Starting my podcast was honestly one of the best decisions I’ve ever made for myself. It all began because I just had way too much to say and not enough hours in the day to talk to everyone I wanted to. I knew there were other people out there, like me, who craved deeper conversations about the creative world and agriculture, and I felt this urge to start sharing my journey, lessons learned, and everything in between.

I remember sitting there thinking, “Well, why not? If I don’t start now, when will I?” I wanted it to be a space that felt like chatting with a friend over coffee or in the stands at a livestock show, where we could just dive into real topics—no fluff, no filters. That’s where The Next Generation was born, from my love of storytelling, my background in the ag world, and this deep-seated belief that we all have something valuable to share.

I didn’t have fancy equipment when I started—just my camera, a computer, and a head full of ideas. And that was enough. I jumped in, figuring things out as I went, but that’s kind of my style. I’ve always been about learning through doing, and I wanted to show others that you don’t have to have it all figured out to start something amazing.

There was this moment when I realized the conversations I was having weren’t just for me. They were for that girl who’s out there dreaming about turning her passion into a business, or that guy who wants to take his creative talents to the next level but doesn’t know where to start. The podcast became a space for those stories. And, let’s be real, it became my outlet for all the ideas buzzing around in my head 24/7.

I’ve grown so much through the process of podcasting, not just as a business owner but as a person. There’s something really special about connecting with people through their earbuds, knowing your words might be the spark that inspires their next big move. That’s the heart of why I started it and why I’ll keep going.

And the fun part? I get to do it my way. No rules, just me and the stories I want to tell.