Adventure, Joy and GP

In this episode of the Women and Wellies podcast Hannah is joined by Dr Anna Fleck, a remote and rural GP whose work is taking her to some of the most beautiful and hard to reach communities across Scotland. From growing up between Edinburgh, Sydney and Glasgow to carving out a portfolio GP career that fits around family life, Anna shares how she found a different way of practising medicine. One rooted in flexibility, curiosity and connection. Through the Rediscover the Joy of General Practice scheme Anna now works across island and mainland communities including Shetland, Caithness, the Inner Hebrides and the North Coast. Anna opens up about what it really means to be a remote and rural GP from lone working and emergency training to the privilege and responsibility of serving tight knit communities where everyone knows everyone. She reflects on confidence, imposter syndrome and the importance of trusting your training when help can be hours away. This conversation is also about family, adventure and place. Anna shares how travelling Scotland in a campervan with her husband and young daughter has shaped their lives fostering flexibility, resilience and a deep love for rural landscapes. Together they explore how rural communities support one another through challenges, celebrate together and why community connection matters more than anything. An inspiring episode about redefining success in your career, listening to what truly matters and finding joy by doing things differently. The Award Winning Women in Wellies Podcast is sponsored by Scottish Law firm, Gillespie Macandrew, advising on all areas of land &amp; rural business, private client, energy and real estate. Connect with Anna on social media :&nbsp; Instagram - @ScotlandbyCampervan&nbsp; Episode Recorded on Monday 18th January 2026. All views expressed are our own.

Episode 59 - Dr Anna Fleck

IHT and Succession Planning with Eilidh Adams

Educational Episode 2 : IHT and Succession Planning with Eilidh Adams With so much change, legislative and otherwise, we’re continuing our series of educational episodes to bring insights, advice and awareness to support your families and businesses. In this series we’re looking at … Key Takeaways you can expect from tuning in: -<ul><li>It can feel daunting to tackle succession planning and face the sometimes difficult conversations, and of course costs, involved, but early action secures your rural business for future generations.</li><li>Inheritance Tax planning is a key component of any good succession plan.</li><li>Rural businesses have traditionally benefited from a fairly benign Inheritance Tax system, but significant changes were announced to the main rural business reliefs in October 2024 which take effect from April this year. These changes mean early planning is now even more critical.</li></ul> With a case study to bring this to life, this is a must listen for every rural business!&nbsp; The Award Winning Women in Wellies Podcast is sponsored by Scottish Law firm, Gillespie Macandrew, advising on all areas of land &amp; rural business, private client, energy and real estate. Connect with Eilidh and Gillespie Macandrew on social media :&nbsp; LinkedIn : Eilidh Adams // Gillespie Macandrew LLP Episode Recorded on Friday 9th January 2026. All views expressed are our own.

Educational Episode 2

Authenticity to Artistry

Carenza Pinn is forging her own path with confidence, creativity and quiet determination and this conversation captures exactly what it looks like to back yourself even when the way forward is not clear. From growing up in the Highlands and Kinross to navigating loss, education, work and big decisions at a young age this episode is an honest reflection on learning through doing. Carenza shares her journey from leaving school early and questioning university to building a thriving equine portrait photography business that is rooted in connection, storytelling and care. We talk about finding her niche working with horses and their people and why lifestyle and trust sit at the heart of everything she creates. From trade stands and client relationships to mentors, manifestation and learning business skills on the job this is a story of persistence and belief. We explore the realities of starting a business young, from juggling multiple jobs and finances to confident, client facing, growth and discovering that your difference is your strength. Carenza reflects on the power of saying yes, taking your time and allowing your goals to unfold, without rushing the process. This episode is a reminder that there is no single right path and that success can come from listening to yourself trusting your instincts and giving yourself permission to do things differently. The Award Winning Women in Wellies Podcast is sponsored by Scottish Law firm, Gillespie Macandrew, advising on all areas of land &amp; rural business, private client, energy and real estate. Connect with Carena on social media :&nbsp; Instagram - @carenzapinn.photography \\ Facebook - Carenza Pinn Photograph Episode Recorded on Monday 22nd December 2025. All views expressed are our own.

Episode 58 - Carenza Pinn

Ambition to Agriculture

Iona Smith is a woman who brings passion, purpose and people together and this conversation captures exactly why she has become such a respected voice within Scottish agriculture. From growing up on a pedigree beef and sheep farm on the west coast to carving out her own path within the industry this episode is full of honesty, drive and pride in where she comes from. We explore Iona’s journey through education, work and leadership from relief milking and showing cattle to rural surveying and her current role with Monitor Farm Scotland. She shares what it means to work for farmers to give back to the wider industry and to balance ambition with staying connected to the land and people that shaped her. As the youngest ever chair of Women in Agriculture Scotland Iona reflects on confidence, community and the importance of opening doors for others. From international experiences representing the UK at the World Hereford Conference in Kansas to the realities of building a pedigree herd alongside a busy career, this is a conversation about backing yourself, finding your place and understanding that success does not have to follow a straight line. A powerful way to close the year and one that looks firmly towards the future. The Women in Wellies Podcast is sponsored by Scottish Law firm, Gillespie Macandrew, advising on all areas of land &amp; rural business, private client, energy and real estate. Connect with Iona on social media :&nbsp; Instagram - @ionasmith_x \\ LinkedIn - Iona Smith \\ Facebook - Iona Smith Episode Recorded on Thursday 18th December 2025. All views expressed are our own.

Episode 57 - Iona Smith

Courage and Connection

From County Durham to the Isle of Skye, from property law to energy law, and from suburban life to a home with bees, vegetables and a leaky roof, this conversation with Tamzin Munro is a beautiful journey through change, courage and community. Tamzin joins us from Southern Skye where she balances life as a mum of three with her role as an energy solicitor for Gillespie MacAndrew. Her story begins with childhood holidays in the Highlands, the pull of wide open spaces and the dream of one day making the move north. Years later, it was remote working during COVID that opened the door for her family to finally take the leap. We talk about the challenge of uprooting a life that was comfortable and full, the relief of being welcomed immediately by the local community, and the joy of discovering new interests from beekeeping to volunteering at the local park run. Tamzin shares the reality of navigating isolation when working remotely, and the importance of saying yes to new experiences in order to create connection and put down roots. We dive into her transition from English property law to Scottish energy law, her experience of requalifying while raising a family, and the incredible shift happening within the energy sector as Scotland works toward a cleaner and more resilient future. From grid reform to community benefits and landowner involvement, Tamzin gives us a grounded and thoughtful insight into the opportunities ahead for rural Scotland. This episode is full of honesty capturing the spirit of starting again, the power of community and the confidence that comes from backing yourself during big life changes. We hope you enjoy listening as much as we enjoyed recording it. The Women in Wellies Podcast is sponsored by Scottish Law firm, Gillespie Macandrew, advising on all areas of land &amp; rural business, private client, energy and real estate. Connect with Tamzin and Gillespie Macandrew on social media :&nbsp; Instagram - @gillespiemacandrewllp&nbsp; \\ LinkedIn - Tamzin Munro / Gillespie Macandrew&nbsp; Episode Recorded on 31st October 2025. All views expressed are our own.

Episode 56 - Tamzin Munro

Progress to Purpose

Sarah-Jane Laing (SJ) is Chief Executive at Scottish Land &amp; Estates and is a familiar face in rural Scotland. From her childhood in Kelso with early memories of life on a working farm to becoming the first woman to lead Scottish Land and Estates, SJ’s journey is one of commitment, courage and care for the rural places she loves. We explore her early career in housing and public policy, the unexpected summer job that changed everything, and the twenty one years that have shaped her role at the heart of land use and land ownership in Scotland. SJ opens up about balancing leadership with raising a family, the honest conversations that made it possible, and the pressures that many women face when trying to be everything to everyone. We dive into the challenges of the current political landscape, the outdated stereotypes that still dominate discussions about land ownership, and the realities of advocating for a living, working countryside. SJ also shares the policy wins she is most proud of, including the Helping It Happen Awards and the Women in Agriculture Taskforce which continue to empower and elevate voices across the sector. Her reflections on leadership, her experience with the Windsor Leadership Trust and her belief in the power of turning up as your true self offer inspiration for anyone navigating rural careers or community life. It is a conversation filled with honesty, humour and heart and we hope it leaves you feeling encouraged and understood. The Women in Wellies Podcast is sponsored by Scottish Law firm, Gillespie Macandrew, advising on all areas of land &amp; rural business, private client, energy and real estate. Connect with SJ and Scottish Land &amp; Estates on social media :&nbsp; Instagram - @scottishlandandestates&nbsp; \\ LinkedIn - Sarah-Jane Laing / Scottish Land &amp; Estates \\ Twitter (X) - @SJLaing / @ScotLandEstates Episode Recorded on 10th November 2025. All views expressed are our own.

