Women In Wellies Podcast

About Women In Wellies Podcast

Working and living in rural Scotland, Hannah and Charlotte are women in wellies. Each episode they are joined by a guest to explore the inspiring stories, experiences and lessons of other women behind the wellies and share these with you, the listener. Follow @womeninwelliespodcast on Instagram to stay up to date with all the latest news and episodes and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

Publisher

Women in Wellies Podcast

Category

business · science · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

17 Jan 2023

Latest episode

30 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

76 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   30 Oct 2026

   Episode 70 - Fiona Drane

   Episode 70 : Fiona Drane - Islands to Impact Fiona Drane is a tourism consultant, a proud Glaswegian, a mum, a wife and a passionate advocate for Scottish tourism. Having grown up in Cambuslang, her love for Scotland’s countryside and islands has shaped both her life and her career, leading her to the Scottish Borders and a role helping tourism businesses grow and communities thrive. From a holiday job answering enquiries at the Scottish Tourist Board to more than 30 years working in tourism, Fiona shares how her career has evolved alongside the industry. We hear about the experiences that shaped her, the importance of understanding the financial realities of running a business and why she has chosen to focus on helping tourism businesses plan for the future. Fiona’s love of Scotland’s islands is a real highlight, from childhood adventures on Bute and Arran to exploring the Hebrides with her husband. With 35 Scottish islands visited, there are plenty of stories to share, as well as a special appreciation for the people and places that make each island unique. We also explore Fiona’s work with Scottish Community Tourism and her belief that great places to visit must first be great places to live. She shares why tourism should benefit local communities, create opportunities for young people and support the places that welcome visitors, rather than simply measuring success by visitor numbers. This is a conversation about lifelong learning, the people who shape our careers and the importance of staying curious. Fiona reminds us that being a small business does not mean you cannot be strong, and that tourism can play a powerful role in helping rural communities thrive. The Award Winning Women in Wellies Podcast is sponsored by Scottish Law firm, Gillespie Macandrew, advising on all areas of land & rural business, private client, energy and real estate. Connect with Fiona on social media : LinkedIn - Fiona Drane Tourism Marketing \\ Instagram - @fionadranemarketing \\ Website – www.fionadranetourismstrategy.co.uk Episode Recorded on 2nd October 2026. All views expressed are our own. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

2. 

   9 Oct 2026

   Episode 69 - Jenn Stewart

   Episode 69 : Jenn Stewart - Numbers to Networks Jenn Stewart is a partner and Head of Rural at Johnston Carmichael, a farmer’s wife and mum of three, with a career shaped by her love of farming and rural Scotland. Growing up on a beef and sheep farm in the Scottish Borders, Jenn shares how her early experiences in farming led to a career that took her from studying business and working in Barcelona to insolvency and rural business advisory. It is a reminder that our careers do not always follow the path we first imagined and that unexpected opportunities can open new doors. We talk about the importance of understanding the numbers behind a farming business, planning for the future and having sometimes difficult conversations to help family businesses thrive. Jenn shares her experience of supporting rural businesses through challenges and explains why good advice, collaboration and asking the right questions can make all the difference. Alongside her professional career, Jenn remains closely involved in farming life near St Andrews. She reflects on balancing work and family, the importance of agricultural shows in bringing people together and the value of strong relationships across the rural community. Education, mentoring and giving back are also central to our conversation. Jenn talks about how Young Farmers helped build her confidence, the importance of mentors and role models, and her passion for helping the next generation discover the opportunities available across food, farming and the countryside. Jenn’s advice is to build your network, invest in relationships, ask for help and remember to control the controllables. This episode is full of practical insight, encouragement and a reminder of the importance of people in building strong rural businesses. We hope you enjoy listening in! The Award Winning Women in Wellies Podcast is sponsored by Scottish Law firm, Gillespie Macandrew, advising on all areas of land & rural business, private client, energy and real estate. Connect with Amelia on social media : Instagram - @johnston_carmichael / @jennifersstewart \\ LinkedIn - Jenn Stewart / Johnston Carmichael Episode Recorded on 2nd October 2026. All views expressed are our own. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

3. 

   25 Sept 2026

   Episode 68 - Amelia Lawrence

   Episode 68: Amelia Lawrence - Dreams to Dairy Amelia Lawrence is a mum, a vet and a first generation dairy farmer, and this conversation gives us a fascinating insight into what it really takes to build a farming business from the ground up. Growing up in Ayr with no farming background, Amelia first found agriculture through gaining experience on a family farm while pursuing her ambition to become a vet. That experience sparked a love for farming which stayed with her throughout university and her veterinary career. Fast forward several years and a slightly flippant conversation with her husband Merlin about a farm coming up for rent turned into years of planning, saving, business plans and hard work to make their dream of becoming dairy farmers a reality. We hear about the support that helped Amelia and Merlin get started, from the Let's Farm Foundation and Oxbury Bank to their mentor Sophie Gregory and the wider network of people who have supported them along the way. Amelia shares honestly what those first 18 months have looked like, from taking on the tenancy and preparing for the arrival of their herd from Ireland to dealing with TB testing, cattle health challenges and a hugely difficult milk market. It is a story of resilience, learning as you go and trying to stay positive when the reality is tougher than you could have imagined. There is also plenty of insight into the practical side of building an efficient dairy business, including changes to the parlour which have saved around three hours a day. Amelia talks about the different perspectives she brings as both a vet and a farmer, the importance of soil health, breeding for strong and resilient cows and her hopes for the future of the herd. Alongside the farming story, we talk about motherhood, balancing life as a vet with running a young dairy business and the importance of having the right people around you. Amelia also shares her desire to open the farm up to more people, helping communities understand where their food comes from and creating opportunities for people who might never otherwise see a pathway into agriculture. For anyone considering becoming a new entrant, Amelia's advice is simple but powerful: get involved, know your figures, build relationships, ask questions and don't necessarily wait until you feel completely ready. Sometimes you just have to go for it, learn along the way and get yourself out there. This is a really honest conversation about ambition, opportunity, resilience and what it means to build something of your own. We are looking forward to following Amelia and Merlin's farming journey as their herd, family and business continue to grow. The Award Winning Women in Wellies Podcast is sponsored by Scottish Law firm, Gillespie Macandrew, advising on all areas of land & rural business, private client, energy and real estate. Connect with Amelia on social media : Instagram - @makingamooofit \\ TikTok: @makingamooofit Episode Recorded on 18th September 2026. All views expressed are our own. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

Who has been a guest on Women In Wellies Podcast

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Kitty Grubb
• Jennifer Campbell
• Alix Ritchie
• Rosie Archbold

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

1,464

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Spotify

4.6 / 5

11 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 67 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

74

Social presence

0

YouTube

68

Engagement

82

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