“The mindset of I do belong here. I belong here. Never underestimate your roots and where you came from and just try to find your place.”     In this episode, I had the pleasure of talking with Liz Fiedler of Sunny Mary Meadow Farms. Liz shared how her flower farm got started as a farm stand and the many different ag operations were run on her late husband’s family farm. Liz also opened up with us about losing her husband unexpectedly and her grief journey so far. Liz is more than just a flower farmer and business owner, Liz is also a nurse practitioner and she noted how the two have some commonalities. One other hat that Liz wears is a coach for other people wanting to start their own flower farms or operations. She has learned a lot in her journey to get where she is and wants to help others by sharing her knowledge and experiences.      About our guest: Liz Fielder, Sunny Mary Meadow Farms - Minnesota   Liz Fiedler owns Sunny Mary Meadow Flower Farm, a business she started from scratch with a little 20'x30' garden and a farm stand and turned into a multiple 6 figure revenue business selling directly to consumers in 4 seasons.   After the unexpected death of her husband in 2020 (heart attack while running) she was left with a "hobby" farm and realized just how expensive (and much work) it was going to be to keep living there. So she knew she needed to make it her own and find a way for it to support her family because the last thing she wanted to do was sell it.  Liz now hosts the Sunny Mary Meadow Podcast, with over 50K downloads in the first 9 months that has led to a sister business, Sunny Mary Meadow Coaching, where she offers tips and insider knowledge on starting and successfully running a profitable business like hers from your farm.  She offers lots of free information and webinars, small mini-courses, and a comprehensive course to help shave a few years off of "trial and error" growth in your business.  If you’re interested in connecting with Liz, check out her website, coaching website, Instagram, and coaching Instagram.    At a glance:   Farmstand to a flourishing flower farm.   The many hats the farm has worn over the years and how Liz was able to repurpose aspects to fit her current need.  Being a nurse practitioner and a flower farmer.  You may also enjoy… #26 Point Where You Aim with Ashley Jackson #37 Looking Beyond Your Starting Point with Karoline Rose Bohannan #58 Expanding a Peach & Apple Farm in the Midwest with South Baldwin Farms   About the Host of Farming On Purpose, Lexi Wright:  I’m your host, Lexi Wright. I started the Farming on Purpose Podcast from a passion for sharing the future of production agriculture.  I’m so glad you’re here and I hope you’ll take a moment to join the conversation with me and other listeners on social media.   Connect with me on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok.