Heidi Holtan
About The Episode
In this episode, Teresa talks with Heidi Holtan, the Director of Content and Public Affairs at KAXE, northern Minnesota’s community radio station. She shares the insights learned by spending over 20 years in media, following a varied career including working in the family businesses and the Minnesota legislative reference library. Heidi discusses the importance of both self-sufficiency and strong community involvement, while emphasizing the crucial role of local media in sharing the stories of rural America.
“It gives me hope how many hardworking people are trying to make things happen in small towns, and I get that opportunity to talk to them.”
About The Podcast
Join our founder, Teresa Kittridge, as she sets out every week to interview 100 women who have made a difference in rural communities and beyond. These are women who have led positive change while overcoming challenges and breaking barriers.
We see a future where more rural women lead positive change for themselves, their families, communities, the nation, and the world. Our mission with this podcast is to highlight the amazing women making a difference in our rural communities & inspiring others to take leadership in theirs.
Explore past episodes from our podcast series, 100 Rural Women and Their Stories.