Farm Life, Personal Growth, and Building a Business with Jena Ochsner

Feel free to connect with Jena via e-mail at  [email protected].  Or give her a follow @JENAOCHSNER on Instagram Also, applications are still open for Rural Rising https://ruralrisingretreat.my.canva.site/ In this episode of the Boldly Grounded Podcast, host Kylie Epperson welcomes her close friend Jena Ochsner. Jena is a farm wife, mother, entrepreneur, podcaster, and former labor and delivery nurse. Jena shares her transformative journey from having big city ambitions to embracing rural life and thriving in her various roles. They discuss the inception of her direct-to-consumer beef business and the profound personal growth she experienced. Jena also highlights the impact of attending retreats on her business acumen and personal development, emphasizing the supportive community and lifelong friendships formed. The conversation touches on the importance of gut instincts, the realities of farm life, and the powerful role of faith. Tune in for an inspiring discussion on balancing family, business, and personal aspirations.   00:00 Welcome to Boldly Grounded 00:51 Introducing Jena 03:47 Jena's Journey: From City Dreams to Farm Life 05:03 Balancing Career and Family 06:56 Starting a Direct-to-Consumer Beef Business 07:56 Overcoming Burnout and Finding Balance 17:24 The Importance of Self-Talk and Personal Growth 19:39 Navigating Emotional Reactions in Relationships 20:39 The Power of Making Amends 21:15 Learning to Be a Mom 23:27 Starting a Podcast Journey 29:31 The Impact of Retreats on Personal and Professional Growth 39:10 Concluding Thoughts and Gratitude