In today’s episode, I want to talk more about behind the scenes achievements - things that aren’t always known about publicly, or recognized by other people. Intangible goals are super important, and choosing to pursue something new and different (and maybe out of the norm) should be celebrated. I hope this episode encourages you to take notice of all the behind the scenes work you’re doing and progress you’re making in your life. ALL of it matters, and you’re going to get exactly where you’re m...
Nov 16, 2023•25 min•Ep. 70
I’m excited to be joined by Jade Boyd on the podcast today! Jade has been my business coach this year, and I’ve loved getting to work with and learn from her. Jade is truly a wealth of knowledge, and she is fantastic at what she does. This episode is filled with SO much goodness as we dig into how to break up with your phone and be more productive (if that’s something you struggle with, you are NOT alone!). Jade Boyd is a business + productivity coach who helps busy creatives bring order to chao...
Nov 09, 2023•49 min•Ep. 69
For some reason, we can easily identify other people’s gifts and strengths, but struggle to recognize our own. We don’t think that we have anything of value to offer the world, but goodness, that is so not the case! Having an unshakable confidence in yourself and what you bring to the table is a beautiful thing. It’s also NECESSARY when you want to bring your goals and intentions to fruition, because no one can do it for you. In this episode, we cover: How so many of us have been conditioned to ...
Nov 02, 2023•30 min•Ep. 68
On today's episode, I have Emily Matzke as a guest! One of the most beautiful things about Emily is she’s very clear on what she wants to do with her life. She always knew she was meant to be in agriculture - she really is her happiest and freest self when she’s involved with the farm. Emily has been super intentional about following her passions and choosing to do work that lights her up, instead of staying stuck in a traditional job that did just the opposite. She continues to do a variety of ...
Oct 26, 2023•40 min•Ep. 67
In today’s episode, I want to share some of my harvest mom hacks I’ve figured out over time. These are things that my kids and I are doing so we’re able to actually thrive and ENJOY this special time together. Of course, every operation and what’s happening on the farm is different, so your situation may not look just like mine. I can’t stress enough how important it is to do what works best for you and YOUR family, and not compare to what others around you are doing. Even if you aren’t in ag li...
Oct 19, 2023•22 min•Ep. 66
I’m excited to be joined by a fellow Illinoisan and good friend of mine, Mary Faber, on the podcast today! Mary is the expert when it comes to all things bookkeeping - she’s definitely your go-to numbers girl! She’s passionate about helping her clients in the ag industry, those who are small business owners, and beyond. Mary has been able to do some incredible work on her entrepreneurial journey over the last 3 years, and she’s now stepping into the next season of her business. She’s excited to ...
Oct 12, 2023•49 min•Ep. 65
Even though this pregnancy has been harder on my body than my first two, I’ve felt completely different in a lot of ways too. I’ve learned so much when it comes to my health and habits over the last few years; it’s the whole ‘when you know better, you do better’ concept. I know without a doubt, the intentionality that I have built into my life over the last few years has dramatically impacted this pregnancy, and my body just feels better prepared this time around. In today’s episode, I want to d...
Oct 05, 2023•37 min•Ep. 64
Since we’re approaching the end of 2023, Kiah and I thought it would be beneficial to dive more into habits and share some tactical tools and takeaways to help you re-evaluate your current habits, or re-establish new ones all together. We both feel very passionately about habits, because they can really enhance the FULL 360 view of your life. The power of tiny habits has majorly impacted our businesses, health journeys, and personal growth journeys. Kiah Twisselman Burchett, better known as Coac...
Sep 28, 2023•44 min•Ep. 63
Yes, this podcast is totally about the beautiful journey of personal growth and how powerful intentionality is in our lives! But..if you’re struggling right now, and really in the thick of it, you are definitely not alone, because I’ve been there. There comes a time when things start to feel hard and uncomfortable on your personal growth journey. It would feel MUCH easier to just throw in the towel and simply float through life without a goal or care in the world. While no one ever said this wor...
Sep 21, 2023•26 min•Ep. 62
While Maddy’s life ‘looked’ good on paper and checked all of the boxes, she was far from fulfilled, and had actually reached a new level of burnout in her corporate career. She had dreamed of coming back to working alongside her husband on their farm, but was unsure of how to actually make that happen. She continued having a strong, internal pull to change her situation, and make her dream a reality. After going through a lot of hard work, tears, masterminds, and coaching calls, Maddy eventually...
