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It's Thursday, which means it's time for a Candid Conversation! In these episodes, Natalie and Tara typically cover life updates from the ranch (Natalie) and the farm (Tara), things they are currently coveting, and community recipes, but today's Candid Conversation is LIVE from Honor the Harvest USFRA in Nevada, Iowa! In this episode of Candid Conversations Natalie and Tara are excited to cover live updates from Honor the Harvest hosted by the US Farmers and Rancher in Action.

Resources and links mentioned in this episode:

• Elevate the Online Course launches again in October, make sure to join the newsletter to stay up to date on the release to snag your spot.
• Learn more about US Farmers and Ranchers in Action
• Listen to Jack Bobo's episode about agriculture being part of the solution
• Connect with Natalie and Tara on Instagram

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Find the complete show notes here: https://www.elevateyouragstory.com/blogposts/036-honor-the-harvest

Please note this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.

Today, we are excited to have a Business Building episode! In these episodes, we’ll cover topics that cover growing your business from the ground up, scaling, outsourcing, and more. In this episode of How to Grow and Build a Direct-to-Consumer Beef Business we cover several important topics including: 

• What it’s like starting a direct-to-consumer beef business

• The steps for shipping beef and how to scale the business

• How to work with your spouse on starting or running a business

Resources and links mentioned in this episode:

• Visit Double O’s Website

• Connect with Jena on Instagram

• Connect with Natalie and Tara on Instagram

• Sign up for our Newsletter 

• Sign up for our course waitlist to be the first to know when doors open! 

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Fine the complete show notes here: https://www.elevateyouragstory.com/blogposts/035-growing-a-direct-to-consumer-beef-business

It’s Thursday, which means it’s time for a Candid Conversation! In these episodes, we’ll cover life updates from the ranch (Natalie) and the farm (Tara), things we are currently obsessed with, community recipes, or in today’s case a business shot! In this episode of Candid Conversations: Do This One Thing to Grow on Social Media we cover:

• A Special Announcement about Elevate Ag

• Farm and Ranch Updates

• Natalie’s Currently Coveting: The Natalie Tote

• A Candid Conversation About Do This One Thing to Grow on Social Media

• Community Recipe: Cowboy Mac and Cheese

Resources and links mentioned in this episode:

• Elevate the Online Course launches again in October, make sure to join the newsletter to stay up to date on the release to snag your spot. 

• Shop all the great products at Elevate or connect with them on Instagram

• The Elevate Natalie Hat Tote

• Check out Jana’s website for everything meal planning

• Connect with Natalie and Tara on Instagram

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Find the complete show notes here: https://www.elevateyouragstory.com/blogposts/034-do-this-one-thing-to-grow-on-social-media

Today, we are excited to have a Mastermind episode! In these episodes, we bring on small business owners from every walk of life to help them work through some challenges in their small businesses. What we love about these episodes is that our guests walk away with tangible tips on how to grow their businesses. In this episode of Content Creation, Finding Your Target Audience, and Pitching Brands we cover several important topics including: 

• How to manage audience transitions on your social media platforms

• How focusing on growth gets in the way of creating

• Looking at your content pillars to see where there is room for expansion

• How to pitch a brand and move away from affiliate programs

Resources and links mentioned in this episode:

• Visit the Katie’s Website

• Connect with Katie on Instagram

• Connect with Natalie and Tara on Instagram

• Sign up for our Newsletter 

• Sign up for our course waitlist to be the first to know when doors open! 

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Find the complete show notes here: https://www.elevateyouragstory.com/blogposts/033-content-creation-andfinding-your-target-audience

It's Thursday, which means it's time for a Candid Conversation! In these episodes, we'll cover life updates from the ranch (Natalie) and the farm (Tara), things we are currently obsessed with, community recipes, or industry news. In this episode of Candid Conversations: Fast Food Goes Vegan we cover:

• Farm and Ranch Updates: Back to School!
• Tara's Currently Coveting: Lone River Ranch-Ritas
• A Candid Conversation About Fast Food Going Vegan
• Community Recipe: Roast Beef Sliders from @emilyponwith

Resources and links mentioned in this episode

• Advocacy Resource Guide: A multipage document of resource/paper/article links for you to access and use in all your advocacy efforts.
• Top 3 Tips for Sharing Online: Not sure where to start your journey of sharing online? Start HERE with our Top 3 Tips for Sharing Online.
• Elevate Your Instagram Toolkit: This self-guided toolkit will help you elevate your presence on Instagram. Find tips on bio optimizations, stories, and more!
• Elevate the Online Course launches again in October, make sure to join the newsletter to stay up to date on the release to snag your spot.
• Connect with Natalie and Tara on Instagram

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Find the complete show notes here: https://www.elevateyouragstory.com/blogposts/032-fast-food-goes-vegan

Please note this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.

