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Start living more sustainably. The Good Dirt podcast explores all aspects of a sustainable lifestyle with healthy soil as the touchpoint and metaphor for the healing of our relationship with the planet. Mother and daughter team Mary & Emma bring you weekly interviews with farmers, artists, authors, and leaders in the regenerative and sustainable living space.
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When Elizabeth Ries and Margery Punnett hosted a myTalk 107.1 radio show together, they joked that their most personal conversations happened during the commercial breaks. During one of these pauses, Margery shared an important family principle: bringing your best self to your home. Being an urban farmer with a flock of chickens, Elizabeth quipped, "Bring your best to the nest!" The outside world shouldn't get the smiling happy version of you while your family gets the crabby and exhausted o ...
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This is stefania aka fruitarian farmer! A raw vegan, organic gardening growing lady who is Extremely passionate with a capital E about healthy living! I want to inspire a vegan lifestyle and tell you it is possible! I came from a past of been there done that got the tshirt and I'm still learning! I'm here to tell it straight and helps others, maybe make you laugh in the process! Let's get into detox, health, raw foods, fitness, life, travel, mind, veganism and eco living! In depth, up front ...
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Fun In Fundraising is a podcast that gives you behind the scenes access to those behind top fundraising galas and cocktail parties. These events raise large sums of money through producing fun, memorable experiences that have guests and attendees coming back year after year. Each episode, host Rob Giardinelli talks with top gala and non-profit fundraising event chairs, honorees, producers and non-profit executives. These conversations highlight how top leaders facilitate raising large sums o ...
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Join the Bo Brothers, a couple of long time goofy radio DJ's as they go on a quest to learn more about Bourbon especially because they live in the Heart of Bourbon Country and also realizing they really didn't know a lot about the world famous liquid - except they do enjoy it from time to time. The Bo Brothers look to interview the experts in the Bourbon industry and other things that are unique to the Heart of Central Kentucky like Wineries, Craft Breweries, Country Ham, Caves, Kayaking, Tr ...
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Kintsugi Heroes are partnering with the Myrtleford Neighbourhood Centre to improve community connectedness, cohesion and resilience following the Alpine fires by capturing and telling the overcoming adversity stories of some of the Alpine local “Kintsugi Heroes”.
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A food and farming podcast helping to provide a connection to food produced in the UK and how to make tasty meals. We'll meet food producers from across the country and explore why they love producing food for our table. There will also be some easy recipe ideas for mealtime inspiration, as well as some top tips and time-saving hacks. Inspired by the No Fuss Meals for Busy Parents Blog https://nofussmealsforbusyparentsfood.wpcomstaging.com/ I'm your host Milly Fyfe, Mum of two young boys, fa ...
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How does an organization successfully rebrand it's signature fundraising event to evolve with the organization? Today, I talk with The Rise School Of Austin's Director of Development and Marketing, Rachel Parr Booth to talk about their upcoming signature fundraising event Shine For Rise. The Rise School of Austin is a pre-school that creates an inc…
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Wow. Sometimes we surprise ourselves with what comes out of our mouths. Yup, one of us is having trouble processing this from writer Elizabeth Gilbert: From Elizabeth Gilbert: “The actual facts are that women who do not have children and are not married, live longer than women who are married with children. They earn more money. They are healthier.…
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How do you pursue homesteading while honoring the wildness of the nature around you? The flowers, animals, and flora that live on the land can impact the way you approach your garden. Julie Stonefelt, a full-time park ranger and co-founder of Wild Homestead Living with her husband Kevin, has sought to live off the land while preserving the natural …
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How can an organization host a highly successful fundraiser as counterprogramming to another popular event? Today, I talk with the Center For Child Protection's Director of Donor Relations Amy Cranfill and Events Manager Kirby Cathey about the organization's annual Play Bingo Ladies Luncheon. Held on a Saturday morning each year, the Play Bingo Lad…
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We are chatting about our bodies, fragility, vulnerability, empowerment, and agency –– all in under an hour. The mantra to take away from this episode: My body is my home. Yessss!!!! Pour Moi Climate Smart Skincare –– This is the skin care regimen we both use and love. It’s affordable luxury skincare from France. Use code 20Fall for an extra 20% of…
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In the second of this episode series, Emma and Mary discuss some obstacles that may come up in trying to live more slowly and sustainably, as well as addressing a few frequently asked questions. They discuss how slow living often seems so out of reach to many of us given all of the distractions of modern life, and offer ways to make it seem a littl…
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How can an organization effectively draw multiple generations of their community to their annual gala or signature fundraising event? Today, I talk with Katherine Farmer-Thornhill and Gary Farmer, co-chairs of the Waterloo Greenway Conservancy's annual Glow In The Park Gala. This father-daughter duo is leading one of Austin's most notable and fun a…
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Happy watching, reading, and listening this week! Margery: Watch: Emily in Paris Netflix Read: Margaret Wise Brown: Awakened by the Moon by Leonard Marcus Listen: Fly and Wide Open Spaces by The Chicks Elizabeth: Watch: Emily in Paris and Beetlejuice Beetlejuice Read: The God of the Woods by Liz Moore Listen: Dr Zach Bush https://zachbushmd.com/app…
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Send us a text The Bo Brothers sit down with the namesake of the Big Papa's Smokehouse 2 Shots on a Barrel Studio James Rodney "Big Papa" Spalding! Come hungry when you listen to this show and then on the Bourbon Trail, visit Big Papa's Smokehouse for some of the best smoked barbeque you've ever put in your mouth! Big Papa talks about the journey o…
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Chwynyn Vaughan is the creator of Slow Botanicals, and for over 30 years she has been blending science and wise woman wisdom to create a sustainable lifestyle. With her background in midwifery and conventional healthcare, Chwynyn found a deep love for botanicals and plants that prompted her to create her fully certified-organic skincare line. Full …
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How can an organization use an annual calendar reveal to create a popular nonprofit fundraising event? Today, I talk with Houston Professional Fire Fighters Association Charitable Foundation Development Director Laura Stein and Elizabeth Stein, co-chair of Red Hot Gala 2024, the organization's signature fundraising event. Started shortly before the…
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We are discussing Jonathan Haidt’s New York Times bestseller The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness. We can’t possibly do it justice, but please take a look at his website theanxiousgeneration.com. The other book mentioned in this episode is Achtung Baby: An American Mom on the German Ar…
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In the first of this bonus episode series, Emma and Mary discuss the concept and meaning of slow living. Using the quote from The Lady Farmer Guide to Slow Living, they discuss slow living in terms of making conscious choices in how we live our lives, paying attention to how we spend our time, money, and resources, and stepping back from industrial…
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Send us a text 2 Shots hook up with the brand new coaching staff of the Marion County Ladies Knight Basketball and talk the upcoming season! Let's get you primed for the upcoming season and meet the new coaches that will continue the tradition of Lady Knights Basketball! https://www.facebook.com/groups/288170582570690 Bourbon Podcast Bo Brothers…
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How does an organization implement an effective leadership and communications strategy to create a successful gala or signature fundraising event? Today, I talk with Chris Luna, President & Chief Executive Officer of the SPCA of Texas, and Maura Davies, the organization's Vice President of Marketing Communications. The SPCA of Texas is the region's…
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I don’t know. Your responses just make us feel good. We hope you enjoy yourselves! Schuler Shoes – Fall footwear is here. Check out the boots and athletic footwear to move you into fall. Meet the fit experts who will help you find the right shoe for you and for your children. We always find the best brands at Schuler Shoes: Brooks, Birkenstock, Haf…
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Alexia Allen is a suburban homesteader. She and her husband Daniel are transforming their own corner of suburbia into a permaculture paradise. They spent all of 2017 doing a hand harvested food challenge, which meant they were eating only hand harvested food right down to salt from the ocean. Daniel and Alexia are long time educators with a passion…
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How does an organization create a single fundraising event has a devoted following not just year after year, but decade after decade? Today, I talk with Carmen Holmes, Chief Development Officer of The Family Place, and Clarisa Lindenmeyer, co-chair of the 28th annual Texas Trailblazers Awards Luncheon. The Family Place is Texas' largest service age…
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What pushes you to the limit between work, family, school, and crazy schedules? Fall is a great time to reset. We have different coping strategies, but bone broth? Guess who uses that to destress. Schuler Shoes – Check out the boots and athletic footwear to prepare for your fall adventures Meet the fit experts who will help you find the right shoe …
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This episode originally aired on August 23, 2022. What aspects of the back-to-school season are tapping into core memory making, and how much is just consumer hype? Listen in as Mary & Emma peel away the marketing from the emotion, and discuss ideas for reframing this season in a more sustainable way for kids AND parents. Things Mentioned: Episode …
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Send us a text 2024 Marion County Country Ham Days is the weekend of September 27 through the 29th and one of the most popular and well attended events is the Hay Bale Toss! Why? Because of the marketing efforts of three legends! Jay Akers, Steve Farmer and Darrell McCauley! The bantering between these guys is incredible! Let the bantering commence…
