ALISON BYRNE & JACKIE ELLIOT

In this episode Kirsten speaks to a pair who struck up a friendship thanks to networking at Rural Women Lead, a program that empowers and connects women personally and professionally in South West Victoria.

JODIE FLEMING

In this episode of Ducks on the Pond, we explore what actually makes us thrive at work, how leaders can better understand themselves and their teams, and why compassion and accountability aren't opposites.

JODIE HILL

In this episode of Ducks on the Pond, Jodie offers a peek behind the curtain about how the Rural Women Lead Program came to be and the benefits of replicating a program like this in your region. 

AMIE PENNY

In this episode of Ducks on the Pond, we hear from Amie Penny who shares what it’s like to build a life in agriculture when you don’t come from a farming background - including teaching herself how to farm through Google, instinct and the occasional phone call to a neighbour.

KATE DAY

In this episode, Kirsten speaks with winemaker, business owner and Doctors 4 Mudgee Region Program Coordinator Kate Day. While Kate never imagined she'd be working in healthcare recruitment, she's helped build a program that's becoming a blueprint for regional Australia.

REBECCA FARIS

In this episode, we hear from Dr Rebecca Faris who shares her hopes for the industry and changes that can be made to both improve wellbeing and retention of rural vets across regional Australia. 

SARAH GUTHRIE & GEORGIA LILLIE

In this episode, we talk about how grieving in a regional community can sometimes feel like you’re under a microscope and hear from two incredible women - Sarah and Georgia - about their unique experiences of coping with grief in such a tight knit community. 

DR AURELIE QUADE

In this episode, we speak about encouraging farmers, particularly smaller producers to learn more about their soil health, run their own tests and experiments and make changes to ensure you’re getting the most from your soil.

BRONWYN FLETCHER

In this episode, we talk about how unrealistic body standards are inescapable for young women. Between diet culture, food rules at home, and stick- thin models all over our screens, it’s hard to feel in touch with what our body needs. 

LYNNE CAZALY

In this episode, we speak with workplace expert Lynne Cazaly. She is a consultant, future work expert, international speaker and award winning author. She is also an advocate for women letting go of perfectionism and instead learning to be just good enough.

REBECCA HUNTLEY & LESLEY HUGHES

In this episode, Rebecca and Lesley share how the scientific and social side of the climate change issue are intertwined and the tough balance of motivating people to act without losing hope that the situation is impossible. 

AMANDA GAUDION

In this episode, Kirsten sits down with Warrnambool mother, Amanda Gaudion, who shares the story of her former husband Troy — a devoted dad, police officer, and someone who experienced a severe mental illness that ultimately led to his death by suicide.

LIZ BRENNAN

In this episode we hear from Liz Brennan who speaks about how she first became interested in food systems while living in Papua New Guinea, the importance of diversifying and how to feel empowered by your choice to live regionally, instead of feeling hindered by it. 

REBECCA REARDON

In this episode we hear from Rebecca Reardon who is a mixed farmer from Moree in NSW, an agricultural economist, board director and Vice President of NSW Farmers.

JANA HOCKEN

In this practical and eye-opening live recording from the Australian Dairy Conference, Jana shares how applying Lean management principles, developed by Toyota, transformed their business.

CARLI PHILLIPS

In this episode we hear from Carli about the lesson that changed her life… If you don’t make time for your wellness, you will be forced to make time for your illness.

CLAIRE TAYLOR

In this episode we talk about where the anti-farming sentiment began, not just in Australia, but around the world? And most importantly, what can we do about it?

ROSE PHILIPZEN & ELLA CREDLIN

No matter what specific industry you’re in, you’re not going to get far without the ability to get people working together towards a shared goal. None of this is possible without effective leadership, and that’s the topic we’re tackling in this episode. How do you define your leadership?

NIKKI DAVEY

In this episode we talk about the reality of startups and that most fail. Sometimes you can even have the market fit, a brilliant founder and a popular platform... and things still don't work out.

FARMERS FOR CLIMATE ACTION COLLAB SERIES PART 3: CARMEL ONIONS & LEAH GARNETT

In this episode we dive into ways to help you account for all the good environmental work you do on farm. We also get insights directly from the bank, including what financial tools are out there and how to best communicate your vision with your bank manager.