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What happens when two farm wives get real about the beautiful messiness of rural life? Kylie sits down with Emily Ponwith, a fellow farm wife and co-owner of Farm Wife Tallow, for an honest conversation about unexpected farm transitions, the juggling act of motherhood and business, and why August hits every farm mom right in the feels.

Emily shares her journey from elementary teacher to farm owner after a sudden family loss, the reality of stepping into big shoes with four kids under 10, and how diversifying income streams (hello, Farm Wife Tallow!) keeps farm families resilient. Plus, they dive into the emotional rollercoaster of back-to-school season, postpartum struggles, and why building strong family foundations matters more than perfection.

Key Takeaways: • Why involving kids in farm decisions early creates future success • How to navigate unexpected farm transitions with grace • The power of diversifying farm income through multiple ventures • Why August feels overwhelming for farm moms (and that's completely normal) • Building family foundations that last beyond the farm

Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction to Boldly Grounded 00:51 Meet Emily Ponwith: A Rural Mom and Farm Wife 01:29 Emily's Journey from Teaching to Farming 02:50 Navigating Farm Succession and Family Involvement 14:18 Diversifying Farm Income and Business Ventures 17:41 The Birth of Farm Wife Tallow 18:43 The Joy of Woman-Owned Business 19:30 The Magic of Tallow Cream 22:48 Balancing Life and Business 23:16 Marketing and Team Dynamics 27:35 August Madness and Mom Guilt 32:27 Navigating Postpartum Challenges 35:28 Looking Ahead: Farm Wives Club and Beyond