Gillian Fennell wears many hats: agfluencer, board member, beef cattle producer, wife and mother. With over two decades of experience living and working on a sprawling million-acre station in remote outback South Australia, Gillian actively engages in livestock industry representation at both state and national levels. She leverages her platforms for good, dispelling stereotypes about farming and fostering a positive public image of the agricultural community.
Gillian plans to use her Rural Women’s Acceleration Grant to develop the podcast series ‘Suck-cession: What happens when planning for the future doesn’t go to plan.’ In a six-part exploration, she will delve into the challenges, barriers and human costs of inadequate succession planning in Australian agriculture. Featuring experts, thought leaders, and personal stories, the series aims to build a community of passionate individuals invested in navigating the complexities of succession planning and working to shape a strong foundation for Australia’s agricultural industry in the future.