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The Countrywoman’s Guide to Work, Life & You…

Countrywoman"s Guide is a virtual kitchen table for us all to sit round and learn from each other - whether it be business goings on, life advice or simply a reminder to remember that you matter, we"re here. countrywomansguide.substack.com

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Episode 37 : Emma talks to Dan Kieran, Author and...

The Countrywoman’s Guide to Work, Life & You… ·

2026/04/12

I’ve known Dan Kieran for a little while now and first came across him when I read his book Do Start - How to Create and Run a Business (that doesn’t run you). It’s a great read and I loved the way he talked about his journey through starting and running a business.Dan is a seasoned entrepreneur and author. We’re both members of the Do Lectures community and connected on Linkedin, but our conversations started after I watched a presentation that Dan gave about his thoughts on Leadership.In it, he

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59:38

Episode 36 : Emma talks to Mandy Powell of The...

The Countrywoman’s Guide to Work, Life & You… ·

2026/03/29

This episode was one I originally recorded for Do Radio, who have very kindly said I can also share the podcasts with you.As with the other ‘Do’ conversations, the interviews are so rich with honesty about the entrepreneurial journey and so rich with wisdom and experience that they match up really well with the things that we talk about on our CWG podcasts.I am so pleased to introduce you to Mandy Powell, who started The Goodwash Company at her farm kitchen table in 2018, creating an ethical Welsh

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59:35

Episode 35 : Emma interviews Kresse Wesling CBE...

The Countrywoman’s Guide to Work, Life & You… ·

2026/03/22

Kresse Wesling, CBE, is a multi-award winning environmental entrepreneur. After first meeting the London Fire Brigade in 2005, Kresse launched Elvis & Kresse, which rescues and transforms decommissioned fire hose into innovative lifestyle products and returns 50% of profits to the Fire Fighters Charity.The company now collects 12 different waste streams and has several charitable partnerships and collaborations across industries. In 2021, Kresse and Elvis, her business and life partner, also took on

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58:57

Predictable Success - unlocking Growth in your...

The Countrywoman’s Guide to Work, Life & You… ·

2026/03/15

If you’re an ambitious entrepreneur scaling your business or you’re feeling stuck and can’t quite see where to go, then this interview with Les McKeown that I originally recorded for Do Radio should be on your list of things to listen to this week.Les developed his own trademark @predictablesuccess model and has worked with thousands of people running businesses over the years, so his insights are profound.As Les himself says, “if you truly want to not just grow, but scale your organization, then I

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42:55

Episode 33 : It takes a Village... - Emma chats to...

The Countrywoman’s Guide to Work, Life & You… ·

2026/03/08

I’ve known Lara for a few years now. She first popped up on my radar when she approached me to ask for advice about running her holiday let business at Combe Head House because she’d seen Dimpsey and knew that we were nearby. We met up and have become friends, chatting about business and life in general when we see each other.With three generations living together, two small children, properties to renovate and a holiday let business to build - Lara is a very busy lady and, like many of our

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60:22

Episode 32 : Emma Warren is interviewed by Janet...

The Countrywoman’s Guide to Work, Life & You… ·

2026/03/02

Over Winter 2025, I hosted the Making Stuff Up Channel on Do Radio for 12 episodes, Do Radio is a new initiative which was the brainchild of David Hieatt and a fabulous team of people who came together to make it happen.Do Radio is a radio station for people who believe in the power of doing something. Featuring thought-provoking shows from inspiring minds, over the eight channels there is always a show to listen to throughout the day and night.It’s been an absolute privilege being an early part of

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26:19

Episode 31 : Emma talks to Lucy Scudamore of The...

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2026/01/18

Lucy Scudamore is one busy lady!I first came across Lucy on her Defender Deli instagram, on a reel talking through a veritable feast of delicacies that she was serving from the back of her specially converted Landrover Defender.Coronation pheasant, pheasant and stuffing sausage rolls, sticky mustard sausages - just her descriptions made me want to go and make some for my lunch!Plus being a Landrover and picnic fan myself, I loved the fact that this wasn’t just a couple of picnic baskets in the back

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51:22

Episode 30 : Meet Sam Cooper-Gray - Strategist,...

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2026/01/04

I met Sam Cooper-Gray last year at an event for the launch of the HSBC Fearless and Thriving report about midlife female entrepreneurs, which was researched by Eleanor Mills from Noon.Sam was so passionate about raising both the profile of, and access to funding for, female entrepreneurs and the words that she spoke to the assembled room stuck with me for many weeks afterwards.Shortly after we met, Sam made the transition from 25 years in the banking world and became an entrepreneur, establishing

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40:07

Episode 29 : Emma chats to Kate Cullen of Fablefaine,...

The Countrywoman’s Guide to Work, Life & You… ·

2025/12/28

🌿 Discover the beauty of rural creativity with Kate Cullen.I finally met Kate at an event run by Charlie Dobbs and Matilda Carr earlier this year, having followed her on instagram for some time. We only had time for a brief chat but just before Christmas, Kate came down to Dimpsey in Somerset and took some beautiful photos for Dimpsey and Fablefaine, her location listing website.After we finished the shoot, Kate sat down with me for a mug of tea and a chat for the CWG podcast.Kate’s journey has

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Episode 28 : Our manifesto - come with me behind the...

