Today on the podcast, I speak to Kristy McGregor, publisher, and editor-in-chief of Shepherdess. From the Women, For the Land — Shepherdess is here to connect, empower and inspire women across rural Aotearoa. An organization passionate about creating vibrant rural communities through storytelling and events.
Starting life as a blog and then launching as an independent printed publication in August 2020, Shepherdess was started around Kristy’s kitchen table on a dairy and beef farm in the Horowhenua. Shepherdess believes that telling stories is a great way to reduce social and geographical isolation, stimulate ideas and thinking, and foster connections.
And over the past few years Kristy and the Shepherdess team have expanded their offering which now includes a tv series, an online social club, and as of next week the inaugural Shepherdess Muster will take place in Mōtū, Te Tairāwhiti. The Muster is a three-day rural festival and retreat gathering women from across rural Aotearoa.
Kristy's story and the Shepherdess journey is a wonderful example of prioritising the needs of the community it serves, resulting in a thriving organisation.
And, if you haven’t picked up a print issue of Shepherdess before now, no matter where you live, you will fall in love with this beautiful publication. Every aspect of this magazine is thoughtfully curated – from the inspiring storytelling to the incredible photography and everything in-between.
We had a few technical difficulties with this episode – recorded over three sessions, I’ve stitched this wonderful story together but please bear with if you hear any glitchy edits!
After this episode visit shepherdess.co.nz to learn more. And of course you can connect on Instagram @shepherdess.nz
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