Black Heels and Tractor Wheels - Presented by Rural Women New Zealand

Sarah Reed

Black Heels and Tractor Wheels - Presented by Rural Women New Zealand

Show Notes

Send us a text Today on the podcast, Sarah Reed of The Grumpy Merino (TGM) joins us to have a chat!

Sarah, her husband Jono and their three children live on the Grampians in Culverden, North Canterbury. The Grumpy Merino (TGM) is driven by a desire to better utilise merino wool, transforming it into high-quality yarn and blankets. The wool can be traced every step of the way, eventually being crafted into a natural, high-quality, New Zealand-made product.

Sarah has an amazing candid chat about her business journey, the biggest lessons and tips she has learnt along the way, as well as the incredible connections she has made with other rural women business owners. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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