person rooted in small-town grit and big-time dreams. Someone who dares to challenge the way it’s always been done — and builds something better for themselves, their family, and their community.
Rural changemakers believe that bold ideas belong everywhere — especially in the middle of nowhere.
They are farmers, entrepreneurs, teachers, parents, side-hustlers, creatives, community leaders, and everyday people doing extraordinary work in small places.
They dream big.
They dig deep.
They show up.
They do the work.
And they create change — right where they are.
HOW WE HELP RURAL CHANGEMAKERS
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LEARN SOMETHING NEW
Practical education built for rural life and business — from courses and workshops to real-world strategies you can actually use.
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GROW WHAT MATTERS
Tools and templates designed to help you market your business, plan with purpose, and build something that lasts.
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CONNECT WITH REAL PEOPLE
Real stories, honest conversations, and a whole lot of encouragement from people doing brave work in small places — just like you.
GRAB PRACTICAL TOOLS TO HELP YOU BUILD WHAT MATTERS
Marketing in a small town doesn’t have to be complicated — but it does need to feel like you. The Small Town Marketing Checklist offers clear, actionable steps to help you increase visibility, build relationships, and get noticed both locally and online. Whether you're just starting out or need a fresh approach, this checklist will guide you in making meaningful connections that stick.
Sometimes the hardest part of building something meaningful is remembering why you started. The Rural Dreamer Journal Prompts offer 30 thoughtful questions to help you reflect, get clear, and reignite your purpose. From digging into your roots to envisioning your next step, these prompts guide you to think deeply and dream boldly.
When you’re building something that matters, clarity is key. The Business Vision Clarity Worksheet guides you through thoughtful questions to help you put words to your vision, audience, and action plan. It’s simple, straightforward, and designed to help you get unstuck and move forward with purpose.
PODCAST
RURAL CHAGEMAKERS
WITH ALEX LOWERY
CONVERSATIONS FOR DREAMERS,
DOERS, AND DIFFERENCE-MAKERS
Real stories, honest conversations, and practical strategies for dreamers, doers, and difference-makers building bold lives in small places.
Hosted by rural entrepreneur and brand strategist Alex Lowery, The Rural Changemakers Podcast is where small-town grit meets bold ambition. Each week, Alex sits down with rural entrepreneurs, community leaders, and everyday people who are doing extraordinary things — right where they are.
From marketing and mindset to leadership and life in rural communities, this podcast is proof that big dreams and small towns absolutely belong together.
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