The Rural Woman Podcast

On this week's episode of The Rural Woman Podcast™, you'll meet Kass Patterson. Kass is a broadcaster and storyteller who has spent her career sharing community voices and offering a behind-the-scenes look at the world of chuckwagon racing with the World Professional Chuckwagon Association since 2019. Passionate about mental health and the healing power of horses, she uses her platforms in both so...

On this week's episode of The Rural Woman Podcast™, you'll meet Chelsea Finn. Chelsea is a brand strategist and graphic designer who partners with women-led, land-based businesses to craft compelling brand stories and build a strong digital presence. With experience spanning global brands and hands-on farm life, she provides clear, actionable strategies that help rural entrepreneurs grow with conf...

On this week's episode of The Rural Woman Podcast™, you'll meet Leah Peterson. Leah is a fifth-generation rancher from Northeast Custer County, Nebraska, and founder of Clear Creek Ranch Mom, a community supporting farmers and ranchers with encouragement, resources, and humor. She is passionate about helping families transition operations to the next generation and advocating for self-care among b...

On this week's episode of The Rural Woman Podcast™, you'll meet Hilary Blanchette. Hilary, a third-generation rancher and owner of Holsom Equine, grew up learning the hard work and perseverance required to run a ranch. With a clear vision and business plan, she turned her passion for horses into a thriving equine rehabilitation and conditioning center in Southern Alberta. For full show notes, incl...

On this week's episode of The Rural Woman Podcast™, you'll meet Lori Kinnee. Lori, a fourth-generation rancher and former corporate finance professional, returned to her family ranch to blend tradition with forward-thinking practices. Through RancHer by Lori, she mentors women in agriculture, helping them reclaim energy, balance their lives, and lead with confidence while preserving the legacy of...

On this week's episode of The Rural Woman Podcast™, you'll meet Kirbe Schnoor. Raised on her family’s almond farm in California, Kirbe is passionate about educating audiences on agriculture and livestock—from where our food comes from to the people behind it. After college, she moved to Texas to work for Superior Livestock Auction, later becoming RFD-TV’s Western Lifestyle and Agricultural Reporte...

On this week's episode of The Rural Woman Podcast™, you'll meet Kay Isbell. Kay is a small business owner and entrepreneur. She owns and operates an event rental company, operates a direct-to-consumer beef company and had a short stint as a coffee shop owner. She believes in strong local communities and would like to encourage other women to be business owners.  For full show notes, including...

On this week's episode of The Rural Woman Podcast™, you'll meet Alexandra Brochu. Alex, a grain and flower farmher in Northern Alberta's Peace Country, runs a successful floral business alongside her farming operations. As part of The Northern Rural Chicks committee, she empowers women in agriculture through events, workshops, and markets focused on connection, health, and farming expertise. For f...

On this week's episode of The Rural Woman Podcast™, you'll meet Victoria Robinson. Victoria is a first generation farmer who hosts on farm events and experiences with her small herd of Highland cattle. She is a solopreneur who is on a mission to give her community access to agriculture since she understands just how hard it is to start from scratch in the industry. After a divorce and feeling stuc...

On this episode of Maybe You Can Relate I’ll be speaking about my summer updates, the ups and downs of harvest, and what it really takes to keep the crew fed. I’ll chat about teamwork, gratitude, and how the changing seasons (and my role on the farm) keep life interesting. To hear the full episode, head on over to Patreon.com and join the Patreon Community in supporting the stories of Women in Agr...

On this week's episode of The Rural Woman Podcast™, you'll meet Kacee Bohle. Kacee Bohle, founder and CEO of AGRIMINDS®️, empowers agricultural professionals to achieve balance, prevent burnout, and grow with intention through personalized coaching and practical strategies. Raised on a 4th-generation Indiana farm, Kacee combines her deep-rooted understanding of agriculture with her experience as a...

On this week's episode of The Rural Woman Podcast™, you'll meet Kacee Bohle. Kacee, founder and CEO of AGRIMINDS®️, empowers agricultural professionals to achieve balance, prevent burnout, and grow with intention through personalized coaching and practical strategies. Raised on a 4th-generation Indiana farm, Kacee combines her deep-rooted understanding of agriculture with her experience as a homes...

On this week's episode of The Rural Woman Podcast™, you'll meet Lindsay Kozakevich. Lindsay is a 3rd generation farmer in NE Alberta who returned to her roots after nearly 15 years in the machining trade and overcoming challenges in male-dominated fields. From raising her first bottle-fed calf to running her own herd and reigniting her passion for horticulture, Lindsay’s journey reflects resilienc...

