A Friend of Mine is a series of conversations with some incredible and inspiring women in business from regional and rural Australia.
Whether you’re starting out in business and wondering how to go from side hustle to full time or you’re looking for ways to expand on what you’ve already established, A Friend of Mine will take a deep dive into the nitty gritty to help you along your journey.
Let us introduce you to some amazing female entrepreneurs who will share their experience and knowledge of what it takes to start, grow and scale a successful business.
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Celebrating National Ag Day, we're joined by two guests shaping the future of Australian agriculture.
Amanda Naish, founder of Australian Future Farmers Exchange (https://www.australianfuturefarmers.com.au/), shares her mission to empower the next generation of farmers through education and opportunity. She highlights the alarming statistic of the average age of farmers in Australia and the need to encourage young people to return to farming. Amanda shares her journey in agriculture, the challenges young farmers face, and the misconceptions surrounding the industry. We also cover the diverse pathways available in agriculture and the supportive community that exists within the field.
And Tegan Milne, a solicitor specialising in commercial and succession planning at Beck Legal, (https://becklegal.com.au/) delves into the critical topic of succession planning in agriculture, highlighting its importance for family farms. Tegan explains the nuances of succession planning, emphasising the need for early discussions among family members to avoid disputes later. We also touch on the challenges faced by farmers, the resilience required in the industry, and the collaborative nature of planning for the future of farming businesses.
ABOUT OAK MAGAZINE
This episode was hosted by Kimberley Furness, founder + editor of OAK Magazine (https://oakmagazine.com.au/). We are a proudly independent media publisher dedicated to sharing stories and amplifying voices of female change makers and women in business in regional and rural Australia. OAK is an award winning community ecosystem of print, digital, audio and events. We have demonstrated outstanding quality, innovation and impact through our print magazine, podcasts and audio version of OAK Magazine. OAK is where you will find in-depth chats and courageous conversations with women in business from regional and rural Australia.
Stay social and connect with OAK Magazine on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/oakmagazineau) and Instagram (https://instagram.com/oakmagazineau).
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15 Nov 2024TRANSCRIPT
National Ag Day with Ruby Canning - Mavstar Photography
Celebrating National Ag Day, Ruby Canning from Mavstar Photography (https://www.mavstarphotography.com.au/)shares her deep connection to agriculture, her journey as a livestock photographer, and the significance of National Ag Day. She reflects on her cherished cow Dakota, her diverse agricultural background, and the importance of family values in her life. Ruby emphasises the need for greater understanding and support for farmers, encouraging listeners to appreciate where their food comes from and to engage with their local agricultural communities. The discussion also touches on the mental health aspects of farming and the importance of fostering connections within the agricultural sector.
Takeaways
Ruby Canning emphasises the significance of National Ag Day in sharing farmers' stories and their dedication to feeding the world.
Growing up with livestock, Ruby shares how her beloved cow Dakota symbolises family and agricultural legacy.
Ruby's photography business focuses on capturing the essence of livestock, supporting farmers in marketing their cattle.
The importance of building relationships in agriculture is highlighted as key to success in Ruby's photography career.
Education about where food comes from is crucial; Ruby encourages consumers to connect with local farmers.
Mental health awareness in the farming community is vital, and simple conversations can make a difference.
ABOUT OAK MAGAZINE
This episode was hosted by Kimberley Furness, founder + editor of OAK Magazine (https://oakmagazine.com.au/). We are a proudly independent media publisher dedicated to sharing stories and amplifying voices of female change makers and women in business in regional and rural Australia. OAK is an award winning community ecosystem of print, digital, audio and events. We have demonstrated outstanding quality, innovation and impact through our print magazine, podcasts and audio version of OAK Magazine. OAK is where you will find in-depth chats and courageous conversations with women in business from regional and rural Australia.
Stay social and connect with OAK Magazine on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/oakmagazineau) and Instagram (https://instagram.com/oakmagazineau).
