Cooking Adventures Down Under: Navigating a Culinary Career with Casey Godinez
In this engaging interview, host Emily Reno interviews her sister, Casey Godinez, who shares her journey and decision-making process in a winding career in the culinary industry, tips for stress management, and insights into trends to keep an eye on in the food industry. We cover everything from what it was like to grow up in Lawrence, Kansas, Casey’s experiences relocating to Australia and deciding to live there permanently, and tips for prioritizing wellness for those working in the hospitality industry.
Mindful Farming: Three Practices to Nurture Your Land, Body, and Business
Farming isn’t a job where you clock in and clock out. It’s a journey of growth and self-reflection. There’s a reason why even if you have 9 years of experience, you’re still considered a ‘beginning’ farmer according to the USDA. I’ve learned a ton over the last couple of years of conducting interviews through The […]
Chasing Dreams and Heritage: My First Week in Mexico and the Path to New Beginnings
Man. What a crazy energy from my first week in Mexico. I have so many thoughts. So many feelings. So many emotions. I’m grateful to have the next week to be on my own to really give myself time to process everything that I just took in. Get back into a better routine of exercise […]
Innovating CPG: Alisa Knapp’s Vision for Sustainable Food
In this episode of The Transcendent Farmer podcast, Emily Reno interviews Alisa Knapp about her unique journey from a Zen Buddhist meditation center and organic farm to a career in CPG innovation.
37 razones por las que deberías mudarte a Costa Rica
¿Fue un buen gancho, verdad? Realmente me encuentro menos de 48 horas antes de salir del país y me siento mucha inspiración para escribir un poco sobre las cosas para llevar que he tenido. Saliendo de Costa Rica por un par de meses, es realmente increíble el amor que me siento y la red que […]
10 Tools To Help You Follow Through On Your Goals
One of the things that comes up a lot in my work is this theme of ‘accountability’. Whether I’m talking with farmers, fellow entrepreneurs, or colleagues with my consulting projects, it can be the biggest source of support and also one of the biggest gaps that we have. And not for lack of desire, but […]
Finding Presence: The Power of Pranayama with Ekta Minocha
In today’s show, Emily Reno interviews Ekta Minocha, a yoga teacher from Bangalore now residing in Rishikesh, India. Dive into Ekta’s fascinating transition from software engineering to yoga teaching, and learn about the profound impact of pranayama on the mind and body. If you’re looking for ways to find peace and presence amidst your bustling life, this episode offers practical advice and a simple, guided pranayama exercise for listeners to try.
Exploring Yoga, Wellness, and Agricultural Entrepreneurship with Emily Reno and Dawn Finn
Join Emily Reno and Dawn Finn on The Transcendent Farmer podcast as they dive deep into the intersection of yoga and farming. In this episode, Emily shares her journey of becoming certified as a yoga teacher in India and how these experiences have shaped her approach to farming and farm business development.
Reflecting on 2 months in the U.S.
2024 marks the first year that I traveled to the U.S. knowing that it’s the place I no longer intend to call my home. And what a special time it was! After almost two months, I find myself writing this blog post the old-fashioned way, with good old paper and pencil on a plane. Sometimes […]
From Passion to Profession: How Saying “Yes” Can Help You Grow Your Farm Startup
In the spirit of gratitude, which is one of Mezclada’s core values, I wanted to take a moment to celebrate the contributions of Emma Zink (formerly Maddock), who jumped in to help me build the website for my business after way too many failed attempts at teaching myself how to do it myself. 4 years […]
