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Granite Goodness#47 Julianna Dodson: Rethinking the Rural Economy! Small towns, big changesThis is Julianna.She’s obsessed with asking better questions.At the helm of the Hannah Grimes Center for Entrepreneurship, Julianna Dodson is reimagining what rural resilience looks like—through curiosity, community, and an unshakable belief in people. For her, economic growth isn’t about unchecked expansion. It’s about regeneration, relationships, and building systems that support both people and planet for the long haul.She talks openly about tough truths—plastic waste, overconsumption, economic inequality—and still, she remains fiercely hopeful. Her optimism isn’t naive. It’s rooted in a deep trust in human i...2025-04-151h 18
It’s Freitag!04 - Julianna DodsonIn this episode, Jan Ziegler sits down with Julianna Dodson, Executive Director of the Hannah Grimes Center for Entrepreneurship. Julianna shares her journey from an accounting background to the nonprofit world, her experience living and working abroad, and her vision for fostering a regenerative economy in New Hampshire. They also discuss rural business challenges, the importance of community-driven initiatives, and—of course—what makes a perfect weekend. Tune in for an insightful and inspiring conversation!
2025-02-1439 min
Are We Here Yet PodcastJoin or Die: Getting Radically Rural Plus Jazzmeia Horn in The Jazz Room “Rural communities do not exist solely to be extracted from. They are also generative, they can host tech, sic (the example from) our radically Rural biotech (program) is to not just bring (biotech) to but grow from the people and places we already have.” Julianna Dodson, Director of Radically Rural and Deputy Director for the Hannah Grimes Center for Entrepreneurship spoke with us regarding the well documented need and regenerative benefit of our relationships in order for community development, the kind that is lasting and has a net positive effect, to develop. It was clear from ou...2024-06-201h 12
Econ Dev Show Podcast - Economic DevelopmentGetting Radically Rural with Julianna DodsonIn this episode of the Econ Dev Show host Dane Carlson interviewed Julianna Dodson, the Deputy Executive Director at the Hannah Grimes Center for Entrepreneurship in Keene, New Hampshire, and the director of Radically Rural.
The discussion revolved around the origins and work of the Hannah Grime Center for Entrepreneurship, the national programming called Radically Rural, and their innovative approach to community development, including hosting conferences and events in unique locations to foster collaboration and innovation.
The conversation also delved into the concept of reweaving social fabric and the importance of genuine connection and communication...2024-05-1325 min
Pathways to Rural Prosperity with Don MackeJulianna Dodson – Hannah Grimes and Radically RuralIn this edition of Pathways to Rural Prosperity Podcast, Don Macke with e2 Entrepreneurial Ecosystems hosts Julianna Dodson with both the Hannah Grimes Center for Entrepreneurship and lead with Radically Rural. Don and Julianna have a conversation about the importance of the Hannah Grimes Center and take a deeper dive into the Radically Rural initiative. The Hannah Grimes Center for Entrepreneurship is a model initiative. Radically Rural is a rising rural entrepreneurship movement. Julianna is a leader in the field of community-center rural entrepreneurship. She is based out of rural Keene, New Hampshire. 2024-03-1728 min
Go Cultivate!Rural Community Transformation — with Julianna DodsonRural communities are a focus for us here at Verdunity. In this episode, AJ interviews Julianna Dodson, Deputy Executive Director, and Radically Rural Director for the Hannah Grimes Center for Entrepreneurship. Prior to her work with Hannah Grimes, she was primarily in the financial services industry (which according to her is a lot more vibrant and dynamic than one might imagine!) but has also taught English overseas, and runs her own small business on the side. Together they chat about how to transform these places for the better. You might be surprised to hear that rural communities f...2023-05-021h 19
Rural Business HQEpisode 42: Radically Rural The Hannah Grimes Center for Entrepreneurship provides the space, tools and connections that innovative entrepreneurs need to build strong businesses, thriving local economies and vibrant communities. Julianna Dodson is the organization’s Radically Rural Director, and she has gained a wide array of knowledge in some of the struggles that exist in rural communities as well as many of the intricacies that make rural life amazing. Radically Rural builds sustainability and success for rural life through a network that connects people to each other and to new ideas. This effort is headlined by th...2022-01-1338 min
"E & P Reports" from Editor & Publisher Magazine hosted by Mike BlinderRadically Rural: Focusing on small-town AmericaThe Radically Rural Summit started in 2018 as a partnership between The Keene Sentinel and a local non-profit called The Hannah Grimes Center for Entrepreneurship. This organization provides space, tools and connections to assist in the successful development of entrepreneurs who are committed to building a vibrant community. Each year Radically Rural hosts an event with a mission to help share ideas and build networks tailored to rural communities and give a stage to those who have found solutions to rural problems so that others can learn and implement them in their communities. This year’s event will ta...2021-09-0632 min
MMA RoastedSarah Kaufman, Sarah Moras and John DodsonEver wonder what does through a fighter’s mind when they lose? Adam finds out when he talks to Sarah Kaufman fresh off her loss against Jessica Eye. Then he talks to The Ultimate Fighter contestant Sara Moras before her upcoming fight versus Julianna Pena, finally, John Dodson talks about stepping in for Ian McCall against Scott Jorgensen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2013-11-131h 24
MMA RoastedSarah Kaufman, Sarah Moras and John DodsonEver wonder what does through a fighter’s mind when they lose? Adam finds out when he talks to Sarah Kaufman fresh off her loss against Jessica Eye. Then he talks to The Ultimate Fighter contestant Sara Moras before her upcoming fight versus Julianna Pena, finally, John Dodson talks about stepping in for Ian McCall against Scott Jorgensen.2013-11-131h 23