Shannon Varley's guest appearances

Shannon Varley

Ever Better Today

Jerry Maguire

Laura Roeder

Stephanie Dodier

Kimberly Palmer

Michael Lennox

Melody Warnick

Jason Wrobel

Marsha Shandur

Erika Ettin

Christopher Martin

Tara Cousineau

Sarah Shaw

Doug Hensch

Deborah Owens

Lorraine Ladish

OwlTail

This is part two of a conversation with Shannon Varley about her journey to find, purchase, and raise her family on the farm of her dreams. After the emotional ordeal of losing their home to a fire after carefully restoring it over two years, the Varleys wondered if it was time give up on farming. Shannon toyed with the idea of opening a bed &amp; breakfast, but she knew in her heart she shouldn’t relinquish her dream. You don't have to listen to the first part to appreciate this episode, but if you'd like to hear Shannon's full story, check out  Ever Better Episode 56.   Support from family and friends helped the Varleys to keep their animals, but the winter was difficult. Then, after a series of remarkable events, the family was able to bid on the farm Shannon and her family will never want to leave.  Their new home, "The Village Farm," is located in Stafford, Vermont, and Shannon says she's created a life that she never has to retire from. "It evolves and grows better."  Shannon shares her vision for her life, her children, and how the farm can be a source of food, a place to gather, and a place to teach about the environment.  I hope you find this story of the power of the human spirit as inspirational as I do.   Key Takeaways: [1:37] After the fire, the Varleys weren’t sure if they should continue farming. [6:37] In order to provide stability for their children, Shannon and her husband renovated another "beautiful money pit". [15:21] A series of favorable coincidences allowed the Varleys to bid on their dream farm. [21:32] The family has big plans for their ‘forever’ farm, and are excited to get things started. [24:40] Shannon is drawn to farming because it is a platform for everything she cares about. [28:23] Shannon shares her vision for her children. [31:08] Shannon speaks of her inner strength and the desire to pay it forward.   Mentioned in This Episode: Ever Better Discover What’s Next Coaching Lisa@EverBetterU.com

This is part two of a conversation with Shannon Varley about her journey to find, purchase, and raise her family on the farm of her dreams. After the emotional ordeal of losing their home to a fire after carefully restoring it over two years, the Varleys wondered if it was time give up on farming. Shannon toyed with the idea of opening a bed &amp; breakfast, but she knew in her heart she shouldn’t relinquish her dream. You don't have to listen to the first part to appreciate this episode, but if you'd like to hear Shannon's full story, check out <a href="http://www.everbetteru.com/podcasts/056-shannon-varleys-quest-farm-part-1/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Ever Better Episode 56</a>.   Support from family and friends helped the Varleys to keep their animals, but the winter was difficult. Then, after a series of remarkable events, the family was able to bid on the farm Shannon and her family will never want to leave.  Their new home, "The Village Farm," is located in Stafford, Vermont, and Shannon says she's created a life that she never has to retire from. "It evolves and grows better."  Shannon shares her vision for her life, her children, and how the farm can be a source of food, a place to gather, and a place to teach about the environment.  I hope you find this story of the power of the human spirit as inspirational as I do. Key Takeaways: [1:37] After the fire, the Varleys weren’t sure if they should continue farming. [6:37] In order to provide stability for their children, Shannon and her husband renovated another "beautiful money pit". [15:21] A series of favorable coincidences allowed the Varleys to bid on their dream farm. [21:32] The family has big plans for their ‘forever’ farm, and are excited to get things started. [24:40] Shannon is drawn to farming because it is a platform for everything she cares about. [28:23] Shannon shares her vision for her children. [31:08] Shannon speaks of her inner strength and the desire to pay it forward. Mentioned in This Episode: <a href="http://www.everbetteru.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ever Better</a> <a href="http://www.everbetteru.com/work-with-me-coaching/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Discover What’s Next Coaching</a> <a href="mailto:lisa@everbetteru.com">Lisa@EverBetterU.com</a>

