You may be a rural woman at heart, but that doesn’t mean you can’t operate a global empire (or at least, tap into overseas markets). In this episode, we meet two women who left Australia and set up unique businesses overseas, by capitalising on their rural identities. And these days you don’t even need to leave country Australia for world domination: both guests talk about how social media marketing has opened up new networks across the globe. Hear from:*Jess Pryles – Hardcore Carnivore,  specialising in seasoning and gear for meat lovers. She is also a cook, author and influencer. Jess is living in Austin, Texas, but is originally from Melbourne.*Rose Hood (formerly Mann) – co-founder Farm Girl Cafe in the UK, known as “perhaps the most Instagrammed café in London” (and now they have six!) Rose is originally from the Western District, Victoria. For more information, visit our websiteThank you to our Sponsor: PAEDs Education - a child first aid training service - run by two intensive care nurses. Hear from co-founder, Sarah Duncanson at the end of the episode. ***We’re looking for episode sponsors! If you’re a rural woman with a business or organisation you’d like to promote, or have an idea for a collaboration, send us an email: [email protected]  Or send us a DM over Instagram. We’d love to hear from you!

Yes, it’s clear. Research shows it is harder to access abortion services in rural Australia compared with metro areas.So, in this episode we ask, why is that?  Abortion has now been decriminalised in all states and territories, moving from the criminal code to be covered under health policy. But is abortion really being treated like any other women’s health service?  In rural areas, it can be hard to find a GP who will prescribe abortion services and sometimes there aren’t any local pharmacists who stock the medication needed for early medical abortion. So can this be changed? This episode features:·      Shannon Hill – Sexual Health Advisor, Women’s Health Grampians, VIC·      Anna Barwick – Pharmacist in Walcha, NSW and founder, PharmOnlineFor more information, visit our website. Are you a rural woman or a business which serves rural women? If you’d like to sponsor an episode or collaborate with us then send us a DM over Instagram or email [email protected].     

On average, 79 Australians die every year in farm accidents, making farming one of the most dangerous occupations in the country. So, what can we do to turn this around?  Approaching farmers with a rule book is unlikely to work. But rural women are often in a unique position to influence health and safety culture. Many of us have worked off-farm in large organisations which already have a strong safety culture. And many of us take up the admin and HR role while raising young kids.  So, in this episode, hear some great safety ‘influencer’ advice from:·      Alex Thomas - founder of Plant a Seed for Safety, who has watched her Dad struggle with multiple disabilities, after a life on the land.·      Danyel Cucinotta – Vice-President, Victorian Farmers Federation which is supporting the Making Our Farms Safer program.·      Dr Jacquie Cotton – researcher at the National Centre for Farmer HealthFor more information visit our website.Would you like to sponsor an episode? Let us know! Episode sponsors are featured on a podcast episode and on our social media channels. DM us over Instagram or email: [email protected]  

 When you're part of a farming enterprise it can be hard to figure out whether you're better off working on the farm or pursuing a career off the farm.  So, in this episode, we try to try to measure it.  The off-farm work is fairly easy to understand; you have a payslip which tells you how much you earn. But how do you financially measure the hours you put into doing the books, or helping out with lamb marking or picking up parts in town? We look at how you can sit down and do the sums, as well as weigh up all the lifestyle factors too. Hear from:*Carmen Quade - founder of AgriFocused, an ag training business and farmer in Tallimba, NSW* Kate Cain - cattle farmer in Heywood, Victoria and teaching graduate (but Kate is yet to use the degree she finished years ago!) For more information, you can visit our website. This episode is sponsored by Creative Little Soul. Hear from founder, Chrissy Symeonakis at the end of this episode, If you would like to be featured on our podcast (and social media) as an episode sponsor, then send us a DM on Instagram or email [email protected] 

It took until 2019 for TV advertisements for sanitary products to stop using ‘blue dye’ to symbolise menstrual blood. So why do periods make us feel so uncomfortable?But the awkward feeling is just the start of the problem. By not talking about periods and pelvic floors, women aren’t getting the medical help they need, the right support in the workplace and even research into women’s health is being negatively affected. For rural women, a lack of access to specialist women’s health practitioners is exacerbating the problem. In this episode, we hear from two rural women, who are passionate about breaking the stigma:Jess Fishburn – Pelvic Physiotherapist and Director, Gen Health, HamiltonAnna Barwick – Pharmacist and founder, PharmOnlineJess and Anna share their expertise on how to know when something is not ‘normal’ and what treatments are available.  For more information visit our website. **SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITY**  If you're a rural woman and would like to promote your business on this podcast, contact us at [email protected] to find out about our advertising opportunities.  

