Harvesting Her Way

In this episode of Harvesting Her Way, host Dawn Kress and guest Calli Williams discuss the multifaceted lives of women in agriculture. They explore the challenges and rewards of balancing various roles, from parenting to professional commitments, while emphasizing the importance of mental health and community involvement. The conversation highlights the need for flexibility and self-care, encoura...

In this episode of the Harvesting Her Way podcast, host Dawn Kress and guest Calli Williams discuss their journeys through corporate jobs that didn't fit their lifestyles and passions. They share insights on navigating career transitions, the impact of toxic work environments, and the importance of flexibility and values in finding fulfilling work. The conversation emphasizes the power of communit...

In this episode of the Harvesting Her Way podcast, host Dawn Kress shares her insights on embracing a unique lifestyle while navigating decluttering challenges. She emphasizes the importance of simplicity and offers practical tips for tackling clutter in a manageable way. Dawn reflects on her experiences with decluttering, particularly in the context of family life and rural living, and encourages...

In this episode of Harvesting Her Way, host Dawn Kress shares her personal journey of health, milestones, and reflections on life. She discusses the importance of celebrating achievements, advocating for one's health, and navigating personal challenges, particularly concerning her father's health. Dawn also reviews the book 'The Measure ' and its profound impact on her perspective of life and choi...

Welcome back to the Harvesting Her Way podcast! This week, host Dawn Kress and guest Calli Williams discuss the intricacies of running a meat retail business, the importance of grading beef, and the impact of local sourcing on community health. They share insights on navigating food processing regulations, building local connections, and the challenges of supplying restaurants. The conversation em...

Hey you! Welcome back to the Harvesting Her Way podcast. In episode #107, host Dawn Kress and guest Calli Williams discuss their journeys in agriculture, the importance of sharing personal stories online, and the connections formed through social media. They explore the challenges and rewards of being women in agriculture, their farm goals, and the significance of building a supportive community....

Balancing Farm Life and Family: Safety, Harvest, and Comparison In this episode of the Harvesting Her Way podcast, host Dawn Marie discusses farm safety and the challenges of farm life with co-host Calli. They reflect on the importance of farm safety, sharing stories of near accidents and safety practices they've implemented with their children. They also recap their busy summer and transition int...

In this episode of Harvesting Her Way, Dawn reunites with Kristin Harms and Calli Williams for a heartfelt catch-up after a busy summer. The ladies share their summer highlights, from family travels and zoo adventures to unexpected mishaps like broken kneecaps and car troubles. They discuss their families' transitions as school starts and seasons change. Additionally, the conversation touches on t...

Finding Your Pace is only a metaphor, I promise! Welcome back to another episode of Harvesting Her Way! In this episode, I explore the metaphor of 'finding your pace' and how it applies to various aspects of life beyond running. I share personal anecdotes about running with my dog, Avry, and how it helped me realize the importance of setting a comfortable pace in life. We discuss how findi...

Hello friend, and welcome to season 4! I’m back behind the mic and, true to fashion, ‘finding my way out of my comfort zone’ navigating tech changes to the podcasting world that occurred while I was on break. Bear with me, friend. Yikes. Thank you to our episode sponsor! A beautiful friend, Logan Mach, runs A Beautiful Life, which helps women have abundant freedoms, choices, and confidence. She ge...

Balancing Ranch/Farm Life: Kids, Phones, and Farm Chores Part 2 of the Ag Wives Dairies is here with host Dawn Marie, along with Calli Williams ('the millennial rancher') and Kristin Harms ('the basic ranch mom'), dive into various topics, including children's phone use, farm chores, and morning routines. The trio shares their experiences and insights, discussing the pros and c...

What do you get when you put three wives in agriculture in front of mics who share their experiences and challenges in balancing life, family, and farming? I dunno, but this is a great freaking episode. The podcast is shaking things up now that it’s officially hit 100 episodes! We are adding not one but two additional ag wives to the show for a super casual and candid conversation. Buckle up; this...

