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Join Kylie at the Farm Wives Club: https://kylieepperson.com/farmwivesclubtheevent/   Kylie Epperson interviews Faith Pierson, a seed seller and agronomy consultant farming in northeast Illinois with her husband and in-laws, about her path from seventh-generation dairy-farm roots in Wisconsin and college basketball to building a consulting business now working in five states. Faith shares why she started her own seed business to add service and value beyond the product, and discusses women in leadership within a historically male-dominated field, emphasizing intuition, relationship skills, and detail-oriented support. She reflects on early entrepreneurship challenges—high-achiever pressure, difficulty delegating, and losing a major customer before Christmas—while describing how setbacks created new opportunities. Faith explains her "crunchy agronomist" approach: using soil and farm-specific data to reduce unnecessary inputs, lower financial risk, and help farms stay viable, with a broader goal of strengthening rural prosperity.   00:00 Welcome to Boldly Grounded 00:41 Meet Faith Pearson 03:01 Farm Life and Illinois Move 04:52 Growing Up Dairy Farm 07:03 Basketball to Agriculture 09:16 Starting in Seed Sales 11:36 Women in Leadership 15:48 Entrepreneurship Challenges 18:23 Delegation And Growth 18:47 Losing A Major Client 20:29 Faith Through Setbacks 22:29 Identity Shifts And Alignment 23:56 Women Leading Agriculture 26:46 Rural Rising Community 28:15 What's Next For Faith 29:29 Crunchy Agronomist Approach 34:53 Changing Agriculture Vision 37:08 Where To Find Faith 39:09 Closing

Sign up for Farm Wifes Club here:  https://kylieepperson.com/farmwivesclubtheevent/   Kylie Epperson, a fourth-generation Midwestern farm wife and entrepreneur, shares how planting season pressures reveal real marriage dynamics in her 12-year marriage while raising three kids and juggling busy schedules. She explains that couples don't need equal effort but aligned expectations as seasonal demands shift who carries more at work or at home. She emphasizes that clear, respectful communication matters most when exhausted, helping partners respond rather than react. Kylie notes that support may look practical—handling responsibilities without adding pressure—rather than long talks or date nights. She encourages giving each other (and yourself) extra grace, remembering love remains even when both are running on low energy, and that hard seasons pass and can strengthen connection if both partners stay open, aligned, and present.   00:00 Farm Wives Club Invite 01:23 Podcast Intro 02:12 Planting Season Life 04:34 Marriage Under Pressure 08:01 Aligned Not Equal 11:19 Communication When Tired 15:11 Support Looks Different 17:05 Grace And Perspective 22:47 Hard Seasons Pass 25:02 Stay Present Closing

Join us at Farm Wives Club - https://kylieepperson.com/farmwivesclubtheevent/ Kylie Epperson hosts her husband Jordan for a candid catch-up during mid-April planting season, sharing how rain paused fieldwork and how pumping hog manure helps as a cheaper fertilizer option. They talk about their 10-year-old son suddenly becoming passionate about hunting and fishing, including a youth-season turkey success and a supply run to Bass Pro, plus Jordan's memorable past turkey hunt where he forgot his calls but still tagged a bird. The conversation shifts to gratitude for involved, local grandparents and how farming can offer kids the option to return to the family business if they choose, emphasizing the need for intentional couple communication amid busy family life. They also mention delays in moving to the farm, Jordan's growing construction work, and Kylie potentially helping more hands-on—possibly running a second planter. Kylie closes by inviting listeners to Farm Wives Club, highlighting a new venue near Boonville with outdoor space and a farm setting, and directs people to kylieepperson.com for tickets.   00:00 Welcome to Boldly Grounded 00:40 Catching Up in April 01:16 Planting Pause and Manure 02:53 Rhett's Turkey Season 03:34 Kylie's Hunting Husband Joke 06:07 Jordan's Kubota Turkey Story 09:48 Grandparents and Growing Up 11:54 Talking About the Future 13:30 Still Not Moved In Yet 15:49 Kylie Helps on the Farm 19:28 Farm Wives Club Tickets 22:22 Event Details and Wrap Up

