The Engler Journey

At the age of 15, Torie picked up a camera to help with her family's livestock operation. Over ten years later, Torie and her camera have traveled the country to capture thousands of moments, many of which reflect agriculture and western lifestyles. We are excited to welcome Torie Egger onto this week's episode of Boots on the Ground where we discuss the photography industry, tricks of the trade and how she is building a brand where everyone is welcome at the table.

Website: https://torieeggerphotography.com/

Insta: https://www.instagram.com/torieegger/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@torieegger?lang=en

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/torieeggerphotography

Chandra Spangler is no stranger to living life with an overloaded schedule packed full of unfulfilling to-do's. This week on Fire in the Belly, we hear from Chandra on how she tackled the creeping approach of burnout by making sure that her mental health, family and marketing business stay at the top of her priorities. We also get an insider look at how she went through the process of rebranding her marketing business to truly align with who she is and how she envisions her legacy.

Patti Knobbe, founder of The Good Earth Company based out of West Point, Nebraska shares her story that includes motherhood, entrepreneurship and a fascinating insight into the world of holistic health. She is a Board Certified Naturopathic Doctor, Certified Holistic Health Practitioner, Master Herbalist and Yoga Instructor. Tune in with Hailey DeMers to learn about the power of making small improvements and how it continues to impact Patti's family, business, community and beyond.

https://pattipateknobbe.com/

https://www.facebook.com/thegoodearthcompany/

On this episode of Fire in the Belly, Makenna Kirchhoff hosts Keeley Conrad who is a sophomore horticulture major and fellow Engler Entrepreneur who has combined macrame, the art of tying knots in patterns with her obsession of plants through her business: Seeds and Strings. In today's episode, we hear from Keeley about how her passion for family and faith has impacted her journey of entrepreneurship. Dive in to learn just how Keeley shares her heart for people through Seeds and Strings.

https://www.instagram.com/seeds.and.strings/

https://www.facebook.com/seeds.and.strings

On today's episode of Boots on the Ground, Hailey DeMers hosts Matt Dennis and Michael Stepp, the cofounders of Handlebend. It started with a mug and evolved into a 14,000 square foot red-brick building located in the heart of O'Neill, Nebraska that includes a flower shop, coffee shop, and tap room. Listen along as these two blue-collared free spirited dudes share with us their heart for building community through their epic journey of entrepreneurship and storytelling.

https://www.handlebend.com/

https://www.instagram.com/handlebend/

https://www.facebook.com/handlebend

Tracy Brunet is a savvy businesswoman, dynamic storyteller, and an entrepreneur who takes on each day with a "fire in her belly." She is the owner and CEO of Farm Marketer and Cottage Marketer, as well as the host of the Impact Farming Show.

Her story will challenge you, inspire you, and get your boots on the ground.

Shannon Beck of Nodest Home Plants epitomizes what it means to live with purpose through entrepreneurship. This green thumb helps people of all backgrounds and knowledge levels successfully navigate plant parenthood.

Learn more about Nodest and Shannon's journey from the film industry to entrepreneurship in this week's episode of the Engler Journey podcast.

Jeff is his name, self discovery is his game. In the last 10 years, Jeff Grewe of Arbor Aesthetics Tree Service won a battle with addiction and started a successful company.

His secret? Investing in himself and his people with therapy, emotional intelligence, and the constant pursuit of personal development. Listen to Jeff's story in this week's episode of the Engler Journey Podcast.

Growing up on his family's operation, Andrew Bader developed his own entrepreneurial spirit at an early age. Fast forward to his freshman year of college with new legislation legalizing industrial hemp production an idea was born. From 3D printing to injection molding and everything in between, Andrew is making his mark on the bioplastic industry one pair of sunglasses at a time.

Few things make Kara Sousek's eyes light up quite like talking about plants. This Engler alum and owner of Hundred Hills Hops and Vines has a true passion for vinology.