Best Mandy and Jaime Podcasts (2025)

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185. Hair, Grass, and Virtual Fences with Todd Barkley 1:33:07

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Todd Barkley of Barkley Ranch in Southeast Montana joins us to share his journey as a fourth-generation rancher balancing education, cattle, and regenerative practices. Todd talks about building his cow herd through AI, crossbreeding with Herefords, and now introducing Galloway genetics for winter hardiness and fly resistance. He also dives deep in…

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Burnout Is Real And What To Do About It 30:09

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On today’s episode of Coffee with M and J, Jaime shows up ready, sharing signs that you’re approaching burnout, how to recognize when you’re already deep in it, and most importantly, what to do to get out. Mandy and Jaime get honest about how burnout can hit hard, at home, at work, or (more often) both. And when quitting your job or your life isn’t…

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The Canadian innovation that changed period care forever, with Diva Cup's Carinne Chambers-Saini 41:12

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We’re re-airing this episode as it has been one of our favourites this past season. It features a true pioneer in the period care space: Carinne Chambers-Saini, Founder and CEO of DIVA, the company behind the Original DIVA Cup. What started over 20 years ago as a mother-daughter mission to bring a better, more sustainable alternative to pads and ta…

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184. Grit, Grazing, and Grass-Fed Dairy with Wyatt Jones 1:26:49

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In this episode of the Grazing Grass Podcast, Cal visits with Wyatt Jones of Happy Meadow Farm in Pisgah, Alabama. Wyatt shares his family’s journey from military life to building a thriving grass-based farm, raising beef and dairy cattle, Katahdin sheep, and poultry. Starting in 2021, Wyatt and his wife dove headfirst into regenerative agriculture…

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Consistency 26:23

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In today’s episode, we dive into what it really means to be consistent, in life and in business. Mandy shares powerful insights on staying true to your message, building a recognizable brand, and showing up authentically on social media. We break it all down with real, relevant examples you can actually apply. Jaime reminds us that consistency star…

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Period Care That Performs, with Sara Jónsdóttir, Founder & CEO of Revol Cares 35:38

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This week, we’re revisiting one of our fave conversations of the season. Eva chats with Sara Jonsdottir, Founder and CEO of Revol Cares—a company leading the charge in reimagining period care with medically recognized, toxin-free leakproof underwear. Sara shares her journey from identifying critical gaps in women’s health and sustainability to laun…

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183. Beef is the Waste Product with Hobbs Magaret 1:35:46

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In this episode, Hobbs Magaret, author of Herd: Animals That Gave Rise to Humanity and Why We Need Them More Than Ever, joins Cal for a deep, thought-provoking conversation about grazing, ecology, and shifting our perspectives on livestock production. Hobbs shares his journey from ranching in Oregon to working on massive cattle stations in Australi…

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Be Your Own Superstar with Joie Gharrity 50:03

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On today’s episode, we sit down with Joie Gharrity brand consultant, video podcaster and strategist, founder of Joie G 113 and Superstar Entrepreneur Digital Media. With 15+ years in Hollywood and experience launching Disney’s first multimedia startup, Joie now helps entrepreneurs build visibility and influence through podcasting, branding, and spe…

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182. Fat Cows, Happy Plants: The Power of Total Grazing with Jaime Elizondo 1:08:10

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In this episode of the Grazing Grass Podcast, Cal visits with Jaime Elizondo, known as Jim in the United States, to explore his Total Grazing Program. This is a comprehensive approach to regenerative ranching focused on lowering costs, improving soil, and increasing livestock performance. With decades of experience managing cattle in Mexico and the…

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We're Back! 16:00

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After a short recording break, we’re excited to be back behind the mic! In today’s episode, we talk about how the break wasn’t exactly a break, Mandy drops a bombshell, and Jaime bursts into song. All of our episodes are now live on YouTube, and we’ve been quieter on social, because sometimes you need to press pause. We are so glad you’re here and …

