In time for International Women's Day 2020, our first podcast interview on 6 March 2020 was with Lisa McKay, talking from her farm in the hinterland of Sydney. 

When I asked Lisa if she'd be my first podcast interview, she was surprised that I considered her to be an inspiration to other women. 

An outline of what Lisa shared with us in this interview:

Lisa is 34, little sister of 3 big brothers. Lisa always held her own and knew her brothers had her back and she had theirs! Lisa, from very young would say 'just get on with it!' or 'just get over it!'  Where did that attitude come from?

At 3 Lisa fell ill, due to a mosquito bite and got Ross River fever. Lisa shared how she, from an early age until now at 34, managed the serious health challenges, the dark moments and cross-roads, that could have ruined her life. Lisa had both hips replaced at the age of 12. 

Lisa's story includes her falling in love at 16 with her beautiful husband, Steve. How they travelled the world and have done things she never thought was possible. Lisa runs her own company, Help Nursing Agency, whilst raising her 2 young children, living on a farm with her menagerie of furry fluffy friends.

Lisa bravely shared about 2013 when she received the worst news any sister could ever imagine. In 2013, Lisa took a lead roll... because her parents were shattered. Lisa showed incredible strength no one would know could be inside such a petite young mum of a 3-month old baby and toddler. 

Lisa's life has had its share of incredible grief and challenges but also great happiness, love, adventures and celebrations. Lisa has made choices at cross-roads from the time she was small, and is still making choices that are always about living the best life she can live, both with, and giving to, those she loves.

Lisa McKay, you are a role model to say the very least.  Yes, Lisa, you are an inspiration to other women, both older and younger than your 30-something years. What a kick off to the stories we'll be sharing in this series. Thank you Lisa. 

It's International Women's Day tomorrow. Women supporting women is one way we can share strength and love to other women this year. Please don't hesitate to share this episode with any woman or women's group you are a part of and please give Lisa some love with a "heart" or comment below.

Note: Lisa and I agreed that the uncut version is how we'd roll with this first podcast. We were nervous but we 'just got on with it' as Lisa would say. Little Rosie, Lisa's wee dog had her few words to share, excited about the new guinea pigs in the yard... someone rang while we were talking. "Welcome to life on the farm" as Lisa put it!