Join Tara Miller for a delightful and multifaceted conversation with Brittany Johnson, the force behind Hillside Highland. While known for ranching and raising adorable Highland cattle, Brittany wears many hats – mom, wife, realtor, influencer, gardener, and gluten-free recipe enthusiast.

In this episode they explore Brittany's journey since their meeting at Rural Rooted, the joys and challenges of ranch life (including calving season!), her surprising decision to add a third child to their family, and her deep dive into a personal health journey driven by migraines and acne. This episode is packed with insights on balancing a bustling life, the realities of influencing, and the importance of listening to your body.

Listeners will discover:

• Ranch Life Realities: From calving season chaos to the decision to diversify their cattle breeds (Highlands and Herefords) and address the "hobby farm" perception.

• Juggling It All: How Brittany manages ranching, motherhood (now to three!), her side hustle as a realtor, influencing, and maintaining a household.

• An Influencer's Perspective: Brittany's take on staying authentic, avoiding being "salesy," and the strategy (or lack thereof) behind her diverse content.

• The Health Journey Deep Dive: Brittany's candid story about battling daily migraines, severe acne, food sensitivities, and ultimately discovering mold poisoning and parasites.

• From Sickness to Strength: Her experience with the Medical Medium detox, the impact on her health and subsequent pregnancy, and the ongoing process of maintaining wellness.

• Gluten-Free Living: Insights into managing celiac disease in the family (her husband is celiac), finding great gluten-free recipes (shoutout to The Loopy Whisk & Kristin Cavallari!), and her go-to meals.

This episode is packed with real talk about rural entrepreneurship, motherhood, health transformations, and the beauty of a life lived fully!

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Shop Hillside Highland: www.hillsidehighland.com

Join Tara Miller for an insightful and inspiring conversation with Heather Cade, founder of District Loom, a curated source for incredible vintage rugs and unique home pieces based in Bozeman, Montana. They explore Heather's journey from nurse practitioner to full-time rug connoisseur, the intricacies of sourcing one-of-a-kind vintage pieces, and the strategic moves behind building a thriving e-commerce and B2B business. This episode is PACKED with business wisdom, sourcing secrets, and entrepreneurial spirit.

Listeners will discover:

• The Power of Connection: The story behind their initial Instagram connection, deepened by a shared moment of vulnerability.

• Passion to Purpose: Learn what propelled Heather from a full-time healthcare career to launching District Loom after a frustrating rug shopping experience.

• Curated Collections: Get to know how Heather sources unique vintage rugs, furniture, and art, and the importance of a discerning eye.

• Building a Brand from Scratch: From a Canva logo and solo pop-ups to a custom Shopify site and major retail partnerships like Anthropologie and The Expert.

• Embracing the "Unplanned" (and Negotiating!): Heather shares how a chance encounter at High Point Market led to a major partnership and the importance of advocating for your business.

• The Real Cost of Business: An honest look at the monthly overhead of a product-based business and how District Loom navigates it.

• Global Sourcing & Local Presence: The story behind District Loom's move from DC to Bozeman, Montana, and Heather's recent sourcing trip to Turkey.

This episode is packed with entrepreneurial insights, the beauty of vintage, and the inspiration to build a business rooted in passion and authenticity!

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Shop District Loom: www.districtloom.com

Join Tara Miller for a fun, candid, and insightful conversation with Madi McCall Dunbar, influencer turned creative director, tour manager, and soon-to-be mom. They explore Madi's evolution from the "Comfy Cow Gal" influencer to managing tours for a country artist, share the funny and emotional story of her pregnancy journey, and discuss balancing ambition, authenticity, and impending motherhood. This episode is full of relatable stories, career inspiration, and insights into navigating life's exciting (and terrifying!) transitions.

Listeners will discover:

• The Power of Connection: How a marketing event sparked a lasting friendship and future opportunities years later.

• An Unforgettable Reveal: The emotional and hilarious story behind Madi sharing her pregnancy news (after telling her family first!).

• Building Authentically: How Madie carved her niche ("Comfy Cowgirl") and grew her influence organically, leading to unexpected doors opening.

• From Influence to Backstage: Leveraging Instagram connections for a dream role combining her passions in the music industry.

• Embracing the Exciting & Terrifying: Madi's candid take on managing a demanding travel schedule, marriage, and the journey to becoming a mom while pursuing her goals.

• Staying True: The importance of maintaining your identity and passions through major life changes and career shifts.

This episode is packed with real talk about career pivots, embracing change, and staying true to yourself through life's biggest moments!

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Links:

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Follow Madi on Instagram: @MadiMcCall_