Harvesting Her Way

Harvesting Her Way

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Harvesting Her Way episodes

  • The Many Hats of Women in Ag w/ co-host Calli Williams

    In this episode of Harvesting Her Way, host Dawn Kress and guest Calli Williams discuss the multifaceted lives of women in agriculture.

    They explore the challenges and rewards of balancing various roles, from parenting to professional commitments, while emphasizing the importance of mental health and community involvement. The conversation highlights the need for flexibility and self-care, encouraging listeners to embrace their unique journeys and recognize when it's time to step back from specific commitments for personal growth.

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    Connect with us over on Instagram

    Calli @calli_williams

    Dawn @dawnmarie.co


    Chapters

    00:00 Embracing Change: The Transition from October to November

    02:25 Wearing Many Hats: The Life of an Entrepreneur

    08:33 Balancing Family and Work: The Daily Juggle

    14:43 The Power of Community Involvement

    19:35 Reflecting on Personal Growth and Future Directions



    22 min
  • Harvesting Your Unique Career Journey

    In this episode of the Harvesting Her Way podcast, host Dawn Kress and guest Calli Williams discuss their journeys through corporate jobs that didn't fit their lifestyles and passions.

    They share insights on navigating career transitions, the impact of toxic work environments, and the importance of flexibility and values in finding fulfilling work. The conversation emphasizes the power of community connections and the courage to pursue one's true calling in life and work.

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    Connect with us outside of the podcast over on Instagram

    Calli @calli_williams

    Dawn @dawnmarie.co

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    Episode Chapters:

    00:00 Coffee Shop Chats: A Warm Introduction

    05:59 From Health Insurance to Livestock: A Career Journey

    13:52 Finding the Right Fit: Embracing Change in Careers

    21:15 The Value of Flexibility in Work

    27:30 Interview Insights and Experiences


    39 min
  • Harvesting Clarity: The Art of Decluttering

    In this episode of the Harvesting Her Way podcast, host Dawn Kress shares her insights on embracing a unique lifestyle while navigating decluttering challenges. She emphasizes the importance of simplicity and offers practical tips for tackling clutter in a manageable way. Dawn reflects on her experiences with decluttering, particularly in the context of family life and rural living, and encourages listeners to find joy in letting go of unnecessary items.


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    10 min
  • Harvesting Life Your Own Way: A Milestone, A Recap, A Revelation

    In this episode of Harvesting Her Way, host Dawn Kress shares her personal journey of health, milestones, and reflections on life. She discusses the importance of celebrating achievements, advocating for one's health, and navigating personal challenges, particularly concerning her father's health.

    Dawn also reviews the book 'The Measure' and its profound impact on her perspective of life and choices, emphasizing the significance of living authentically and embracing one's unique journey.

    Let's connect over on Instagram! You can find me @dawnmarie.co

    Chapters:

    00:33 Celebrating Milestones and Personal Reflections

    10:35 Health Advocacy and Personal Experiences

    18:18 Life Lessons from 'The Measure'



    31 min
  • Ag Wives Diaries: Romanticizing Ag Through Meat Distributing

    Welcome back to the Harvesting Her Way podcast! This week, host Dawn Kress and guest Calli Williams discuss the intricacies of running a meat retail business, the importance of grading beef, and the impact of local sourcing on community health. They share insights on navigating food processing regulations, building local connections, and the challenges of supplying restaurants. The conversation emphasizes the significance of feedback in farming practices and the rewarding nature of community engagement.

    Connect with us over on Instagram!

    DawnMarie.Co

    Calli Williams

    Chapters

    00:00 Behind the Scenes of Meat Retail

    03:24 Navigating Regulations and Inspections

    06:41 Grading and Quality Control

    09:22 Consumer Demand and Product Offerings

    12:26 Building Community Connections

    15:26 The Importance of Local Sourcing

    18:16 Future Plans and Growth Opportunities

    25:11 New Chapter


    26 min
  • Ag Diaries: Sharing Our Online Stories

    Hey you! Welcome back to the Harvesting Her Way podcast. In episode #107, host Dawn Kress and guest Calli Williams discuss their journeys in agriculture, the importance of sharing personal stories online, and the connections formed through social media. They explore the challenges and rewards of being women in agriculture, their farm goals, and the significance of building a supportive community. The conversation emphasizes the value of authenticity and the impact of sharing experiences to uplift others in the industry.


    We'd love to connect with you on Instagram:

    DawnMarie.Co

    Calli_Williams

    The skinny:

    00:00 Introduction and Context of Sharing Online

    03:22 Calli's Journey: From Pandemic to Passion

    06:24 Dawn's Story: Blogging and Building Community

    12:27 Goals and Aspirations in Agriculture

    18:30 Connecting Through Social Media: Building Relationships

    24:28 Future Plans and Community Engagement

    33:55 New Chapter


    35 min
  • The Ag Wives Diaries Series Part 4: Safety, Harvest, and Comparison

    Balancing Farm Life and Family: Safety, Harvest, and Comparison

    In this episode of the Harvesting Her Way podcast, host Dawn Marie discusses farm safety and the challenges of farm life with co-host Calli. They reflect on the importance of farm safety, sharing stories of near accidents and safety practices they've implemented with their children. They also recap their busy summer and transition into the fall harvest season, detailing their respective roles and responsibilities in their farming operations.

