AgriMinds: Personal & Professional Development In Agriculture

Jamie Viramontes joins us today to share her journey of exiting entrepreneurship and entering into employment. Jamie has a passion for helping people see where their food is grown, finding the joy of rural living, and how to escape feelings of guilt working off of the farm. This is a fascinating conversation where we touched on how being an employee can be empowering, looking at the big picture, a...

Are you in agriculture and feeling the weight of it all? The long hours. The responsibility. The constant pull between your work, your family, and everything else that depends on you. Maybe you’ve found yourself second-guessing decisions, overcommitting, or wondering how long you can keep going at this pace. If that sounds familiar—you’re in the right place. Welcome to the AGRIMINDS Podcast. This...

Matt Bennett, a grain marketing guru, shares his journey of finding his place in the agriculture industry, the power of being authentic, and balancing work and family. If you are looking for a truly genuine person sharing real life pointers, this is the episode for you. Mentioned in this episode: Finally Learn How To Set Boundaries...Without Feeling Guilty, Letting People Down, or Damaging Your Re...

Max Armstrong is one of the most widely recognized agriculture journalists and broadcasters in America. In this episode, Max shares how he started his career as a radio broadcaster, the importance of having a mentor, and a few other words of wisdom to help us navigate this thing called life. Grab a sweet tea and join us on the back porch for this one. You can purchase Max Armstrong's book here: St...

This episode with Christie Apple, also known as Crop Scout Christie, gave me major chills. She shared some emotional parts of her journey on how she developed a passion for agriculture which ultimately lead to her role as an agronomist. Christie has a unique ability to relate, educate, and motivate others to take a look at soil health, operational health, and even mental health. She is truly a one...

Joelle and I discuss the power of collaboration and how important it is to surround yourself with people who will challenge you to level up and expand your perspective. In this episode you will hear about balancing full time employment, the farm, and the family, as well as choosing to say "no" to things that do not align with this particular season of life. Mentioned in this episode: Finally Learn...

Steven Valenscin is the CEO of an ag tech company known as GROWERS. Steven shares in this episode about growing up on the farm, chasing his passion, seeing a need and providing a solution, and even some real and honest truths around what a CEO actually thinks about and the skills he continues to sharpen in his life and his career. GROWERS.AG Mentioned in this episode: Finally Learn How To Set Boun...

Natalie Kovarik, Discover Ag Podcast co-host, shares with us her story from being a pharmacist turned rancher turned social media expert/influencer. She has not only shared her story to advocate for the industry but has paved the way and helps others use this same strategy to diversify their income and educate the world about farming and ranching. If you are looking for some real talk about self-a...

Amanda Nigg, also known as the Farm Fit Momma, joins me today to share how she built a brand focused on physical and mental health in the agriculture industry and the importance of working on both to be a better and stronger you. You can follow along with Amanda here: Instagram Twitter Website Mentioned in this episode: Finally Learn How To Set Boundaries...Without Feeling Guilty, Letting People D...

Monica shares her personal and professional journey of graduating college during a pandemic, deciding to move from Missouri to Alaska to ranch shortly after, and how she has just put her faith in God to lead her to the right next step through all of it. This is such a fascinating story of growth and being fully confident in your abilities that I can not wait for you to hear! Monica offers full mar...

Cassidy Johnston shares how has built a remote business, a life on the ranch, and a family of boys. This episode talks more on the personal development side of things and how she has been able to push the opinions and fears of others aside so she could do what made the most sense for her. Follow along with Cassidy here: Instagram Mentioned in this episode: Finally Learn How To Set Boundaries...Wit...

Laura Lencioni, a wife and mom who is now transitioning back into the workforce, shares how her husband, Patrick Lencioni, invented The Working Genius Model and how it has been a game changer for understanding their unique family dynamic. During our discussion, I applied this model to the family farm, being a leader at an agriculture business, and even how it could increase productivity and profit...

Buckle up for this one, listeners! Aly Robins, a Rural Business Growth and Marketing Coach, and I dive into how back in the 1880s everyone was an entrepreneur, how to know when to pivot or when to pause, and tips and tricks for leaders in agriculture companies. This episode is jam packed with deep, raw, and real conversation that you do NOT want to miss! Follow along with Aly Robins here: Website...

Calli Thorne, a certified coach, speaker, and trainer in the ag industry shares her story of working on the ranch, earning an income in a non-traditional way, and how "letting things evolve" has paid off for her in big ways. Stay in touch with Calli here: Website Instagram Mentioned in this episode: Finally Learn How To Set Boundaries...Without Feeling Guilty, Letting People Down, or Damaging Your...

Katrina Klooster, a Mindset Coach, shares with us her journey of breaking away from a career that she thought she would love forever, how her husband, a first generation farmer, found mentors to help him build a business with the right mindset, and tips and tricks that will help you reshape your perspective, no matter your role with in the ag industry. Mentioned in this episode: Finally Learn How...

Erica Leniczek, host of The Rural Mindset Podcast, shares on how we should consider boundaries when we are developing at home and at work, how there is power in being curious, and things to consider when growing both personally and professionally. Mentioned in this episode: Finally Learn How To Set Boundaries...Without Feeling Guilty, Letting People Down, or Damaging Your Relationships. Register f...

Michelle Miller, also known as The Farm Babe, shares her story on paving a unique path in the agriculture industry despite what others think, how powerful being curious can be, and the benefits of developing both personally and professionally. Mentioned in this episode: Finally Learn How To Set Boundaries...Without Feeling Guilty, Letting People Down, or Damaging Your Relationships. Register for t...