The Rural Woman Podcast

On this week's episode of The Rural Woman Podcast™, you'll meet Sam Haley. Sam Haley grew up on a blueberry farm in rural Nova Scotia before earning a Plant Science degree and transitioning from conventional chemical controls to biological ones. While pregnant during the pandemic, she started a llama farm, using their manure for gardening. Now, she runs a small fertilizer business, hand-spins fibe...

In this episode of Maybe You Can Relate , I’m exploring the power of emotional safety and its vital role in building genuine connections. Through authenticity and vulnerability, we can create spaces for open communication—both in our personal relationships and within our broader community. From navigating the complexities of modern relationships to harnessing the power of online interactions, this...

On this week's episode of The Rural Woman Podcast™, you'll meet Madeline Pranaitis. Madeline is a first-generation farmer from Connecticut with a passion for animals, sparked by childhood visits to her aunt’s farm. She earned a degree in livestock and draft power, gaining experience with draft horses and oxen. Now in upstate New York, Madeline manages a calf program on a dairy farm, runs her homes...

On this week's episode of The Rural Woman Podcast™, you'll meet Patti Durand. A 27 year PAg, with a background in entrepreneurship and finance, Patti has guided hundreds of Canadian farm business families to confidently navigate the paths of transition decision making. As a dynamic speaker and workshop leader, Patti aims to provide relatable, actionable ideas to help business families move ahead,...

On this week's episode of The Rural Woman Podcast™, you'll meet Laurie Mazer. Laurie Mazer is an experienced founder and entrepreneur with a 20 year history of developing solar and wind projects of every size and scale, in every corner of the US. She also helps her clients to provide mentorship of their growing teams and to develop successful wind and solar projects in Texas, Oklahoma, Ohio and ma...

In this episode of Maybe You Can Relate, I’m reflecting on my journey with The Rural Woman Podcast as we celebrate its sixth anniversary! I’ll be sharing some personal updates, including recent family losses and changes in my health, before diving into the bigger conversation about quitting. I’m emphasizing the importance of surrounding yourself with supportive people, the power of sharing stories...

Join us for another special episode as we celebrate the remarkable women who have graciously shared their stories. In this throwback episode, we’ll revisit some of the inspiring moments from The Rural Woman Podcast. We’re shining a spotlight on the incredible, resilient women who are making a difference in agriculture. This episode features: Sherri Pauls, Katie Steere, Amy Hill, Arlie Laroche, Bri...

On this week's episode of The Rural Woman Podcast™, you'll meet Ashley Perepelkin. Ashley is a businesswoman, farmer and entrepreneur! Being born and raised in the city, the rural life wasn’t something she thought would be on her bingo card but here we are! She has successfully made the transition from urban to rural living by running and operating a successful cow-calf operation, a farm-to-table...

On this week's episode of The Rural Woman Podcast™, you'll meet Tina Gokstorp. Tina Gokstorp, founder of Good Food Farms, is an award-winning entrepreneur dedicated to regenerative farming and creating socially responsible farm-to-table products. With a focus on high-quality pastured chicken items, she advocates for more women and diversity in agriculture leadership. For full show notes, including...

On this episode of Maybe You Can Relate, I’ll be speaking about my life on the farm, sharing both the good and the tough times, while focusing on the importance of being real and connecting with others. I also share a story about supporting a friend through mental health struggles, encouraging open conversations and reminding everyone they're not alone. To hear the full episode, head on over...

Join us again for another special episode as we celebrate 5 years of The Rural Woman Podcast!! We are taking a look back and revisiting some of the stories that have been shared on The Rural Woman Podcast. In these throwback episodes, we will be highlighting these incredible, resilient women in agriculture.  On this week's episode of The Rural Woman Podcast™, you'll meet Michelle Johnsrude, A...

On this week's episode of The Rural Woman Podcast™, you'll meet Alyssa Allen. Alyssa is first and foremost an animal lover. That passion has brought her to many adventures, most current being the Herd Manager at the Musk Ox Farm in Palmer, Alaska. Being a life long Alaskan, she knows well the struggles of farm work in the unforgiving Arctic. It is tough work for regular farm animals, let alone the...

On this week's episode of The Rural Woman Podcast™, you'll meet Chelsea McKen. Chelsea, born and raised in the Peace Country, comes from a family with deep agricultural roots dating back to her great-grandfather's homesteading. After purchasing the family farm with her husband, Chelsea transitioned to vegetable farming and started a small-scale operation, expanding it over time with a CSA program,...

