Podcast Episodes

Negotiating for U.S. Agriculture with Gregg Doud

Season 1 Episode 15

What would be your strategy if you only had one shot to negotiate a billion-dollar trade deal?

Gregg Doud, President and CEO of the National Milk Producers Federation, joins this episode of The Cultiv…

Published on 4 months, 2 weeks ago

A Vision of Connecting Talent with Jessie Jarvis

Season 1 Episode 14

What if one rancher’s vision could shape the future of the agriculture job market and create a movement of connecting leaders?

In this episode of The Cultivating Leaders Podcast, Nicole is joined by J…

Published on 4 months, 3 weeks ago

You Might Be A Bad Manager with Katie Ervin

Season 1 Episode 14

What if the reason you're struggling as a leader isn’t your fault?

Dr. Katie Ervin—author, founder, and creator of the Catalyst Workplace Model—joins The Cultivating Leaders Podcast for an honest conv…

Published on 5 months ago

Curiosity, Culture and Crisis with Julie Anna Potts

Season 1 Episode 13

What if real leadership isn’t about having the answers but rather about having the courage to ask better questions?

In this episode of the Cultivating Leaders Podcast, Nicole sits down with Julie Anna…

Published on 5 months, 1 week ago

Leading Digital Transformation in Agriculture with Teddy Bekele

Season 1 Episode 12

Technology in agriculture isn't about the most expensive tractors — it's about solving real problems.

In this episode of the Cultivating Leaders Podcast, Teddy Bekele, Chief Technology Officer at Land…

Published on 5 months, 3 weeks ago

Building a Resilient Mindset with John Sachse

Season 1 Episode 11

In a culture that says, “tough it out”, perhaps the most strength comes from vulnerability and courage. In this episode of the Cultivating Leaders Podcast, John Sachse – cattleman, Army National Guar…

Published on 5 months, 4 weeks ago

The Art of Networking with David Nothmann

Season 1 Episode 10

Level-up your career by investing in the relationships that really matter. David Nothmann — a seasoned strategic growth leader with 25+ years of experience in agriculture, technology, and food innova…

Published on 6 months ago

Finding Your Voice to Inspire Change with Courtenay DeHoff

Season 1 Episode 9

Have you ever felt like an outsider in the industry you were raised in? In this episode of the Cultivating Leaders Podcast, we welcome Courtenay DeHoff—television host, fifth-generation rancher, and …

Published on 6 months, 2 weeks ago

Sustaining a Purpose-Driven Career in Ag with Matt Plitt

Season 1 Episode 8

What does it take to build a lasting, meaningful career in agriculture? In this episode, Matt Plitt, President and CEO of Valent USA, shares his insights on leading with intention, creating a strong …

Published on 6 months, 3 weeks ago

Leading and Learning from the Future of Agriculture with Scott Stump

Season 1 Episode 7

Great leadership isn’t about titles—it’s about trust, humility, and impact. In this episode, Scott Stump, CEO of the National FFA Organization, shares his experience on what it means to lead with int…

Published on 7 months ago