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nonpartisan organization identifying & connecting networks, building leadership & civic engagement

08/31/2026

🎙️ 100 Rural Women & Their Stories Ep.21

Georgia Lane discusses the importance of creating age friendly communities in rural Minnesota. She challenges common assumptions about aging and highlights how rural communities can be designed to support people of every age and ability.

📅 Episode 21 drops this Wednesday on your favorite streaming platforms.

08/27/2026

🎙️100 Rural Women & Their Stories, Episode 20 " Rural Mental Health Matters: Making a Difference with NAMI" with Sheila Piippo

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📅 New episodes drop every Wednesday on your favorite streaming platforms.

08/26/2026

🎙️ Episode 20: "Rural Mental Health Matters: Making a Difference with NAMI" of 100 Rural Women & Their Stories live!

In this episode, Sheila Piippo, grassroots organizer at National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI MN), shares her journey from growing up on a farm in New York Mills to working across Minnesota to improve mental health access and reduce stigma in rural communities.

She talks about the importance of building relationships, listening to local communities, and making sure people have the resources and support they need. Sheila also shares an important message for young rural women: don’t let self-doubt hold you back, and surround yourself with people who believe in and support you.

Know a woman whose story should be shared? We'd love to hear from you—connect with us at [email protected].

📅 New episodes drop every Wednesday—click the link in our bio for your favorite streaming platforms.

🔗Listen to Episode 20 here:https://100ruralwomen.org/episode-20-sheila-piippo/

08/25/2026

🎙️ 100 Rural Women & Their Stories Ep.20

Sheila Piippo shares how her work as a grassroots organizer with National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI MN) connects her with communities across the state and gives her a firsthand look at the mental health challenges facing rural areas.Through her work, she focuses on breaking down stigma, connecting people with resources, and helping rural communities build stronger support systems for mental health.

📅 Episode 20 drops this Wednesday on your favorite streaming platforms.

08/24/2026

🎙️ 100 Rural Women & Their Stories Ep.20

Sheila Piippo’s experience with the stereotypes sometimes placed on students from rural communities. She reflects on how being from a small community can build valuable qualities like resilience, independence, and strength rather than making someone “less sophisticated.” Her advice is to avoid internalizing those assumptions.

📅 Episode 20 drops this Wednesday on your favorite streaming platforms.

08/20/2026

🎙️100 Rural Women & Their Stories, Episode 19 "Returning Home: Continuing a Boundary Waters Legacy" with Clare Shirley

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📅 New episodes drop every Wednesday on your favorite streaming platforms.

08/19/2026

🎙️ Episode 19: "Returning Home: Continuing a Boundary Waters Legacy" of 100 Rural Women & Their Stories live!

In this episode, Clare Shirley shares her connection to rural Minnesota, her journey home, raising children, and running her family’s generational business, Sawbill Canoe Outfitters, on the edge of the Boundary Waters. She reflects on what makes the area special and the impacts of recent wildfires, especially on the people who call it home.

Clare reflects on finding hope within herself and the strength of rural women who get things done in their communities. She encourages women to let go of “imposter syndrome,” recognize their strengths, and embrace the difference they can make.

Know a woman whose story should be shared? We'd love to hear from you—connect with us at [email protected].

📅 New episodes drop every Wednesday—click the link in our bio for your favorite streaming platforms.

🔗Listen to Episode 19 here:https://100ruralwomen.org/episode-19-clare-shirley/

08/18/2026

🎙️ 100 Rural Women & Their Stories Ep.19

Clare Shirley reflects on raising young curious children and the importance of framing conversations about the state of the world today with them, her family, friends and staff. She also shares how she has learned to find hope within herself rather than relying on outside circumstances, emphasizing that choosing to remain hopeful is something she actively practices every day.

📅 Episode 19 drops this Wednesday on your favorite streaming platforms.

08/17/2026

🎙️ 100 Rural Women & Their Stories Ep.19

In this week's episode, Clare Shirley discusses the beauty and importance of the Boundary Waters. She highlights the need to advocate for its protection and ensure the Forest Service has the resources needed to care for it. She also explains how protecting the Boundary Waters not only supports the the wilderness but also local communities and economies.

📅 Episode 19 drops this Wednesday on your favorite streaming platforms.

08/13/2026

🎙️100 Rural Women & Their Stories, Episode 18 "The Power of Place: A Small-Town Mayor Living Her Best Life" with Alicia Pearson

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📅 New episodes drop every Wednesday on your favorite streaming platforms.

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