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What’s the Tea in Rural KC
Hosted by Kelsey Legate — your go-to girl for rural real estate, mom life, and all things small-town living. From new businesses making waves in Odessa and beyond, to community events, and the stories everyone in town is buzzing about — this podcast brings you the insider scoop straight from the people shaping Rural KC. Think front-porch conversations with neighbors, mixed with just enough gossip to keep things fun (and informative). Whether you’re raising kids, raising chickens, or just…
Episodes
- What’s the Tea in Rural KC
59. NOVEMBER ELECTION W/ HANNAH SPAAR
This special episode deep dives on what Lafayette County voters will see on ballots Tuesday. Tune in, make an educated decision, and perform your civic duty to…
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58. BRANDED BOUTIQUE W/ SARA BRUNDAGE
Today Kelsey interviews Sara Brundage with Branded Boutique. Branded Boutique has grown from offering Bulldog apparel to a wide range of homemade goodies, kids…
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57. FISHER FURNITURE W/ ZACH FISHER
Today Kelsey interviews Zach Fisher with Fisher Furniture. Fisher Furniture is a family-owned and has served the community since 1963 by helping families…
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56. PLATTNER DENTISTRY W/ MICHELLE PLATTNER
Today Kelsey interviews Michelle Plattner, owner of Plattner Dentistry. Dr. Plattner graduated from the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Dentistry…
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55. YOU WERE MADE FOR MORE W/ LAUREN BONDY
Today Kelsey interviews Lauren Bondy, speaker and community builder. Lauren empowers rural-rooted individuals and teams to pursue big dreams while staying…
- What’s the Tea in Rural KC
54. LIFE SNIPPETS W/ KELSEY
Kelsey is without a guest this week so she's gabbing on the mic solo.
- What’s the Tea in Rural KC
53. ESTATE PLANNING W/ BROOKE HARRIS
This week's guest is Attorney Brooke Harris. She is the go-to girl for estate planning at her firm, Barton Hall & Schnieders. Kelsey and Brooke discuss the…
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52. DAVIS THEATRE W/ ERIN MEYERS
Today Kelsey highlights Davis Theatre with owner, Erin Meyers. Davis Theater is a small town theatre with big city dreams! It's in the heart of Higginsville…
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51. SV ACCOUNTING W/ SARA VANDIVER
.Today Kelsey sits down with Sara Vandiver, owner of SV Accounting & More Through Functional Finance, SV Accounting & More looks at every person and business…
- What’s the Tea in Rural KC
50. OLD SOUL CO. W/ MORGAN PAUL
Today Kelsey sits down with Morgan Paul, mastermind behind Old Soul Co. The page's description states: Just two old souls restoring one very old home —…
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49. AUGUST ELECTION W/ JOHN MORGAN
This week, Kelsey discusses the August ballot measures with Lafayette County Retired School Personnel (LCRSP) President John Morgan. The two cover Amendment 4…
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48. GEN 3 W/ SAMANTHA HERRINGTON
Today Kelsey sits down with Samantha Herrington, owner of Gen 3 IV Hydration and Wellness. Gen 3 IV helps patients explore root-cause patterns behind hormone…
- What’s the Tea in Rural KC
47. RURAL AMERICA'S GYM W/ ABBY KORFF
Today Kelsey sits down with Abby Korff, mastermind and leader behind Rural America's Gym. If you’re hunting for workouts that work – the kind that build…
- What’s the Tea in Rural KC
46. POWELL GARDENS W/ CODY JOLLIFF
Today Kelsey sits down with Cody Jolliff, CEO of Powell Gardens. Established in 1988, Powell Gardens is a non-profit public garden. Powell Gardens maintains a…
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45. LIV AESTHETICS W/ KATIE DAVIS
Today Kelsey sits down with Katie Davis, owner of LIV Aesthetics & Wellness. LIV Aesthetics & Wellness opened in 2024 and has quickly grown into a top-choice…
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44. BBBS OF JOHNSON COUNTY W/ DANA PHELPS
This week Kelsey sits down with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Johnson County's Executive Director, Dana Phelps. They discuss what it takes to become a Big, the…
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43. VISIT WARRENSBURG W/ JAMIE DEBACKER
This week Kelsey chats with Jamie DeBacker, Main Street Warrensburg's Executive Director. Jamie shares about her passion for helping Downtown Warrensburg…
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42. CHILD PSYCHOLOGY W/ AMBER MYERS
This week, Kelsey sits down with Amber Myers with Country Crossroads Counseling. Amber gives tangible methods to de-escalate situations with toddlers and how…
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41. RURAL KC AG W/ CARA RIEKHOF
This week, Kelsey sits down with Cara Riekhof. They talk about Cara's family's 5th generation farm, raising confident and successfully children, and what life…
- What’s the Tea in Rural KC
40. BISON & BABIES W/ AUDREY BADGLEY