Empowering Women Through Color Analysis and Confidence with Logan Mock In this episode of 'Harvesting Your Way,' we welcome Logan Mock, a passionate advocate for helping women create a beautiful life filled with freedom, choice, and confidence. Logan shares her journey of building her business over the last decade, focusing on empowering women through skincare, cosmetics, and color analysi...

Navigating Summer Chaos and Finding Balance In episode 99 of 'Harvesting Her Way,' Dawn Marie candidly discusses the challenges of balancing summer activities, work, and family life. She shares personal anecdotes, including her family’s dental adventures and the bustling schedule of her kids' activities. Dawn emphasizes delegating, deleting, or deferring tasks to manage stress and main...

Embracing Emotions and Resilience: Lessons from 'Untamed' by Glennon Doyle Let’s get on with a bit more focused discussion inspired by Glennon Doyle’s book Untamed. The importance of feeling all emotions to survive and grow resonates with my entrepreneurial journey and personal challenges. We all have them! Consumer culture promises to alleviate pain through purchases and emphasizes the va...

Dawn checks in on Memorial Day to share her thoughts on various random, but meaningful topics. She discusses the importance of prioritizing personal time and self-care, her experiences with running and stress relief, and balancing projects and family life. Dawn reflects on personal growth, entrepreneurship, and the value of sharing accomplishments with loved ones. She also touches on embracing and...

In Episode 96 of 'Harvesting Her Way' podcast, host Dawn Marie discusses the importance of celebrating achievements, no matter how small. She shares a personal story of her 15-year marriage milestone and emphasizes the need for pauses in life to reflect and appreciate efforts and accomplishments, especially in agriculture. Dawn wraps by encouraging listeners to integrate moments of celebra...

Financial Planning and Investment Strategies in the Agricultural Community This episode engages with financial advisor Amanda Schneider from Foundations Wealth Partners based in Iowa, focusing on financial planning and investments within the agricultural sector. Amanda offers insights into common financial misconceptions, and the importance of having a comprehensive investment strategy that spans...

We have another returning guest, Andrea Flemming, who is not only the host’s mentor and friend but also a multi-passionate serial entrepreneur now venturing into fitness programs. Our discussion kicks off with a reflection on Andrea’s fitness journey, highlighting her transition from a fitness skeptic to an advocate, particularly for women in agriculture. Andrea shares her personal battle with anx...

In this candid solo episode of 'Harvesting Her Way', Dawn reflects on the evolution of her marriage and personal growth from the echoes of her new 'shopiffce'. She discusses the significance of understanding oneself and one's partner, sharing insights into her marriage's journey of trial, error, and adaptation over 15 years. The episode delves into the challenges of communi...

Dawn Marie addresses a topic requested by her audience through an Instagram poll: how to balance vacations with the demanding schedules of farming and ranching. She shares insights gathered from her own experiences and those of others in the farming community, including planning around busy agricultural seasons, leveraging farm calendars for chore management, and the importance of communication an...

In this episode of 'Harvesting Her Way', we welcome Susan Salenger, author and researcher of 'Behind Sidelined', a book that explores navigating the broken healthcare system from a woman's perspective. Susan discusses the role of women as medical gatekeepers, the importance of self-care, and shares her journey from the film industry to researching and writing her book. Susan em...

Hello, episode 90 of Harvesting Her Way! Today we chat it up with Miranda Hair, the founder of She Fitness, a personal training and fitness business focusing on women's health, especially around pregnancy and postpartum wellness. Miranda is based in Missouri, she shares her journey from being an X-ray technician to starting She Fitness to educate and assist women in maintaining fitness safely...

Harvesting Success with the Millennial Rancher: Our guest, Calli Williams, known as the Millennial Rancher on Instagram, shares her story of becoming a first-generation rancher with her husband in Mitchell, South Dakota. They run a purebred Angus seed stock operation along with a direct-to-consumer beef business, navigating the challenges and opportunities of agricultural life, marketing, and bala...

In this podcast episode, host Dawn invites Kennedy, a registered dietitian from Central Minnesota, as her first repeat guest to discuss the importance and benefits of magnesium, following audience request. Kennedy shares her insights on magnesium's role in the body, its dietary sources, and the common deficiencies that people face. Emphasizing a holistic approach to health, Kennedy also delves...