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The Country Club

The Country Club

By: Diana Cassidy-Bush
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 Welcome to The Country Club—but not the kind with dress codes and tee times. This is a different kind of Country Club — one where country living meets real estate, community, and adventure! I’m Diana Cassidy-Bush, your host and trusted guide to navigating life beyond the city limits. Whether you're looking to plant roots in a small town, find the perfect recreational escape, or make smart investments in rural properties, this podcast is for you. Each episode, we’ll dive into everything from buying your first home to securing the best investment deals, exploring cottage life, and embracing the beauty of rural living. You’ll hear expert insights, real-life success stories, and practical advice to help you LIVE, PLAY, and INVEST with confidence. Because in real estate—and in life—it’s about more than just buying property. It’s about making the right plan, seizing opportunities, and building a future you love. So grab a coffee, pull up a chair, and let’s talk about making your dreams a reality. Welcome to The Country Club—where home, community, and opportunity come together. Connect with Diana Cassidy-Bush: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DianaCassidyBushRealEstate/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dianacassidybush Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/diana-cassidy-bush-aa2318b6/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dianacassidy-bush2027 Website: https://dianacassidybush.ca/ Email: info@thedcbteam.ca This podcast is for educational purposes only - real estate isn’t one-size-fits-all! Every deal, market, and situation is unique, so be sure to get professional advice tailored to your needs. If you’d like to discuss your real estate journey, we’d love to chat - reach out anytime. Thanks for listening!Copyright 2026 Diana Cassidy-Bush Economics Personal Finance
Episodes
  • What’s Growing On? Part 2 with Kara Enright of Enright Cattle Company

    What’s Growing On? Part 2 with Kara Enright of Enright Cattle Company
    May 6 2026

    In Part 2 of this conversation on The Country Club Podcast, host Diana Cassidy-Bush continues her discussion with Kara Enright, exploring the next chapter of innovation, resilience, and leadership behind Enright Cattle Company.

    When the COVID-19 pandemic dramatically changed consumer buying habits, Kara and her team were forced to rethink their supply chain almost overnight. Increased demand for direct-to-consumer meat sales exposed a major bottleneck in local processing capacity, leading to a bold and unexpected decision: purchasing an established abattoir.

    What followed was one of the biggest learning curves of Kara’s career. Overnight, a small farm operation expanded into a complex business, but Kara leaned into the challenge... that is, until tragedy struck in 2024.

    Beyond rebuilding the processing business, Kara continues to push innovation forward. New products like locally made tallow candles, soaps, and cooking fats demonstrate her philosophy of using every part of the animal while creating new value streams for the farm.

    The episode also explores the future of agriculture — from robotics and automation — to perhaps most inspiring, Kara shares how the next generation is already stepping into the world of farming with curiosity, entrepreneurship, and a deep respect for the land.

    Part 2 is a powerful reminder that the future of agriculture isn’t just about tradition — it’s about adaptability, innovation, and the resilience of the people who keep feeding our communities.

    Learn more about Enright Cattle Company: https://enrightcattlecompany.com/

    Episode Timestamps:

    00:00 - Welcome to Country Club

    00:45 - Why Buy an Abattoir

    02:55 - Touring Quinns Meats

    04:07 - Learning to Run It

    05:33 - COVID Demand Shift

    07:25 - Training New Butchers

    09:18 - Fire and Recovery

    11:32 - Tallow Product Line

    13:40 - Innovation in Agriculture

    15:25 - Virtual Fencing Tech

    18:32 - Raising the Next Gen

    22:16 - Closing Thanks and Wrap

    Key Takeaways

    1. Supply chain control can become essential for farm businesses

    2. Scaling a farm business means learning new industries

    3. Investing in people builds long-term resilience

    4. Community matters during crises

    5. Innovation in agriculture is accelerating

    6. Value-added products create new opportunities

    7. The next generation of farmers is already emerging

    Connect with Diana Cassidy-Bush:

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DianaCassidyBushRealEstate/

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dianacassidybush

    Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/diana-cassidy-bush-aa2318b6/

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dianacassidy-bush2027

    Website: https://dianacassidybush.ca/

    Email: info@thedcbteam.ca

    This podcast is for educational purposes only - real estate isn’t one-size-fits-all! Every deal, market, and situation is unique, so be sure to get professional advice tailored to your needs. If you’d like to discuss your real estate journey, we’d love to chat - reach out anytime. Thanks for listening!