On this week's episode of The Rural Woman Podcast™, you'll meet Abigail Moir, Brenda Aylward, Charlee Fox, Jade Lawrence, Josée Lemoine, Karla Rahn, Katelyn Sykes, Kendra Gillerr, Lauren Van Ewyk, Lisa Cadeau, Lydia Conrad, Madeline Warburton, Maureen Geddes, Rimsha Khan, Sharon Wright, Taylar Austin and Terri Lynn Robbins. Today, I am so excited to share this special episode with you all. Back in...

Get ready for Part 15 of our throwback series, A Look Back: Inspiring Stories from Rural Women, to celebrate the amazing women who have shared their stories right here on The Rural Woman Podcast. This week, we're taking a trip down memory lane, revisiting some of the most unforgettable moments from our past episodes. From heartwarming stories to powerful journeys, we’re shining a spotlight on the...

On this week's episode of The Rural Woman Podcast™, you'll meet Rachel Hester. Rachel Hester is the author of The Guide to Homestead Dairy Sheep , the only comprehensive resource on raising sheep for milk production. She resides on 8.5 acres in Central Kentucky with her husband and son. Rachel produces luxury soap from sheep milk and crafts yarn from their wool, which she both sells and uses to kn...

On this week's episode of The Rural Woman Podcast™, you'll meet Shelby Watson-Hampton. Shelby Watson-Hampton is currently the Director of the Southern Maryland Agricultural Development Commission (SMADC), a farmer, a freelance agricultural journalist, and a published author of the Amazon Best Selling Book, ‘Grace, Grit & Lipstick: Wit & Wisdom for the Modern Female Farmer and Her Farm-Curi...

On this week's episode of The Rural Woman Podcast™, you'll meet Brigitte Franzen. Brigitte is a former livestock farmer and seedstock producer who emigrated to the U.S. with $20 and became known for her successful breeding operation, despite facing numerous obstacles. After her farm was impacted by industry changes, she transitioned into a career as a Certified Financial Planner and became a key i...

On this week's episode of The Rural Woman Podcast™, you'll meet Sierra Seidner, Dr. Tammy Gray-Steele, Justine Berry, Emily Reuschel, Megan Callahan, Sarah Riedner, Lindsay Hamilton, Diane McKenzie, Alli Caraveo and Serena Donovan! Join us again for another special episode as we celebrate 5 years of The Rural Woman Podcast!! We are taking a look back and revisiting some of the stories that have be...

On this week's episode of The Rural Woman Podcast™, you'll meet Kim Ross. Kim is a fifth generation farm girl with a 130,000 sq ft no till garden. Kim sells the vegetables she grows using sustainable agriculture practices to food producers and consumers alike. She focuses on growing with the ecosystem so her growing plots do not need to be watered and there is very little pressure from weeds. This...

On this week's episode of The Rural Woman Podcast™, you'll meet Dana DiPrima. On the heels of a long career in social marketing and community organizing and in the shadow of an accidental farm in Upstate New York, Dana founded the For Farmers Movement to support small American farmers by sharing farmer stories, dispelling myths and awarding grants.  The For Farmers Movement aims to bring farm...

Join us again for another special episode as we celebrate 5 years of The Rural Woman Podcast!! We are taking a look back and revisiting some of the stories that have been shared on The Rural Woman Podcast. In these throwback episodes, we will be highlighting these incredible, resilient women in agriculture.  This episode features: Kathryn Laframboise, Suzette Chaumette, Christina Fordyce, Nor...

Join us again for another special episode as we celebrate 5 years of The Rural Woman Podcast!! We are taking a look back and revisiting some of the stories that have been shared on The Rural Woman Podcast. In these throwback episodes, we will be highlighting these incredible, resilient women in agriculture.  This episode features: Ashley Constance, Kelly Worthington, Kendal Van Hall, Celeste...

Join us again for another special episode as we celebrate 5 years of The Rural Woman Podcast!! We are taking a look back and revisiting some of the stories that have been shared on The Rural Woman Podcast. In these throwback episodes, we will be highlighting these incredible, resilient women in agriculture.  This episode features: Kimberley Allan, Rachael Stewart, Kerri Giesbrecht, Mady Adams...

Join us again for another special episode as we celebrate 5 years of The Rural Woman Podcast!! We are taking a look back and revisiting some of the stories that have been shared on The Rural Woman Podcast. In these throwback episodes, we will be highlighting these incredible, resilient women in agriculture.  This episode features: Rhonda Kesslering, Deborah Niemann, Annabel Morgan, Karri Munn...