Sep 14, 2023•40 min•Ep. 61
In today’s episode, I want to talk with you more about how to set aligned goals, and the step by step process I personally use. I want you to get very intentional about setting goals and priorities that bring you closer to what you REALLY want for you and your family. In this episode, we cover: Giving yourself permission to dream with NO boundaries, and thinking about the prompt “wouldn’t it be cool if..” (fill in the blank with your goals) Painting a picture with your goals as they relate to sp...
Sep 07, 2023•41 min•Ep. 60
On today's episode, I had the honor of sitting down with my sweet friend, Lindsay Wineinger. We’re talking all about Lindsay’s story and the incredible work she’s doing in her community, as well as the powerful transformation she’s experienced over the last year (and is still going through) in her own life. When we’re listening to podcast interviews or watching someone’s journey somewhere else, so often it looks like they’ve already ‘achieved the thing’, and it makes us feel like it’s not possib...
Aug 31, 2023•40 min•Ep. 59
In today’s episode, I want to talk with you about how to inventory your “shoulds” to make space for your priorities, so you CAN spend more time doing what you truly love, and less time stressing about stuff that doesn’t really matter. Just know that what works best for you and your family is what REALLY matters, and it doesn’t have to look like everyone else’s. In this episode, we cover: Why messaging around pursuing your dreams and going after your goals can be more overwhelming than encouragin...
Aug 24, 2023•40 min•Ep. 58
I had the joy of talking with my new friend, Jill Winger, on today’s episode! Jill has done (and is continuing to do) SO many incredible things in the homesteading space. She started one of the OG foundational homesteading blogs when she first became a stay-at-home mom. Jill was feeling a bit lost and purposeless at the time, but she soon found a love for the homesteading skills she was learning and doing. Now, she shares allll of her amazing homesteading knowledge with the world, and she even h...
Aug 17, 2023•46 min•Ep. 57
Let’s talk about the big ole elephant in the room that so many of us are secretly grappling with, but no one seems to be talking about: the moments, days or weeks as entrepreneurs where we spiral into self doubt and want to burn the whole thing down (iykyk). Don’t get me wrong, being an entrepreneur is the BEST: choosing the type of work you’re doing, who you’re working with, what your schedule looks like, creative freedom and more. It’s also really freaking hard. Because YOU are the business, e...
Aug 10, 2023•40 min•Ep. 56
One year ago, a HUGE dream of mine was coming to life…launching a podcast! Between my personal journey, the conversations we’ve had on this show, countless lessons learned, new perspectives, and overall growth, this year has truly been one like no other. I’m so grateful to YOU for making Gather in Growth what it is today. I've had the joy of interviewing some incredible women who inspire me and have beautiful stories to share. I’ve learned so much about myself, the world, and you along the way a...
Aug 03, 2023•41 min•Ep. 55
I have a very special episode to share with you today, because for the first time, I’m interviewing my guest in PERSON! My family and I took a cross country road trip, and one of our stops was visiting my lovely friend, April Roberts, and her family. We’re diving into alllll the things like farm life, social media, therapy, traveling, relationships, and more on today’s episode. April Roberts is the owner of Five Heart Farms in eastern New Mexico. She grew up in the city and moved to the farm 10 ...
Jul 27, 2023•49 min•Ep. 54
In today’s episode, I want to dig into some simple ways to change your life today. While none of what I’m sharing may be earth shattering, groundbreaking information, these ARE things that have really helped me in my life. When we start making changes with our health, personal growth, career, etc., it’s easy to feel overwhelmed when trying to do everything at once. I’ve learned we don’t really need to overcomplicate things, because it’s the small, micro changes that truly have a lasting impact o...
Jul 20, 2023•39 min•Ep. 53
I’ve been seeing a common thread in many spaces lately about communication in marriage, and what that looks like-especially when experiencing conflict. I knew my friend, Ashley Machado, would be the perfect person to bring on and share more about how to talk so your spouse will listen. Ashley Machado is a Tedx speaker and has been selected as a 2023 FFA Change Maker. She is rethinking the way we support mental health in the food and ag space. She specializes in tangible tools and simple strategi...
Jul 13, 2023•53 min•Ep. 52
In today's episode, I’m sharing something I’ve never really talked about extensively. For some reason, it’s been on my heart and my mind to talk about how, when, and why I reconsidered my relationship with alcohol. This is something that has looked very different for me in various seasons of my life, but it’s also impacted me in powerful ways. I know this is very personalized and unique for everyone, but I feel like there are some pieces of my process and journey that you will resonate with too....
