In this episode of She's Not Done Yet: Conversations with women over 50, I (Becky Berry) talk with author and farmer Jane Lee Rankin about her amazing journey to her alpaca and llama farm!

Jane Lee and I had a great time talking at Apple Hill Farm, her alpaca and llama and donkey and chicken and many other animals - farm in Banner Elk, NC (I said the wrong name in the podcast). You'll hear some of the animals in the background, along with the delightful wind you'll hear in the background occasionally.

After reading Jane Lee's memoir, Farm Family: A Solo Mom's Memoir of Finding Home, Happiness, and Alpaca's, I couldn't wait to talk to her. 

Her memoir reads like a coming of age story where she comes back to herself through her journey through cancer treatment, to motherhood, and finally to farm owner.

We talk about her determination to honor her inner child, never losing sight of her and always listening to her. And, how, in the flow of her life, she comes to embody the adult version of that little girl.

We also talk about the value of being grounded, and, more than that, being grounded in reality. Jane Lee shares how keeping the farm going reacquainted her with the reality of life - no matter how bad your night was, the animals have to be fed the next morning.

Her story is interesting, compelling, and filled with nuggets of wisdom.

Enjoy!

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Resources and Show Links:

Apple Hill Farms

Website: Apple Hill Farm: https://AppleHillFarmNC.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/applehillfarm

Instagram: @applehhillfarmnc

Jane Lee Rankin

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jane.l.rankin.1

Instagram: @janeleerankin 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jane-lee-rankin

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