Welcome to the Engler Journey Podcast. Every time you come here and click play, you will be welcomed into this community, where we celebrate success, embrace failure, and inspire the entrepreneur inside of you. Kelli Mashino, Podcast Host, and Emily Frenzen, Lead Storyteller, pave the way for the journey ahead.

I’ve always been told ‘Oh if you don’t know what you want to do, that’s okay. You don’t have to know,'” says Engler Entrepreneur, Cheyenne Gerlach. “And for me, I’ve known since I was 15. I’ve always known I want to work with international agriculture. I want to fight hunger.” Listen to Cheyenne’s journey of discovering her purpose and how she is living it out.

Carrie Horazeck, a former consultant for Fortune 500 companies and current graduate TA for the Engler Program, touches on drivers of change, imposter syndrome, and women in business. Carrie specializes in innovation and consumer insight as she takes global trends from a 30,000 viewpoint and helps students understand the impacts these global changes will have right here in the Midwest. It wouldn’t be wrong to say that she’s Engler’s crystal ball with her expertise in anticipating what the world will be.

Brock Vetick is a Lyons, Nebraska native who grew up with influential entrepreneurs all around him. Brock believes entrepreneurship is the vehicle for discovering his purpose–whether it’s a mindset or business venture. However, Brock’s fire in the belly is an enterprise that helps serve rural Nebraska.

Haley Miles is an Engler Alumni and founder of Sandhills Blue, a photography business that serves Rural Nebraska. While Haley likes taking pictures, tune in to this episode to learn what aspect of the business is closest to her heart. In this episode, she goes beyond the realm of photography to discuss creating opportunity in small-town U.S.A.

Halle Ramsey is the founder of 1624 Creations, a custom stationery business that was started as an ode to Proverbs 16:24, “Gracious words are like honey. Sweet to the soul and healthy for the body.” In this episode, Halle dives into facing resistance and accepting callings.

Dave Lambe, Engler’s Chief Learning Officer, shares how he invests in students day in and day out. His experience owning a cut flower business guides him in coaching the entrepreneurs who step into his office door that is always open. At the end of the day, Dave’s goal is to help students turn what makes their eyes light up into an enterprise.

“The Engler Program showed me it’s more than the rubric and getting an A on the test,” says Engler Entrepreneur, Haley Ehrke. Haley is the founder of Wave Image Marketing, a multimedia and social media marketing business with an emphasis in agriculture. Tune into this episode to discover how Haley’s entrepreneurship journey started in a hospital.

Engler Entrepreneur, Eli Wolfe says, “Regardless if you think you actually have a purpose or not, you should still do what your heart tells you to do. So I’ve been trying to work on blocking out all the voices.” Listen to Eli’s journey for inspiration to take the road less traveled, rather than following everyone else’s path.

Ever heard of a business that started with only 50 dollars? Tune in to hear Isabella Jacobsen and Mariah Lane tell us how they did just that. Isabella and Mariah, along with their partner, Ryan Husa, took a big leap of faith, and now are creating a one of kind product, all from 50 dollars.

Meet Hailey Rose Coufal, the voice behind the business, Singing by Coufal. Tune in to this episode to hear about her entrepreneurial spirit throughout childhood, her business of singing for life’s special moments, and her role on the Engler Culture Team, where she says, “We feed, connect, inspire, and inform.”

Hannah Esch is the founder of Oak Barn Beef, a farm to table beef company. In this episode, she shares her experience running a business that ships nationwide while also being a full-time college student. But if you think we’re only chatting about beef, think again! Hannah shares her heart with us as she unveils her core purpose and gives us insight into all the peaks and valleys of entrepreneurship.

Emily Bledsoe is the founder of Emily Ann Lettering, a company that creates 100% handmade and custom designs. Through the creation of signs, hand lettering and calligraphy, Emily serves brides, as well as hosts calligraphy classes. You may wonder, how did Emily get to where she is now? What is her ‘why’? You’ll hear all about it, and probably get some goosebumps along the way. Give her episode a listen to hear how faith was the start of a purposeful pursuit.

Jared Knobbe is an alumnus of the Engler Program who thrives off of money conversations. He is a Financial Advisor for Waddell & Reed Incorporation and has also taught Engler’s ‘Financial Independence’ module. Want to go from money sorry to money savvy? Take a listen as Jared gives us three important areas to focus on to take those first steps.Follow Jared’s financial advising journey on Facebook at ‘Jared Knobbe – Financial Advisor at Waddell & Reed’ as well as on Instagram and LinkedIn @jaredknobbe.

Oscaline Usanase, a recent graduate of UNL and the Engler Program, walks us through a time in her life when she explored her inner self in order to find her ‘why.’ Belief is the seed that was planted so Oscaline’s passions could grow into ventures. She has a light about her that is bound to give you empowerment in just 22 minutes. And spoiler alert – Oscaline wrote her own book – say whaaaaat?!