Follow Kylie on Instagram @boldlygroundedpodcast or @kylieepperson_ Sign up for Farm Wives Club here:  https://kylieepperson.com/farmwivesclubtheevent/ Kylie Epperson talks about adult friendship and how lonely life can feel for women juggling caregiving, motherhood, work, and rural schedules. She shares her experience of friendships changing after high school and college, moving back to a rural area, and how divorce, drifting, and life transitions can disrupt friend groups. She emphasizes that connection is essential, citing studies that strong relationships increase survival rates by 50%, loneliness is comparable to smoking 15 cigarettes a day, and relationships are the top predictor of happiness. Kylie suggests the issue is often misaligned friendships and encourages seeking friends with shared values, lifestyle understanding, and ambition. She explains this motivation behind Farm Wives Club and invites listeners to attend the two-day event August 28–29 in Boonville, Missouri to build community and meaningful friendships.   00:00 Welcome to Boldly Grounded 00:48 Why Adult Friendship Hurts 01:48 The Lonely Mental Load 05:03 Farm Wife Schedule Struggles 06:48 Friendships Change by Season 09:04 Why Connection Matters 10:29 Finding Aligned Friends 13:03 Why Farm Wives Club Exists 15:16 Event Details and Speakers 16:22 Your Nudge to Show Up 18:13 You Weren't Meant Alone 19:43 Final Invitation and Wrap

Follow Kylie on Instagram @boldlygroundedpodcast or @kylieepperson_ Or check out her website www.kylieepperson.com You can find Kylie Gray Eilers on Instagram @graygirlfarms or head to her website to see all she has going on www.graygirlfarms.com   Host Kylie Epperson interviews Kylie Gray Eilers, owner of Gray Girl Farms and Nursery in Royal City, Washington, a fifth-generation row crop background turned first-generation dahlia tuber and flower root farmer. Gray Eilers describes farming in the irrigated Columbia Basin, taking major losses as a first-generation renter, and pivoting by applying potato-production methods to dahlia tubers. She explains scaling from about one acre and 2,000 tubers to roughly 10 acres, shifting from flower delivery to farm pickup bloom buckets, and making most income by digging, dividing, storing, and shipping tubers nationwide, alongside peonies and flower seeds. The conversation also covers postpartum depression, using daily time outdoors as a key support, setting non-negotiables for work and motherhood, social media boundaries, volunteering in local communities, and her recent purchase of a pot-in-pot tree and shrub nursery run as wholesale with pop-up events.   00:00 Welcome to Boldly Grounded 00:45 Meet Kylie Gray Eilers 02:30 From Row Crops to Dahlias 03:38 First Gen Farming Reality 06:36 Going All In on Growth 09:27 Selling Flowers and Tubers 10:21 Farm Visits and Expansion 13:15 Postpartum and Baby Steps 16:21 Motherhood and Perspective Shift 17:39 Burnout as a Young Mom 18:38 Chasing More vs Contentment 19:44 Social Media Exhaustion 22:41 Breaking the Phone Habit 24:32 Boundaries Create Not Consume 26:08 Volunteering and Local Impact 27:33 Ripple Effects and Civic Duty 29:14 Seasonal Posting and Limits 30:26 Buying a Wholesale Nursery 33:14 Building a Legacy and Wrap Up