On this episode of "What's the Tea in Rural KC," Kelsey sits down with mom, running friend, and animal lover, Audrey Badgley. The two discuss how Audrey grew…
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39. TID BITS W/ KELSEY
Kelsey sits down for her first solo episode to talk about how she got into the real estate industry, tips for sellers to prepare their home for the market and…
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38. WHAT WE'RE DOING WITH THE KIDS THIS SUMMER W/ MEGAN MADSEN
FIND KELSEY'S SUMMER IN RURAL KC GUIDE, HERE! SUMMER IN RURAL KC: Strawberry U-Picks (Fun Farm Pumpkin Patch / Fahrmeier's) Powell Gardens Painted Garden Blue…
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37. CASA W/ JORDAN MURRY
In this episode of What’s the Tea in Rural KC, Kelsey sits down with Jordan Murry, volunteer with CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate). They discuss the…
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36. LAFAYETTE COUNTY CHILDREN'S SERVICE FUND W/ MARLON DYER
If you’ve ever wondered where your local tax dollars actually go—or how decisions impacting your kids’ schools get made—this one’s for you. I’m chatting with…
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35. 1912 BUILDING W/ ADAM COUCH
What’s really happening behind the scenes in small-town leadership? ☕️ Kelsey sits down with former Odessa mayor Adam Couch to talk local politics, community…
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34. CITY OF ODESSA W/ FINANCE DIRECTOR CATHY THOMPSON
This week’s episode is extra special as Kelsey sits down with her mom, Cathy Thompson—Odessa’s Finance Director and longtime community leader. They break down…
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33. ODESSA R-7 BALLOT MEASURE W/ DR. JON OETINGER
In this episode of What’s the Tea in Rural KC, I sit down with Odessa R-7 Superintendent Dr. John Otinger to break down the two ballot measures voters will see…
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32. PUBLIC SAFETY SALES TAX W/ CHIEF THOMPSON
In this episode of What’s the Tea in Rural KC, Kelsey sits down with Odessa Police Chief Josh Thompson to break down the proposed public safety sales tax on…
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31. UNIVERSAL CDJR W/ SCOTT DUNCAN
Scott Duncan, owner of Universal Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram in Odessa, joins me to share how he built his dealership from the ground up — starting with used cars…
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30. JOHN KNOX VILLAGE EAST W/ TIFFANY MEINERSHAGEN
In this episode of What’s the Tea in Rural KC, I sit down with Tiffany Meinershagen, Executive Director of John Knox Village East, to talk about the realities…
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29. VETERINARY MEDICINE W/ JIM PEDDICORD
Odessa veterinarian Dr. Jim Peddicord joins me to share stories from his 45-year career caring for animals across rural Missouri. From starting his clinic in a…
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28. HOMETOWN HERO W/ LARRY HOL
In this episode of What’s the Tea in Rural KC, Kelsey sits down with Larry Hall, recipient of the 2025 Odessa Chamber of Commerce Hometown Hero Award. From his…
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27. FAVORITE THINGS W/ MEGAN MADSEN
Kelsey sits down with friend and design-lover Megan Madsen to recap their favorite things—from trending paint colors and must-watch shows to viral recipes and…
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26. NEW BUSINESS OF THE YEAR W/ SOMMERSAULT GYMNASTICS
In this episode of What’s the Tea in Rural KC, Kelsey chats with Sommer Watts, owner of Somersault Gymnastics and recipient of the 2025 Odessa Chamber of…
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24. BUSINESS OF THE YEAR W/ HEARTLAND PANTRY
In this episode of What’s the Tea in Rural KC, Kelsey Legate sits down with Shelly Milner, owner of Heartland Pantry and the 2025 Business of the Year Award…
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23. DIVINE INTERRUPTIONS W/ CHRISTINA DURRILL
In this episode of What’s the Tea in Rural KC, Kelsey sits down with Christina Durrill, labor and delivery nurse and founder of Divine Interruptions. Christina…
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22. COMMUNITY BETTERMENT W/ MAYOR BRYAN BARNER
In this episode of What’s the Tea in Rural KC, Kelsey Legate sits down with Mayor Bryan Barner, recipient of the 2025 Community Betterment Award. Mayor Barner…
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21. BUSINESS PERSON OF THE YEAR W/ RAYNA AND EVAN YOUNG
In this episode of What’s the Tea in Rural KC, Kelsey Legate sits down with Rayna and Evan Young, recipients of the 2025 Business Persons of the Year Award…
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20. LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT W/ ROB WAIBEL
In this episode of What’s the Tea in Rural KC, Kelsey Legate sits down with Rob Waibel, recipient of the 2025 Lifetime Achievement Award, to reflect on over 40…
