Send us a text

Laura MacDonald, also known as Kiwi Country Girl, lives with her family in Te Akau. Laura is a born and raised rural gal, growing up on a 60-acre sheep and beef farm. 

While her husband Josh works for his family’s business, Laura is very grateful to be able to stay at home with her three children, and earn some income from her social media presence. 

Laura talks to us about her journey of building an online community, how COVID impacted this journey and her big goal of becoming self-sufficient. 

<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1842219/open_sms">Send us a text</a>Laura MacDonald, also known as Kiwi Country Girl, lives with her family in Te Akau. Laura is a born and raised rural gal, growing up on a 60-acre sheep and beef farm. While her husband Josh works for his family’s business, Laura is very grateful to be able to stay at home with her three children, and earn some income from her social media presence. Laura talks to us about her journey of building an online community, how COVID impacted this journey and her big goal of becoming self-sufficient.

Welcome to the Black Heels and Tractor Wheels Podcast where we are sharing stories from a range of women around New Zealand. Our hosts, Emma and Claire join a whole raft of incredible New Zealand women to discuss topics ranging from starting your own business, navigating career and university changes, building confidence, and getting back to work with young children. 

If you enjoyed this podcast, feel free to visit our Instagram, Facebook and website, or even become a member! www.ruralwomennz.nz 

Welcome to the Black Heels and Tractor Wheels Podcast where we are sharing stories from a range of women around New Zealand. Our hosts, Emma and Claire join a whole raft of incredible New Zealand women to discuss topics ranging from starting your own business, navigating career and university changes, building confidence, and getting back to work with young children.&nbsp; If you enjoyed this podcast, feel free to visit our Instagram, Facebook and website, or even become a member! www.ruralwomennz.nz&nbsp;

Black Heels and Tractor Wheels - Presented by Rural Women New Zealand

Laura MacDonald

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/7784f840-c291-422a-924b-ad9000bbad71/clips/032a9d67-1743-4275-bf8a-b20b004869f3/transcript

We have a chat with Sandra Matthews, Chair of RWNZ and local community legend. We yarn about engendering volunteering from a young age, developing identity as a woman coming onto a farm from outside, depression and anxiety, and also leadership pathways. 

Sandra delivers some stellar advice on governance, leading yourself and leading others. Thank you so much Sandra for being so candid and open with us!

We have a chat with Sandra Matthews, Chair of RWNZ and local community legend. We yarn about engendering volunteering from a young age, developing identity as a woman coming onto a farm from outside, depression and anxiety, and also leadership pathways. 
Sandra delivers some stellar advice on governance, leading yourself and leading others. Thank you so much Sandra for being so candid and open with us!

Sandra Matthews

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/7784f840-c291-422a-924b-ad9000bbad71/clips/302165a5-be58-447d-af38-b218013e6c17/transcript

Send us a text

We speak to Mel Bennett, a progressive leader in New Zealand's horticulture industry ✨

Mel has come a long way- From accidental beginnings in the avocado sector 🥑 to pivoting into kiwifruit🥝, and now embarking on her new journey as a mum. 

We discuss the importance of both backing yourself as well as getting super support in a new journey, building strong relationships, grabbing opportunities with both hands and when you bite off more than you can chew- you gotta chew like hell! 🙌

<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1842219/open_sms">Send us a text</a>We speak to Mel Bennett, a progressive leader in New Zealand&apos;s horticulture industry ✨Mel has come a long way- From accidental beginnings in the avocado sector 🥑 to pivoting into kiwifruit🥝, and now embarking on her new journey as a mum. We discuss the importance of both backing yourself as well as getting super support in a new journey, building strong relationships, grabbing opportunities with both hands and when you bite off more than you can chew- you gotta chew like hell! 🙌

Mel Bennett

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/7784f840-c291-422a-924b-ad9000bbad71/clips/8a327c8c-b620-4476-a721-b20b00456e22/transcript

Send us a text

Joining us on the Podcast is Nadine Tunley, CEO of Horticulture New Zealand. 

Nadine has always had a very strong connection with the food and fibre sector, having grown up in rural New Zealand. Prior to Hort NZ, Nadine was primarily in the apple and pear industry and Mānuka honey. 

Nadine candidly talks to Emma and Claire about surrounding yourself with great people, resilience and grit, and the importance of being bold and owning your mistakes. 

This was a great chat full of golden nuggets for anyone out there who may need an extra push to go out and make that next step.  

You can listen here: https://lnkd.in/gYz4hfXD

#blackheelsandtractorwheels #podcast #ruralwomennz

Thank you so much for joining us Nadine!

<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1842219/open_sms">Send us a text</a>Joining us on the Podcast is Nadine Tunley, CEO of Horticulture New Zealand.  Nadine has always had a very strong connection with the food and fibre sector, having grown up in rural New Zealand. Prior to Hort NZ, Nadine was primarily in the apple and pear industry and Mānuka honey.  Nadine candidly talks to Emma and Claire about surrounding yourself with great people, resilience and grit, and the importance of being bold and owning your mistakes.  This was a great chat full of golden nuggets for anyone out there who may need an extra push to go out and make that next step.   You can listen here: https://lnkd.in/gYz4hfXD #blackheelsandtractorwheels #podcast #ruralwomennz Thank you so much for joining us Nadine!

Nadine Tunley

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/7784f840-c291-422a-924b-ad9000bbad71/clips/be066648-96e2-4ca4-a171-b20b00458306/transcript

Laura MacDonald

In 1 playlist(s)

Black Heels and Tractor Wheels - Presented by Rural Women New Zealand

Social links

Follow podcast

Recent clips