You can find Kylie on Instagram @boldlygroundedpodcast or @kylieepperson_ Go follow Kayla @thefarmstyle Or check out her website for her recipes www.kaylazenner.com Kylie Epperson talks with her friend Kayla Zenner, a former rural math teacher turned farm wife and entrepreneur, about leaving full-time teaching after childcare challenges and an unpaid maternity leave. Kayla shares how postpartum life and the loss of local daycare options pushed her to seek flexibility at home, while also struggling emotionally with not earning her own income for the first time in years. She describes starting sourdough baking, selling loaves, and teaching in-person classes, then realizing scaling an in-home bakery would recreate a stressful full-time job. Kayla shifted to sharing family-friendly recipes online, experienced rapid follower growth from viral videos, and began monetizing through a recipe website with ad-network revenue, plus paid brand partnerships managed with help from a brand manager. She explains her focus on quick, practical meals and the joy of hearing followers add her recipes to their family rotations.   00:00 Welcome to Boldly Grounded 00:40 Meet Kayla Zenner 01:25 Leaving Teaching and Daycare Struggles 05:09 Postpartum Pressure and Identity 06:37 Sourdough Hobby to Side Hustle 07:59 Money Mindset as a Stay Home Mom 11:55 Scaling Back for Flexibility 16:27 Going Viral and Growing Online 18:04 Monetizing with Website Ads 20:03 Brand Deals and Staying Authentic 24:45 What Kayla Creates Now 28:05 Family Meals and Picky Eaters 33:33 Where to Find Kayla 34:13 Final Thoughts and Sendoff Kylie Epperson talks with her friend Kayla Zenner, a former rural math teacher turned farm wife and entrepreneur, about leaving full-time teaching after childcare challenges and an unpaid maternity leave. Kayla shares how postpartum life and the loss of local daycare options pushed her to seek flexibility at home, while also struggling emotionally with not earning her own income for the first time in years. She describes starting sourdough baking, selling loaves, and teaching in-person classes, then realizing scaling an in-home bakery would recreate a stressful full-time job. Kayla shifted to sharing family-friendly recipes online, experienced rapid follower growth from viral videos, and began monetizing through a recipe website with ad-network revenue, plus paid brand partnerships managed with help from a brand manager. She explains her focus on quick, practical meals and the joy of hearing followers add her recipes to their family rotations.   00:00 Welcome to Boldly Grounded 00:40 Meet Kayla Zenner 01:25 Leaving Teaching and Daycare Struggles 05:09 Postpartum Pressure and Identity 06:37 Sourdough Hobby to Side Hustle 07:59 Money Mindset as a Stay Home Mom 11:55 Scaling Back for Flexibility 16:27 Going Viral and Growing Online 18:04 Monetizing with Website Ads 20:03 Brand Deals and Staying Authentic 24:45 What Kayla Creates Now 28:05 Family Meals and Picky Eaters 33:33 Where to Find Kayla 34:13 Final Thoughts and Sendoff

Follow Kylie @boldlygrounded or @kylieepperson_ Or check out her website www.kylieepperson.com Kylie Epperson shares how a weekend trip with her kids to Great Wolf Lodge in Kansas City prompted her to try "bricking" her phone using the Brick app to block distracting apps like Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, Amazon, and others while keeping essentials like texts and calendar. She explains how constant scrolling affects her mental health through a dopamine drip, an escape from boredom or overwhelm, and a habit loop that's hard to break—especially since social media is tied to her business and community. After three days, she notices feeling less rushed, being more present, and getting more done at home. She outlines ideas for returning with boundaries: asking why she's opening an app, setting timers, replacing scrolling with walking, chores, reading, journaling, or time with kids, spotting trigger moments, and starting with one clear boundary focused on family presence.   00:00 Welcome to Boldly Grounded 00:51 Quiet Morning Check In 02:09 Family Trip Recap 04:00 Why I Bricked My Phone 06:11 What I Blocked and Why 08:05 The Real Cost of Scrolling 09:36 Three Parts of Addiction 14:20 Why It Feels Hard to Stop 16:49 Early Wins Without Socials 18:56 My Plan for Boundaries 22:54 One Boundary to Start 26:33 Final Thoughts and Goodbye

Folllow Kylie @boldlygroundedpodcast or @kylieepperson_ www.kylieepperson.com Host Kylie Epperson shares her ongoing journey of self-discovery, faith, and recovery from intense mental and physical burnout that deepened after the emergency C-section birth of her third child, in December 2020. She describes severe postpartum struggles, feeling overwhelmed by caretaking and motherhood demands, and reaching a point where she admitted she wasn't okay, began low-dose anti-anxiety medication, and later pursued therapy (including EMDR) and functional medicine testing. Kylie recounts a major anxiety spiral in 2022–2023 when she feared she had a brain tumor, leading to an emergency MRI that showed nothing serious. She reflects on repeated "fix it" patterns, disappointment when test results didn't show dramatic improvement, and a new perspective: healing may not be the endpoint, but a lesson in slowing down, replenishing, and trusting God's timing while continuing to grow in faith.   00:00 Welcome to Boldly Grounded 00:48 Why This Episode Matters 01:07 Emergency C Section Story 02:56 Postpartum and Hormones 04:14 Caretaker Weight of Motherhood 06:33 Burnout and Needing Space 08:28 Admitting I Was Not Okay 10:15 Medication Therapy and Testing 12:48 Health Scare and Anxiety Spiral 14:41 Stepping Back to Recover 15:23 Repletion Era Not Perfection 17:41 Maybe Healing Is the Lesson 20:29 Closing and Next Steps   Listen to Kylie's full Postpartum Journey here

