4-H Lunchtime Ladies Podcast

Brene Brown is the best-selling author of "Dare to Lead." In this episode, Megan is joined by classmates, Liz Gorman and Karin Prado to discuss and apply different points of this text.

Our favorite guest is back...for the 1st of her monthly guest spots! Dr. Laura Huebinger is back with her take on the ebbs and flows of our jobs.  Let's Chat!  Megan-megan.shaffer@ag.tamu.edu Find us on the Shosh!  @the4hlunchtimeladies on Facebook & Instagram

Kelli Brown, CEA-FCH in Haskell County, joins Megan this week for a really awesome conversation about what hospitality looks like from an Extension standpoint.  Let's Chat! Email: megan.shaffer@ag.tamu.edu Find us on the Sosh! @the4hlunchtimeladies on Facebook & Instagram! 

What type of manager are you? 4-H Management is a crucial part of our jobs. How do you do that sets the tone for your whole program. So, what kind of manager are you? In this episode, Megan breaks down the different management styles and how they can be both effective and detrimental.  University of Arizona Article: https://www.uagc.edu/blog/4-leadership-styles-in-business Indeed Article: htt...

Imposter syndrome involves unfounded feelings of self doubt and incompetence. Imposter syndrome is more common than we all realize. Have you had moments of self-doubt? Do those moments tend to linger a little longer sometimes? In this episode, Megan is joined by Dr. Laura Huebinger & Mr. Justin Hale to talk all things related to Self-Doubt and Imposter Syndrome.  Healthline Article refere...

We are back with Season 5!  Find us on the sosh!  @the4hlunchtimeladies on both Facebook & Instagram Megan.shaffer@ag.tamu.edu

As we wind down for Season 4, we want to thank you for continuing to tune in! We are so blessed to get to work with some of the best professionals and hope that this little space of ours has been of help to you, as you grow your 4-H house….one lunch at a time! 

Let’s chat!  Email us: Megan.parr@ag.tamu.edu wendy.scott@ag.tamu.edu @the4lunchtimeladies on both instagram & facebook

Finding scholarships can be overwhelming. We want to provide opportunities to our students to be able to pay for college, but finding those opportunities can be daunting. In this episode, Wendy & Megan break down a few different places to look for those.  Let's Chat! Megan-megan.parr@ag.tamu.edu Wendy-wendy.parr@ag.tamu.edu Follow us on the Shosh!  @the4hlunchtimeladies on both Faceb...

This title speaks for itself. Listen and let us know your thoughts!  Let's Chat! Megan-megan.parr@ag.tamu.edu Wendy-wendy.scott@ag.tamu.edu Follow us on the Shosh!  @the4hlunchtimeladies on Facebook & Instagram

Pull out the pipecleaners and play-doh! It's time to find new ways to engage your audience! We've all sat through meetings, where we were read to. How effective were those meetings? Have we been guilty of hosting similar meetings? How effective are those meetings at engaging all of your learner types? Not very! In this episode, Wendy & Megan break down some reasons your learners are not being...

We are coming off of a busy winter/early spring and are headed into an even busier spring and summer. It's easy to get lost in the stress and the burnout. It's time to hit the reset button so you don't fall off the deep end. In Wendy's words, "Check yo self, before you wreck yo self."  We want to hear from you!  What is your favorite way to reset? What is your bougiest self-care practice...

In this episode, Wendy & Megan talk all things volunteer recognition! How and when you recognize your volunteers for a job well-done makes a huge impact when it comes to retaining and maintaining those who serve your organization. We want to hear from you! What is one way that you like to recognize your volunteers (aside from the Awards Banquet)? Also, don't forget that National Volunteer Week...

In a previous episode, we discussed changing county councils/ambassadors groups to work more for you. In this episode, we break down how to overcome and pivot our thinking when we aren't able to change those groups, or they remain unmotivated.  Let's Chat!  Megan: megan.parr@ag.tamu.edu Wendy: wendy.scott@ag.tamu.edu Follow us on the socials: @the4hlunchtimeladies on Instagram & Face...

Episode 3 came to us as a request from one of you! This week Megan & Wendy talk about working with Interns, Program Assistants, & Assistant Agents. Tune in to see what our take on working with these groups is (ps...we have sort of different perspectives). We want to know what your thoughts are! What is a challenge that you run into with interns? What is something positive you took away fro...

Have you been in a situation where you had parents that were causing an uproar? Did you know how to handle that? What about after the incident? In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Laura Huebinger, Volunteer Specialist for Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Service to talk about all of the things dealing with unruly or out of control parents/volunteers.  Let's Dig Deeper! Email us:  megan...

The 4-H Lunchtime Ladies are back for Season 4!  In Texas, Stock Show season is in full swing! This time of year (and the months following) things get HECTIC! It is hard to keep everything in line, on the road and at home. In this episode, Wendy & Megan present you with a few tools to help you keep things organized and on track!  Links from the episode:  Meal Board Cozi Microsof...

There are so many opportunities out there for your students to participate in. How many are we missing out on? In the episode, Wendy & Megan break down how to find and get your students involved in those opportunities.

Is the stress of your job and life getting you down? Come spend 45 minutes with us, laughing and finding joy in job again!  3 things to do:  1. Send us book recs for Book Club 2. Tell us what is making you happy right now 3. Hit us with your best corny dad joke.  Let's Chat! Megan Email: megan.parr@ag.tamu.edu Wendy Email: wendy.scott@ag.tamu.edu Follow us on the social: @the4hlunch...

Well, it seems like better late than never is the theme for this month! I don't know about yall, but October seemed busier than usual! BUT...we have a brand new episode out now. This week, Wendy & Megan talked all things newsletters. What immediately comes to your mind when you hear the words "4-H Newsletter?" Sucky is the word that comes to my mind! If you are the same, then this episode is f...

In this week's episode, Megan & Wendy tackle #9 on the top 10 list of things to change-Club Officer Workshops. Are you stuck in a rut when it comes to these trainings? Just checking a box? Need some fresh ideas? Then this is the episode for you!  Let's Chat! Megan's Email: megan.parr@ag.tamu.edu Wendy's Email: wendy.scott@ag.tamu.edu Follow us on the socials! @the4hlunchtimeladies on both...

Time management......we talk a lot about how we could do this or that if we just had more time! Well, we all have the same 24 hours in a day. Its how we choose to invest that time that really matters, and ultimately could help us find that more balanced professional & personal life. In this conversation, we have a real and raw discussion about priorities, tips to time management, and what work...

Adult Leaders...we have them, but what do we do with them? In this episode, Wendy & Megan break down how to decide what kind of volunteers you actually need, to recruiting them, to how to effectively engage them. We also break down working with Club Managers and how to create a cohesive relationship between the County Agent and the Club Manager.  Let's continue the conversation!  Fol...

Awards Banquets, Recognition events, Banquets in general....whatever you call them, more often than not, people tend to feel a sense of dread every time you mention the words! We want to change that! In this episode, Wendy & Megan spill out several ways in which to change your awards program to make it more fun for your families....and for you!  Google Folder that was referenced: https://...

County Councils....they either work super well, or they don't work at all. In this episode, we break down a couple of different approaches to take to make these groups better work for you and for your program.  Let's Chat!  Follow us on Instagram & Facebook! (@the4hlunchtimeladies on both platforms) Megan's Email: megan.parr@ag.tamu.edu Wendy's Email: wendy.scott@ag.tamu.edu