If you’re curious about Engler, this podcast is for you! Kelsey Thompson, a student who just finished her first year in the Engler Program, paints us a picture of what it was like to walk into Miller Hall for the very first time. But who was it that influenced her to walk through those doors and take her first Engler class? “I was inspired by someone and I want to be the inspirer someday too,” said Kelsey. Click play and you’ll discover who it was in our Engler family that helped Kelsey find her way home. 

Sushant Timalsina, an international student from Nepal, is sprinkling positivity one drop at a time. When you tune into his episode, you may find yourself feeling like you’re sitting right next to him; his energy is THAT contagious. What do we mean when we say “fire in the belly?” Sushant has it. Listen to this episode to hear how he took ownership of his life one step at a time and how he’s influencing others to do the same through his YouTube channel.

Emily Frenzen is a recent graduate of the Engler Agribusiness Entrepreneurship Program and serves as the Lead Storyteller of our program. In this episode, Emily shares the passion she has discovered through picking up a camera and launching her photography business, Stella Imaging. Tune in to hear how she defines bravery as taking the road less traveled to live for a larger purpose. 

Emmet Storer, a western Nebraska native and passionate Engler entrepreneur, is the founder of Platform Cattle. Emmet sees problems in the cattle industry as opportunities, and believes in honoring the industry’s values, lifestyle, and traditions. In this episode, he explains how Engler helped him tackle the biggest opportunity he’s seen in the cattle industry yet. 

Brennan Costello is the Chief Business Relations Officer for the Engler Entrepreneurship Program. You’ll hear him say there’s no rubric or magic formula for starting a business. Instead, there’s places like Engler to guide you on your journey. In this episode, Brennan provides advice on how to gear up for the climb ahead. Interested in learning more about the modules or topics discussed in this episode?

Logan Peters, co-owner of North 40 Premium Beef, sits down to tell us a unique story of collaboration in the direct to consumer beef industry. After graduating college, Logan realized his learning had plateaued. This resulted in a trek to Idaho and a career he didn’t see coming. Logan’s desire to collaborate with another company is what ultimately led him to success in his own Nebraska enterprise. Tune in to learn the value of partnership and collaboration in our own industries of interest. .

Meet Hailey Rose Coufal, the voice behind the business, Singing by Coufal. Tune in to this episode to hear about her entrepreneurial spirit throughout childhood, her business of singing for life’s special moments, and her role on the Engler Culture Team, where she says, “We feed, connect, inspire, and inform.”

Join Director of the Engler Program, Tom Field and Engler’s Lead Storyteller, Emily Frenzen as we discuss the greatest asset we have when getting started: the right mindset. How do I cultivate the mindset of an entrepreneur? What if I don’t have time to start? What if I’m too old or too young? Why does entrepreneurship matter in the midwest? Tune in for real answers to your real questions! 

This podcast was recorded LIVE for Lincoln’s Virtual Startup Week.

Dr. Tom Field, the director of the Engler Agribusiness Entrepreneurship Program, sits down and explains each core pillar of the Engler program. Today, we learn about ASPIRE. The pillars are not just words, they are an invitation to seek something greater along your own journey. The six pillars sum up the Engler mindset, what we stand for, and what we value. Just like entrepreneurs need teamwork and collaboration to reach their goals, each pillar depends on the others. 

Dr. Tom Field, the director of the Engler Agribusiness Entrepreneurship Program, sits down and explains each core pillar of the Engler program. Today we hear what it means to have PASSION. The pillars are not just words, they are an invitation to seek something greater along your own journey. The six pillars sum up the Engler mindset, what we stand for, and what we value. Just like entrepreneurs need teamwork and collaboration to reach their goals, each pillar depends on the others. 

Dr. Tom Field, the director of the Engler Agribusiness Entrepreneurship Program, sits down and explains each core pillar of the Engler program. This episode covers COURAGE. The pillars are not just words, they are an invitation to see something greater along your own journey. The six pillars sum up the Engler mindset, what we stand for, and what we value. Just like entrepreneurs need teamwork and collaboration to reach their goals, each pillar depends on the others. 

Dr. Tom Field, the director of the Engler Agribusiness Entrepreneurship Program, sits down and explains each core pillar of the Engler program. This episode covers PARTNER. The pillars are not just words, they are an invitation to seek something greater along your own journey. The six pillars sum up the Engler mindset, what we stand for, and what we value. Just like entrepreneurs need teamwork and collaboration to reach their goals, each pillar depends on the others. 

