#301 Oh Vienna with Kat Farron

#301 Oh Vienna with Kat Farron

From Walnut Wednesday by Lara Gieseke

September 2, 2025 · 43 min · Episode 301

About this episode

Lara Gieseke interviews Kat Farron about her journey from retail marketing to creating a balanced business inspired by her rescue dog.

This week, I'm so excited to speak with a friend from HIGH SCHOOL who is out in the world doing all sorts of amazing stuff! Welcome, Kat Farron! Kat spent almost 10 years climbing the ranks in retail marketing, thriving in high-pressure environments and pushing through the quiet warning signs of burnout, until her body stepped in and forced a full stop. What followed was a slow, sometimes messy, reconnection with rest, purpose, and mental wellbeing. Out of that space came Oh Vienna - a brand inspired by her rescue dog and a desire to create products that are as practical as they are considered. Now, Kat is passionate about building a business that prioritises balance, creativity, and a softer way of doing things. Check it all out on Insta: @oh_vienna_nz and the website: www.ohvienna.co.nz

People in this episode

Host: Lara Gieseke

Guest: Kat Farron

Topics covered

  • retail marketing
  • burnout
  • mental wellbeing
  • entrepreneurship
  • work-life balance

Keywords

  • Kat Farron
  • Oh Vienna
  • burnout
  • mental wellbeing
  • retail marketing
  • entrepreneurship
  • work-life balance

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Oh Vienna, Instagram, www.ohvienna.co.nz

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