Kylie Epperson shares why she took a week off the podcast after a hectic February and uses the episode to process a recurring challenge in rural communities: how to handle rumors and knowing others are talking about you, especially when you or your farm business are doing things outside the norm. She explains how her response has shifted over time from defensiveness and shrinking back to caring less about others' opinions, particularly when integrity feels questioned. Kylie outlines three reasons people talk negatively—insecurities and comparison, projection of their own "not enough" feelings, and discomfort with disrupted social order when someone changes. She shares a friend's reminder that what someone says about you reveals more about them than you, and encourages listeners to keep growing, trust themselves and God, and not let criticism reinforce their own insecurities.   00:00 Welcome to Boldly Grounded 00:43 Back After a Break 01:58 Small Town Rumors 05:06 Why People Talk 06:41 Insecurity and Comparison 08:06 Projection Explained 10:30 Disrupting the Norm 13:42 Sally and Susie 15:55 Keep Growing Anyway 18:41 Closing and Farewell   To connect with Kylie @boldlygrouded  or @kylieepperson_

Follow @Bouldygroundedpocast or@kylieepperson Kylie Epperson talks with interior designer Tara Miller, founder of Heartland Interior Design, about building a commercial and residential firm in Nebraska that now has national and international projects. Tara shares her path through UNL's interior design program, graduating into the 2013 recession, learning sales as an architectural/design rep, and eventually going full-time in her own firm as client work grew. They discuss entrepreneurship realities like backend operations, hiring support (like bookkeeping), sticking with business long-term, and why social media and founder-led branding matter today. Tara also расскаunts how an Instagram connection led to designing Boot Barn's corporate headquarters, including a fast timeline and material-themed floors (stone, leather, iron, timber).   00:00 Welcome to Boldly Grounded 00:48 Meet Tara Miller 02:05 Design Passion and Roots 04:32 Tubing Nebraska Style 08:06 Why Start a Business 09:03 Interior Design School Path 11:47 Early Career and Pay Reality 14:10 Bootstrapping the Firm 20:51 Entrepreneur Strengths Mindset 24:27 Social Media as Sales 25:16 Social Media Burnout 26:20 Founder Led Branding 29:15 Follow to Grow 31:04 Internet Overload 33:15 Dopamine and Mental Health 35:52 Postpartum Reality Check 39:19 Boot Barn Design Story 47:45 Designing by Materials 50:52 Where to Find Tara 51:56 Closing Message

Connect with Kylie @boldlygroundedpodcast or @kylieepperson_.  Or check out her website at www.kylieepperson.com Launching on Fat Tuesday during her birthday month, Kylie Epperson reflects on turning 35, explains what Lent is (a 40-day Christian season of preparation for Easter rooted in prayer, fasting, and almsgiving), and shares how her faith has deepened over the past 4–5 years. She talks through practical Lent fasting ideas she's seen (including social media, negativity, speed/busyness, and comfort fasts) and outlines her personal plans: giving up refined/added sugars and artificial sweeteners, considering going gluten-free, and letting go of the weight of other people's opinions and negative self-talk. Kylie also shares what she's adding in—weekday Mass, confession, a Blessed Is She Lent devotional (including a kids version), and prayer support through the Hallow and Ascension apps (including rosary walks). She encourages listeners to share what they're giving up and adding in for Lent, mentions the tradition of Catholic fish fries, and closes by inviting listeners to connect on Instagram.   00:00 Welcome to Boldly Grounded (Show Intro) 00:48 Fat Tuesday, Turning 35 & Lent Around the Corner 02:18 What Lent Is: Ash Wednesday, 40 Days, and the 3 Pillars 03:56 From "Checking Boxes" to a Real Relationship with God 07:00 Fasting Beyond Food: Social Media, Negativity, Comfort & More 09:23 My Lent Plan: Giving Up Sugar (and Maybe Gluten) 12:05 Catholic Fish Fries: A Friday Tradition & Community Builder 13:14 Letting Go of Others' Opinions + What I'm Adding In (Mass, Confession, Devotionals) 15:35 Wrap-Up: Why We Do Lent & Invitation to Share Your Plan 16:46 Final Outro & Stay Boldly Grounded

