In this episode of Messy on Purpose, Fylisha sits down with hobby-farming business coach Michelle MacNeil, who traded city comfort for rural chaos — and learned everything the hard way. With zero farm experience, a busy toddler, and two businesses to run, Michelle and her family dove head-first into homestead life in Canada, powered by grit, determination, and a lot of YouTube tutorials.

Michelle shares what it really looks like to juggle motherhood, farming, and entrepreneurship while learning to build systems that keep the chaos from taking over. From unexpected challenges to heart-warming moments (yes… including the animals), this conversation is honest, funny, and incredibly relatable.

Inside this episode:

• Leaving city life for a small farm with no experience

• Managing motherhood, business, and rural life at the same time

• Using systems to create structure in a messy season

• Finding joy and purpose in the chaos

Because sometimes the most meaningful growth happens when you jump first — and figure it out as you go.