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A podcast for rural women... by rural women. Hosted by Kirsten Diprose. We seek expert advice and the stories of other rural women on issues such as succession planning, motherhood, farming, starting a business...running for politics and much more!

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HOSTED BY KIRSTEN DIPROSE.

Ducks on the Pond is a podcast for rural women, by rural women. It recognises that living on the land provides challenges and opportunities that are different for people living in metropolitan regions.

Ducks on the Pond" (DotP) is a podcast, created and hosted by rural women, Kirsten Diprose - a farmer and former ABC journalist. It is specifically designed to address the unique challenges and opportunities faced by women living in rural areas, distinct from those encountered by their urban counterparts.

DotP's episodes are centered around various themes, each tackling issues crucial to the lives of rural women such as succession planning, mental health, balancing motherhood with rural life, and launching personal businesses. While some of these subjects may resonate with a wider audience, the podcast always offers a unique rural woman's perspective. It also challenges gender stereotypes about what a rural women is “supposed to be.”

About Ducks on the Pond

Each podcast instalment is not only educational but also highly engaging, tailored especially for the rural women audience. Diprose and Elliott have interviewed over 50 women, including individuals like ABC News Breakfast Presenter Lisa Millar, 2022 Australia's Local Hero Shanna Whan, former Federal Independent Member for Indi Cathy McGowan, and other inspiring women from various professional backgrounds.

The podcast's unique title, "Ducks on the Pond," harks back to an old saying from the 1800s shearing sheds, where men would alert each other of a woman's approach with the phrase "ducks on the pond."

Also a big thank you and acknowledgement to Jackie Elliott and Jen McCutcheon, who have both been part of the journey as co-hosts and continue to be great friends of the show!

Ducks on the Pond is produced by the Rural Podcasting Co.