Join the Rural Rising Wait List here:  https://kylieeppersonevent.myflodesk.com/v3mbctxhej  Follow Kylie @boldlygroundedpodcast or kylieepperson_ Kylie Epperson, host of Boldly Grounded, reflects on the transformative experience of the first Rural Rising Retreat. She discusses the importance of trusting one's gut and staying true to personal values. Kylie recaps the retreat, which brought together female rural entrepreneurs to share insights, support each other, and seek the next right steps in their journeys. Key takeaways include the importance of clarity through action, understanding discomfort as valuable information, and being present in various aspects of life. Kylie also emphasizes the unmatched energy and support from the retreat and encourages listeners to take bold steps in their own lives.  00:00 Introduction to Boldly Grounded 00:43 Reflecting on the Rural Rising Retreat 03:06 Purpose and Impact of the Retreat 09:01 Key Takeaways and Lessons Learned 15:55 Final Thoughts and Future Plans 18:57 Closing Remarks and Stay Connected

Follow Kylie @boldlygroundedpodcast or @kylieeperson_. Or check out her website www.kylieeperson.com  You can find Paige on Instagram @norootsboots or www.norootsboots.com In this episode of Boldly Grounded, host Kylie Epperson speaks with Paige Heaton, the founder of No Roots Boots, a unique boot company started from a vintage Airstream. Paige shares her journey from working in a traditional western shop to becoming a serial entrepreneur, detailing the struggles and triumphs of starting her own business. Key discussion points include her family's entrepreneurial background, her initial business challenges, and the transition from a mobile shop to a more stable business model. Paige also touches on the importance of collaborations, the evolution of her business, and her desire to serve her local community. The episode concludes with Paige discussing her current online presence and where listeners can shop for her boots.   00:00 Introduction to Boldly Grounded 00:45 Special Guest Introduction: Paige of No Roots Boots 02:07 Paige's Journey: From Vintage Airstream to Farmhouse 04:40 Entrepreneurial Roots and Family Influence 06:14 Sweet Corn Business: A Rite of Passage 14:38 The Evolution of No Roots Boots 19:13 Taking the Leap into Entrepreneurship 20:07 The Airstream Journey Begins 22:23 Finding the Perfect Airstream 24:15 Transitioning to Birch House 27:01 Embracing Change and Personal Growth 35:52 The Power of Collaborations 37:53 Conclusion and Future Aspirations

Follow Kylie @boldlygroundedpodcast or @kylieeperson_ You can find Kirby @kirbeschnoor, @iamfarmher, @iamrachher & @rfdtv In this episode of Boldly Grounded, host Kylie Epperson welcomes Kirbe Schnoor, host of Farmher and Ranchher on RFD TV, to discuss the complexities of balancing a career in agriculture media and personal life. They cover Kirbe's career trajectory from California to Texas, her deep appreciation for farming life, and the importance of storytelling in agriculture. They also address dealing with public criticism, self-awareness, and the challenges and rewards of living in rural America. The episode offers valuable insights on staying grounded in one's values while navigating a demanding career and personal life.   00:00 Introduction to Boldly Grounded 00:46 Meet Our Special Guest: Kirbe Schnoor 01:12 California Agriculture: Challenges and Insights 04:45 The Realities of Farming Life 13:13 Generational Farming and Family Values 24:32 Kribe's Professional Journey 28:19 Dreaming of Fort Worth 28:52 Persistence Pays Off 29:18 Starting at Superior Livestock 29:58 From Phones to Hosting 31:00 The Cowboy Channel Journey 32:58 Balancing Work and Life 36:25 Reflections on Burnout 47:14 Advice for Rural Women 55:07 Final Thoughts and Farewell

Follow Kylie @boldlygroundedpodcast or@kylieepperson_  You can also check out her website at www.kylieepperson.com In this episode of the Boldly Grounded Podcast, host Kylie Epperson reflects on how to combat insecurities and instill courage and confidence in ourselves and our children by trusting God. Kylie draws insights from her personal experiences, including listening to Father Mike's daily homilies, and discusses the importance of parents modeling behaviors they wish to see in their children. The episode explores the challenges of raising faith-filled, courageous children, and emphasizes the necessity of allowing kids to face struggles and developing trust in God's plan. Kylie advocates for intentional parenting without striving for perfection and encourages listeners to embrace small, faith-driven shifts in their daily routines.   00:00 Introduction to Boldly Grounded 00:46 A Message on Courage and Confidence 03:52 Protecting and Preparing Our Children 07:18 Modeling Courage and Confidence 17:55 Building Faith and Confidence 24:55 Final Thoughts and Encouragement 26:56 Closing Remarks