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Making the pause work, with The Gathering's Mandy Balak 41:00

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What do you get when a childhood CEO dream, a boring date night, and a refusal to settle for burnout collide? You get Mandy Balak’s playbook for building brands, leading communities, and living life on purpose. In this episode, Mandy—entrepreneur, coach, and President of The Gathering—shares how she turned a last-minute class project into a media c…

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181. Scaling Regenerative Ranching with Ultra High Density Grazing with Joel Hollingsworth 1:37:19

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Joel shares his inspiring journey from business economics and tech startups to building a fast-growing regenerative ranch. He explains how he used herd shares and ultra high density grazing to expand from a small herd to nearly 500 cows in just a few years. Along the way, he discusses developing hardy genetics, navigating serious labor shortages, a…

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180. Slow-Grown, Flavor-First: The Mangalitsa Difference with Natalie Hancock 53:26

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In this episode of the Grazing Grass Podcast, Cal visits with Natalie Hancock of Olde Oak Glen, located near Perkins–Tryon, Oklahoma. Natalie shares her unique journey from the mountains of Greece to raising one of the rarest and most flavorful heritage pigs—Mangalitsa—on 60 forested acres. What began as a love for animals, particularly horses, tur…

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179. Commercial Homesteading with Heart with Daniel and Mandie Stallings 1:40:12

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In this episode, Cal sits down with Daniel and Mandie Stallings of Perch & Pasture in Waverly Hall, Georgia. This husband-and-wife team share their powerful story of transitioning from military life to full-time regenerative farming. Sparked by personal health challenges and a passion for nutrient-dense food, they’ve built a diversified farm enterp…

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178. Grazing Lessons from the Ground Up with Marque Renshaw 1:32:13

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In this episode of the Grazing Grass Podcast, we hear from Marque Renshaw of Peace in the Valley Farms in West Plains, Missouri. Marque shares her journey into rotational grazing and the lessons she and her husband Ryan have learned transitioning their operation to focus on sheep. From challenging beginnings—managing animals post-house fire and lea…

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Making retail work, with Absolutely Fabric’s Kaelen Haworth 44:48

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With summer in full swing and fewer people tuning in weekly (because… vacation!)—we’re revisiting some of our favourite episodes from the past year—ones that deserve another listen as we hit the halfway mark. Kaelen Haworth is a designer and entrepreneur who has navigated the ever-changing world of fashion with creativity and adaptability. After la…

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177. How Tango Holsteins Embraces Regenerative Dairy Without the Buzzwords with Tom Otton 1:03:34

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Tom Otton joins us from the far south coast of Australia to share his journey from growing up on a beef farm to operating a grazing-based dairy with his family. Tom discusses the evolution of his practices, including a heavy focus on multi-species pastures, no-till methods, and regenerative grazing—long before he even knew the word “regenerative.” …

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Designing a brand that does good, daily; with evolvetogether’s Cynthia Sakai 33:29

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In this episode of The Brand is Female, Eva Hartling sits down with Cynthia Sakai, founder of evolvetogether, the elevated personal care brand that took the world by storm with its mission-driven, design-forward essentials. Launched at the start of the pandemic with a medical-grade face mask that quickly became a celebrity favourite, evolvetogether…

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176. Building Iron Root Pastures from Backyard Chickens to Raw Milk Dairy with Ernie Mathes 1:35:03

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In this episode of the Grazing Grass Podcast, Cal talks with Ernie Mathis of Iron Root Pastures in Rising Fawn, Georgia. Ernie shares how he went from suburban New Jersey roots and metro Atlanta life to traveling the U.S. in an RV and finally settling on a dilapidated cow-calf farm to pursue a regenerative, multi-species livestock operation. He dis…

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We Are Taking A Break 12:53

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After 11 months of podcasting, we are taking a break. Both of us have been in incredibly busy seasons of life, and one of the greatest gifts of creating your own thing is having the freedom to do what feels right. Right now, that means pressing pause for the month of July. We already have August laid out, and amazing guests scheduled, but this litt…

