ThriveIN Wabash County

S1E5 - Staying or Leaving Rural America

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In this episode, the trio dive into an honest conversation about the crossroads many face: staying in or leaving rural communities like Wabash County. We reflect on friends who’ve moved away—and why—and explore the very real challenges and meaningful advantages of choosing rural life.

We talk about what makes Wabash County special, what we're doing to address what can be improved, and why we're not trying to be something we're not. Small-town living isn’t for everyone—but for those who value community, affordability, and authenticity, it can be a place to truly call home.

Topics covered:

    1. The realities of rural living (both the tough and the rewarding)
    2. Why some people leave—and why others stay
    3. How we’re tackling the challenges we can control, especially outlined in the Imagine One 85 plan
    4. The importance of knowing who we are (and who we’re not)
    5. Why Wabash County can be a great fit
    6. Meet the Wabash County Ambassadors

    • Authentically rural. Unapologetically real. Join us as we explore what it means to live & thrive with purpose in a place like Wabash County.

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    A special thank you to our supporters: The City of Wabash, Gilman Investment Fund, Sandra Kunkel Trust, PaperWorks Industries, the Community Foundation of Wabash County, and Visit Wabash County for making this podcast possible. This podcast is produced in partnership with Destination Wabash County.

    Have a topic or guest suggestion for a future episode?

    We’d love to hear from you! Email us at thrivepod@destinationwabashcounty.com.