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DIG IN: RanchHER, author + Western icon Paige Murray joins Kirbe on the next episode of Dirt Diaries

The Wild Ride of Raising Ranch Kids, Writing Books, and Traveling the Rodeo Trail with Paige Murray

In the next episode of Dirt Diaries: The FarmHER + RanchHER Podcast, host Kirbe Schnoor digs in with Paige Murray—a RanchHER, author, and mom who brings heart, humor, and authenticity to everything she does.

MEET RANCHHER PAIGE MURRAY

Raised in South Carolina and now living on a working cattle ranch in Texas with her husband, nine-time World Champion cowboy Ty Murray, and their daughter Oakley, Paige has built a life rooted in family, storytelling, and the Western way of life.

Paige joined us on Wednesday on the Market Day Report to discuss the podcast.

Dirt Diaries EP #6: Digging in with Paige Murray

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Listeners will hear Paige reflect on her journey from city life to ranch life, the joy and chaos of raising kids on the rodeo trail, and how her deep love for the land fuels her passion for writing. Her children’s book Rosie’s Wild Ride helps inspire young readers to chase big dreams and embrace the values of hard work, resilience, and self-acceptance.

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