Two Farm Moms Get Real About Farming, Family & Everything In Between with Emily Ponwith
Release Date: 08/19/2025
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Connect with Kylie on Instagram @boldlygroundedpodcast & @kylieepperson_
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What happens when two farm wives get real about the beautiful messiness of rural life? Kylie sits down with Emily Ponwith, a fellow farm wife and co-owner of Farm Wife Tallow, for an honest conversation about unexpected farm transitions, the juggling act of motherhood and business, and why August hits every farm mom right in the feels.
Emily shares her journey from elementary teacher to farm owner after a sudden family loss, the reality of stepping into big shoes with four kids under 10, and how diversifying income streams (hello, Farm Wife Tallow!) keeps farm families resilient. Plus, they dive into the emotional rollercoaster of back-to-school season, postpartum struggles, and why building strong family foundations matters more than perfection.
Key Takeaways:
• Why involving kids in farm decisions early creates future success
• How to navigate unexpected farm transitions with grace
• The power of diversifying farm income through multiple ventures
• Why August feels overwhelming for farm moms (and that's completely normal)
• Building family foundations that last beyond the farm
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction to Boldly Grounded
00:51 Meet Emily Ponwith: A Rural Mom and Farm Wife
01:29 Emily's Journey from Teaching to Farming
02:50 Navigating Farm Succession and Family Involvement
14:18 Diversifying Farm Income and Business Ventures
17:41 The Birth of Farm Wife Tallow
18:43 The Joy of Woman-Owned Business
19:30 The Magic of Tallow Cream
22:48 Balancing Life and Business
23:16 Marketing and Team Dynamics
27:35 August Madness and Mom Guilt
32:27 Navigating Postpartum Challenges
35:28 Looking Ahead: Farm Wives Club and Beyond