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 careerConnect with Shelby:• Purchase her book: Grace, Grit & Lipstick• Website: thefarmedlife.org• Instagram: @the_farmed_lifeWays 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 SHOP CEO MAMA MERCH designed just for business-owning mamas https://shopmadeformothers.com/