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    26 mins
  • What’s Growing On? Part 1 with Kara Enright of Enright Cattle Company

    What’s Growing On? Part 1 with Kara Enright of Enright Cattle Company
    Apr 1 2026

    In this first installment of a two-part conversation, host Diana Cassidy-Bush sits down with Kara Enright, the driving force behind Enright Cattle Company.

    What begins as a conversation about farming quickly unfolds into a powerful story about innovation, resilience, and building a modern agricultural brand from the ground up.

    Kara grew up immersed in rural life, where farming wasn’t just a career — it was a way of life shared by entire communities. But as agriculture evolved, so did the realities facing family farms. With limited land and resources, Kara and her husband had to think differently about how to build a sustainable future in farming.

    Instead of scaling through land and herd size alone, Kara focused on building a brand — creating a direct connection between farm and consumer. What followed was an entrepreneurial journey that expanded far beyond selling beef.

    From supplying chefs and restaurants to launching leather products made from their own cattle hides, creating a boutique farm store inside a converted grain silo, hosting immersive farm dinners in a crop circle, and even acquiring a local blueberry farm, Kara has continually reimagined what a modern farm business can be.

    This episode explores how legacy farming knowledge, creative thinking, and a willingness to adapt can transform a traditional agricultural operation into a thriving rural enterprise.

    And perhaps most importantly, Kara shares what it means to lead in an industry where women are still often underestimated — and why that challenge only fueled her determination to succeed.

    Learn more about Enright Cattle Company: https://enrightcattlecompany.com/

    Episode Timestamps:

    00:00 - Welcome to Country Club

    00:45 - Meet Kara Enright of Enright Cattle

    03:12 - Growing Up Farming

    05:16 - Work Ethic Lessons

    05:54 - Agriculture Is Evolving

    07:03 - Women in Farming

    08:20 - Building a Beef Brand

    09:54 - From Markets to Restaurants

    13:37 - Leather Goods from Hides

    17:19 - Grain Bin Farm Store

    21:45 - Dinner in the Crop Circle

    24:54 - Buying a Blueberry Farm

    28:00 - Keeping Local Food Alive

    Key Takeaways:

    1. Agriculture isn’t disappearing — it’s transforming

    2. Building a brand can sustain a smaller farm

    3. Relationships can open unexpected opportunities

    4. Use the whole animal — and create value from it

    5. Authentic experiences build powerful connections with customers

    6. Entrepreneurship often starts with curiosity

    7. Women are redefining leadership in agriculture

    Connect with Diana Cassidy-Bush:

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DianaCassidyBushRealEstate/

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dianacassidybush

    Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/diana-cassidy-bush-aa2318b6/

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dianacassidy-bush2027

    Website: https://dianacassidybush.ca/

    Email: info@thedcbteam.ca

    This podcast is for educational purposes only - real estate isn’t one-size-fits-all! Every deal, market, and situation is unique, so be sure to get professional advice tailored to your needs. If you’d like to discuss your real estate journey, we’d love to chat - reach out anytime. Thanks for listening!
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    31 mins
  • Why Leaving the City Was the Best Decision with Easton Lambert of Noko Spa

