1KHO 522: The Perfect Homestead Is Wherever You Live Right Now | Samantha Mauermann, Acres and Aprons
The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast · 1000 Hours Outside
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Show Notes
What if you didn’t need land, animals, or a barn to start homesteading? Samantha Mauermann of Acres and Aprons shares her incredible journey from rejecting her unconventional childhood to embracing it with open arms—then turning it into a thriving homestead business. In just 18 months, she went from a fixer-upper and two chickens to 23 acres, dairy animals, bees, a viral Instagram following, and a purpose-driven life rooted in family and faith.
In this heartfelt episode, we talk about childhood confidence, entrepreneurial grit, and how healing often comes through hard work and dirt under your nails. Whether you’re in a city apartment with a windowsill herb garden or dreaming of acreage, this conversation will ignite your creativity and remind you: you don’t have to wait for the “perfect” life—you can build it right where you are. Follow along at acresandaprons.com and on Instagram @acresandaprons.
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