Spark a Rural Revival in Your Small Town!
At Rural Revival, we’re on a mission to help small towns and businesses thrive. Whether you’re dreaming of launching a business, revitalizing your community, or keeping the next generation rooted in rural life, we’re here to provide the encouragement, resources, and strategies to make it happen. From the Rural Revival podcast to our workshops, events, and coaching, we’re your partner in chasing small-town dreams and building a brighter future—together.
Join the movement to transform your small town or business with inspiration, strategies, and community—because your dreams can change the heartland.
Small Town Dreamer is your rallying cry to break free from limitations and embrace the boundless potential of rural life. Through inspiring stories and practical wisdom, Rural Revival founder Danna Larson celebrates the courage and creativity of rural entrepreneurs, showing you how to redefine what’s possible—right where you are.
Why Your Dream Matters
That spark in your heart? It’s there for a reason. Small Town Dreamer empowers you to:
Ignite your purpose and the calling that sets your soul on fire
View your small town as a launchpad for big dreams instead of a limitation
Reimagine the potential of your small town
Embrace the power of community
Persevere through challenges with grit and faith
Build ideas that generate hope, inspire others, and create lasting impact
You’re Not Stuck—You’re Positioned for Greatness
Ready to dream big and make it happen? Don’t let doubt or small-town limits hold you back. Explore Small Town Dreamer and ignite who you were made to be!
SMALL TOWN dream?
What’s your
Ignite the Small Town Dreamer in You!
STORIES FROM THE ROAD
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We’re Here to Empower Your Small Town Dreams
Ignite Your
Dreams
Turn your vision for your business or town into reality with actionable strategies and inspiration.
Grow Smarter,
Not Harder
Access proven tools and expertise to save time, boost profits, and achieve lasting impact.
Build
Community
Connect with like-minded dreamers who share your passion for rural revival.
Spark Economic Growth
Create opportunities that attract visitors, support businesses, and keep families in your town.
Inspire the Next Generation
Shift the mindset so kids choose to stay and thrive in rural communities.
for the small town business owners and leadersDiscover your path to small town success
Host a Rural Revival event
Bring your community together with an unforgettable event that sparks momentum.
From farm-to-table dinners to What Could Be Tours showcasing vacant buildings, our events help you cast a vision for your town’s future. Inspire residents, attract visitors, and drive economic growth with experiences tailored to your community.
Unite your town around a shared vision.
Showcase local businesses and spark revival.
Create lasting memories that fuel momentum.
Explore Event Options!
From Farm Dinners to Momentum Workshops, find the perfect fit for your town.
grow your business
Turn your business idea into a thriving reality with our expert-led programs.
Whether you’re starting out or scaling up, our Dream Builder Series and Small Town Dreamer Discovery Course provide the tools, strategies, and community to succeed. Learn marketing, branding, and more from small-town experts who’ve been there.
Boost profits with proven strategies.
Build loyal customers and a strong brand.
Get ahead faster with expert guidance.
Start Growing Your Business!
Enroll in a course or coaching session to make 2025 your most profitable year yet.
listen
to our podcast
Get inspired by stories of small-town dreamers making it happen.
Hosted by Danna Larson, the Rural Revival podcast shares real stories of entrepreneurs and communities thriving in rural America. From handcrafted leather shops to innovative startups, these stories will spark your own ideas and keep you motivated.
EPISODE 167 // PAIGE HEATON OF NO ROOTS BOOTS
EPISODE 166 // CARLI ULLRICH OF RURAL GRIT CO.
EPISODE 165 // MICHELLE MYERS OF DIRT ROAD CANDLE CO.
Episode 164 // Michelle Hamilton of Dandelion Naturals
EPISODE 163 // MATT DENNIS AND MICHAEL STEPP OF HANDLEBEND
EPISODE 162 // JORDAN CLASSEN OF CLASSEN LAND & CATTLE
EPISODE 161 // STACY PRESTON OF StACY PRESTON PHOTOGRAPHY
EPISODE 160 // TAYLOR BORKOWSKI OF THE COTTAGE
EPISODE 159 // Josh and Sara Holmquist of Normal Roasting Company
Episode 158 // Jessi Mason of The Market & Mill
episode 157 // the ladies of why not us and the centennial
EPISODE 156 // LUKE AND JENNIFER MAHIN OF IRRIGATION ALES
EPISODE 155 // BRETT HUBKA WITH A MURAL MOVEMENT OF CLAY CENTER
EPISODE 154 // OABCIG MIDDLE SCHOOL TAG STUDENTS
EPISODE 153 // EDDIE AND JULIE FLORES OF NURSING BACK TO LIFEMORE >>APPLE
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Love the podcast? Leave a review!A RURAL DESIGN STUDIO FOR SMALL BUSINESSES AND SMALL TOWNS
Elevate your business or town with a standout brand that tells your unique story.
BRANDED by Rural Revival, our rural design studio, creates authentic, impactful branding for small businesses and towns. We craft logos, websites, marketing materials, and more to help you shine in your community and beyond.
Build a memorable brand that attracts customers and visitors.
Showcase your town or business’s unique identity with professional designs.
Save time with tailored, rural-focused branding solutions.
Meet Danna Larson:
Your Rural Revival Catalyst
Danna Larson is the visionary and voice behind Rural Revival, inspiring small-town dreamers through her podcast, platform, and speaking engagements. After years in the city, Danna returned to her Iowa farm roots, driven by a mission to revitalize rural America. Through her brand management firm, Spark Seven, and rural design studio, Branded by Rural Revival, Danna empowers businesses to thrive. Having traveled rural America extensively, she’s inspired by its resilience and potential.
WILL THEY STAY OR WILL THEY GO?
raised to stay
It’s time to change the mindset that our kids have to leave rural America to thrive or to live out their dreams. We happen to believe rural America is the BEST place they can do that!
We’re challenging small towns to create opportunities and shift the mindset of our kids so they choose to stay in our rural communities instead of leave.
PHOTO: Mandy June Photography
We're the ones who believe country life really is the best life, and we showcase the hardworking people who are finding creative ways to do life in rural communities all across America.
We believe this generation is hungry to return to their roots. What if there was a way for our small-town communities to start growing again instead of slowly fading away? What if there was a way to bring people back to their hometowns to raise their families? What if this generation could be known for sparking a rural revival across America? Instead of saying "what if," we're saying "let's do it!"
SAVING OUR SMALL TOWNS,
one dream at a time.By combining creative thinking, technology, and some good old-fashioned hard work, revival in our small towns and rural communities is not only possible, it's happening. From farming and agriculture to amazing restaurants, vintage markets, and even tech start-ups, people are thinking outside the box, taking risks, and bringing life back to the hometowns and small communities we love.
Our hope is this will be a place where you can be inspired to do the same. So jump in, hear the stories of people who are doing life in rural America and loving it, and start dreaming. And then let us know what you're up to so we can share your story, too!
