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About:
Welcome to "It's Messy, But It's So Good," the podcast that explores the captivating journeys of individuals following their passions and expanding through life's challenges.
Bio:
Kelly Collins is an educator turned homesteader who founded Hopeful Roots to empower others in food sovereignty. With a master’s degree in education and certifications in Permaculture and Biodynamic Farming, she helps clients grow food and create edible landscapes. Kelly, along with her husband and daughter, runs Hopeful Roots Farm in Hawaii, where she advocates for nourishing our bodies, minds, and spirits through sustainable living and food independence.
Podcast Highlights
Transition to Farming
Kelly Collins discussed her shift from special education to permaculture, driven by her observations of student food allergies and personal health concerns.
Homesteading in Hawaii
Kelly recounted the challenges of establishing a 3-acre homestead on Hawaii's Big Island, including adapting to the new environment and balancing family life.
Homesteading Realities
Kelly candidly shared the unexpected difficulties of homesteading, emphasizing the importance of community support and embracing imperfection.
Hopeful Roots Farm
Kelly’s business offers remote permaculture services, educational programs, and plans for a 2025 retreat, focusing on sustainable living.
Authentic Sustainable Living
Kelly highlighted the value of family time, natural rhythms, and embracing vulnerability in a sustainable lifestyle.
Services
- Remote Consultation, Design & Install Worldwide.
- Permaculture retreat in Hawaii Jan/Feb 2025.
- Real Estate Consultation services for Hawaii Residents where we assess properties with homeowners before they BUY so they can make their food forest and gardening dreams a reality.
- Workshops, taking on work traders, permaculture vacation stays, and homesteading.
Contact
- Website:hopefulroots.com
- Email: hopefulrootsllc@gmail.com
- Instagram: @hopefulroots
- Facebook: hopefulrootsllc
About Your Host
Fran Medina HWNC-BC is a Board-Certified Holistic Nurse and Life Coach with over 40 years of nursing experience in the art and science of Health and Healing. Fran is a certified facilitator of the Creative Clarity Catalyst Programs based on the Stanford University Creativity in Business MA course. Fran is a co-founder of the Conscious Connection, a creative arts, wellness and healing network in Hudson Valley, NY. Fran holds certifications in many healing and holistic modalities.
Contact
- Website: www.franmedinacoaching.com
- Email: fran@fra
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