The Country Lass Podcast
Rhiannon Stevenson 21 episodes Nov 9, 2026
The Country Lass Podcast is hosted by Rhiannon and celebrates women connected to sport and rural countryside life. Each episode features relaxed conversations with women from farming, gamekeeping, conservation, working dogs, deer stalking, horses, shooting, art, and country businesses. Guests share personal stories, experiences, and their passion for rural life. The show emphasizes honest conversations and inspiring women with a shared love of the countryside.
Episodes
#18 - Bruises, Doubts and Doubles: Cristina’s Journey in Competitive Clay Shooting
Clay shooter Cristina shares how she found her place in a male-dominated sport, pushed through a painful and discouraging start, and learned to compete as herself. Rhiannon talks with Cristina about confidence, handling offhand comments, mental routines, preparing for competitions, and her win at the 2025 Romanian National Compact Championship. A candid conversation about perseverance, finding sup
#17 - From a Council Estate to The Field with Nicole Moore, Shooting Girl with Afro
Nicole Moore, better known as Shooting Girl with an Afro, grew up on a council estate and now speaks at national events. She tells Rhiannon how she found shooting, what she's learned over almost 20 years, and why sharing knowledge matters for the future of field sports.In this episode of the Country Woman Podcast, Rhiannon Stevenson sits down with Nicole Moore (Shooting Girl with an Afro). Nicole
#16 - From a Jockey with a Broken Spine to the New York Marathon: Ulrika's Comeback Story
A career-ending fall in the middle of racing became the start of something far bigger. Ulrika, a Swedish vet, jockey, and racing presenter, opens up about the accident that left her with multiple spinal fractures, broken ribs, a punctured lung, and months of rehabilitation to and how she’s now training for the New York Marathon.This conversation is for anyone rebuilding after a setback, craving a
#15 - The Yorkshire Magazine Headlining Country Women with Brontë & Femme Country
The advice about building a brand in the countryside is wrong: you do not need London to make it happen. Brontë Clare built Femme Country from Yorkshire into a luxury media brand, and she reveals how print, events, and a fiercely clear identity turned a school project into something much bigger. What started as an A-level qualification became a magazine, then a community, then a growing brand with
#14 - The Reality of Red Stag Stalking in the Scottish Highlands
The first red stag stalked with Highland ponies is a raw, unforgettable look at deer management, tradition, and the emotion behind a day most people never get to see. Rhiannon Stevenson takes you from the pre-dawn nerves and rain-soaked anticipation to the golden, wind-swept hills of the Scottish Highlands. This is the day she has been working toward for ages, and she shares exactly what it felt l
#13 - Masterclass on Differing Opinions: A Vegetarian's Honest View on Countryside Life with Natalie
What if the fastest way to understand the countryside is to stop assuming you already do? Natalie shares how moving from industrial Essex into rural life changed everything from her daily routine and sense of community to the way she thinks about food, wildlife, and field sports. As a vegetarian who once had strong misconceptions about hunting and shooting, Natalie explains what shifted when she s
#12 - How a Coin Toss Led to a Career in Field Sports with Cara, International Hunting Scotland
Cara Hutchens reveals the real behind-the-scenes world of hunting, shooting, and fishing in Scotland, and why the countryside is so much more than a backdrop. From a sunset duck flight on the Buffalo River in South Africa to running a business that arranges bespoke sporting experiences around the UK and beyond, this conversation is packed with stories, insight, and a deep love of the land.Rhiannon
#11 - Just Have a Go: Jackie on Field Sports, Business & Finding Confidence
This week on The Country Woman Podcast, I'm joined by Jackie. A mum, clay and game shooter, deer stalker, and the woman behind The Barn at Beal on the beautiful Northumberland coast.What started as a conversation about field sports quickly became a conversation about saying yes to new opportunities, building confidence, and not letting self-doubt hold you back.We chat about how Jackie found her wa
#10 - From Anti-Hunt/Shooting to Gun Dog Training with Leanne, Gundogs & Whistles
The advice around your first gundog is often varies. More training, more pressure, more comparing yourself to the polished dogs on Instagram and it can leave you wondering if you are simply not cut out for it. Leanne gets brutally honest about what it really looks like to start from zero, lose confidence, and rebuild both your dog training and your own belief in yourself.From her life as a vegetar
#9 - What Is Farming Really Like? with Eden Hill from The Meatbox Family
Britain’s farming story is more complicated and more misunderstood than most people realize. Eden Hill - first-generation farmer, shepherdess, and co-owner of Meatbox Family - opens up why she sells meat directly to customers, and what she wishes more people understood about animal welfare, sustainability, and life on a hill farm.Eden and host Rhiannon dig into the reality behind the headlines: a
Tea Break #5: The Truth Behind The Shooting Industry They Don't Want You To Acknowledge
What if the animal in the photo isn’t the whole story?In this week’s Tea Break, I’m talking about why conversations around shooting are so often reduced to a single photograph, a single sentence and an emotional reaction, particularly on social media.Compassion for animals absolutely matters, but so does looking at the bigger picture. What happens to the habitat? The songbirds, butterflies and oth
#8 - How One Spaniel Changed Her Life: From Town to Country Life with Georgia Girvan
A town-raised woman, a spaniel called Harley, and one life-changing first day beating. Georgia Devan shares how she went from anti-hunting family, to deer stalking, wildfowling, and hunting abroad - all after a working cocker spaniel pulled her into the countryside.Georgia opens up about the animals and places that shaped her path, from her beloved first working dog Harley to the heavy rifle she l
Tea Break #4 - Can Complete Beginners Hit Their First Clays?
