In this heartfelt conversation, Kim sits down with Anna Radal, a former lawyer turned cattle farmer, to explore her remarkable journey from city life in Brisbane to managing a rural property in outback Australia. Together, they dive deep into themes of authenticity, resilience, integrity and the profound connection between self-love and living in harmony with the land.

Anna reflects on her early life in 1970s Brisbane, where her love for horses shaped her path from an adventurous childhood to a successful legal career. After decades in commercial law, Anna made the courageous decision to leave the profession at 50 and embrace a life rooted in farming, family, and nature. She shares candid insights about the challenges of managing a cattle station during drought, maintaining soil health, and navigating the emotional and financial pressures faced by Australian farmers.

The conversation also delves into Anna’s spiritual approach to farming — one that honours animals, the land, and the cycles of life. She speaks movingly about her bond with horses, the therapeutic nature of riding, and her belief in working with nature as a business partner. Kim and Anna also discuss broader issues such as the income disparity for Australian farmers, the importance of supporting local producers, and how gratitude and mindfulness can transform our relationship with food.

Throughout the episode, Kim highlights Anna’s integrity and authenticity. Values that shine through in both her legal and farming life plus the shared belief that true self love includes loving the Earth and the people who nurture it.

About Anna:

Anna Radel grew up in the idyllic adventure of a 1970s Brisbane childhood, where she discovered an early love for both horses and the law. Driven and determined, she pursued her dual passions relentlessly — setting her sights on becoming a leading lawyer while competing in eventing.

But life had other plans. Three life-changing events within six years profoundly altered her trajectory, leading her away from the city and into the heart of rural Queensland — a move that redefined her understanding of success, strength, and connection.

Alongside her husband Craig, Anna realised a lifelong dream: to own and care for their own cattle property. In 2003, with a one-month-old baby and a newly acquired legal practice, they took a leap of faith and bought their first small parcel of grazing land. Fast forward to 2025, and that vision has evolved into a thriving 10,000-acre, organically and regeneratively managed cattle enterprise.

Once a strategic, pedantic, and laser-focused lawyer, Anna has since deepened her connection to the land, the soil, and the energetic world that surrounds us. She believes that the land, with all its biodiversity, profoundly supports human wellbeing — if only we take the time to listen and tune in. Her story is one of resilience, adaptability, and the courage to evolve — qualities shaped by 35 years of life and leadership in the vast pastures of Central Queensland.

Her definition of Self Love is: Owning yourself with pride.

Her favourite quote is from: People of integrity expect to be believed, and when they’re not, they let time prove them right.

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*Mention hearing the podcast to encourage Anna to create more content

Quotes:

The day I met a horse changed my life and my family’s life.

I always encouraged my kids to have crazy adventures.

I am a country girl but love the powerful atmosphere of the city.

Being a lawyer got to the point it wasn’t fun anymore even though I loved helping clients. It was a job that didn’t align with my ethics and values anymore.

Links to the land run very deep. It is more than just a place to work.

You need to look after the land as it is your long term asset.

Coming home to living full time on the farm gave me a chance to heal myself as well as allow my land to heal itself.

I work with nature from a subtle energy level through to what is physically is in front of us.

There is a whole world under the ground.

Nothing is on earth by mistake.

My job is to make everyday a good day for my cows.

I try and wrap them up with energy of love, calmness, serenity, purpose and gratitude.

I have always been guided by my gut.

Land vibrates masses amounts of energy.

Big trees are like centenarians, our guides. The knowledge in a tree is phenomenal.

Horses are very intuitive. Their souls connect to ours so easily.

We wouldn’t be who we are without horses. Since civilisation they have been our teammates.

Mother Nature is both the greatest blessing and sometimes the harsh parent teaching us lessons.

My isolation came from being lawyer than living in the country.

Everyone is different and your differences are beautiful.

Farmers do the hard things every single day. They have no time off.

You can’t let the crisis get you. This too shall pass.

It’s a slow march. Life is just one foot in front of another,

Support Australian farmers by buying direct from farmers markets or family butcher shops when possible

 

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