57. Rural Motherhood and Building Community with a Modern Twist with Shelby Watson-Hampton

What does it look like to raise a toddler on a farm, manage multiple Ag businesses, and find your footing again after a traumatic postpartum experience?

Tune into Mariah’s honest conversation with Shelby Watson-Hampton, fourth-generation farmer, writer, Ag leader, and creator of The Farmed Life, to explore the many layers of modern rural motherhood. From redefining what community means to embracing a more grounded rhythm after the birth of her son, Shelby shares her story with vulnerability, humor, and a whole lot of insight.

They also talk about what it’s like to become mothers later in life, why the term geriatric pregnancy needs a rebrand, and how our generation is bringing back village-making - not in the traditional sense, but in a way that truly honors who we are as modern mothers and business owners.

This episode is for any mama who's doing things differently, who’s building a life outside the box, and who believes community is essential, not optional.

In This Episode, You’ll Hear:

• Why community (both online and in real life) is essential for moms in business
• What rural motherhood actually looks like behind the highlight reel
• How Shelby juggles family, farming, and work outside of her vineyard
• Her experience with postpartum complications, NICU time, and navigating early motherhood during the formula shortage
• The vision behind The Farmed Life and how she’s using her voice to connect and uplift rural women
• A conversation about age, ambition, and the layered decisions women face around timing, pregnancy, and career

Connect with Shelby:

• Purchase her book: Grace, Grit & Lipstick
• Website: thefarmedlife.org
• Instagram: @the_farmed_life

Ways to Connect Outside the Podcast

• Follow CEO & Founder on Instagram: @mariahstockman
• Follow Made for Mothers on Instagram:@madeformothers.co
• Join the Virtual Village: A community and monthly membership for business owning mamas! Special promo for our podcast listeners, get 20% off your first quarterly enrollment with code TWENTYOFF at https://www.madeformothersco.com/membership
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