The Power of Vulnerability in Agriculture with Coach Kiah Twisselman-Burchett

Barnyard Language

This episode is brought to you by our partner, ChopLocal University.

Summary

In this conversation, Kiah Twisselman-Burchett shares her journey of urban farming and becoming a motivational speaker. She discusses the challenges and joys of motherhood, the importance of vulnerability in her speaking career, and how personal branding can reflect one's true self. Kiah emphasizes the need for authenticity and self-discovery, encouraging others to reconnect with their inner child and express themselves freely. In this conversation, Kiah shares her journey through motherhood, discussing the challenges and joys of transitioning into parenthood, the complexities of body image during and after pregnancy, and the importance of self-acceptance. She emphasizes the need for open conversations about postpartum recovery and the significance of connecting with one's inner child while raising a new generation. Kiah reflects on the unexpected aspects of parenthood, including the emotional shifts in relationships and the balance of grief and joy that comes with welcoming a child into the world. In this engaging conversation, Kiah shares her experiences of motherhood, the joy of watching her child grow, and the challenges of finding joy during tough times. She emphasizes the importance of embracing emotions, self-care, and creating a baseline for daily life. The discussion also touches on future plans, including exciting retreats and community-building efforts, as well as light-hearted moments about county fair connections and the challenges of modern parenting.

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Takeaways

• Kiah is growing her first child, Callaway, and an urban farm in Louisville, Kentucky.
• The farm stand is a new venture for Kiah and her husband, building on their agricultural roots.
• Kiah's husband is a lobbyist, while she is a motivational speaker.
• Motivational speaking allows Kiah to balance her career and motherhood.
• Kiah emphasizes the importance of vulnerability in motivational speaking.
• She believes that sharing struggles can motivate others.
• Kiah seeks to ask better questions rather than provide answers.
• Personal branding can be an extension of self-expression through clothing.
• Kiah encourages reconnecting with one's inner child for self-discovery.
• The conversation highlights the challenges of parenting and self-identity. It's easy to blend in for a while.
• Parenthood is one of the hardest things and the greatest gifts.
• I want to be ambitious in pursuit of peace.
• Pregnancy was an empowering experience.
• I didn't expect to feel amazing after therapy.
• The mom community is beautiful and magical.
• Grief is a real part of the process of becoming a parent.
• I learned that lesson as someone who existed in a shrinking body.
• I didn't know how much I could miss someone.
• I want to see all the things that she's going to teach me. Kiah's daughter has started giggling, bringing immense joy.
• It's important to allow yourself to feel emotions, even the negative ones.
• Journaling and talking to trusted friends can help process feelings.
• Embrace the cycles of mood changes, especially related to hormonal shifts.
• Creating a daily baseline of necessities can empower parents.
• Kiah is focusing on making a bigger impact with less time away from family.
• Future plans include speaking engagements and a retreat in Costa Rica.
• County fairs hold significant personal connections for Kiah's family.
• Self-care is crucial, especially for busy parents.
• Kiah advocates for better representation of extended sizes in stores.