Dr. Tom Field, the director of the Engler Agribusiness Entrepreneurship Program, sits down and explains each core pillar of the Engler program. This episode covers GRIT. The pillars are not just words, they are an invitation to seek something greater along your own journey. The six pillars sum up the Engler mindset, what we stand for, and what we value. Just like entrepreneurs need teamwork and collaboration to reach their goals, each pillar depends on the others. 

Dr. Tom Field, the director of the Engler Agribusiness Entrepreneurship Program, sits down and explains each core pillar of the Engler program. This episode covers BUILD. The pillars are not just words, they are an invitation to seek something greater along your own journey. The six pillars sum up the Engler mindset, what we stand for, and what we value. Just like entrepreneurs need teamwork and collaboration to reach their goals, each pillar depends on the others. 

Kelli Mashino joins us in the studio one last time but this time she’s in the guest seat! Kelli shares her story of quitting in order to start what she is called to do on this earth. Listen on the Apple Podcast App, Spotify, or thenglerjourney.com and Kelli will give you five tips for starting a podcast after launching and hosting The Engler Journey Podcast for a year: 1) Treat guests as human beings. 2) Don’t be afraid of editing. 3) Get out of your car. 4) Go the extra mile. 5) Sit on it!

Tayler Wickham, Engler Alum, and her program partner, Holli Alley join Emily in the studio to share their stories of teaching entrepreneurship through Nebraska Extension’s INVENTURE Day! If you or youth you know in Nebraska want to gain experience in innovation and creativity, go to https://extension.unl.edu/entrepreneurship/programs-k-12/inventure-day.

Rebel Sjecklocha and Amanda Most are co-founders of WestWind & Co. Tune in to hear how they honor their agricultural roots through crafting high quality western accessories for the trailblazer in you. Find WestWind & Co. on Instagram www.instagram.com/westwindandco/ and shop the wild rags here: https://bit.ly/shopwestwind 

Andy King is the founder of King Consulting, and serves farmers of all ages and genders. Tune in to hear how Andy started his agronomy consulting business while completing over 50 college credit hours in one year! This is only the beginning, as Andy hopes his business grows like a tree. “Trees don’t just remain one stem. They branch out. They grow. They produce leaves.”

Vishal Singh founded Quantified Ag and sold the company to Merck Animal Health in June 2020. Vishal has over 20 years of experience in the agricultural tech industry and claims his creativity is the source of his success!

How do I know if I should be a CEO? How can I become a better CEO? Dave Lambe and Halle Ramsey answer these questions AND MORE as they share information about CEO School. Register for CEO School by Feb. 9, 2021: http://bit.ly/CEOschoolNE 

CEO School is not only FREE but also loaded with content. Reach out to Dave (dlambe1@unl.edu) or Halle (haller@cfra.org) for business coaching and further information about offerings. 

Emily Frenzen sits down with Chuck Schroeder, the artist behind Schroeder Fine Art. Chuck has tasted a little bit of everything in his lifetime–from the saddle of a competitive cowboy to the polished shoes of an established leader–on local and national levels! Tune in to hear stories that will challenge you to consider what matters most in life. Find Chuck’s art: www.schroederfineart.com/ 

Engler Alum Alix Ambriz has a full-time job with Vivayic, two boys under the age of two, and a purposeful side hustle. She launched Created To Do with the mission of coming alongside women to lighten their load so they can live out what Christ has created them to do. Tune in to this episode to learn hacks for starting something when you feel like you have no time! Follow Created To Do on Instagram: www.instagram.com/created.to.do/  Shop Created To Do meal plans: www.createdtodo.co/ 

Trent Marshall and Kaden Schow come from gritty Nebraska roots. Trent was raised in a family business of ranching. Kaden was raised in a family business of auctioneering. Trent plays guitar. Kaden sings. The willingness to fail is what just might take them to Nashville one day! Listen to this episode to hear their entrepreneurial journey, to hear Kaden auction, and to hear their talent.

Dillion Muirhead, the founder of DM Creative, shares his experience of cold calling and business launching. Dillion is a creative videographer, adrenaline junkie, and passionate storyteller. If you’re questioning the start, you want to press play on this episode! Find Dillion’s work online: dm-creativemedia.com  Follow Dillion on Instagram: www.instagram.com/dillionmuirhead/ 

Matt & Joe Brugger are twins and cofounders of Upstream Farms, a farm-to-table beef company with the purpose of putting new ideas on old dirt. The business lives up to “new ideas” with recently added pork and honey to the upstreamfarms.com shop, and whiskey coming soon! Listen to this episode to laugh along with these guys and to be challenged to redefine “smart.”

Jeanette Kleppinger’s mission is to create future business owners as the Westside High School Business Teacher and a School of Entrepreneurial Thinking Facilitator. In this episode, Jeanette shares how she empowers students by challenging them to think creatively, and creates long-term connections with the community for students interested in the entrepreneurial mindset and startup space.