In today’s episode, I’m flying solo to talk about one of my all-time favorite topics: building a brand that truly feels like you. If you’ve ever struggled with making your business feel personal and aligned with your real life (chaos and all), this one’s for you.

I walk you through how I’ve built and blended multiple brands, from Middle of the Field Media to Sweet Bliss Candy Company to Rural Changemakers, and how I’ve learned to bring my personal story, quirks, and values into each one.

This episode is a heart-to-heart about the why behind branding, how your story is your biggest asset, and why consistency doesn’t mean boring, it means authentic.

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Connect with Rural Changemakers:

• Follow on Instagram
• Follow on Facebook
• Follow on LinkedIn
• Check out the website

Connect with Alex:

• Follow on Instagram
• Follow on Facebook
• Follow on LinkedIn
• Follow on TikTok
• Check out the website

Resources & Links:

• Join the Rural Changemakers Newsletter
• Book Alex as your next keynote or request a media kit
• Middle of the Field Media
• Sweet Bliss Candy Company

In today’s episode, I sit down with one of my closest friends and collaborator, Karen Miller, to talk about her journey of bringing Delta Born Books to life with her mom. This episode explores what it means to be a rural changemaker through action and a love for community.

Karen shares the origin of Delta Born Books, which began with her mother's imaginative stories for her grandson and grew into children’s books with Karen creating the illustrations. She also shares the joys of working alongside her mom as an author-illustrator team, navigating the self-publishing process, and the powerful community support that helped bring the books to life.

The conversation also delves into their latest release, Oki's Grove, a moving story inspired by the devastating tornado that struck Rolling Fork, Mississippi. Illustrated by two young survivors of the storm, the book carries a message of hope, resilience, and the importance of community.

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Connect with Karen

• Follow on Instagram @deltabornbooks
• Visit the website

Connect with Rural Changemakers:

• Follow on Instagram
• Follow on Facebook
• Follow on LinkedIn
• Check out the website

Connect with Alex:

• Follow on Instagram
• Follow on Facebook
• Follow on LinkedIn
• Follow on TikTok
• Check out the website

Some of the links mentioned are affiliate links, which helps to support this podcast at no additional cost to you.

Resources & Links:

• The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins [affiliate link]
• Join the Rural Changemakers Newsletter
• Book Alex as your next keynote or request a media kit
• Middle of the Field Media
• Sweet Bliss Candy Company

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.

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!

Make sure to hit follow/subscribe so you never miss an episode!

Connect with Rural Changemakers:

• Follow on Instagram
• Follow on Facebook
• Follow on LinkedIn
• Check out the website

Connect with Alex:

• Follow on Instagram
• Follow on Facebook
• Follow on LinkedIn
• Follow on TikTok
• Check out the website

Resources & Links:

• Join the Rural Changemakers Newsletter
• Book Alex as your next keynote or request a media kit
• Middle of the Field Media
• Sweet Bliss Candy Company

Are you a rural entrepreneur trying to build a business that matters — even when resources are limited and tradition says, “that’s not how we do things”? Do you dream of revitalizing your community, launching something bold, or making an impact from the middle of nowhere?

Welcome to the Rural Changemakers Podcast, where rural grit meets bold ambition. Whether you're a business owner, community leader, creative dreamer, or simply someone tired of hearing “that’s the way we’ve always done it,” this is your go-to space for real talk and real strategies.

Join host Alex Lowery — brand strategist, entrepreneur, and small-town Mississippi girl — as she and her guests explore rural entrepreneurship, community development, marketing, mindset, and the messy, meaningful path of building something new where resources are few and innovation is everything.

Each episode is packed with inspiring stories, practical tools, and honest conversations designed to help you grow your business, your brand, and your belief in what’s possible — right where you are.

These episodes will leave you feeling seen, equipped, and empowered to take action in your business and your community.