Dirt Diaries

Today I’m sitting down with someone who truly embodies the modern-day cowgirl—bold, brilliant, and not afraid to shake things up in the Western world. Sadie Noblitt grew up with deep roots in both California and Texas, raised in a rodeo and ranching family where horses and horsepower were just part of everyday life. These days, she’s channeling that same grit and passion into the Western fashion i...

I was so excited this week to talk to someone I’ve only known previously through social media – Kait Thornton, aka Apple Girl Kait! If you don’t follow her already, Kait is a fourth-generation orchardist from Washington State who’s quickly become a notable advocate for agriculture. Kait helps run her family’s apple and pear farm, but she’s also building her personal wealth through social media, sh...

Today’s guest is someone I’ve had the pleasure of getting to know both on and off the screen. I filmed with her for the first episode of FarmHER Season 6 and now I call her a friend — Megan Shanley Warren. Megan is the CEO and co-owner of Shanley Farms, a specialty fruit farm on California’s Central Coast that started as the retirement project of her late father, Jim Shanley. Megan worked clo...

I cannot wait for you to hear today’s episode because it’s with someone I’ve admired for a long time — Mary Heffernan.   You’ve probably seen Mary’s name pop up again and again, and for good reason. She’s the force behind Five Marys Ranch, where she and husband Brian raise cattle, hogs, and sheep as well as four daughters.   In this episode, Mary opens up about her journey from Silicon V...

Kicking things off with a bang (and a little baby talk), my friend Janie Johnson Finlay joins me for the very first episode of Dirt Diaries ! After catching up about our latest bachelorette party adventure, we dive into the big news: Janie’s now a mom! She and husband Jake Finlay welcomed daughter Olivia in January. Janie talks all about motherhood, filming the last season of RanchHER while pregna...

This isn’t just shop talk — it’s real talk. We’re covering career paths, big wins, hard lessons, and everything in between. So whether you live it every day or you’re just ag-curious, pop in your earbuds and get ready. These are the raw, inspiring, and wildly relatable conversations you won’t hear anywhere else. Let's Dig In!