Join Samantha Mauermann, a homesteader at Acres and Aprons, as she shares her inspiring journey from a chaotic childhood to a thriving homestead business. Discover how she transformed a fixer-upper and two chickens into a 23-acre paradise filled with dairy animals and bees. The conversation delves into the realization that homesteading can start anywhere and how practical skills can nurture both personal growth and community. Samantha's story is a testament to building a fulfilling life right where you are.
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Journey From Rejection to Embrace
Samantha Mauermann initially rejected her unconventional homestead upbringing during her teenage years.
She later realized the value of her roots and chose to embrace homesteading with her own family.
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Social Media's Role in Homesteading
Social media has popularized homesteading by making the lifestyle visible and accessible.
People often return to foundational values once they mature, even if they stray temporarily.
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City Life to Country Calling
Samantha and her husband lived a fast-paced city life, flipping houses and building a financial buffer.
They felt a strong pull back to land and space as they anticipated raising children.
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What if you didn’t need land, animals, or a barn to start homesteading? Samantha Mauermann of Acres and Aprons shares her incredible journey from rejecting her unconventional childhood to embracing it with open arms—then turning it into a thriving homestead business. In just 18 months, she went from a fixer-upper and two chickens to 23 acres, dairy animals, bees, a viral Instagram following, and a purpose-driven life rooted in family and faith.
In this heartfelt episode, we talk about childhood confidence, entrepreneurial grit, and how healing often comes through hard work and dirt under your nails. Whether you’re in a city apartment with a windowsill herb garden or dreaming of acreage, this conversation will ignite your creativity and remind you: you don’t have to wait for the “perfect” life—you can build it right where you are. Follow along at acresandaprons.com and on Instagram @acresandaprons.
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