Longtime friends Stacie Anderson and Ryan Conklin join me to talk success and friendship.

@stacieanderson1

@conklaw68

@marleneeick

All links and notes over at marleneeick.com/27

Yvonne Lesicko, Vice President of Public Policy for the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation, and I talk about the public policy process, how to get engaged in organizations, and why women can't wait to be asked to get involved.

Plus, I make more than one reference to The West Wing. (Please tell me you also love that TV show.)

marleneeick.com/26

Does the thought of speaking in front of a group make you anxious? You're definitely not alone.

On this special episode available here and on the Survivor's Guide to Thriving podcast, Amanda Sollman and I break down some public speaking basics to help you know what to say, how to say it, and how to feel like yourself.

@mj_training

@marleneeick

https://www.marleneeick.com/25

Ryan Conklin joins me on this episode to talk about the importance of planning for your business - whether that's a succession plan for your farm, a crisis or emergency plan for your operation, or a solid plan for your business. Ryan is an attorney with Wright & Moore Law Company in central Ohio.

Ryan talks through the challenges that often delay these importance conversations for business owners and farm families and how to work through them. He also shares his personal experience with a major crisis on his own family's dairy farm and how he uses that perspective to now help other families.

@ConkLaw68

@marleneeick

https://www.marleneeick.com/24

Carly Cummings and Lexi Marek share how they both got started with FarmHer, we discuss why events can be magical, the ladies talk about what they've learned and what they're excited for as FarmHer continues to grow, and we head down a rabbit hole about what Lexi will NOT be growing on her apartment balcony this summer.

Full show notes at www.marleneeick.com/23.

https://farmher.com

If you've ever struggled with what do you when you start a new job, this episode is for you.

If you're finishing spring semester and about to start a summer internship, this episode is for you.

If you're graduating from college and getting ready to begin your first full-time job, this episode is for you.

Tim Hammerich, founder of Ag Grad, joins me for a conversation about how to win at that summer internship or new job.

http://aggrad.com

https://futureofag.com

http://www.marleneeick.com/22

You can't pour from an empty cup. Put on your own oxygen mask before assisting others. You can't neglect yourself and expect to give your best self.

My grad school pal Carrie Pedreiro joins me to talk self-care in the midst of life's demands. She knows - she's got 5 kiddos and a business! Get ready for wisdom and laughs!

Show notes over at marleneeick.com/21

Have you ever known you wanted to make a change but were afraid that you'd look like a failure? Maybe let someone else's definition of success alter your own? Or how about ignoring your own voice and allowing it to be drowned out by all the noise around you?

Yep, you're going to love this episode.

My college roommate Susan convinced me to run a half-marathon with her later this year. Let's just say I'm learning a lot.

Links over at marleneeick.com/19

You might know Crystal Blin as Crystal Cattle. There's been a couple times in her life when she's learned to never say never - but it's all led her to an incredible season in her work as a blogger and business owner.

Crystal and I talk about her career path, talking to others about agriculture, finding community, and creating happiness.

http://crystalcattle.blogspot.com

@crystalcattle

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