On this week's episode of The Rural Woman Podcast™, you'll meet Sylvia VonGunten, Mallory Kaiser, Cynthia Zhang, Gail Cunningham, Eva Mutua, Roxy Braun, Shawnee Hrabec, Heather Zurel, and Julie-Anne Warner. This week on The Rural Woman Podcast, I’m excited to share Part 2 of this special two-part series. Back in March, I had the honour of attending the Advancing Women in Agriculture Conference in...

On this week's episode of The Rural Woman Podcast™, you'll meet Sonia Navvuru, Sonika Pariyar, Patti Durand, Carly Hilbert, Lacey Drozdowich, Monika Robertson, Brittany Sigfusson, Desaray Skretting and Jessica Larsen. I’m excited to share Part 1 of a special two-part series. Back in March, I had the honour of attending the Advancing Women in Agriculture Conference in Calgary, Alberta, where I conn...

On this week's episode of The Rural Woman Podcast™, you'll meet Katie Hammock. Katie is a rural ER nurse with deep roots in the dairy farming community, combining her medical expertise and firsthand farm experience to deliver powerful farm safety workshops. Her mission is to help prevent accidents and protect farming families through practical knowledge and personal insight. For full show notes, i...

On this week's episode of The Rural Woman Podcast™, you'll meet Bailey Koch. Bailey is a 4th generation Farmer and rancher from northern Colorado. She, along with her sister, are working to take over their family’s operation. She is a new mom to 7 month old baby, Colter and he loves getting to tag along to all things around the ranch (skipping naps to ensure he misses nothing). Bailey raises Austr...

On this week's episode of The Rural Woman Podcast™, you'll meet Michelle Gnam. Michelle is a greenhouse grower, flower farmer, and community builder based in Fairview, Alberta. After six years in the oil and gas industry, Michelle followed her instincts back to her hometown in the Mighty Peace Region to build something beautiful—literally. For full show notes, including links mentioned in the show...

On this week's episode of The Rural Woman Podcast™, you'll meet Erika Stewart. Erika Stewart alongside her husband Cyle and their 3 daughters, operate Pine Ranch in Morse SK, where they run a commercial cow/calf operation and grass yearlings. They are constantly looking at ways to learn and improve production practices. Soil health, cattle nutrition and low stress handling are integral components...

On this week's episode of The Rural Woman Podcast™, you'll meet Lauren Koster. A city girl turned dairy farm life enthusiast, who never dreamed she'd find herself running a farm and homeschooling three kids. Lauren had never stepped foot on a dairy farm before meeting her now-husband, Eddy. Nearly 10 years later, they’re raising 60 cows, three kids, and a couple of pets, and finding humour in the...

On this week's episode of The Rural Woman Podcast™, you'll meet Lexi Wright. Lexi is a beginning farmer turned 6th generation when she and her husband purchased the family farm. She enjoys working with food and Ag businesses on their marketing, experimenting cooking from scratch, raising their farm kids in wide open spaces, and having deep conversations with farmers and ranchers making big shifts...

On this week's episode of The Rural Woman Podcast™, you'll meet Sequoyah Branham. Sequoyah Branham is passionate about sharing the beauty and heartbreak of ranching. Working on ranches across Texas gives her a wide variety of experiences to draw inspiration from for her characters and the obstacles they face. She enjoys long days in the saddle with good friends and her dog by her side as often as...

On this episode of Maybe You Can Relate, I’ll be speaking about the complexities of navigating personal and professional changes in rural life—sharing candid insights into my own experiences on the farm, embracing change, and finding resilience in the midst of life’s challenges. To hear the full episode, head on over to Patreon.com and join the Patreon Community in supporting the stories of Women...

On this week's episode of The Rural Woman Podcast™, you'll meet Kailey Hood. Kailey Hood, a Montana cowgirl, owns Hoods Western Adventures in Alberton, Montana. The ranch offers trail rides, horseback riding lessons, events, hay production, cattle raising, and a "horse hotel" for travelling horses. Kailey runs the ranch with her husband Owen and their two kids, surrounded by the stunning Lolo Nati...

On this week's episode of The Rural Woman Podcast™, you'll meet Robin Anderson. Robin Anderson, raised on a farm in south-central Saskatchewan, discovered her passion for farm safety early, becoming a youth ambassador with the Saskatchewan Safety Council’s Power Pac Program. After university, she advanced her advocacy by working as a Farm Safety Coordinator and later as a Health Promotion Coordina...