Jul 06, 2023•36 min•Ep. 51
Welcome to part two of my incredible conversation with farm family transition guru, Elaine Froese! If you missed part one, be sure to scroll back and listen to it along with today’s episode. I have no doubt these two episodes will leave you feeling empowered and encouraged to compassionately bring up hard conversations with your loved ones and ultimately, live a life that aligns with your values. Elaine Froese (pronounced phrase) is a professional speaker, writer, and coach who specializes in he...
Jun 29, 2023•33 min•Ep. 50
I am so honored to welcome Elaine Froese to Gather in Growth for today’s episode! Elaine has been recommended by countless listeners and community members as the go-to resource in navigation farm transitions. There are so many unique situations, family dynamics, and nuances that come with life in agriculture alongside family. Elain shared SO much wisdom and takeaways during our conversation to share this episode in two parts! I have no doubt these next two episodes will leave you feeling empower...
Jun 22, 2023•42 min•Ep. 49
Join my new friend, Kate House, and I as we dig into alllllll of my favorite things! Between the power of habits, mindset, goals, and intentional living, Kate offers so much insight and wisdom in this episode that I can’t wait for you to hear. By day, you can find Kate House running around her small town of Gettysburg, PA with her two little boys as a stay-at-home mom and wife to her college sweetheart. And by night, she’s the host of The Live By Design Podcast, health coach, educator, meditatio...
Jun 15, 2023•55 min•Ep. 48
On today’s episode, I’m challenging you with the question: Is Your Comfort Zone Holding You Back? When we have a dream on our heart, when we want to start something new, when we want to go against the grain - we think about everything that could go wrong. What if others judge me? What if this fails? What if I fail? All of these fears are normal because our brain is quite literally designed to keep us safe. But are these fears holding you back from bringing your true desires and purpose for your ...
Jun 08, 2023•17 min•Ep. 47
I’m so excited about today’s conversation! I met Billie Asmus at a recent Women in Ag night where I was the keynote speaker. While there, Billie shared her story of bringing her product from idea to market and I *knew* it was a journey that someone in this community needed to hear! Billie is a mom of two, inventor and avid DIYer. She grew up in a small rural town in northern Wisconsin, met her husband and then moved to an even smaller rural town in Iowa. She grew up surrounded by incredible entr...
Jun 01, 2023•35 min•Ep. 46
As we kick off this summer season, I plan on being super intentional with my time; being present with my family, enjoying the small moments, and focusing on my mental, physical and emotional health. After coming out of the fog of my first trimester of this pregnancy, I’m ready to kick off the summer with these 6 habits that will help me reach my personal and professional goals and create a life that I love! As you listen to this episode, I challenge you to take a hard look at what YOU need in th...
May 25, 2023•36 min•Ep. 45
On today’s episode, I am joined by Kayla Zenner as she shares her inspiring story of replacing her income and finding alignment. Kayla has become such a dear friend to me through masterminds and 1:1 coaching over the last six months and I know her story will resonate with many women in this community. We dive into what it looks like to leave a career you love, replace your income from home, build an intentional life, step outside the norm, and continue to reiterate to gain alignment and clarity....
May 18, 2023•35 min•Ep. 44
You all know how strongly I believe that you have the capability to bring any goal or dream to life. As I reflect on what I’ve learned over the past several months of my healing journey, I’ve come to realize my own attachment between achievement and worthiness, productivity and feeling like enough. I’ve been doing a lot of intentional work on untangling these ideas within myself and I’ve noticed how many others have their own version of this as well. In today’s episode, I share my thoughts on th...
May 11, 2023•25 min•Ep. 43
On today’s episode, I have the joy of chatting with my friend, Annaliese Wegner about embracing your changing roles on and off the farm. As women, specifically women in Ag, our roles change as we continue to grow and evolve. Often with each change there can be a period of uncertainty and we adjust to what each role and season has to offer. Annaliese is a Wisconsin girl, dairy farmer, wife and twin mom. You might know her as Modern-day Farm Chick. Annaliese has been sharing her story online for t...
May 04, 2023•37 min•Ep. 42
It’s officially planting season in our neck of the woods. I don’t know about you, but that means our family’s schedule gets turned upside down, sometimes for weeks on end. If you’re a farm wife, busy season might look different depending on your location, operation, or your role. If you’re not in agriculture, there may be a different time of year that looks extra chaotic compared to others. In today’s episode, I’m going to share the things I’ve learned on how to navigate busy seasons, such as pl...
Apr 27, 2023•28 min•Ep. 41
