This week on Stockwhips and Lattes, we talk with NZ country music sensation Jody Direen. Jody is an Otago lass with strong rural roots who went to Lincoln and had farming jobs for a few years before chasing down her real passion which is making amazing music. Inspired by her talented Grandmother, Jody's journey has taken her all over the world but now she is proud to call the West Coast of NZ home.  

Follow Jody on Instagram here - @jodydireen

Follow Stockwhips and Lattes on Instagram Here!

Hosts: Laura Koot & Wayne McEntee

This week on Stockwhips and Lattes, Macca and Laura chat to author, social media sensation, contract milker, and family man Tangaroa Walker. Tangaroa came from humble beginnings and everything he has built has been hard-fought and he credits much of his success to some amazing mentors. 

Follow Tangaroa here! - @farm4lifenz

Follow Stockwhips and Lattes on Instagram Here!

Hosts: Laura Koot & Wayne McEntee

Our first "A Road Less Travelled" guest Claire Burgess, who is a Southland contract milker, founder, and owner of an epic mobile coffee business called Ginger Crunch, is also an all-round rural legend who has had more than her fair share of life challenges and shares her story with us.

Our second "Out of the Sack and into the Saddle" guest Warren McSkimming is a former professional cricketer who transitioned into the rural industry while also building his own hunt guiding company, Southern Safaris. We go way off script with Wazza at the end as he tells us some hilarious stories from some of his guided hunts. 

Follow Stockwhips and Lattes on Instagram Here!

Hosts: Laura Koot & Wayne McEntee

In this episode, Laura and Wayne have some frank conversations about physical and mental health with a couple of inspiring rural women. 
Kate Ivey is CEO and founder of the online fitness platform DediKate and she shares her story about building her personal training business. Kate also calls Laura out for making excuses as to why she's not putting the Mahi in.
Elle Perriam, sales manager for Allflex and founder of Will to Live shares some very real and triggering stories about her trauma, what she has learnt and why we should all choose to be compassionate rather than judge. 
Elle Perriam @will.to.livenzKate Ivey @kateiveyfitness

Follow Stockwhips and Lattes on Instagram Here!

Hosts: Laura Koot & Wayne McEntee

Note: This episode talks about suicide and depression and could be quite hard for some people to listen to. Please know that there are places you can go to for help. You are not alone. Need to talk? Free call or text 1737 any time for support from a trained counsellor.
Lifeline – 0800 543 354 (0800 LIFELINE) or free text 4357 (HELP).
Suicide Crisis Helpline – 0508 828 865 (0508 TAUTOKO).
Healthline – 0800 611 116
Samaritans – 0800 726 666 

This week on Stockwhips and Lattes, Laura and Wayne chat to a couple of inspiring rural women, Philippa Cameron and Chanelle O'Sullivan, who have turned their on-farm passions into businesses. We discuss the beauty of a good side hustle, the art of brewing mead and the secret behind a perfect musterers breakfast. 

Philippa Cameron @whats_for_smoko

Chanelle O'Sullivan @borageandbee

Follow Stockwhips and Lattes on Instagram Here!

Hosts: Laura Koot & Wayne McEntee

Former Rugby players Charlie Hore & Tony Marsh join Wayne and Laura this week as they talk about their different paths after rugby, and take each other on with a great game of Townie vs. Country!

Follow Stockwhips and Lattes on Instagram Here!

Hosts: Laura Koot & Wayne McEntee

It's Episode 2 of NZ's newest rural podcast Stockwhips and Lattes! This week, Laura confesses that she isn't much of a sports fan.... Wayne isn't impressed.

Guests this week Lucy Olphert, professional showjumper and Kane Brisco, dairy farmer and founder of Farm Fit NZ join the show to talk about developing a strong mindset and why taking personal responsibility for your life and business is so important. 

Lucy @lucyolphertshowjumping Kane @farmfit_nz

Follow Stockwhips and Lattes on Instagram Here!

Hosts: Laura Koot & Wayne McEntee

Laura Douglas and Wayne McEntee kick of the first episode of Stockwhips and Lattes, they talk their wedding songs, the correct gaiters and sheep milk with special guest Northern Young Farmer of the Year for 2020, and 2021 finalist Lisa Kendall. 

Follow Stockwhips and Lattes on Instagram Here!

Hosts: Laura Koot & Wayne McEntee

Stockwhips and Lattes with Laura Koot & Wayne McEntee - Coming Soon