Ladies In the Lead... She Stock Shows!

In this week's episode we meet Carmen Smith. Born and raised on a sheep and cattle farm she grew up showing champions. (She won the Iowa State Fair twice!) I love how fierce a competitor she is and has found a way to stay connected through volunteering and mentorship. She loves to judge, raise great livestock, and produce champion "kiddos"! When she says, "It's in my blood!" I know exactly what sh...

In this episode we meet Emily Harold. Showing hogs, and a goat or two, she has proven that hard work, surrounding yourself with great people, and taking feedback from others will definitely take you to the top. She blows me away with how dramatically she changed her life. Listen closely how she talks about the exact moment she knew she wanted to be better. It's so cool! She's shown Champions, ment...

In this episode we meet the team of sisters Blake and Zane Ehler- I just love how they work together to achieve both their individual goals as well as goals for the family. I know you'll enjoy hearing how Blake passes along what she's learned so far, and how Zane is ready to take up the mantle on the competitive circuit. Check us out at shestockshows.com!

In this episode we meet Jayden Compton Freese- I love how she sees herself as a promotor to a mentor to a future producer. I hope you can hear the passion she has for the stock show industry and the exciting new goat that has come into her life! Check us out at shestockshows.com!

So excited to share with you Aimee and Brenna Wilkins. I loved hearing them share about their passion for cattle but those goats have changed their world. These two women are going to knock your socks off with their dedication to showmanship. I loved how they talked about future careers outside of agriculture and keeping their passion for livestock a big part of their lives. Brenna's dedication to...

It's so exciting to hear Jenel talk of her humble beginnings and how she takes her own journey to become the producer and mentor that she is today. I love how she says, "Don't hide you passion. I wish I would have learned that earlier." Listen along as we hear about Jenel, High Hopes Cattle, and her awesome wedding day at the Iowa State Fair! Check us out at shestockshows.com!

Erica Chapman, our First Lady in the Lead. Listen as she shares how life can change quickly, how family means the world to her, and how hard work led to a Reserve Grand National Champion bull. She shares her passion by hard work, and watching others. I hope you can hear her clearly when she says, "I wish I wouldn't have been so stubborn." I can't wait for you to get to know her, and she why Cedar...