Black Heels and Tractor Wheels - Presented by Rural Women New Zealand

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Jody Drysdale is Southland born and bred, now living on a farm in Balfour, Southland with her husband Blair and three children. 

Jody and Blair had been looking for ways to diversify their farming operation, deciding on hemp. In response to one of her children experiencing skin irritation, Jody researched and developed a recipe to make a soothing cream using her hemp seed oil- resulting in Hopefield Hemp’s incredible skin care range. Hopefield Hemp is very much a family business and building connection with customers is hugely important to Jody. 

Jody chats to us about getting into the hemp industry, making products in the kitchen with her cake mixer, and her experience with the NZI Rural Women NZ Business Awards 2022. 

You can see more about Hopefield Hemp here: https://www.hopefieldhemp.co.nz/

Apply for the NZI Rural Women NZ Business Awards 2023 HERE: https://ruralwomennz.nz/nzi-rural-women-nz-business-awards-2023/

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Today we talk to Serena Lyders, of Whānau Consultancy Services. As a 6th generation member of a shearing family, the industry and the people in it are close to her heart. 

Serena knew from an early age that she wanted to make a difference in the lives of others, especially women and children, and lead change to address the intergenerational trauma and social issues in the shearing industry. Serena has spent over 18 years in health and social work environments and has been the driver and innovator behind countless initiatives to empower people in her region and across the country. 

Serena is also last years winner of the Rural Champion Category at the NZI Rural Women NZ Business Awards. 

In this episode, Serena talks to us about her extremely diverse background, her obsession for qualifications and her hopes for the future. 

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Today we chat to Miki Coulston, who is based in Te Puia Springs, near Gisborne. As a farm manager on the East Coast, she is super passionate about farming, especially women in farming.

Miki was also one of our Activator’s, which a programme to help rural women get their business ideas off the ground. Miki brought her idea, Country and Me, a clothing brand all about providing affordable clothing for the active rural woman.

In this episode, Miki has a chat to us about her experience with Cyclone Gabrielle, the challenges of launching a new business, and her hopes of building a community. 

You can check out Miki’s clothing brand, Country and Me here: https://www.countryandme.co.nz/shop 

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Black Heels and Tractor Wheels is back for Season 5! No better day to start off a brand new season than International Women's Day.

We chat to one incredible, inspiring, kick-ass woman, Kate Ivey of Kate Ivey Fitness. Kate has recently expanded her business into Australia, and is in the depths of calling for registrations’ for her upcoming 8 week programme, DediKate Rural. 

Kate has a chat to us about her journey with Kate Ivey Fitness, the challenges of running your own business, and tips and tricks for keeping active and healthy when you have a million things on the go. 

DediKate Rural is all about celebrating Rural Women and empowering them to exercise and look after themselves. The challenge starts on Monday 20th March, equipment isn’t necessary! 

You can register for this incredible programme here: https://kateiveyfitness.com/dedikate/rural/ 

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To celebrate the last episode of Season 4, we have a good ol’ best bits. Thank you to our incredible listeners for tuning in to each episode, we are so very lucky to have you all.

And another big thank you to the amazing women we have featured this season (and every season). Stay tuned for S5 in the New Year!

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Karen is a farmer with her husband Mick and lives in Gladstone, Wairarapa along with her teenage children. 

Originally a town girl with a resource management degree, her passion for improving the environment (and marrying a farmer) encouraged her to embrace farm life. Karen now works for FMG, but she is also is the immediate Past Vice President of Federated Farmers NZ and was formerly the Federated Farmers Arable Industry Group Chairperson.

Karen has many accolades, including winning the Ballance Farm Environment Awards for the Wellington Region, Federated Farmers Biosecurity Farmer of the Year, and is a graduate of the 'Escalator' Programme from the Agri-Women's Development Trust (AWDT).

We talk to Karen about vision to see agriculture and food production thrive, her ‘unusual’ path into governance roles, and her experience as a woman in governance. 

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Laura MacDonald, also known as Kiwi Country Girl, lives with her family in Te Akau. Laura is a born and raised rural gal, growing up on a 60-acre sheep and beef farm. 

While her husband Josh works for his family’s business, Laura is very grateful to be able to stay at home with her three children, and earn some income from her social media presence. 

Laura talks to us about her journey of building an online community, how COVID impacted this journey and her big goal of becoming self-sufficient. 

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Christina Perriam is a strong rural woman with merino wool in her blood, who is now a pillar of the Central Otago community after an upbringing at Bendigo Station. 

Christina walks us through her fashion journey from Tarras school, learning from her creative and entrepreneurial parents, to now running one of New Zealand’s most iconic fashion brands.

We also talk through Christina’s journey in losing her incredible mother Heather, her ability to make light where there is darkness and her tips for women in business.

Today’s shout out is to the NZ Cancer Society who have been supporting New Zealanders with cancer for over 90 years.

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Nadia Lim needs no introduction. She’s an all round superwoman, who now lives in the beautiful Central Otago with her husband Carlos and two small sons.

After the incredibly successful sale of My Food Bag, Nadia and Carlos purchased “Royalburn Station”, and are now sharing their farming journey with the rest of Aoteoroa. 

In this podcast, we discuss Nadia’s food philosophies, the struggles of parenting, and how to prioritise giving back.

Today’s shoutout goes to Garden to Table, a charitable trust empowering kids to grow, harvest, prepare, and share great food.

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Pip Cameron lives in the high country with her two small daughters and husband Joe on Otematata Station in the Waitaki Valley.

Along with many other hats, Pip is the incredible station cook, who whips up practical, rustic smokos for the hardworking crew.

She’s also an author, mother, advocate and is incredibly proud of her rural roots and the values she’s passing onto her two girls.

Today's shout out is to Plunket who is a charity and Aotearoa's largest support service for the health and wellbeing of tamariki under five and their whanau. 

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