Trish Charleston, originally a city dweller, transitioned to rural life after marrying her husband Kevin, affectionately known as “The Cowboy.” She spent approximately 25 years working as a paralegal before deciding to leave her job. Upon informing “The Cowboy” of her resignation, he responded positively, suggesting she manage their family-owned farm, K&T Cattle Company.
Seeing ranch life through a beginner’s eyes has led to countless funny moments and unique encounters with God that she now shares through books, podcasts, and social media.
Through my books, my podcast “The Cowboy’s Wife,” and my blog, I help people like you find joy and purpose in life’s unexpected turns.
In fact, here are a few ways I might be able to help:
I wasn’t raised on a farm and didn’t study to be a writer. In fact, I was a paralegal for 25 years before becoming the “top ranch hand” with just one phone call!
I grew up in a small town, and my three life goals were to be “tan, blonde, and skinny”. Obviously, my goals are very different now.
My journey from city girl to ranch hand wasn’t just about changing scenery—it was about discovering who God created me to be. When I quit my secure job after 26 years and found myself alone with my thoughts, I initially struggled with the silence. But in that quiet, I began to see God’s handiwork all around me.
Humor became my lifeline. I started sharing funny stories about my adventures in ranch life—from bull sorting disasters to becoming an “Equine Sanitation Technologist” (fancy term for poop scooper)—and found that my willingness to laugh at myself connected with others who needed a reason to smile.
People always ask, “Trish, how did you go from legal briefs to writing books?”
The truth is, I simply started noticing and sharing the everyday moments that make life beautiful. God has a way of using our biggest challenges as our greatest blessings. I wouldn’t trade one minute of this wild ride—not even the tree frogs shooting out of the bathroom sink in our first home.
I believe there’s joy to be found in the unexpected, faith to be discovered in the everyday, and laughter to be shared even in our struggles. That’s the message behind everything I do.
I have a feeling you’re here because something in my story resonates with your own journey.
Welcome to the ranch—I'm so glad you've come!
Join me from the bustling metropolis of Route 1, Reeds, MO, where the rooster won’t stop crowing and the cats are circling because I should be feeding them instead of recording!
Each episode brings you authentic stories from my life as a Christian, writer, wife, mom, and ranch hand.
