It’s Never too Late to Learn Something New

Sep 4, 2023

Annette Thurmon, a former ICU nurse turned wedding gown designer turned farmer, shares her inspiring journey of transitioning from the city to a small town in Georgia. She discusses her experiences in chicken farming, wedding dress design, gardening, and animal care. The podcast explores her transition from a nurse to a wedding designer to a farmer, and the importance of taking small steps towards major life changes. Annette also shares her adventures at Azure Farm, where she grows food, befriends animals, and connects with nature. The chapter discusses the farm's business model, their love for animals, and their aspirations for the future.

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Introduction

00:00 • 3min

Transitioning from ICU Nurse to Wedding Gown Designer

02:34 • 2min

From Nurse to Wedding Designer to Farmer: Making the Farming Dream a Reality

04:21 • 2min

Starting Small and Connecting with Nature at Azure Farm

06:04 • 2min

Farm Business Model and Animal Love

07:40 • 3min

Annette Thurmon went from ICU nurse, to wedding gown designer. Once she found the right land, she pivoted to growing her own food and raising animals on Azure Farm. Here she grows her own food, and tends to her animal friends. Every day is a new adventure. Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/44EiJp8 Botanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3YWsUEl Book Collection Page: https://growepic.co/3PiPB2n EG Homesteading Book: https://growepic.co/3YXMakI Connect With Annette Thurmon: Annette Thurmon is a modern-day homesteader who lives with her husband, Jared, and their daughter Ava in the small town of Adairsville, Georgia. After years of city life, she sought a simpler way of living and moved to the country. There she cares for her organic garden and orchard, and animals which include alpacas, miniature donkeys, chickens, turkeys, bees, and more! She is self-taught and loves sharing with others what she has learned over the years. Her goal is to inspire others to live this lifestyle and share her daily adventures on social media - @azurefarm, her website - azurefarm.com, and the Azure Farm Podcast which she hosts with her husband.

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