Bear With Us Podcast
Bear With Us Podcast
Podcast Description
Join hosts Sara and Julea as they explore the people, places, and stories that make Montana’s Hi-Line unforgettable. Bear With Us is a podcast from Bear Paw Development that highlights the charm, culture, and community spirit across five counties and two tribal nations in North Central Montana.From hometown heroes and local legends to quirky events and hidden gems, each episode offers a fresh perspective on life along the Hi-Line. Whether you’re a longtime local or just curious about this vast and beautiful region, you’re invited to laugh, learn, and discover what makes this place more than just a dot on the map.And don’t worry—there are zero bears. Probably.
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The podcast delves into diverse themes such as local history, community projects, and cultural events with episodes highlighting significant stories like the efforts to revitalize Chinook's pool and park and personal journeys of local leaders like Paul Tuss, emphasizing the spirit of collaboration and the richness of local culture.
Join hosts Sara and Julea as they explore the people, places, and stories that make Montana’s Hi-Line unforgettable. Bear With Us is a podcast from Bear Paw Development that highlights the charm, culture, and community spirit across five counties and two tribal nations in North Central Montana.
From hometown heroes and local legends to quirky events and hidden gems, each episode offers a fresh perspective on life along the Hi-Line. Whether you’re a longtime local or just curious about this vast and beautiful region, you’re invited to laugh, learn, and discover what makes this place more than just a dot on the map.
And don’t worry—there are zero bears. Probably.
In this episode of Bear With Us, we sit down with Tomi Simonson, owner of Shores Floral, to talk about what it really means to bloom where you’re planted 🌸
Rooted in Chinook and now growing into Havre, Tomi shares her journey from part-time employee to business owner, the leap of expanding into a second location, and the realities of entrepreneurship in rural Montana. From weddings and wildflowers to risk-taking and resilience, this conversation is full of heart, hustle, and Highline pride.
We talk about:
🌷 Taking over a long-standing community business
🌷 Expanding into Havre and what smart growth looks like
🌷 The challenges (and rewards) of rural entrepreneurship
🌷 Why consistency matters in small-town business
🌷 Building community through generosity — including the “Blessed by Blooms” program
Whether you’re a small business owner, dreaming of starting something new, or just love a good story about local growth, this episode is for you.
Be sure to like, subscribe, and support your local small businesses — and maybe don’t wait until 5pm on Valentine’s Day to order flowers 😉
Thanks for Bearing With Us! 🐻
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