Episode 55 - Sarah-Jane Laing

Perseverance to Pickles

Pickles, fire cooking and a whole lot of entrepreneurial chaos! This episode with Lucy Pattinson of Goat Rodeo Goods is an absolute ride from start to finish! Having first met Lucy while she was chefing an event in the Scottish Borders, its a delight to welcome her to the Women in Wellies podcast. From growing up in rural Derbyshire with a freezer full of pigeon, to a food-and-wine adventure in France that accidentally led her into professional cooking, to becoming a private chef for high-end estates… Lucy’s journey is as unexpected as it is inspiring. We dive into her love of game, her early days hosting ladies’ clay shoots, how she learned to cook over fire, why she believes in eating with the seasons, and the many twists that eventually led her to co-found Goat Rodeo Goods with her business partner Kat. Expect stories of house renovations gone rogue, stalking weeks in remote bothies, cooking paella for 50 in a pan she’d never used before, and the chaotic (and hilarious) birth of their now-cult pickle brand. We also talk about Fodder &amp; Farm, the magic of long-table feasts built entirely from the land around them, the power of community, and the joy of creating memorable food from what’s literally outside the back door. It’s warm, wild, funny and full of heart and we hope it brings you a smile (and maybe sends you off to buy some pickles!) as you listen in. The Women in Wellies Podcast is sponsored by Scottish Law firm, Gillespie Macandrew, advising on all areas of land &amp; rural business, private client, energy and real estate. Connect with Lucy and Goat Rodeo Goods on social media :&nbsp; Instagram - @thefodderation / @goatrodeogoods&nbsp; \\ LinkedIn - Lucy Pattinson / Goat Rodeo Goods \\ Tiktok - @goatrodeogoods Episode Recorded on 31st October 2025. All views expressed are our own.

Episode 54 - Lucy Pattinson

Science to Skills

Liz Barron-Majerik is Scotland Director for Lantra, the Sector Skills Council for the land based and nature based sector, which works closely with Scottish Government. She has a background in plant science and agronomy, is also a Chartered Forester and STEM Ambassador, and received an MBE for her work in STEM Engagement. Liz shares her own career journey through working in higher education including in hair and beauty to land at Lantra with wellies in hand. Liz shares the juggle of Mum life alongside work particularly in recent years as they have navigated her son’s diagnosis with kidney disease.This conversation dives into skills, careers in wellies and highlights the opportunities for training at all levels. We see the power of collaboration and the importance of organisations coming together to ensure we are able to deliver training that is accessible to all such as the Women in Agriculture Training Fund now delivered by Lantra.&nbsp; Women in Wellies was founded in the hope we could highlight opportunities for careers that require you to wear wellies (at least some of the time!) so this conversation with Liz about courses and routes in feels perfectly fitting. Tune in - it might even inspire you to look at what course you could take for some learning this year! The Award Winning Women in Wellies Podcast is sponsored by Scottish Law firm, Gillespie Macandrew, advising on all areas of land &amp; rural business, private client, energy and real estate. Connect with Liz on social media :&nbsp; Instagram -&nbsp; \\ LinkedIn - Liz Barron-Majerik / Lantra Scotland Find out more about Lantra Scotland here : https://www.scotland.lantra.co.uk/ Episode Recorded on 20th October 2025. All views expressed are our own.

Episode 53 - Liz Barron-Majerik MBE

Television to (Happy) Thistle Farm

Woody Morris helps women find their happiness, health and energy from Happy Thistle Farm in the Scottish Borders and this conversation is filled with happiness and joy from start to finish (where even the dogs have their say!).&nbsp; From a career in sports journalism that took Woody to Hong Kong, London and Southport to her rural idyl in the Scottish Borders this is a story that is woven with the call of coming home to Scotland. Woody shares some of the challenges of working in sports journalism, the motivation she took from loosing her parents young and even the story of driving from Southport to Scotland while in labour!&nbsp; Woody shares her plans for the retreat they are building at Happy Thistle Farm which already includes goat yoga (Women in Wellies x Goat Yoga next summer anyone?!), her friendly flock of sheep and the horses. We talk about the poverty that exists in rural communities and her crazy plan to raise money for Cash for Kids that resulted in a horse race but also a turning point for Woody to become a Health &amp; Wellness Life Coach.&nbsp; We smiled the whole way through so here’s hoping it brings you a smile or two as you listen in!&nbsp; The Women in Wellies Podcast is sponsored by Scottish Law firm, Gillespie Macandrew, advising on all areas of land &amp; rural business, private client, energy and real estate. Connect with Woody&nbsp; on social media :&nbsp; Instagram -&nbsp; @woodyymorris \\ LinkedIn - Woody Morris \\ Facebook - Woody Morris Episode Recorded on 13th October 2025. All views expressed are our own.

Episode 52 - Woody Morris

Sharing stories, experiences and lessons from life in rural Scotland

Working and living in rural Scotland, Hannah and Charlotte are women in wellies. Each episode they are joined by a guest to explore the inspiring stories, experiences and lessons of other women behind the wellies and share these with you, the listener. Follow @womeninwelliespodcast on Instagram to stay up to date with all the latest news and episodes and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.

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