Today’s guest is Carmel Meurant she is the founder and organiser of the Country music festival Music in the Mulga which is held on her and her husband David’s working cattle and sheep property. I won’t give her to much of an intro as we chat in great detail about this year’s festival which is coming on the 16th – 19th of May. We also chat about her other business she has and her tips on how she uses social media. You will notice some fairly candid conversation as well as me talking a little more than usual as I do know a lot about the event and the behind the goings on behind the scenes due to being her daughter in-law.

For the show notes go to https://www.theruralcompass.com.au/blogs/podcast-episodes/carmel-meurant-music-in-the-mulga

Today I speak with Sally Bradford, she is the Founder of The Rural ShEmpire. Sally is a mum of two busy Country boys and she is also the Event Co-organiser of Rural Women Unite.

We chat about the upcoming luncheon for Rural Women Unite on May 18th 2019 in Roma QLD, her passion is women's mental health and she tells us a little about The Rural ShEmpire. Sal also has a great shout out for a new lady run business in her neck of the woods.

Welcome to our first BONUS EPISODE! This episode is being released today to ensure the episode gets to you before the ticket sales close for the Rural Women Unite Luncheon at Roma (Tickets sales close 6th May 2019 5:00pm).

Get your tickets before 5:00pm Monday 6th May

https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/rural-women-unite-ladies-luncheon-tickets-58634448213

https://www.theruralcompass.com.au/blogs/podcast-episodes/sally-bradford-rural-women-unite

Today I speak with Cilla Pershouse the founder and creator of Blue Gum Farm TV which is labelled a farm adventure for kids. We chat about Cillas realisation and why she chose to create a show about farm life. We also talk about the importance funding in rural area for arts and entertainment as well as what it was like taking a 5 month on tour

For the show notes go to https://www.theruralcompass.com.au/blogs/podcast-episodes/cilla-pershouse-blug-gum-farm-tv

Today’s guest is Victoria McGrane the Owner of The Scenic Route, Victoria has an incredible background in Visual Arts, fashion and textile design that has taken her all over the world.

We chat about the process that goes into designing one of her pieces, what it is like running her business from such a remote area and she also has a great tip on keeping yourself accountable when it comes to your business.

For the show notes go to https://www.theruralcompass.com.au/blogs/podcast-episodes/victoria-mcgrane-the-scenic-route

In this episode I speak with the lovely Emily Riggs the owner and designer of the clothing label Iris and Wool.

Iris and Wool has been in the planning for over a year and was launched in March 2019. Emily and I have a chat about the label, what its like living through the drought and she offers some of her tips to getting started.

For the show notes go to

https://www.theruralcompass.com.au/blogs/podcast-episodes/emily-riggs-iris-wool