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175. Adapting Grazing and Breeding to Harsh Environments with Doug Badcock 54:16

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In this episode, we head to Zambia to talk with Doug Badcock of Green Lid Enterprises. Doug shares his journey from managing a diverse crop and livestock farm to developing a passion for grazing and livestock management. Situated just miles from the Congo border, Doug discusses the realities of ranching in Zambia’s unique environment—from tropical …

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Are You a Too Good Mom? 41:30

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We start this episode with almost-empty coffee cups and Jaime singing (because... why not?). But don’t be fooled by the playful start, this one gets real, fast. As we step into the empty-nest phase, or see it coming around the corner, we’re asking the honest questions: Have we been too good as moms? Are our kids truly ready to take care of themselv…

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Making bug spray sexy with Bite's Jaime Hackett and Erin Prohaska 39:00

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When avid outdoor adventurers Jaime Hackett and Erin Prohaska couldn’t find a bug spray that actually worked and felt good on their skin, they decided to create their own. That’s how Bite was born — a Toronto-based brand on a mission to make bug protection clean, non-toxic, and enjoyable to use. In this episode, the co-founders share the full story…

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174. A Subscription Model Transformed Jeff Siewicki’s Farm Business 1:15:29

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In this episode of the Grazing Grass Podcast, we're joined by Jeff Siewicki of Vital Mission Farm in South Carolina. Jeff shares his journey from raising 25 chickens for personal use to building a thriving regenerative poultry business focused on pasture-raised ducks and turkeys. With a background in science and no prior farming experience, Jeff ca…

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You Are Not Designed to Be Liked by Everyone 32:12

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On today’s adventure of Coffee with M and J, we start off with Jaime feeling peaceful and grounded… and Mandy feeling like she’s caught in a tornado. We’re both in busy seasons of life for totally different reasons — and as usual, it doesn’t take long for us to go off the rails. We start with public water preferences (yes, really), touch on divine …

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Making space for Indigenous voices in beauty with Cheekbone’s Jenn Harper 49:42

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Jenn Harper is the Founder and CEO of Cheekbone Beauty, a brand rewriting the rules of the beauty industry — and redefining what it means to lead with purpose. In this episode of The Brand is Female, Jenn shares the incredible journey that took her from working in food service and sales to launching a mission-driven beauty brand from her kitchen ta…

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173. Managing 8,000 Acres with Planned Migratory Grazing with Riki Kremers 1:18:08

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Riki Kremers joins us from Kremers Ranch in Lance Creek, Wyoming, where she and her family manage 8,000 acres of rough, arid country with Angus-cross cattle, horses, and meat goats. Together with her husband and daughter, Riki has transitioned their operation from traditional set-stock grazing to a powerful combination of Instinctive Migratory Graz…

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Featuring Mastering Midlife with Heidi Gustafson 52:59

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On today’s adventure of Coffee with M and J, we sit down with the incredible Heidi Gustafson — certified hypnotist, mindset coach, YouTuber, and host of the Mastering Midlife with Heidi podcast. From divorce and getting fired, to letting go of people-pleasing and perfectionism, Heidi’s story is a powerful reminder that sometimes the “trucks” that h…

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172. Balancing Horses, Sheep, and Goats in a Rotational Grazing System with Cherrie Nolden 1:20:26

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In this episode, we chat with Cherrie Nolden of Wonder Acres Farm, located in Dodgeville, Wisconsin. Cherrie shares her extensive experience with multi-species grazing, highlighting her innovative approaches to adaptive grazing management and pasture improvement. She discusses how she manages her Norwegian Fjord horses, sheep, goats, and livestock …

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Off the Rails-It’s a Busy Season of Life 31:01

