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Ithaca Local Economy Lab - Business, Community and a Life Worth Living

Ithaca Local Economy Lab - Business, Community and a Life Worth Living

著者： Dia local economy nerd and community minded neighbor
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概要

Welcome to Ithaca Local Economy Lab, a podcast about the real-world experiments shaping the future of capitalism in one small city.

Something unusual is happening in Ithaca, NY. Instead of chasing scale, speed, and outside investment, a growing network of entrepreneurs and organizations are building businesses and economies designed for local resilience, shared ownership, and long-term community wealth.

This podcast documents that shift and asks the question: What would an economy look like if taking care of people was the goal, not a side effect?

Hosted by Dia, each episode is a thoughtful conversation inviting listeners into how these models actually work.

We’ll explore:

• How credit unions and community finance keep money circulating locally

• Why cooperative and member-owned businesses change power dynamics

• What happens when healthcare becomes relationship-based instead of transactional

• How food systems can be rebuilt through shared infrastructure and local production

• Why reducing economic leakage is essential for small-town survival

• And much more

Because many of today’s economic pressures, rising costs, stagnant wages, community decline, aren’t random. They’re symptoms of a system designed to extract value and concentrate it elsewhere .

This podcast explores what happens when that design changes.

Ithaca is a living laboratory for what’s possible when: • Money circulates instead of exits • Ownership is shared instead of concentrated • Growth is measured in resilience, not just revenue

This is a show for:

• Thoughtful listeners who want to understand, not just react

• Entrepreneurs building in small or mid-sized communities

• People interested in economic alternatives beyond politics and ideology

• Anyone looking for grounded hope rooted in real examples

• Anyone inspired by the idea that the economy is not fixed but designed, and better designs already exist

Ithaca Local Economy Lab offers a map toward something better.

New episodes drop every first and third Thursday of the month.

Start listening and see what happens when a community rewrites the rules.

Join us at https://IthacaLocalEconomyLab.com

and on Patreon for early access to new episodes and more local economy information

https://www.Patreon.com/Practicalmuse

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  • Is Shared Kitchen Ithaca the Future of Small Town Food Business?

    Is Shared Kitchen Ithaca the Future of Small Town Food Business?
    2026/04/02

    In this episode:

    • Rod Rotundi shares his diverse background in economic development and his journey to Ithaca
    • The origins and mission of Shared Kitchen Ithaca
    • How shared kitchens bolster local entrepreneurs
    • Examples of successful members, from bakers to hot dog vendors

    Resources & Links:

    https://www.sharedkitchenithaca.com

    https://www.sharedkitchenithaca.com/the-smorg

    https://www.facebook.com/thesmorgithaca

    https://www.instagram.com/thesmorgithaca

    https://greenstar.coop

    https://www.rochestercommissary.org

    https://ithacareuse.org

    http://farmtofeastny.com

    https://www.facebook.com/styxstreetfood/

    https://gardellasgoodies.com

    https://www.facebook.com/ithacabreadworks/

    https://lamexicanarestaurantandgrocery.com

    https://littlerambakery.com

    https://rashidasawyer.com

    https://www.wellspringforestfarm.com

    Resources & Links:

    • https://IthacaLocalEconomyLab.com
    • Jake Gribschaw https://www.linkedin.com/in/jgribschaw
    • Stacey Cornelius https://agencyofwords.com
    • Sonia Simone - https://remarkable-communication.com
    • Erin O'Shaughnessy - https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/erin-o-shaughnessy-depoe-bay-or/373808
    • Yen Ospina - http://yenospina.com
    • Carsie Blanton - http://carsieblanton.com

    Go deeper:

    • https://patreon.com/Practicalmuse
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    35 分
  • LocalFiber - Weaving a New Economy From the Ground Up

    LocalFiber - Weaving a New Economy From the Ground Up
    2026/03/29

    Explore the journey of natural fiber production, from raising goats to handcrafting textiles, and discover how local fiber collectives are fostering sustainable, community-centered economies. Lisa Ferguson shares her insights on building relationships, educating consumers, and creating a resilient regional fiber industry.