    The episode touches on the comparison game and the feeling of imposter syndrome in the agricultural community. Overall, it's an insightful conversation about balancing farm duties and family life while fostering a supportive community.

    Follow us behind the scenes over on Instagram

    @dawnmarie.co

    @calli_williams

    00:00 Welcome to Harvesting Her Way Podcast

    00:40 Introducing Today's Episode and Co-Host
    01:01 Recap of Summer and Transition to Harvest Season
    02:08 Farm Safety: A Personal Story
    04:27 The Emotional Impact of Farm Accidents
    10:50 Teaching Farm Safety to Kids
    18:59 Harvest Season and Farm Operations
    21:03 Rides and Farm Safety
    21:40 Harvest Season and Farm Operations
    22:24 Family and Farming Community
    24:07 Manure Management and Crop Rotation
    25:20 Balancing Farm Life and Family
    28:03 Imposter Syndrome in Agriculture
    33:10 Sharing Stories and Mental Health
    40:18 Closing Thoughts and Community Engagement

    43 min
  • Ag Wives Diary: From Summer Recaps to Fall Preps

    In this episode of Harvesting Her Way, Dawn reunites with Kristin Harms and Calli Williams for a heartfelt catch-up after a busy summer. The ladies share their summer highlights, from family travels and zoo adventures to unexpected mishaps like broken kneecaps and car troubles. They discuss their families' transitions as school starts and seasons change. Additionally, the conversation touches on their entrepreneurial journeys, from Calli’s booming beef business to Dawn's pork sales and Kristin’s ventures with Arbonne and catalog designs. Tune in for a lively discussion on balancing mom life, ranch duties, and entrepreneurial passions, all while keeping a sense of humor through life's unexpected challenges.

    A huge shoutout to our episode sponsor: A Beautiful Life by Logan Mauch. Logan is helping women have abundant freedoms, choices, and confidence. Logan genuinely believes that when a woman feels that she looks great, she also feels great about herself. When a woman feels great about herself, she can show up more confident and authentically as the person she was created to be.

    Follow us over on Instagram to get the full scoop on our ag lives and wrangling children:

    Dawn Marie

    Calli Williams

    Kristin Harms


    00:00 Welcome Back to Harvesting Her Way

    00:36 Shoutout to Our Sponsor: A Beautiful Life by Logan Mauch
    01:33 Summer Recap: Calli's Adventures
    06:54 Summer Recap: Kristin's Challenges
    14:12 Back to School: Adjusting to New Routines
    20:25 Morning Routine Challenges
    20:48 Bus Ride Experiences
    23:06 Fall Activities and Busy Season
    24:04 Catalog Design and Deadlines
    33:13 Entrepreneurial Ventures
    35:09 Family and Farm Life
    38:48 Reflecting on Success and Challenges
    41:04 Conclusion and Farewell

    47 min
  • Finding Your Pace

    Finding Your Pace is only a metaphor, I promise!

    Welcome back to another episode of Harvesting Her Way! In this episode, I explore the metaphor of 'finding your pace' and how it applies to various aspects of life beyond running. I share personal anecdotes about running with my dog, Avry, and how it helped me realize the importance of setting a comfortable pace in life. We discuss how finding your groove, whether running, parenting, or managing household chores, can lead to greater joy and fulfillment. Tune in to reflect on the different seasons of life and how you can lean into what truly lights you up.


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    00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview

    00:08 Finding Your Pace: A Metaphor
    00:28 Personal Running Journey
    01:34 Life's Groove and Joy
    02:08 Guilt and Shame in Running
    02:33 Parenting and Delegation
    02:49 Seasons of Life
    04:30 Rediscovering Joy
    08:22 Evolution of Friendships
    09:27 Parenting Seasons
    10:15 Conclusion: Finding Your Pace

    14 min
  • Finding Your Way Out of Your Comfort Zone

    Hello friend, and welcome to season 4! I’m back behind the mic and, true to fashion, ‘finding my way out of my comfort zone’ navigating tech changes to the podcasting world that occurred while I was on break. Bear with me, friend. Yikes.

    Thank you to our episode sponsor!

    A beautiful friend, Logan Mach, runs A Beautiful Life, which helps women have abundant freedoms, choices, and confidence. She genuinely believes that when a woman feels that she looks great, she feels great about herself. When a woman feels great about herself, she can show up more confident and authentically as the person she was created to be.

    Find Logan on her site or on Instagram

    www.Trumpetingcolor.Com/loganmauch

    A Beautiful Life Instagram @abeautifullife_2911 Trumpeting Color @trumpetingcolor

    I’d love to connect with your IRT on the online community of Instagram @dawnmarie.co

    26 min

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Embracing a holistic lifestyle with a dash of farm charm, this weekly podcast will shed light on the hard and the toughness we put into sowing the seeds of our health, and cultivating our futures, so…