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This episode lives up to its name! We went way off the rails—in the best possible way. We dive into Mandy’s jam-packed schedule, get the scoop on a recent trip (with a few surprise gems), and chat about everything from time blocking and travel to social media and looming deadlines. Expect more than one valuable tip, lots of laughter, and plenty of …

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Revolutionizing Period Care with Sara Jónsdóttir, Founder & CEO of Revol Cares 35:38

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In this episode, Eva sits down with Sara Jonsdottir, Founder and CEO of Revol Cares—a company leading the charge in reimagining period care with medically recognized, toxin-free leakproof underwear. Sara shares her journey from identifying critical gaps in women’s health and sustainability to launching an innovative product that puts safety, comfor…

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171. Growing a Farm Brand with Alex Russell 1:29:48

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In this episode, we chat with Alex from Chucktown Acres, a regenerative farm based in Charleston, South Carolina. Alex shares his transformation from suburban musician and Bible college student to full-time regenerative farmer. His journey includes a pivotal internship at Polyface Farms and eventually taking over an existing farm operation in coast…

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Flying Sh*t & Creative Blocks 32:27

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Buckle up, friends—a lot is flying around in this one. We dive deep into creative blocks—what causes them, how we sometimes move through them (because let's be honest, it’s not always graceful), and why forcing creativity just doesn’t work. From surprise Zoom balloons 🎈 to real talk about prioritizing your to-do list, using fun planners, and giving…

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A founder takes on drink spiking, with WiSP's Liat Kaplan 34:01

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Today’s conversation is one we wish we didn’t have to have—but it’s one we absolutely must. In this episode, host Eva Hartling is joined by Liat Kaplan, founder and CEO of WiSP, a device she created to address a disturbing and all-too-common issue: drink spiking. Drink spiking is more widespread than many realize. While it’s hard to find stats on t…

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170. Building a Bison Empire in Oklahoma with Dusty Baker 1:26:52

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Dusty Baker of Cross Timbers Bison joins us on the Grazing Grass Podcast to share his journey from city life to raising bison full time in Sulphur, Oklahoma. With a background in wildlife ecology and a deep appreciation for the nearby Chickasaw National Recreation Area, Dusty took the leap into bison ranching during the pandemic, starting out on an…

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Organize Your Life & Go for It with Kerry Pearce 45:16

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Today we welcome the amazing Kerry Pearce, owner of Luxxe Organizing and Budaful Sents. From her collection of coffee mugs from travels to her take on the perfect coffee temperature, this episode is full of warmth, inspiration, and practical gems. We dive into how our differences make us beautifully unique, why mental and physical clutter are more …

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The Diva Cup Legacy, with Carinne Chambers-Saini 41:12

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This conversation features a true pioneer in the period care space. Carinne Chambers-Saini is the Founder and CEO of DIVA, the company behind the Original DIVA Cup. What started over 20 years ago as a mother-daughter mission to bring a better, more sustainable alternative to pads and tampons has since grown into a global brand that has reshaped the…

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169. Moving Across the Country with Nick Jackson and Sarah Mahan 1:16:16

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Nick Jackson and Sarah Mahan recently embarked on a transformative journey from Atkinson, Maine, to Healy, Kansas, to pursue regenerative agriculture. Their passion for soil health and sustainable farming practices led them to transition from market gardening to livestock farming. With backgrounds in organic agriculture and compost production, they…

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Clear Your Clutter, Clear Your Mind 41:59

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We start this episode laughing and go off the rails before we even share what’s in our cups! But once we dive in, we explore Jaime’s deep decluttering journey—along with the wild, unexpected stories behind what she’s finding. We talk about overwhelm, frustration, and how to turn them into action. Start small! This episode is tough to wrap up becaus…

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Fixing the bra industry for women, with DOUBL’s Founders 39:42

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In this episode, host Eva Hartling sits down with Jessica Bosman and Bryn Davis Williams, co-founders of DOUBL, a company that’s reimagining how bras are made and sold. The duo met at university and bonded over their shared passion for entrepreneurship and disruptive innovation. Noticing how little the bra industry had evolved over the years, they …