    Key Topics:

    • The role and mission of the Local Fiber Collective in Central New York
    • The process of turning fiber into finished products: from goat to sweater
    • Valuing quality and natural fibers over fast fashion's low-cost, short-lived clothing
    • Building customer relationships through storytelling and transparency
    • The importance of collective care and fair pricing among fiber farmers
    • Challenges faced by fiber collectives, including volunteer engagement and organizational identity
    • Opportunities for newcomers: joining collectives as farmers or makers
    • Advice for starting a similar community-driven fiber initiative elsewhere

    Timestamps:

    01:31 - How Lisa got into goats and fiber farming, inspired by natural fibers

    03:19 - The community aspect of fiber farming and connection with other farmers

    04:26 - How Lisa joined the Local Fiber Collective and its growth

    05:38 - Membership details and the regional scope of the collective

    07:30 - The fiber chain: from goats to finished garments

    08:49 - The processing steps: shearing, skirting, washing, spinning, dyeing

    11:15 - Building customer trust through storytelling and transparency

    12:31 - How natural fiber production educates and reconnects consumers with craft skills

    14:20 - The collective approach to fair pricing over competition

    15:14 - The benefits of natural fibers versus fast fashion products

    16:37 - Environmentally conscious farming practices in the collective

    18:42 - Challenges of maintaining interest and organizational clarity

    19:01 - The importance of mentorship and community support for new farmers

    22:02 - Advice for starting similar collectives outside Ithaca

    23:44 - Building community through local events and shared purpose

    25:49 - Challenges: volunteer engagement, organizational structure, funding

    Resources & Links:

    • Local Fiber Collective
    • Laughing Goat Fiber Farm
    • https://IthacaLocalEconomyLab.com

    The Practically Real Team:

    • Jake Gribschaw - Technical Advisor https://www.linkedin.com/in/jgribschaw
    • Stacey Cornelius - Associate Producer https://agencyofwords.com
    • Sonia Simone - Content Strategist https://remarkable-communication.com
    • Erin O'Shaughnessy - Creative Consultant https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/erin-o-shaughnessy-depoe-bay-or/373808
    • Yen Ospina - Artist http://yenospina.com
    • Carsie Blanton - Musician http://carsieblanton.com
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    31 分
  • Beyond Insurance - The Healthcare Model That's Changing Everything

    Beyond Insurance - The Healthcare Model That's Changing Everything
    2026/03/29

    Beyond Insurance - The Healthcare Model That’s Changing Everything

    Discover how healthcare is transforming with an innovative direct primary care model, offering affordable, accessible, and relationship-based health solutions in Ithaca. Learn why this model is gaining momentum as a sustainable alternative to traditional insurance-based healthcare.

    Key Topics

    • The limitations of the current patient care system and the complexities of insurance
    • How direct primary care (DPC) simplifies access and reduces costs
    • Cost savings with DPC, including cheaper labs, imaging, and medications
    • The role of DPC in managing emergencies and routine health needs
    • How DPC offers tailored services like men's and women's health, hormone therapy, and home visits
    • The impact of DPC on practitioner burnout and patient satisfaction
    • Strategies for starting or joining a DPC practice, including low overhead requirements
    • The future of healthcare: people-over-profit and a return to personalized care

    Contact details: homesteadhealth.com and 607-882-6001

    Resources & Links

    • Homesteady Health - https://homesteadyhealth.com
    • Homestead Health on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/homesteadyhealth
    • Homestead Health on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/homesteadyhealth/

    Thanks for listening! Don’t forget to share this episode, rate, review, and subscribe to support the local economy conversations. For more resources and to connect with hosts, visit https://ithacalocaleconomylab.com

    The Practically Real Team:

    • Jake Gribschaw - Technical Advisor https://www.linkedin.com/in/jgribschaw
    • Stacey Cornelius - Associate Producer https://agencyofwords.com
    • Sonia Simone - Content Strategist https://remarkable-communication.com
    • Erin O'Shaughnessy - Creative Consultant https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/erin-o-shaughnessy-depoe-bay-or/373808
    • Yen Ospina - Artist http://yenospina.com
    • Carsie Blanton - Musician http://carsieblanton.com

    Connect with Dia on Patreon:

    https://patreon.com/Practicalmuse?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink
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    30 分
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