Rachel Sebastian, a Western photographer, shares her journey and passion for documenting ranch life and the Western way of life through her lens. She discusses how she got started in photography, her love for Western photography, and the importance of storytelling in her work. Rachel also talks about her recent trip to Texas and the opportunities it provided for networking and capturing authentic Western stories. She emphasizes the value of preserving the legacy of the Western industry and showcasing the skills and traditions of cowboys and ranchers. In this conversation, Rachael discusses her journey as a photographer and her love for horses and the Western lifestyle. She shares her experiences with content shoots and workshops, emphasizing the importance of networking and connecting with others. Rachael also highlights the cowboy code and the ethical considerations in Western photography. She encourages aspiring photographers to pursue their passions and create experiences that light them on fire.

Justine's Links: Website - Instagram - Workshops and Education - Tiktok

Sarah Falen, a sixth-generation rancher and agriculture advocate, shares her journey of becoming an advocate for farmers and ranchers through social media. She emphasizes the importance of farmers and ranchers sharing their stories and educating the public about agriculture. Sarah discusses the challenges of dealing with negative comments and online attacks, as well as the need for respectful conversations with consumers. She also highlights the significance of embracing unexpected opportunities and overcoming disappointments. Sarah shares her advocacy success in challenging an SEC rule and the importance of challenging agency science. She concludes by discussing her future plans for public speaking and advocacy.

Sarah's Links: ⁠Website⁠ - ⁠TikTok⁠ - ⁠Instagram⁠

Takeaways

Farmers and ranchers need to share their stories and educate the public about agriculture.

Engaging in respectful conversations with consumers is crucial for dispelling misconceptions about agriculture.

Embracing unexpected opportunities can lead to new paths and success.

Challenging agency science and regulations is important for the future of family farmers and ranchers.

Chapters

00:00 Background and Introduction

02:07 Discovering TikTok and Advocacy

07:18 The Importance of Farmers and Ranchers Sharing Their Stories

10:32 Misconceptions and Education about Agriculture

13:07 Dealing with Negative Comments and Online Attacks

17:41 Learning from Mistakes and Maintaining Credibility

21:34 Approaching Conversations with Consumers

25:04 Challenges Faced by Farmers and Ranchers

26:37 Supporting Diversity in Agriculture Practices

38:16 Advocacy Success: SEC Rule and Public Engagement

41:17 Understanding Executive Agencies and Rules

48:38 The Impact of Regulations on Family Farmers and Ranchers

Lindsay's Links: Website - Instagram - Tiktok - Shop Prints and More

Summary

Lindsay shares her journey from growing up in a farming family to becoming a full-time photographer. She discusses her early interest in photography, her experience showing livestock, and how she met her husband through livestock shows. Lindsay also talks about the challenges she faced in academics and sports, and how she discovered her passion for photography. She highlights the importance of YouTube tutorials in learning photography and the role her family played in supporting her career. In this part of the conversation, Lindsay and Lauren discuss the challenges of internet connection in rural areas and the benefits of fiber optic internet. Lindsay shares her journey into photography, starting with sports photography and transitioning to weddings. She talks about the importance of finding a niche and focusing on what she enjoys shooting the most. Lindsay also shares her experiences with shooting weddings and the challenges she has faced along the way. In this part of the conversation, recounts the story of a stormy engagement session. She also discusses her journey of creating and selling prints, as well as the importance of diversifying income as a photographer. Lindsay talks about how her husband Tucker helps in making the prints and shares her perspective on finding faith in difficult times. She concludes by sharing her personal and business goals for the future. In this conversation, Lindsay discusses her plans for opening a wedding venue and her cattle business. She also talks about her experiences as a photographer and the challenges of shooting in different locations.

Takeaways

Engagement sessions can be unpredictable, and weather conditions can add to the challenges.

Diversifying income as a photographer is important to mitigate risks and explore different creative avenues.

Having a supportive partner can be instrumental in running a business.

Finding faith and trusting in God's plan can provide strength during difficult times.

Setting personal and business goals helps in staying focused and motivated. Lindsay has plans to open a wedding venue in Briggsdale and wants to have Scottish Highlands at the venue.

She is also involved in a cattle business and spends a lot of money on buying more cattle.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction

04:34 Background and Early Interest in Photography

06:41 Growing Up in a Farming Family

14:04 Transition to Showing Livestock

22:53 Meeting Her Husband Through Livestock Shows

25:06 Transition to Sports and Academic Challenges

29:54 Return to the Farm and Discovering Photography

37:20 Transition from College Athletics to Photography

44:03 Struggles with Internet Connection

47:03 Photography Journey Begins

53:09 Challenges in Photography

56:24 Narrowing Down Focus

01:04:17 Transition to Wedding Photography

01:10:55 Focus on Weddings

01:17:26 Preference for Western/Rural Weddings

01:21:11 Booking a Wedding 13 Months in Advance

01:23:23 Challenges of Shooting Weddings

01:26:35 Engagement Session in a Storm

01:27:55 Fear of Lightning and Tornado Warnings

01:28:53 Creating and Selling Prints

01:35:55 Diversifying Income as a Photographer

01:42:23 Making Prints with Tucker's Help

01:49:28 Finding Faith in Difficult Times

01:57:12 Personal and Business Goals for the Future

02:08:19 Gas Station Burritos and Tumbleweed Cafe

02:09:10 Opening a Wedding Venue

02:11:14 Cattle Business

02:12:09 Where to Find Lindsay

009 | Today we have the one and only Torie Egger as a guest where we talk about everything from her journey and growth through social media, why you need to go to therapy as a business owner, and so many other nuggets of amazing information for ranchers and business owners alike!

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