The Leap, The Lessons, and The Life I'm Building with Alex Lowery

Welcome to the very first episode of Rural Changemakers! I’m your host, Alex Lowery, and I’m so excited you’re here. This podcast has been on my heart for a long time, and launching it feels like a bold step into something bigger—something built for dreamers and doers in small towns across the country. If you’re passionate about purpose-driven work, community roots, and big dreams that don’t require a big city—this is your space.

In this first episode, The Leap, The Lessons, and The Life I’m Building, I’m sharing my personal journey—from a small-town girl with global experiences to a multi-business owner finding purpose in rural Mississippi. You’ll also hear the five most powerful lessons I’ve learned in 18 months of full-time entrepreneurship. 

In this episode, The Leap, The Lessons, and The Life I’m Building, I cover:

  • How to give yourself permission to be a beginner

  • Why boundaries will save your sanity

  • Why community over competition is a game changer

  • How growth requires change—and that’s a good thing

Whether you're just starting out or reinventing yourself and your business, I hope this episode leaves you feeling seen, supported, and inspired to keep going.

Let’s do this together!

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Alex Lowery

Alex Lowery is an entrepreneur, brand strategist, and the founder of Rural Changemakers, a platform built for the dreamers and doers shaping the future of small-town America. Based in Wesson, Mississippi, Alex blends her background in agricultural communications, digital marketing, and leadership development to empower rural leaders, small business owners, and changemakers to build bold brands, sustainable businesses, and purpose-driven lives.

With over a decade of experience and multiple ventures under her belt — including Middle of the Field Media, Sweet Bliss Candy Company, and Bat Sweet Crazy — Alex knows firsthand what it takes to grow something meaningful in the middle of nowhere. Through blog posts, podcast episodes, and practical resources, she shares real stories, rural strategies, and a whole lot of encouragement to help others break the cycle of “that’s how we’ve always done it” and start building what matters, right where they are.

https://alexjlowery.com
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