44. Face the Storm: Brooke Taylor on Building the Rural Gone Urban Foundation and Fighting Like Hell for Rural Women

In this special episode of Your Ag Empire, Jonathon Haralson sits down with Brooke Taylor—Empire Ag’s Chief of Brand Strategy and the founder of the Rural Gone Urban Foundation—for a raw, unfiltered conversation about legacy, loss, and the power of choosing to stay.Brooke opens up about what it really took to launch a nonprofit while raising a toddler and fighting metastatic breast cancer. She talks through the foundation’s flagship programs—scholarships for B and C students, small business grants for rural women, and Love Bombs for women fighting cancer—and the deeply personal experiences that shaped each initiative.More than a nonprofit, the Rural Gone Urban Foundation is a movement rooted in community, second chances, and support for women who don’t check the traditional boxes—but who show up anyway.Whether you’re a founder, a farmer, or just someone who’s walked through fire and kept going, this one’s for you.In this episode, we cover:Why rural women deserve better supportThe story behind launching the foundationBuilding something during the storm, not after itWhy “B and C students” are exactly who we should bet onThe real goal of Love BombsWhat Brooke wants her daughter to know about hard thingsLegacy, money, and the power of showing upMake sure to hit follow/subscribe so you never miss an episode. Connect with the Rural Gone Urban Foundation:Follow on Instagram @ruralgoneurbanfoundationFollow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ruralgoneurbanfoundationwww.ruralgoneurban.orgConnect with Your Ag Empire:Follow on Instagram @youragempireFollow on FacebookSubscribe on YouTubeFollow on LinkedInFollow on TikTokCheck out our websiteResources & Links:Learn more about the Elite Mastermind and how to become a memberProtect your livestock investment with Empire Ag’s risk management solutionsJoin The Dirt email subscription Book Jonathon as your next speaker Mentioned in this episode:Farming is a business—and at Empire Financial Services, we treat it like one. Our team helps farmers and ranchers get clarity on their finances, streamline bookkeeping, and build long-term stability. Click below to learn more.Empire Financial Services