What happens when two complete beginners take on clay pigeon shooting? Rhiannon brings her long-suffering friends Vic and Rachel to the range for a first attempt filled with nerves, excitement, and very low expectations. Rachel has some distant rifle-shooting experience from her cadet days, while Vic has never fired a gun before. Together, they get kitted out, meet Sandy, and find out whether conf
#7 - Experience Builds Confidence with Katie from Dog & Field
This week on The Country Woman Podcast, I'm joined by Katie from Dog & Field for a conversation all about confidence, working dogs, and encouraging more women into the shooting world.Katie shares how her own experience has helped build confidence over time and why you don't need to know everything before getting involved. We talk about the many different ways to be part of a shoot day, the vit
#6 - Building a Countryside Wardrobe & Challenging Comfort Zones with Isobel Celine
The English countryside isn’t just a backdrop, it’s a mindset. Isabel reveals how a childhood split between the outskirts of Coventry and family life in the country shaped her love of golden-hour fields, timeless tweed, and the confident, practical style that now defines her Instagram. If you’ve ever wanted to build a wardrobe that feels more intentional, more wearable, and more you, this conversa
Tea Break #3 - Community in the Countryside
This Tea Break reflects on the sense of community and connection found in country life and country sports. From shared experiences and friendships to the hard days that become the best stories.In an increasingly digital world, there’s something special about turning up, getting outside and finding people who share your passions. This week, I’m talking about why that sense of belonging matters, and
#5 - Life on an Australian Family Farm with Seanna
This week on The Country Woman Podcast, I'm joined by Seanna from South Australia for a conversation that proves country life has so much in common, no matter where in the world you call home.Seanna shares what it's like growing up and working on a multi-generational family farm, the traditions that come with it, and why farming is about so much more than producing food. It's also about family and
#4 - The Truth About Gamekeeping with Fione, The Scottish GamekeepHER
This week on The Country Woman Podcast, I'm joined by Fione also known as The Scottish GamekeepHER.Gamekeeping is often one of the most misunderstood roles in the countryside, so in this episode we're lifting the lid on what the job really involves. From wildlife and habitat management to conservation and the day-to-day realities of estate life, Fione shares the work that happens behind the scenes
#3 - From the Military to Deer Stalking, Fishing and Shooting with Jessica in the Field
Jessica's enthusiasm for the countryside is impossible not to catch.In this episode, Jessica shares how an adventurous childhood and a career in the military first sparked her love of shooting, before leading her into game shooting, deer stalking, fishing and a life immersed in the sporting countryside.We talk about the importance of understanding where our food comes from, why confidence often co
Tea Break #2 - Why This Matters
Launching this podcast has taught me far more than I expected.In this Tea Break, I talk about the response to The Country Woman Podcast, overcoming self-doubt, why kindness and encouragement matter more than we realise, and the recurring lesson every guest seems to share: don't be afraid to be a beginner.If you've been waiting for permission to try something new, consider this your sign.
Tea Break #1: Is This Podcast About Killing Animals?
A comment on social media 'You're obsessed with killing animals' got me thinking… where does our food really come from, and how connected are we to it?In this first Tea Break, I share how my own relationship with food has changed since becoming involved in the countryside. We talk about eating wild game, supporting local butchers and farm shops, why I'd rather know my food's story than pretend it
#2 - Meet the Host: Saying Yes to the Sporting Countryside
Before we dive into the stories of the incredible women joining me on this podcast, I thought it was only fair to introduce myself.I certainly didn't grow up in the sporting countryside. Outside of horses, this world was completely new to me. But one working cocker spaniel, a few unexpected invitations, and a habit of saying "yes" to opportunities I knew very little about completely changed the di
#1 - Mountain Lions, Moose & Shooting Season in America with Elsa Outdoors
This week I'm joined by Elsa Laver, or Elsa Outdoors on Instagram, who swapped eventing for an incredible career in the game and clay shooting industry.We chat about how starting a new hobby to spend more time with her Dad turned into a life travelling the world, what it's really like working on driven shoots in America, and the differences between British and American shooting traditions. From lo