Let's be honest, the perception of a "life coach" isn't always the best. The term can be associated with cult-like 'personal development' courses or well meaning 'wellness' types, who may not have the experience or credentials for a such a title. But then, who does?There's no university degree in "life coaching," but, there's no handbook to life either. So, while we can never be sure what should be on the "CV" of a life coach, in this episode we meet two highly recommended women:Rebel Black - Entrepreneur, founder of the Rural Woman and Life Coach, Lightning Ridge, NSWKaren Foster - Businesswoman, founder of The Future You Academy, Moyne Shire Councillor, Port Fairy VICPeople turn to a life coach when they are at a crossroads in their life, it could be choosing between career opportunities or a structural change in the family (such as a grown up child leaving the home).Both Rebel and Karen have extensive business careers, are passionate about local community and supporting rural women. They share their insights on what a life coach is, how to value yourself and what it means to live "intentionally".This episode is sponsored by: Sophie Murfett Design and her new business, Digital Ag. (Hear from Sophie at the end of this episode). If you would like to hear more about sponsorship opportunities, contact us over Instagram or email: [email protected].

There’s a saying, ‘you can’t have the love without the loss.’The great love you have for someone, means the pain of losing them will equally be as great. But how do you actually cope with such profound grief, especially when the loss is sudden? And how do you best help a friend who is suddenly struck by tragedy?In this episode, Grampians Estate winery owner, Sarah Guthrie talks about her own grief journey, after her 17-year-old son, Ford, died in a car accident near the family home on Australia Day, 2016.Sarah speaks about the importance of celebrating Ford’s life, dealing with grief through small and big projects and what she found to be most helpful from friends and family during those darkest hours.Perhaps her most healing project so far, has been her book, “Picking up the Pieces: Remembering Ford,' a joyous recollection of family life on the farm, coupled with the sudden grief of losing her much-loved son. If it were truly possible to write a guidebook to grief, this book would be it (and it's especially poignant for any woman on the land).This episode also includes advice on dealing with grief from Stephanie Schmidt, clinical psychologist and founder of Act for Ag.

We're back! Coming up in Season 3, we're tackling the topics you WON'T hear at a local potluck casserole night or scone bake off. This includes access to abortion in rural and regional areas, dealing with grief and trauma and plenty of business insights from rural women with online empires and even good ol' fashioned shop fronts.Also, we have some exciting updates to share about how YOU can get involved in the podcast, from sponsorship opportunities and upcoming promotions (including giveaways!)For more information about episode sponsorship opportunities, email us at: [email protected] or send us a DM on Instagram!

No one likes sexism on the farm… but could the tools you work with and the clothes you're wearing be guilty?If you’ve ever been frustrated about not being able to drench a sheep or shovel the grain as well as the blokes… maybe it’s NOT YOU. Research shows many of the tools used on farms have been created “for the average body type” - or rather, the average male body type. This doesn't factor in our smaller hands or that we don’t have the same upper body strength as men. So don’t blame yourself, take a look at the tool.And then there’s clothing. How much better do you feel, when wearing something that’s actually made to fit you, has decent sized pockets…. and even looks nice?In this episode, hear from:* Liz Bresinger - Co-Owner Green Heron Tools, a US based company which designs farm tools specifically for women.*Chelsea Christensen - Founder of Tetbury Trading, a women’s farm workwear brand, based in Moriac, VictoriaFor more information, visit our website. (This is our last episode of Season 2... we'll be back with new episodes in July 2022!)

Farming is not often associated with creativity and the Arts. But perhaps that needs to change? Especially if we want to make agriculture an attractive career option to young people in the city.In this episode, we meet two smart, rural women who are using their artistic flair to reach people who wouldn't normally be interested in agriculture. Hear from:Lynne Strong - National Program Director, Art4Agriculture and farmer at Jamberoo, NSW. Lynne is internationally recognised for designing leadership programs for school students. In this program, she uses art to inspire primary and high school students to solve complex problems around food sustainability, with a mission to get city students to consider a career in agriculture.Emily Riggs - Founder, Iris and Wool and farmer at Burra, SA. After moving to a sheep station, Emily has merged her passion for fashion design, with her love of wool, to create an award-winning fashion brand. Fashion design also helped Emily to heal, after losing her mother to breast cancer, at the age of 10, while also being sick with cancer herself. Emily understands first hand, the power art has to inspire and transform.For more information visit our website.