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19. CITY OF OAK GROVE W/ MAYOR DANA WEBB
In this episode of What’s the Tea in Rural KC, Kelsey Legate sits down with Dana Webb, Mayor of Oak Grove, to talk leadership, growth, and the future of Oak…
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18. VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR W/ MICKEY STARR
In this episode of What’s the Tea in Rural KC, Kelsey Legate sits down with Mickey Starr, the 2025 Volunteer of the Year, to celebrate the heart behind the…
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17. EVOLVED HEALTH W/ ASHLEY VINSON
In this episode of What’s the Tea in Rural KC, Kelsey sits down with Ashley Vinson, owner of Evolved Health, to talk fitness, hormone health, and building a…
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16. ORGANIZATION OF THE YEAR W/ ODESSA CHURCH OF CHRIST
Congratulations to the Odessa Church of Christ on being chosen to receive the 2025 Organization of the Year Award! This award is presented to an organization…
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15. TURQUOISE DOOR BAKERY W/ CHRISTINE HOLLINGSWORTH
Kelsey sits down with Christine Hollingsworth, owner of Turquoise Door Bakery in Lexington, to talk baking, small-batch business, and slowing down in the new…
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14. SPORTS LAB UPDATE W/ JAMIE MARTINKO
Kelsey sits down with Jamie Martinko for an update on Odessa Sports Lab and the exciting growth happening behind the scenes. From new programming and expanded…
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13. IMPROVE I-70 W/ ERIC KOPINSKI
Kelsey sits down with Eric Kosinski, MoDOT’s Improve I-70 Program Director, to break down one of the biggest infrastructure projects Missouri has ever seen…
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12. MU EXTENSION W/ KATIE NEUNER
Kelsey sits down with Katie Neuner from the MU Extension Office to talk all things community development, agriculture, and family life in Lafayette County…
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11. AIRHEADS KC W/ REBECCA BAXTER
Kelsey chats with Rebecca Baxter, owner of AirHeads KC, about balloon art, creative small-town business, and the hilarious chaos of life on her family’s farm…
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10. COUNTRY CROSSROADS COUNSEILING W/ SUSIE ARBO
Summary In this episode of 'What's the Tea in Rural KC', host Kelsey Legate speaks with Susie Arbo from Country Crossroads Counseling about the importance of…
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9. RIVER READER BOOKSTORE W/ CHRISTY TODD
Kelsey sits down with Christy, owner of River Reader Bookstore in downtown Lexington, to chat about small-town charm, community, and caffeine. From the shop’s…
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8. WHAT WE'RE DOING WITH THE KIDS THIS WINTER W/ MEGAN MADSEN
Kelsey is joined by friend Megan for a cozy, caffeine-fueled chat about surviving — and thriving — through the cold months with kids in tow. From indoor play…
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7. CRITICAL INCIDENT REPONSE TEAM W/ K9 RADAR AND SRO BELL
Kelsey chats with School Resource Officer Sam Bell and her four-legged partner K9 Radar, a certified critical-incident response dog serving the Odessa School…
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6. CHILDREN WITH OPPORTUNITY W/ BRANDON FLETCHER
Kelsey sits down with Brandon Fletcher, founder of Children with Opportunity, to talk about mentorship, community impact, and giving kids in Odessa the support…
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5. ROOTED WELLNESS W/ BETHANY FOSS & ELLY BOWMAN
Kelsey sits down with Bethany Foss, FNP and Elly Bowman, RN, BC-FMP—co-founders of Rooted Wellness & Primary Care in Odessa—to talk modern primary care with a…
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4. WHAT WE'RE DOING WITH THE KIDS THIS FALL W/ MEGAN MADSEN
Kelsey sits down with her friend and fellow mom Megan Madsen to swap fall family traditions, hacks, and kid-friendly outings. From baking pumpkin bread and…
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3. ODESSA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE W/ LESLIE SHIER
Kelsey chats with Odessa Chamber of Commerce Director Leslie Shier about the Chamber’s mission to support local businesses and strengthen small-town life. From…
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2. PARTNERS FOR THE PARKS W/ WES CARRILLO
In this episode of What’s the Tea in Rural KC, Kelsey sits down with community leader and Odessa resident Wes Carrillo to talk about his journey from…
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1. SPORTS LAB W/ JAMIE MARTINKO
00:00 Welcome & iced-coffee vibes 01:15 Meet Kelsey + farm roll call (30 chickens, 3 donkeys, 1 Pancake the horse 🐴) 04:40 Jamie’s 90-second intro & mom…
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What's the Tea Trailer
Hi there, and welcome to What’s the Tea in Rural KC. I’m your host, Kelsey Legate, your go-to girl for rural real estate, a mom of two, homesteader at heart…