Pull Up a Bale with Lexi DeVries – From Speech Pathology to Dairy Farming and Business Coaching
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In this episode of Pull Up a Bale, host Val Lavigne (@DairyGalVal) sits down with Lexi DeVries, a first-generation dairy farmer, business coach, and mom, to discuss mental acceptance and her remarkable journey from aspiring speech pathologist to full-time dairy farmer and entrepreneur.
In this episode of Pull Up a Bale, host Val Lavigne (@DairyGalVal) sits down with Lexi DeVries, a first-generation dairy farmer, business coach, and mom, to discuss mental acceptance and her remarkable journey from aspiring speech pathologist to full-time dairy farmer and entrepreneur.
Lexi opens up about the mental acceptance it took to shift careers, the learning curve of starting from scratch in farming, and how she built a thriving freelancing and coaching business during naptime with her newborn. Her story is a reminder that the path to purpose often isn’t straight — it’s a mix of courage, creativity, and faith in the process.
Pull Up a Bale Podcast is hosted by dairy farmer, homeschooling mom, and agvocate Val Lavigne. This podcast invites farmers, ranchers, educators, and everyday rural changemakers to pull up a bale and share what’s really going on, the challenges, the purpose, the grit, and the heart behind the work. From legacy and leadership to motherhood, mental health, and the power of storytelling, this show is a seat at the table for voices that often go unheard — and it’s all about building community through conversation. Listen to Pull Up a Bale Podcast now on your favorite podcast player or watch on YouTube!
Pull Up a Bale with Lexi DeVries – From Speech Pathology to Dairy Farming and Business Coaching
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Episode Overview
In this inspiring episode of Pull Up a Bale, host Val Lavigne (@DairyGalVal) sits down with Lexi DeVries — a first-generation dairy farmer, business coach, and mom — to discuss her remarkable journey from aspiring speech pathologist to full-time dairy farmer and entrepreneur.
Lexi opens up about the mental acceptance it took to shift careers, the learning curve of starting from scratch in farming, and how she built a thriving freelancing and coaching business during naptime with her newborn. Her story is a reminder that the path to purpose often isn’t straight — it’s a mix of courage, creativity, and faith in the process.
This episode is a must-listen for anyone navigating career changes, motherhood, or entrepreneurship in agriculture — and a powerful reminder that it’s never too late to build the life you dream of.
Episode Highlights
First-generation dairy farmer who learned through hands-on experience
Built a virtual assistant business while on maternity leave
Offers coaching and digital resources for other freelancers
Encourages listeners to embrace change and take risks
Balances life as a mom, wife, farmer, and business owner
This episode is a must-listen for anyone navigating career changes, motherhood, or entrepreneurship in agriculture — and a powerful reminder that it’s never too late to build the life you dream of.
Listen now atwww.pullupabale.com or wherever you get your podcasts and don’t forget to subscribe and share with a friend who loves agriculture stories!
Whether you’re in the barn, in the cab, or taking a break between chores, you’ll feel right at home.
Want to start sharing your own ag story? Visit dairygalval.com join the email list and grab Val’s free download: “Top 10 Ideas for Sharing Your Story.”
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In this episode of Pull Up a Bale Podcast, host Val Lavigne sits down with Samantha Allen to talk Farming, Flowers, Family and Faith. Samantha is the farmer, mom and creative force behind Lane House Florals.
November 5th & 6th | Champlain Valley Exposition, Vermont
Full details, discount coupons, and pre-XPO tickets at AmericanDairyXPO.com
Episode Overview
Episode Highlights
First-generation dairy farmer who learned through hands-on experience
Built a virtual assistant business while on maternity leave
Offers coaching and digital resources for other freelancers
Encourages listeners to embrace change and take risks
Balances life as a mom, wife, farmer, and business owner
Listen to the full episode: PullUpABale.com
Follow Lexi: @midst.of.motherhood | midstofmotherhood.com
Listen now at www.pullupabale.com or wherever you get your podcasts and don’t forget to subscribe and share with a friend who loves agriculture stories!
Want to start sharing your own ag story? Visit dairygalval.com join the email list and grab Val’s free download: “Top 10 Ideas for Sharing Your Story.”
