Shannon Speight, a vet-turned-entrepreneur who has made waves in the beef industry. From growing up in a family that moved around for mining work to working as a jillaroo in the NT, Shannon’s journey into agriculture wasn’t a straight path—but it’s been a remarkable one.

Shannon shares how her experiences as a vet in Charters Towers and Longreach shaped her understanding of the beef supply chain and ultimately led her to co-found Black Box, a game-changing data analytics company for livestock producers. We also talk about her journey into farm ownership, what it’s really like balancing a thriving career with raising three young boys, and how burnout in 2023 forced her to reassess her approach to work and life.

We discuss:
The lessons learned from starting Black Box and what it’s changing for cattle producers
The realities of living remotely, from childcare challenges to health access
The mental load of juggling motherhood and business in ag
The biggest opportunities and roadblocks in the beef industry today
What more women in ag need to hear about building a career while raising a family

This conversation is full of insights, honesty, and lessons learned from the land—a must-listen for anyone in agriculture, business, or rural life.

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