In today’s episode, I’m getting real about something that every entrepreneur, creative, and human being needs to hear: it’s okay to change your mind. In fact, sometimes it’s the wisest, bravest move you can make.

I’m sharing four big pivots I’ve made in business and life — from walking away from a toxic corporate job to reshaping the way we work at Middle of the Field Media — and the hard but beautiful lessons I’ve learned along the way. If you’ve ever felt stuck in a plan that no longer fits, this is your permission slip to evolve.

This episode is a reminder that growth requires change, clarity comes through action, and you don’t owe anyone the past version of yourself.

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• 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’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:

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Connect with Alex:

• Follow on Instagram
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• 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:

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• Check out the website

Connect with Alex:

• Follow on Instagram
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• 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