This month we are joined by co-founder of Women Who Work in Rural Iona Campbell. Iona is Senior Events & Partnerships Manager at the GWCT and grew up on a family farm in Scotland. She has been integral in promoting women within the rural sector and last year was nominated by the SLE for a Rising Star award.

Please note this was recorded pre the name change, apologies for any confusion.

This month we spoke with Nic MacLeod, Policy & Public Affairs Advisor from Scottish Land & Estates. 

Nic tells us of her different experiences within the rural sector and the lessons she has learnt along the way. We of course chat about her herd of Highland Cows and how she manages to run a small holding while working full time. 

In this month's episode we spoke with taxidermist Hollie Bird. 

Hollie lives in the Highlands and shares her stories and insights into what it's like being a female taxidermist in a small industry. 

She shares her advice on how to become a taxidermist but doesn't tell us the secret to her formula!

In this episode, we’re joined by April Coate, co-owner of Coate PR, a Cotswolds-based agency rooted in the heart of the countryside. Specialising in equestrian brands, rural businesses, and countryside events, April shares what it takes to build authentic, high-impact PR in a niche that values heritage as much as innovation. From storytelling that resonates to the realities of running an agency in a rural setting, this conversation is full of insight for brands looking to stand out with purpose and credibility.

In this episode, we’re joined by Laura Holmes from AGM Venison, whose career journey is as diverse as it is inspiring. From serving on a tour in Afghanistan to working as a veterinary professional, Laura has built a path defined by resilience, adaptability, and a deep connection to animal welfare and the land.

Now working with Game Larder by Tarrant Refrigeration and running AGM Venison, she brings a unique perspective to the world of game meat—combining practical experience, technical knowledge, and a real passion for sustainable food.

We talk about her transition between careers, what she’s learned along the way, and her insights into the venison industry today. It’s an honest and engaging conversation about finding your direction, embracing change, and building something meaningful.

In this month's podcast, we had the pleasure of speaking with Tamara Warhusrt from Farmette Media. We spoke with Tamara about her Farmette journey, starting her own business, rural media challenges, and women's visibility in fieldsports.

In this episode we spoke with the Director of the Heather Trust Katrina Candy and Chloe Thornton, Marketing, Events & Digital Manager.

We spoke about the important work of moorland management and all about the careers and experiences on Katrina and Chloe. 

Originally established in the 1980s to reconcile grouse and sheep farming interests on moorland, The Heather Trust has since broadened its goals to ensure every moorland is managed sustainably, effectively and sensitively. In recognising and understanding the many economic, social and environmental interests, we strive for moorlands to be managed for everyone’s wellbeing.

In this episode of Women Who Work in Fieldsports, we sit down with Laura Irwin of Tulchan Estate, one of Scotland’s most renowned sporting estates, to explore what it really takes to build a career in the heart of the countryside.

Laura shares her journey into fieldsports, offering an honest insight into estate life, the variety of roles involved, and the skills needed to thrive in a traditionally male-dominated industry. From day-to-day responsibilities to the importance of teamwork, stewardship, and adaptability, she reflects on the realities, rewards, and challenges of working on a leading sporting estate.

This conversation shines a light on the diverse opportunities available to women in fieldsports and the passion, resilience, and dedication that underpin success in this world. Whether you’re considering a career in the sector or simply curious about life behind the scenes on a working estate, this episode offers inspiration and practical insight in equal measure.

In this episode of Women Who Work in Fieldsports, we speak with Louisa Clutterbuck, CEO of Eat Wild, about her dynamic career championing sustainable wild game in the UK. Louisa reflects on her journey into the fieldsports and food sectors, the evolution of her leadership role, and how she has balanced professional ambition with her recent transition into motherhood.

Louisa also shares candidly about the challenges she has faced along the way, offering a thoughtful and grounded perspective on resilience, career growth, and life’s changing seasons.

Trigger warning: This episode contains discussion of miscarriage.

In this episode, we’re joined by the legendary Polly Portwin — Director of the Campaign for Hunting at the Countryside Alliance. A leading voice in rural affairs, Polly shares her insights on the future of country sports, the challenges facing the countryside today, and why tradition still matters in a modern world.

Whether you’re passionate about field sports or just curious about the debates shaping rural Britain, this conversation offers straight-talking perspectives from one of the countryside’s most influential advocates.