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How do you turn a small, intimate brunch into a seven-figure fundraising event? Today, I talk with Sky High For Kids Founder and CEO Brittany Franklin about the organization's signature fundraising event Ladies Who Brunch. Ladies who Brunch began as an small brunch for a couple of dozen people where Brittany could get to know the spouses of her boa…
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Happy watching, reading, and listening this week! Margery: Watch: John Mulaney: Baby J on Netflix Read: A Grief Observed by C. S. Lewis https://www.goodreads.com/work/quotes/894384-a-grief-observed Listen: Anything by Adele Elizabeth: Watch: Clarkson’s Farm on Amazon Prime Read: Paradise Problem by Christina Lauren https://www.goodreads.com/book/sh…
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Ellen Gordon of the Montgomery County Agricultural Reserve in Maryland is an environmental activist spearheading an effort to help transition local farmland to regenerative farming practices. She joins Mary in this episode to discuss the benefits of regenerative farming, including the improvement of soil health, enhancing biodiversity, reducing cos…
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What does it take successfully engage your audience at a gala or signature fundraising event that features multiple acts in an evening? Today, I talk with Dallas Symphony Orchestra Director of Events and Volunteer Services J. Denton Bricker and Patrick Means, co-chair of the 2024 Dallas Symphony Orchestra Gala. Long of of North Texas' most popular …
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Jena Holliday joins us for our 400th episode. She is a talented artist and writer and her new book Sacred Creativity is out today! You can find it at her website https://shop.spoonfuloffaith.com/ or at your favorite book retailers. The conversation with Jena is inspiring. She brings joy, laughter, and kindness with her. One of our favorite lines fr…
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Heidi is a multi-disciplinary artist based in Austin, Texas. She works in multiple media including clay and watercolor, striking a balance between classical and intuitive painting. For the past 10 years, she has sought to reduce the waste from art supplies in her own work by creating dyes that use the Earth’s soil, insects, and plants. She discusse…
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What does it take for an organization to run a successful gala and get to the all-time the $100 milliion fundraising mark? Today, I talk with 2024 Cattle Baron's Ball co-chairs Lora Farris and Marjon Zabihi Henderson. The largest single-night fundraiser each year for the American Cancer Society, the Cattle Baron's Ball has been one of Dallas' (and …
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Nesters for the win. Thank you for all the great responses! And, of course, we must thank our sponsors: Schuler Shoes – Remember to check out the Clearance Rooms at all ten locations –– 30 to 70 % off sandals and athletic footwear. Meet the fit experts who will help you find the right shoe for you and for your children. We always find the best bran…
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Brittany Felton is a writer, editor, producer, baker, crafter, restauranteur, and host of the “Yeah, I’d Hang Out with Her” Podcast. Her mother and Mary have been friends since the 90's and participated in an early Artist’s Way group together. Brittany’s connection with Lady Farmer led her to invite Mary and Emma onto the podcast, and today we're s…
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How can steady and passionate leadership help take your gala or signature fundraiser to become a must-attend event that raises seven figures? Today, I talk with Texas Advocacy Project CEO Heather Bellino about the organization's signature fundraising event The Black & White Ball. For over 20 years, Heather's tireless advocacy and passion to provide…
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Oh, this is a good one! Surprising really. You all chime in at the end. So fun. Thank you. And, of course, thank you to our sponsors: Schuler Shoes – Remember to check out the Clearance Rooms at all ten locations –– 30 to 70 % off sandals and athletic footwear. Meet the fit experts who will help you find the right shoe for you. We always find the b…
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Natalie Leon is a British Japanologist with a Master’s Degree in Japanese Studies who has dedicated her life and career to sharing Japanese culture with the world and with the United Kingdom. Her passion lies in seasonality, and celebrating every day. She recently published “The Japanese Art of Living Seasonally” which is her love letter to seasona…
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Send us a text 2 Shots officially kicks off Season 3 with a visit with visionaries Desmond Spalding and Christopher Smith as they preview a brand new festival called the Cornbread Heritage Festival in Lebanon Kentucky on August 16 & 17th! This family free festival has something for everyone including great food, entertainment, cooking contests, kid…
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How does a successful gala celebrate a milestone to honor key people who have made the event a success? Today, I talk with Lisa Tynan, the Events Manager for Houston PetSet about the 20th Annual Fierce & Fabulous Soirée. Founded by nationally known animal advocates Tama Lundquist and Tena Lundquist Faust, Houston PetSet has long been one of the cit…
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As families prepare to go back to school, we thought it may be helpful to talk about perfectionism. Are you a perfectionist? Why? Was it modeled for you or demanded by your parents? How do you treat imperfection in athletics or academics? So many questions and so few answers. Hang with us for a while. Thank you to our sponsors: Schuler Shoes – Reme…
