{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Humans of Agriculture","title":"\"I Think Succession Planning is Legacy Planning\" with Homestead Road Founder Bridgitte Brooks","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1619,"description":"Bridgitte Brooks is rewriting the story of Australian wool - and of rural women. \nThe fifth-generation sheep farmer has launched a wool athleisure brand from her farm in Yuna, Western Australia in a bid to connect modern consumers with a natural fibre that she feels is undercelebrated. \nFrom baby blankets to wool athleisure wear, Bridgitte is stitching together sustainability, style, and heritage—with a deep belief that rural communities can thrive when families are supported and fibre stories are told well.\n\nChapters\n00:00 Introduction to Bridgitte and Her Journey\n02:58 Life in Rural Australia and Its Challenges\n05:41 The Birth of a Fashion Business\n08:13 Navigating the Fashion Industry\n10:36 Sustainability and the Future of Fashion\n13:17 The Importance of Succession Planning\n16:09 Family Dynamics in Farming\n18:59 Advice for Future Generations\n21:30 Reflections and Future Aspirations\n24:11 Closing Thoughts and Future Plans\nLearn more about Homestead Road and how Bridgitte is rewriting a new story for Australian wool.\nFind more stories from us on our Instagram, Facebook and Linkedin.\nALSO - Come to our event in either Brisbane or Melbourne!\nYou can hear more episodes of Humans of Agriculture here.\n \nIf you enjoyed this episode, share with a friend and let us know your thoughts at hello@humansofagriculture.com.  Don't forget to rate, subscribe, and leave a review!","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/PupbXbFywMWTJ5gch17EL4BoFl2vAICgyQAK9XnOB7I/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzMxNDk1LzE2NjAw/ODMxNDAtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}