S01 Ep57: Shannon Varley's Quest to Own a Farm - Part 2

This is the story of Shannon Varley’s journey to raise healthy children, grow sustainable, organic food, and nourish the community. I am astounded by Shannon’s persistence and determination that led to her success in creating a wholesome, sustainable lifestyle. In our discussion, she opens up about all aspects of her heartwarming and heartbreaking journey. Her story begins in Ohio and moves through Maryland, West Virginia, and Vermont where she and her family are now settled. After many years of working towards owning her dream farm, Shannon seems to have finally achieved it. I’ve always thought of farmers as having been born into the business. I imagine families working farms over multiple generations. But Shannon grew up in Suburban Pittsburgh, the daughter of teachers. Her first venture into farming came after she graduated from Denison University, about 20 years ago. She didn’t have a firm plan for her next step after college so she and a friend decided to lease some land and leap into farming. After that adventure ran its course, Shannon decided to pursue a job where she could wear a suit rather than overalls and earned her Master's Degree in Environmental Law. As she was considering job possibilities, she came across an opportunity at Red Wiggler Community Farm, and has been farming ever since! Shannon’s tale is chock-full of determination, setbacks and rewards - and she’s got a lot to share. So, I’m bringing you our conversation in two episodes. In this first episode, you’ll hear how Shannon got started in farming and how and why she kept getting pulled back in. Shannon's had plenty of support from family and friends, but she and her family have also experienced the heartbreak of seeing two years of intense work destroyed in a fire.  Join me for the second part of Shannon’s journey in Episode 57 (coming Feb. 23) to hear how persistence made her dreams come true.   Key Takeaways: [3:10] Shannon shares her journey from loving being outside to becoming a 21-year-old vegetable farmer. [21:25] Shannon was on her way into the corporate world, when a neighbor suggested she start a farm employing young adults with developmental disabilities. [25:00] Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) and small agriculture are not subsidized by the U.S. Government. [28:46] Shannon and her new husband created their first homestead in Vermont but were still in search of their perfect farm. [37:07] After two years of work remodeling their 1800's home, it was featured in This Old House Magazine, and then ended up as a pile of ashes.  For pictures and additional show notes, visit EverBetterU.com.    Mentioned in This Episode: Ever Better Discover What’s Next Coaching Lisa@EverBetterU.com Grounded Women Red Wiggler Community Farm

This is the story of Shannon Varley’s journey to raise healthy children, grow sustainable, organic food, and nourish the community. I am astounded by Shannon’s persistence and determination that led to her success in creating a wholesome, sustainable lifestyle. In our discussion, she opens up about all aspects of her heartwarming and heartbreaking journey. Her story begins in Ohio and moves through Maryland, West Virginia, and Vermont where she and her family are now settled. After many years of working towards owning her dream farm, Shannon seems to have finally achieved it. I’ve always thought of farmers as having been born into the business. I imagine families working farms over multiple generations. But Shannon grew up in Suburban Pittsburgh, the daughter of teachers. Her first venture into farming came after she graduated from Denison University, about 20 years ago. She didn’t have a firm plan for her next step after college so she and a friend decided to lease some land and leap into farming. After that adventure ran its course, Shannon decided to pursue a job where she could wear a suit rather than overalls and earned her Master's Degree in Environmental Law. As she was considering job possibilities, she came across an opportunity at Red Wiggler Community Farm, and has been farming ever since! Shannon’s tale is chock-full of determination, setbacks and rewards - and she’s got a lot to share. So, I’m bringing you our conversation in two episodes. In this first episode, you’ll hear how Shannon got started in farming and how and why she kept getting pulled back in. Shannon's had plenty of support from family and friends, but she and her family have also experienced the heartbreak of seeing two years of intense work destroyed in a fire.  Join me for the second part of Shannon’s journey in Episode 57 (coming Feb. 23) to hear how persistence made her dreams come true. Key Takeaways: [3:10] Shannon shares her journey from loving being outside to becoming a 21-year-old vegetable farmer. [21:25] Shannon was on her way into the corporate world, when a neighbor suggested she start a farm employing young adults with developmental disabilities. [25:00] Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) and small agriculture are not subsidized by the U.S. Government. [28:46] Shannon and her new husband created their first homestead in Vermont but were still in search of their perfect farm. [37:07] After two years of work remodeling their 1800's home, it was featured in This Old House Magazine, and then ended up as a pile of ashes. For pictures and additional show notes, <a href="http://www.everbetteru.com/podcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">visit EverBetterU.com</a>.  Mentioned in This Episode: <a href="http://www.everbetteru.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ever Better</a> <a href="http://www.everbetteru.com/work-with-me-coaching/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Discover What’s Next Coaching</a> <a href="mailto:lisa@everbetteru.com">Lisa@EverBetterU.com</a> <a href="http://groundedwomen.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Grounded Women</a> <a href="https://redwiggler.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Red Wiggler Community Farm</a>

S01 Ep56: Shannon Varley's Quest to Own a Farm - Part 1