Episode Details

50 episodes, countless stories and one incredible community - that sounds like something to celebrate doesn't it!

As Emma admits in this week’s podcast, she didn’t even know if Countrywoman’s Guide would make it this far, just like any new venture you always doubt at the beginning whether it will work out, how well it will be received, will people actually like it? But here we are 50 episodes later, and more importantly 50 conversations later, with people who have generously shared their stories, their lessons and the realities of building a life and a business in the countryside.

So, to mark this milestone, today’s episode of The Countrywoman’s Guide Podcast is a little different. Instead of welcoming a guest, Emma sits down with Charlotte Hurst and Photographer Rachel Collins (the other two faces behind CWG) to reflect on the stories that have stayed with them, the community that has grown from the podcast, and where Countrywoman’s Guide is heading next.

As always, the conversation meanders as it should…

Looking back on 50 Conversations

Emma, Rachel and Charlotte discuss the themes that have emerged across all 50 episodes of the podcast, and reflect on some of the stories that really stuck with them.

They revisit our conversations with Lara Protheroe of Coombe Head House, Lucy Scudamore of the Defender Deli, Jacob Lockwood of Lockwood Smocks, Sophie Gregory organic dairy farmer, Gemma Standeven of Gattertop Drinks, Maddie Beaumont from The Cotley Inn & Candlelight Inn, Tess Annan of Welligogs, and Eva Humphries the Wholefood Warrior. Each one offering a different perspective on business, countryside life and following your own path.

What we’ve learnt

From trusting your instincts and embracing the messy middle, to finding community instead of competition, the team reflects on the lessons that have emerged naturally through 50 honest conversations.

Why community matters

The discussion turns to the heart of Countrywoman’s Guide: creating a space where women can share experiences, s