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This episode originally aired on November 4th, 2022. Today's guest is Claire Dunn, here with us to dive deeply into the mysteries of nature and psyche through the pathways of deep nature connection. Speaking to us from Melbourne, Australia, Claire is a writer, speaker, barefoot explorer, rewilding facilitator, and founder of Nature’s Apprentice, a …
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How does an organization take their annual fundraising gala from four figures to seven figures? Today, I talk with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Texas CEO Kedrick Jeffries and CMO Brenda Lindfors to talk about the 20th annual Big Brothers BIg Sisters of Central Texas Ice Ball. In its first year, the Ice Ball raised a little over $6,000. After…
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Despite the rapid changes in the political landscape, we are not chatting about that. Instead, we are contemplating what news we should allow into the house. How do we keep from transferring our own anxiety and concern about world events to young children? Schuler Shoes – Remember to check out the Clearance Rooms at all ten locations –– 30 to 70 % …
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Angela Ferraro Fanning built and runs the Axe and Root Homestead in New Jersey. After suffering from postpartum depression, Angela wanted to remove herself from modern day hustle culture and return to nature, growing as much of her own food as possible. She grew from her own private garden to a fully functioning farm, and shares the empowerment tha…
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One key element of any successful gala or signature fundraising event is a signature cocktail that helps make your event fun and memorable. Today, special guest cohost Lance Avery Morgan and I talk with André Darlington, author of a dozen cocktail books including his latest book Cowboy Cocktails: 60 Recipes Inspired by the American West. One of the…
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Happy watching, reading, and listening this week! Margery: Watch: The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse on Apple+ Read: The Barrens by Kurt Johnson and Ellie Johnson https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/59364071-the-barrens Listen: The Soundtrack to Wonder Boys https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0185014/soundtrack/ Elizabeth: Watch: Sister Act & Sister…
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In this special episode, Emma and Mary are catching up with their first guest ever featured on the podcast, Amy DuFault. A writer on sustainable textiles for 15 years, Amy has dedicated her next chapter to reconnecting with the roots of her home on Cape Cod. Amy brings us along from her career in various aspects of sustainability in fashion and tex…
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What key steps can nonprofits take to host fun and profitable galas and signature fundraising events? Today, I talk with event producer turned nonprofit fundraising thought-leader AJ Steinberg. Based in Southern California, AJ has been involved in the nonprofit fundraising scene for over 20 years. Her company, Queen Bee Fundraising works with nonpr…
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We are working through an understanding of the Trad Wives phenomenon on social channels. It’s complicated. It’s politicized. So here we go. A little pleasure reading: https://www.newyorker.com/culture/persons-of-interest/the-rise-and-fall-of-the-trad-wife https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/30/style/ballerina-farm-mrs-world-hannah-neeleman.html https:/…
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Tune in to the July episode of Slow Living Through the Seasons, in which Mary highlights the nostalgic soundtrack of July flies, the societal and physical impact of air conditioning, gardening by the signs in midsummer, and a simple recipe for fermented cucumbers. With the 12th episode in this series, we've now completed a full journey around the s…
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In this thought-provoking episode, Emma and Mary delve into the concept of eco-spirituality, discussing its origins, significance, and their personal experiences with it. They reflect on various interviews they've conducted with guests who have touched on this topic, exploring the integration of spirituality with a love for the earth and nature. Th…
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What is a unique way to hold a signature fundraiser without holding an inperson event? Today, I talk with Kit Moncrief and Gloria Moncrief Holmsten of The Saving Hope Foundation to talk about their annual signature fundraising book, Hope & Friends. The Saving Hope Foundation is a successful nonprofit in Fort Worth that serves as a rescue to find fo…
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Enjoy your Fourth of July Holiday, everyone! We're chatting about a little bit of everything. Stay until the end. Like any pair of good girlfriends, we have a revelation about our relationship. We hope you too have someone like this in your life! We are so grateful to our sponsors: Schuler Shoes –– Go to SchulerShoes.com to see all ten locations. M…
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Welcome to another delicious episode of the Countryside Kitchen Meets podcast, hosted by the ever-curious and passionate Milly Fyfe. This month, we're digging deep into the heart of Lincolnshire's agricultural landscape with a special feature on The Spud Barn. Join Milly as she chats with the dynamic father-daughter duo, David and Kate Armstrong, w…
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