Monday Night Movie Night: NAMA 2016

Until last week, it had been a long time since I'd posted a Wordless Wednesday. It's been even longer since I've done a Monday Night Movie Night! In all my social media stalking I found these two awesome videos from NAMA 2016 and had to share them with you.

Hope you've enjoyed these videos as much as I have. Thanks for reading!

Wordless Wednesday: NAMA 2016

If you caught my blog post earlier this week, you know I just got back from a great trip to Kansas City for NAMA (National Agri-Marketing Association) Conference. I haven't done a Wordless Wednesday post in a while, so I thought I'd share a few shots from the week! Enjoy!

Photo credit: Rachel Lium

Photo credit: Rachel Lium

Photo credit: Rachel Lium

Photo credit: Rachel Lium

Photo Credit: VistaComm

Photo credit: Rachel Lium

Photo credit: Morgan Ball of Picking Wildflowers

Photo credit: Sandbox

Photo credit: Carly Cummings

Photo credit: Carly Cummings

Thanks to everyone that made #NAMA16 such a fantastic event! Hope to see you all next year! Thanks for reading!

12 Pieces of Advice from NAMA 2016 Student Mentor Luncheon

I just got back from an inspiring week at NAMA 2016 in Kansas City and have so much to blog about. To keep myself from writing a novel, I'm keeping this blog post short. One of the highlights of NAMA this year was the Student Mentor Luncheon. Along with five other students, I met Dave, Carrie and Hannah who took the time to share their wisdom with us. Here are quotes that really hit home for me:

1. "It's not what you know, it's who you know." - Carrie

2. "Don't limit yourself." - Hannah

3. "Influence the influencer." - Hannah

4. "A portfolio is huge." - Hannah

5. "Passion is something you can't fake." - Hannah

6. "Look for ways to give back. Stay connected." - Dave

7. "Have a robust social media presence that's professional." - Hannah

8. "Don't be afraid to take a chance. Put your idea out there." - Carrie

9. "Seeking out and keeping in touch with mentors is important." - Hannah

10. "Challenge the status quo. That's our job." - Dave

11. "Learn about yourself. Knowing who you are helps you work with others." - Carrie

12. "Ask questions in an interview." - Dave

I'm so thankful for the chance I had to meet Dave, Carrie and Hannah. I know their advice is something I can apply to my life for years to come. Thanks for reading!

18 Tidbits of Wisdom from AgChat National Collegiate Congress

I've blogged about my feelings for the AgChat conferences and community before, but after my experience at AgChat National Collegiate Congress, it deserves a post all to itself.

For those of you who haven't had the chance to participate, #AgChat is a weekly Twitter discussion every Tuesday night from 7-9 p.m. CT. Over the last two years, it's opened a lot of doors for me to grow personally and professionally.

Recenly, I had the opportunity to attend my second AgChat conference and serve on the NAMA social media corps. I was really impressed with the event. It gave me an opportunity to network with peers from other schools as well as professionals with varying fields of expertise. Learning with such a diverse group made for a very rich experience. The students panels offered great insight and were unlike anything I'd ever participated in. I came back with several pages of quotes. Here are a few of my favorites:

Roy Lee Lindsey, Jr. - Oklahoma Pork Council

"Words live forever"

"Dead air time is okay. Stop and think, especially when you're angry."

"There is room for everyone at the table. It's going to take all of us."

Katie Glick - Time Management Tips & Tricks Breakout

"Keep trying. Be diligent."

"You can do it all, just not all at the same time."

"Review the guest list before attending a professional event."

Jade Halliburton - Student Panel

"People don't really care what you do. They want to hear why you do it."

"You have to make ag relevant to people that don't think ag is relevant to them."

Travis Haney - ESPN

"There's always going to be a hunger for good stories."

"Don't overlook the people you meet."

"Set as many lunch dates as you can."

"Read as much as you can."

"Write as much as you can."

"A good story is a good story."

"Don't miss the journey."

Jenny Schweigert - Executive Director of AgChat

"Viral posts and high reaching numbers are great. They are not everything."

"One-on-one conversations have great value."

"You don't need to be everything to everyone."

Huge thank you to all the wise speakers that shared their tips and advice with all the young professionals in attendance. I learned so much and can't wait to keep up with everyone I met each week on #AgChat. Watch this video to see how you can join the conversation.