The Countrywoman’s Guide to Work, Life & You… ·

2025/10/19

Georgia (who edits our articles and does a lot of our social media) and I had a meeting this week to discuss upcoming content for CWG.As part of that meeting, we were talking about the CWG lunch we held recently and all that we have learnt over the past year of working together. CWG has changed during that time, and to set us up ready for next year Georgia asked me if I could note down what CWG is to me and some of our values and how I see them working together.I was about to write her one of my

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9:30

Episode 27 : You are enough…

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2025/10/05

I used to suffer from this too…And it took me a lot of years to get the past tense into the above statement!* When I was in the corner at a family function, on the phone, frantically gesticulating that I would be done soon - my heart was torn in two. I felt I was being ‘less than’ at doing my job, because I wasn’t fully present, I felt I was being ‘less than’ at being a family member, because I wasn’t fully present.I’d look around the room at everyone else and wish that I too could be like them,

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Episode 26 : A little update for you…

The Countrywoman’s Guide to Work, Life & You… ·

2025/09/07

I’ve got to be completely honest with you and say that when I started doing the podcast I wasn’t sure exactly how many episodes there would be.* Would I find enough people to talk to?* Would you be interested enough to listen?* Could I handle doing the tech side of things?Well, happily none of the above provided to be a problem, our interviewees have been unfailingly generous in sharing their experience and knowledge and the CWG podcasts have become one of my very favourite things to do, so we have

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31:42

Episode 25 : Emma chats to Ruby Chahal of Rock &...

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2025/08/24

I first came across Rock and Ruby socks when Ruby approached me about a collaboration with Dimpsey, my shepherd hut stay business.I took a look at Ruby’s website and loved her whole British-made ethos and the fact that her strapline talks about them being designed to last and to bring little moments of joy to the everyday.Socks for those who live thoughtfully…Handcrafted cotton and wool socks designed to last and bring little moments of joy to the everyday.As an entrepreneur myself, I love looking

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Episode 24 : Meet Sophie Allen - Graduate Boat...

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2025/08/17

In this episode of the podcast, I sit down in a hand-built bow-top caravan with Sophie Allen - boatbuilder, wool-spinner, lambing shed assistant, cyclist, and explorer of paths less trodden. She’s also my goddaughter, so I’ve had the joy of watching her journey unfold from the very beginning.Sophie’s story winds from a geography degree at Bristol to a stable graduate role in the Civil Service - and the moment she realised that comfortable wasn’t the same as aligned. What followed was a brave leap

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Episode 23 : Meet Tanya Lynch of Ease Retreats

The Countrywoman’s Guide to Work, Life & You… ·

2025/08/03

I’m Tanya Lynch, a mother, a ridgeback owner and the founder of Ease Retreats. I love what I do, collaborating with authors and creatives, hosting retreats in beautiful venues across the UK. Most recently I launched The Bibliotherapists podcast with my co-host Toni Jones. I’m also a therapeutic journalling coach and through my programme ‘Rage on a Page’, I help midlife women channel their emotions into something more positive and creative in less than 60 days. Each Thursday I host an online

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Episode 22 : Meet Eva Humphries - Wholefood Warrior

The Countrywoman’s Guide to Work, Life & You… ·

2025/07/20

Eva Humphries is a Nottingham-based nutritionist (BANT-registered and CNHC-accredited) with over nine years of clinical experience and an MSc in Clinical Nutrition. After switching careers from IT, she founded Wholefood Warrior to champion a down-to-earth, science-backed approach to healthy eating. Eva specialises in metabolic health, including type 2 diabetes and geriatric nutrition, and works across the UK delivering personalised consultations, corporate wellness programmes, and sector-specific

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31:33

Episode 21: Behind the scenes - Emma and Rachel...

The Countrywoman’s Guide to Work, Life & You… ·

2025/07/06

For our 21st episode, we thought that it would be nice to go behind the scenes and get two of the team chatting together about our recent lunch, and a topic that it seems, strikes fear into the heart of many people - facing that camera and smiling while the shutter clicks away.First off, at the end of June we held our inaugral CWG lunch. It’s really important to us that we’re bringing you content that you want to see, so we invited a few of our local readers to come and have lunch with us at the

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Episode 19: Meet Chloe Fuller - TV Pet Expert & Pet...

The Countrywoman’s Guide to Work, Life & You… ·

2025/06/15

Chloe Fuller always thought her life would follow a seemingly perfect script: she was sporty, social, and academically gifted. But everything changed in 2011, when a seemingly minor infection left her severely ill and never fully recovering. At just 13, Chloe faced a reality in stark contrast to her dreams: she lost her friends, her ability to attend school, and the independence that teens typically gain at that age.Suddenly having to get to grips with the idea that her life was not going to be as

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Episode 20: Meet Ginny Mills - championing body...

The Countrywoman’s Guide to Work, Life & You… ·

2025/06/08

Nestled in the scenic northeast of Scotland, countryside influencer Ginny Mills is redefining what authenticity looks like in the digital age. With a warm presence and a passion for both rural living and body positivity, Ginny’s content offers a refreshing glimpse into her everyday life - one that includes muddy boots, supermarket fashion hauls, and a growing young horse named Remi.Though her full-time job is in healthcare, Ginny has steadily built a loyal online following over the past decade,

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Episode 18 : Meet Suzanne Alderson, Author and...

The Countrywoman’s Guide to Work, Life & You… ·

2025/05/25

In this powerful 30-minute interview, Emma speaks with Suzanne Alderson - author, speaker, and founder of the award-winning charity Parenting Mental Health. With raw honesty and a wealth of hard-earned wisdom, Suzanne shares her personal journey through trauma, crisis, and healing, and how it led her to build a lifeline for tens of thousands of parents navigating the complexities of adolescent mental health. Suzanne’s story began with an experience no parent expects: her 14-year-old daughter, Izzy,

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