We saddle up with two dynamic women rewriting the rulebook on what it means to work in ag.

Meet Edwina Doery and Ruby Buchanan, the powerhouse duo behind Uwannagoforabeer Contracting—a name that’s as cheeky as it is unforgettable. In their 20s, these two mates launched their own contracting business, armed with motorbikes, working dogs, and grit.

But don’t be fooled by the dust and denim—behind the handlebars are a qualified nurse and a law graduate who have built a life that balances study, work, and a love for the land.

In this episode, we chat about:

• How Uwannagoforabeer started
  
  
• What it’s like building a business in ag as two young women
  
  
• Juggling career paths with country life
  
  
• Why passion and hard work are the ultimate tools for success
  
  

These women prove that you can chase cows and chase dreams—at the same time.

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I’m joined by Kate Quinn and Emily Day, two full-time artists who turned their love of floral still life into a creative movement — Bloom Art Experiences.

Born from a desire to make art more accessible, especially in regional Australia, Bloom was created to provide supportive, joyful and high-quality painting workshops for people of all skill levels. Whether you're a beginner or a hobbyist, Bloom is about more than just painting — it’s about connection, creative self-care, and finding joy in the process.

🌸 In this episode, we chat about:

• How Kate and Emily met and decided to create Bloom
• The challenges and wins of launching an art business in regional Australia
• Why Bloom is more than a workshop — it’s an experience
• The impact of offering creativity to people who can’t access traditional art classes
• Bloom’s exciting expansion into online tutorials and take-home art kits
• Why creative outlets matter — especially for rural women

Whether you’ve never picked up a paintbrush or you’re rekindling an old love for art, this episode will inspire you to bloom right where you are.

🎨 Want to join a Bloom experience or bring one to your town?
Find out more: https://bloomartexperiences.com.au
✨ If you're within 100km of Brisbane, check out 'Bloom at Home' — a beautiful way to gather your friends and create something special together.

🎧 Hit play and let your creativity bloom.

Follow Emily and Kate on Instagram and follow her Instagram picks or social suggestions:
Instagram:

@bloom.art.experiences

Kate Quinn | Australian Painter (@katequinnart) • Instagram photos and videos

E M I L Y D A Y | Australian artist (@e_milydaystudio) • Instagram photos and videos

Jackson's Art Supplies (@jacksons_art) • Instagram photos and videos

Bloom website. https://www.bloomartexperiences.com

Bloom Online. https://www.bloomartexperiences.com/bloom-online

Bloom Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/bloomartexperiences

Kate's website https://www.katequinnart.com

Emily's website. https://www.instagram.com/e_milydaystudio/?hl=en

Jackson Art Blog https://www.jacksonsart.com/blog/ or Book - How To Be An Artist by Jerry Saltz Audiobook. https://www.audible.com.au/pd/How-to-Be-an-Artist-Audiobook/1781577951

Bush Flowers - https://bushflowers.com.au/products/bush-flowers-book

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Monday 24th March 2025 -Over the past week, communities across South West Queensland have been dealt a devastating blow. Places like Stonehenge, Windorah, Adavale, Quilpie, Eromanga, Jundah and across the Channel Country have been swallowed by floodwaters. Homes inundated. Yards washed out. Millions of hectares under water.

If you’ve had your head in the sand, now is the time to tune in. What’s happening out here is unfathomable. And behind every flood warning is a family. A farm. A future now uncertain.

I’m incredibly grateful to be joined today by two women who are living through this — Louise Hoch,Wendy Sheehan and Charmain Batt. They bring us a raw and real recap of what’s unfolding on the ground, and how they’re coping with the emotional and physical toll of this natural disaster. As the flood water start to go down it will be only then we will be able to assess the damage.

@on.the.fenceline

@dandlhoch

@bulldust_and_mulga

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