Brennan Costello is the Chief Business Relations Officer for the Engler Entrepreneurship Program. You'll hear him say there's no rubric or magic formula for starting a business. Instead, there's places like Engler to guide you on your journey. In this episode, Brennan provides advice on how to gear up for the climb ahead. Interested in learning more about the modules or topics discussed in this episode? Email Brennan at [email protected].

Emmet Storer, a western Nebraska native and passionate Engler entrepreneur, is the founder of Platform Cattle. Emmet sees problems in the cattle industry as opportunities, and believes in honoring the industry's values, lifestyle, and traditions. In this episode, he explains how Engler helped him tackle the biggest opportunity he's seen in the cattle industry yet. 

Emily Frenzen is a recent graduate of the Engler Agribusiness Entrepreneurship Program and serves as the Lead Storyteller of our program. In this episode, Emily shares the passion she has discovered through picking up a camera and launching her photography business, Stella Imaging. Tune in to hear how she defines bravery as taking the road less traveled to live for a larger purpose. 

Sushant Timalsina, an international student from Nepal, is sprinkling positivity one drop at a time. When you tune into his episode, you may find yourself feeling like you're sitting right next to him; his energy is THAT contagious. What do we mean when we say "fire in the belly?" Sushant has it. Listen to this episode to hear how he took ownership of his life one step at a time and how he's influencing others to do the same through his YouTube channel.

If you're curious about Engler, this podcast is for you! Kelsey Thompson, a student who just finished her first year in the Engler Program, paints us a picture of what it was like to walk into Miller Hall for the very first time. But who was it that influenced her to walk through those doors and take her first Engler class? "I was inspired by someone and I want to be the inspirer someday too," said Kelsey. Click play and you'll discover who it was in our Engler family that helped Kelsey find her way home. 

Oscaline Usanase, a recent graduate of UNL and the Engler Program, walks us through a time in her life when she explored her inner self in order to find her 'why.' Belief is the seed that was planted so Oscaline's passions could grow into ventures. She has a light about her that is bound to give you empowerment in just 22 minutes. And spoiler alert - Oscaline wrote her own book - say whaaaaat?!

Jared Knobbe is an alumnus of the Engler Program who thrives off of money conversations. He is a Financial Advisor for Waddell & Reed Incorporation and has also taught Engler's 'Financial Independence' module. Want to go from money sorry to money savvy? Take a listen as Jared gives us three important areas to focus on to take those first steps. 

Follow Jared's financial advising journey on Facebook at 'Jared Knobbe - Financial Advisor at Waddell & Reed' as well as on Instagram and LinkedIn @jaredknobbe.

Emily Bledsoe is the founder of Emily Ann Lettering, a company that creates 100% handmade and custom designs. Through the creation of signs, hand lettering and calligraphy, Emily serves brides, as well as hosts calligraphy classes. You may wonder, how did Emily get to where she is now? What is her 'why'? You'll hear all about it, and probably get some goosebumps along the way. Give her episode a listen to hear how faith was the start of a purposeful pursuit. 

Hannah Esch is the founder of Oak Barn Beef, a farm to table beef company. In this episode, she shares her experience running a business that ships nationwide while also being a full-time college student. But if you think we're only chatting about beef, think again! Hannah shares her heart with us as she unveils her core purpose and gives us insight into all the peaks and valleys of entrepreneurship. 

Meet Hailey Rose Coufal, the voice behind the business, Singing by Coufal. Tune in to this episode to hear about her entrepreneurial spirit throughout childhood, her business of singing for life's special moments, and her role on the Engler Culture Team, where she says, "We feed, connect, inspire, and inform."