For more inspiring stories, visit OAK Magazine website (https://www.oakmagazine.com.au/). Hosted by Kimberley Furness, Founder + Editor, OAK Magazine.
This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis:
Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy
7 Nov 2024TRANSCRIPT
Weekly Wrap Up - Friday 8 November 2024
She Makes News is a podcast proudly produced by OAK Magazine
Welcome to your weekly news wrap up for regional women in Australia. It's Friday 8 November 2024.
Let’s check up on some news headlines with our sponsor PAEDS Education (https://paedseducation/) - your go-to for life-saving knowledge in rural families.
Featuring Australian Women in Agriculture, Womn-Kind, The Sisterhood Project and CPR Kids, Samantha Wills event in Bendigo, Your Soundtrack to the Outback, plus more.
And with Black Friday coming up, there’s buzz about how small businesses are choosing to approach it. Some are going all in, while others are opting out. Two small business owners share their take on Black Friday sales in Australia.
If you'd like to share your news or leave us an audio message, use our new audio message feature (https://speak-to.us/shemakesnews). Tell us in detail about your event. We can then use your audio quotes in a news bulletin or use the information as part of our news snippets. https://speak-to.us/shemakesnews (https://speak-to.us/shemakesnews)
LINKS
Australian Women in Agriculture - https://events.humanitix.com/women-on-ag-boards-live-zoom-with-cathy-mcgowan-and-narelle-hooper (https://events.humanitix.com/women-on-ag-boards-live-zoom-with-cathy-mcgowan-and-narelle-hooper)
The Sisterhood Project - https://www.thesisterhoodproject.com.au/ (https://www.thesisterhoodproject.com.au/)
Womn-Kind - www.womn-kind.com.au/applynow (https://www.womn-kind.com.au/applynow)
Rural Mind Matters - https://eap.regenerativepsychology.com.au/ (https://eap.regenerativepsychology.com.au/)
Samantha Wills event - https://oakmagazine.com.au/products/women-in-business-event-bendigo (https://oakmagazine.com.au/products/women-in-business-event-bendigo)
Your Soundtrack to the Outback - https://www.philanthropy.org.au/news-and-stories/road-to-success-innovative-musicnt-puts-territory-musicians-on-the-map/ (https://www.philanthropy.org.au/news-and-stories/road-to-success-innovative-musicnt-puts-territory-musicians-on-the-map/)
LET'S MAKE NEWS TOGETHER
That’s your weekly wrap up for regional women. Stay informed. Stay Connected. Follow us on social media @shemakesnews (https://www.instagram.com/shemakesnews/) or email shemakesnews@gmail.com
ABOUT OAK MAGAZINE
This episode was hosted by Kimberley Furness (https://oakmagazine.com.au/pages/kimberley-furness), founder + editor of OAK Magazine. We are a proudly independent media publisher dedicated to sharing stories and amplifying voices of female change makers and women in business in regional and rural Australia. OAK is an award winning community ecosystem of print, digital, audio and events. We have demonstrated outstanding quality, innovation and impact through our print magazine, podcasts and audio version of OAK Magazine. OAK is where you will find in-depth chats and courageous conversations with women in business from regional and rural Australia.
Stay social and connect with OAK Magazine on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/oakmagazineau) and Instagram (https://instagram.com/oakmagazineau).
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Published 15 Nov 2024 · Transcript excerpt
[…] Hello Teagan and Happy National Egg Day. Happy National Egg Day to you thank you for having me. It's an absolute pleasure and even though it's not a topic that people would love to sit down over lunch and just you know have a chat but I think it's a really important part and not only for those that are living in that industry but even those from the outside just to give them some insight into the legalities of what it's like to run a business that is farming. Yeah absolutely so most people on National Egg Day would not think of their lawyer I think firstly but for us we think about our farmers every day in this office so we do a lot of farm succession planning which is a relatively new term I think it's come at the last few years but our farmers would hear it all the time now about succession planning we're always very passionate to talk about it and want to make sure everyone's aware of what succession planning is and sort of plant the seed to get it started as early as possible. […]
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