    Why Leaving the City Was the Best Decision with Easton Lambert of Noko Spa
    Mar 4 2026
    What does it really look like to choose a different pace of life and build success around your family instead of your calendar?In this episode of The Country Club Podcast, Diana Cassidy-Bush sits down with Easton Lambert, owner of Noko Spa in Thomasburg, to talk about the bold decision to leave city life behind and start fresh in a rural community.After building a successful career in aesthetics for over two decades, Easton made the leap from a commercial spa setting in Durham to launching a home-based business in the country — all while raising two young children. What began as a scary, uncertain move quickly became the best decision she and her husband ever made.Easton shares the real fears she faced leaving behind established clients, the surprising support she received from the local community, and how her definition of success has completely shifted. From immediate business growth to deeper neighborhood connections (including neighbors offering help during a power outage), her story highlights the power of choosing alignment over ambition.This conversation explores:The emotional side of leaving the cityBuilding a thriving wellness business from homeThe health and vibrancy of rural livingRaising children immersed in community and outdoor lifeWhy slowing down can actually move you forwardIf you’ve ever wondered whether life beyond the city limits could offer more than just space, this episode will inspire you to reconsider what success really means.Learn more about Noko Spa: https://www.instagram.com/nokospa/ Episode Timestamps:[0:00] - Introduction to the Country Club Podcast[0:55] - Meet Easton Lambert, owner of Noko Spa[1:47] - Easton's background and decision to move (2022)[2:34] - The scary decision to leave her established career[3:56] - Finding their forever home in Thomasburg[4:36] - What surprised Easton most: the people and community[5:50] - Getting used to country life (coyotes and cows!)[6:15] - The evolution of Noko Spa[7:19] - Working from home as a mom entrepreneur[7:59] - Client demographics: teens to 80s[9:06] - Surprising difference: country clients are healthier and more active[10:30] - How the move changed family life: slowing down[12:02] - Kids' activities: hockey, soccer, lacrosse[13:32] - Getting involved: Festival of Trees and community events[14:56] - The breakfast club and becoming a PTA mom[15:36] - The awkward city visit: losing that sense of community[17:08] - Ice storm story: neighbors offering help[17:29] - What would she change? She would've moved sooner[18:33] - Redefining success: happy, healthy family life[19:15] - Final thoughts: growth comes from choosing differently[20:09] - Closing and thank youKey Takeaways1. Growth Sometimes Means Choosing DifferentlyEaston’s move wasn’t about stepping back from ambition — it was about redefining it. Success shifted from scaling a commercial space to building a life aligned with family, flexibility, and fulfillment.2. Fear Often Signals ExpansionLeaving a 23-year client base and launching a business from home felt risky. But the fear was rooted in the unknown — and once she stepped into it, the outcome exceeded expectations.3. Community Is a Game-ChangerFrom immediate support at her soft opening to neighbors offering food during a power outage, rural life provided something the city never did: genuine connection.4. Rural Living Impacts Health in Real WaysEaston noticed a surprising difference in her clientele — country residents in their 50s, 60s, and beyond are often more active, vibrant, and physically capable. Access to fresh food, outdoor movement, and a slower pace appear to make a measurable impact.5. Entrepreneurship Can Evolve with Your Season of LifeWorking from home eliminated commute time and allowed Easton to integrate motherhood and business seamlessly — proving that career growth doesn’t have to compete with family life.6. Kids Thrive in Open SpacesFrom hockey and lacrosse to summer camps and lake days, the recreational opportunities and sense of belonging have shaped her children’s experience in powerful ways.7. Success Now Means PeaceFor Easton, success is no longer defined by scale or status — it’s defined by a happy, healthy family and the ability to be present. When home life is aligned, business follows.This episode is a powerful reminder that sometimes the life you’re looking for isn’t further ahead — it’s simply in a different direction.Connect with Diana Cassidy-Bush:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DianaCassidyBushRealEstate/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dianacassidybushLinked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/diana-cassidy-bush-aa2318b6/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dianacassidy-bush2027Website: https://dianacassidybush.ca/Email: info@thedcbteam.caThis podcast is for educational purposes only - real estate isn’t one-size-fits-all! Every deal, market, and situation is unique, so be sure to get professional advice tailored to your needs. If you’d like to ...
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    22 mins
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