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168. Harnessing Nature's Balance for Better Beef with Jason Schoenfelder 1:07:53

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Jason Schoenfelder, a passionate advocate for sustainable cattle farming, is our featured guest. Raised on the sun-soaked ranches of Southeast Arizona, Jason's journey took him to the verdant pastures of Northeast Oregon, where he has embraced innovative, pasture-based cattle finishing operations. Influenced by the revolutionary ideas of Allen Savo…

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Stop Waiting, Start Living! 33:31

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In this season of wellness, we’re off to the races with a deep and passionate conversation about what truly matters. Life is short—are you living it fully? In this episode, we break down fear, small steps, and the reality that your next move might not look like what you expected—but trust that everything is happening exactly as it’s supposed to. We…

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167. Ranching with Family and Utilizing Public Grazing Lands with Karson Rippstein 1:26:48

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Karson Rippstein is a rancher from The Ripp Ranch in central Utah. His family's involvement in the industry dating back to the late 1800s. Karson has effectively combined traditional ranching methods with innovative practices, transforming undervalued plots of land into a thriving and sustainable cattle business. His journey is marked by resilience…

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"No one tells artists they're entrepreneurs too," with Caroline Monnet 30:55

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Caroline Monnet is a multidisciplinary artist of Anishinaabe and French ancestry, based in Montreal. She has carved out her own path as an artist and filmmaker, building a practice rooted in Indigenous knowledge systems and contemporary expression. Her work explores identity, community, and the impact of colonialism—offering any creative entreprene…

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The Ripple Effect 24:58

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Now “off the rails” might just be our thing—and honestly, we kind of love it. This episode was a completely unexpected (in the best way), and you’ll want to listen to the whole thing—we drop some really exciting news. We are shifting and getting rid of seasons. Moving forward, we will drop weekly episodes with natural breaks, when we need them—with…

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166. Grazing Sheep with Big Tom Perkins 1:20:58

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Big Tom Perkins is a seasoned farmer who has successfully navigated the challenging transition from cattle to sheep farming. With his extensive experience at Con-O-Creek Farm in western Pennsylvania, he has become a beacon of innovation in livestock management and rotational grazing. His story is one of resilience, having faced and overcome signifi…

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Revolutionizing Reproductive Health, with Reya Health’s Dallas Barnes 35:26

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Dallas Barnes is on a mission to transform reproductive health for individuals with ovaries. As the founder and CEO of Reya Health, a digital platform offering personalized birth control support, Dallas is helping users navigate contraception with confidence and clarity. In this episode, she shares how her own experience with birth control side eff…

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Wellness: Featuring Renee Barnes 59:49

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This season, we’re diving into wellness—a vast topic with endless possibilities. And today, we’re kicking things off with a truly inspiring guest: Renee Barnes, the most impressive and vibrant 87-year-old we’ve ever met! Renee is an artist, illustrator, author, designer, mom, grandmother, great-grandmother, and so much more. She’s full of wisdom, h…

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165. Silvopasture: Getting Trees Started Right with Austin Unruh 1:08:56

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In this episode , we feature Austin Unruh, the founder of Trees for Graziers. Austin's journey into the world of silvopasture and agroforestry began in 2017 when he started planting trees along streams to improve water quality. Since then, his passion for integrating trees into pasture systems has grown, and he has worked with grass-fed dairy opera…

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Skincare made in Canada, with Three Ships' Connie Lo and Laura Thomson 37:43

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This week, we’re re-airing a conversation with two of our favourite beauty founders from Canada. Three Ships Beauty was founded by Connie Lo and Laura Burget in 2017. What began as a kitchen experiment with just $2,000 each has grown into a thriving skincare brand known for its commitment to transparency and sustainability. Rebranded in 2020, Three…

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