Today, we are excited to have a Business Building episode! In these episodes, we’ll cover topics that cover growing your business from the ground up, scaling, outsourcing, and more. In this episode of Taking a New Business From Idea to Profit with Jessie Jarvis, Founder of, Of the West, we cover several important topics including: 

• What the formation of a great idea looks like and how to nurture it to fruition

• When to bring in additional resources and team members to help grow

• How to start with an MVP and then scale your products/services as you expand

• Not letting what you don’t know stop you from pursuing your dreams.

Resources and links mentioned in this episode:

• Visit the Of the West Website

• Connect with Jessie Jarvis on Instagram

• Connect with Natalie and Tara on Instagram

• Sign up for our Newsletter 

• Sign up for our course waitlist to be the first to know when doors open! 

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Find the complete show notes here: https://www.elevateyouragstory.com/blogposts/031-taking-a-new-business-from-idea-to-profit

It’s Thursday, which means it’s time for a Candid Conversation! In these episodes, we’ll cover life updates from the ranch (Natalie) and the farm (Tara), things we are currently obsessed with, community recipes, or industry news. In this episode of Candid Conversations: Monetizing Social Media we cover:

• A Recap of the First Elevate the Summit

• Natalie’s Currently Coveting: Cast Iron Pan Cleaner

• A Candid Conversation About Monetizing Social Media

• Community Recipe: Sourdough Discard Brownies

Resources and links mentioned in this episode:

• Elevate the Online Course launches again in October, make sure to join the newsletter to stay up to date on the release to snag your spot. 

• Connect with Natalie and Tara on Instagram

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Find the complete show notes here: https://www.elevateyouragstory.com/blogposts/030-how-to-monetize-your-social-media-candid-conversations-with-natalie-kovarik-and-tara-vander-dussen

Today is our second Elevate Book Club episode and we’re chatting with Tara Beaver Coronado about Kristin Hannah’s book, The Four Winds. In the Elevate Book Club, every month we’ll read and discuss a new book as an Elevate community. At the beginning of the month, we’ll send out an email with that month’s book title and the guest who picked it. Then, at the end of the month, tune into our podcast for an episode devoted entirely to all things book club fun! Haven’t joined us yet? Sign up below!

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In this episode of Book Club we cover:

• How this month’s book, The Four Winds, By Kristin Hannah was interpreted by each Tara B., Tara V., and Natalie

• Throughout the story, how in times of hardship is often when we find our strength

• If you’re a mom reading this book, it’s a totally different experience as you make your way through this book

• In relation to agriculture, the timeline in history that this book takes place was essentially the start of the NRCS (Natural Resources Conservation Service)

Resources and links mentioned in this episode:

• Connect with the Tara Beaver Coronado on Instagram or Facebook

• Visit our website, Elevate Ag

• Connect with Natalie and Tara on Instagram

• Sign up for our Newsletter 

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Find the complete show notes here: https://www.elevateyouragstory.com/blogposts/the-four-winds-with-tara-beaver 

It's Thursday, which means it's time for a Candid Conversation! In these episodes, we'll cover life updates from the ranch (Natalie) and the farm (Tara), things we are currently obsessed with, community recipes, or industry news. In this episode of Candid Conversations: White House Conference on Hunger and the Food Compass we cover:

• Life updates from both Natalie and Tara
• Tara is currently coveting her favorite store in New Mexico, Turquoise by the Water. You can check them out via their website or follow them on Instagram.
• A candid conversation about the upcoming Conference on Hunger and the Food Compass
• Community Recipe: Tater Tot Hotdish: Make sure to visit Rural Soul for the full recipe and her notes through each step. Enjoy!

Resources and links mentioned in this episode:

• Check out Nina Teicholz Book, "Big Fat Surprise" on Amazon
• Download the Instagram Tool Kit for Auditing Your Online Presence
• Join our monthly Book Club
• Visit our website, Elevate Ag
• Connect with Natalie and Tara on Instagram

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Find the complete show notes here: https://www.elevateyouragstory.com/blogposts/028-white-house-conference-on-hunger-and-the-food-compass-candid-conversations-with-natalie-kovarik-and-tara-vander-dussen

Today, we are excited to have an Advocacy episode! In these episodes, we'll cover topics around advocating for agriculture and interviewing changemakers in the industry who are passionate about ag. In this episode of GMOs, Organic Labeling, and Food Myths with the Food Science Babe, we cover several important topics including:

• Debunking common myths in the food industry
• The lack of information about GMOs
• Food regulations and labels in the US vs Europe
• How to change from a defensive advocate approach to an offensive approach

Resources and links mentioned in this episode:

• Connect with the Food Science Babe on Instagram or Facebook
• Visit our website, Elevate Ag
• Connect with Natalie and Tara on Instagram
• Sign up for our Newsletter
• Sign up for our course waitlist to be the first to know when doors open!

Be sure to hit subscribe so you never miss an episode!

Find the complete show notes here: https://www.elevateyouragstory.com/blogposts/027-advocacy-gmos-organic-labeling-and-food-myths-with-the-food-science-babe

Please note this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.