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In this episode of Boldly Grounded, host Kylie Epperson introduces Katie Dowson, a businesswoman, farm wife, and mother. Katie shares her journey from her upbringing in a seed-selling family to her role as a business owner managing multiple ventures, including Seed Life and Seed Life Swag. The conversation touches on the challenges and rewards of balancing business with family life, the importance of mental health and self-care, and the evolving role of women in agriculture. Katie emphasizes the value of staying flexible, being authentically yourself in business, and making intentional connections within the agricultural community. Listeners get a glimpse of Katie's daily routines, her strategies for integrating family into her professional life, and her tips for taking care of one's mental and physical well-being.

00:00 Welcome to Boldly Grounded

00:57 Introducing Katie Dowson

03:37 Katie's Background and Journey in Agriculture

05:20 Meeting Her Farmer Husband

10:19 Building Businesses and Raising Kids

15:58 Embracing Real Life in Business

18:15 The Pressure of Perfection

19:35 Mental Health in Agriculture

20:01 Balancing Life in Agriculture

21:09 The Importance of Self-Care

22:17 Daily Self-Care Routines

25:16 The Value of Selfish Time

27:55 Flexibility in Farm Life

29:54 Seed Life Apparel Journey

33:31 First Instagram Interaction

35:06 Final Thoughts and Farewell