Matt Bennett, a grain marketing guru, shares his journey of finding his place in the agriculture industry, the power of being authentic, and balancing work and family. If you are looking for a truly genuine person sharing real life pointers, this is the episode for you. 

Max Armstrong is one of the most widely recognized agriculture journalists and broadcasters in America. In this episode, Max shares how he started his career as a radio broadcaster, the importance of having a mentor, and a few other words of wisdom to help us navigate this thing called life. Grab a sweet tea and join us on the back porch for this one.

You can purchase Max Armstrong's book here: Stories From The Heartland

This episode with Christie Apple, also known as Crop Scout Christie, gave me major chills. She shared some emotional parts of her journey on how she developed a passion for agriculture which ultimately lead to her role as an agronomist. Christie has a unique ability to relate, educate, and motivate others to take a look at soil health, operational health, and even mental health. She is truly a one of kind and I am so honored to have been able to spend "Wheat Wednesday" with her.

To follow along with Christie on her journey through the fields, vineyards, and orchards across the United States click here:

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Joelle and I discuss the power of collaboration and how important it is to surround yourself with people who will challenge you to level up and expand your perspective. In this episode you will hear about balancing full time employment, the farm, and the family, as well as choosing to say "no" to things that do not align with this particular season of life.

Steven Valenscin is the CEO of an ag tech company known as GROWERS. Steven shares in this episode about growing up on the farm, chasing his passion, seeing a need and providing a solution, and even some real and honest truths around what a CEO actually thinks about and the skills he continues to sharpen in his life and his career.

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Natalie Kovarik, Discover Ag Podcast co-host, shares with us her story from being a pharmacist turned rancher turned social media expert/influencer. She has not only shared her story to advocate for the industry but has paved the way and helps others use this same strategy to diversify their income and educate the world about farming and ranching. If you are looking for some real talk about self-awareness, personal and professional growth, and a glimpse into what a season of transition looks like, this one is for you.

Amanda Nigg, also known as the Farm Fit Momma, joins me today to share how she built a brand focused on physical and mental health in the agriculture industry and the importance of working on both to be a better and stronger you.

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Monica shares her personal and professional journey of graduating college during a pandemic, deciding to move from Missouri to Alaska to ranch shortly after, and how she has just put her faith in God to lead her to the right next step through all of it. This is such a fascinating story of growth and being fully confident in your abilities that I can not wait for you to hear!

Monica offers full marketing services; social media management, content shoots, website development and management, graphic design, event planning, public speaking and agriculture program consulting AND is accepting new clients!

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Cassidy Johnston shares how has built a remote business, a life on the ranch, and a family of boys. This episode talks more on the personal development side of things and how she has been able to push the opinions and fears of others aside so she could do what made the most sense for her.

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Laura Lencioni, a wife and mom who is now transitioning back into the workforce, shares how her husband, Patrick Lencioni, invented The Working Genius Model and how it has been a game changer for understanding their unique family dynamic. During our discussion, I applied this model to the family farm, being a leader at an agriculture business, and even how it could increase productivity and profit on a dairy farm. In this episode you will hear how understanding your Working Genius can remove the guilt and shame around why some things come naturally to you and others tend to burn you out.

Take your Working Genius assessment here: Working Genius