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Stock show life is the foundation of Lexi Marek's upbringing in agriculture. From the Iowa State Fair show ring to the Miss Iowa pageant stage, this young FarmHer has a way of inspiring everyone she meets and is a driving force within the future of agriculture. In this episode, join Lexi at the show barn and meet her show pig. Then, learn what judges look for in a show pig and check out Lexi's favorite fair food.
Lexi Marek gives advice on careers, life, and star-trek weddings?
This episode is presented by the World Champion Showmanship cattle show. First, Jake Scott and I discuss the details of this game changing livestock show. After that I go in depth into my interview with Lexi. ENJOY!!
From raising pigs to competing in pageants, Lexi is always an advocate for our industry. Everyday Lexi is spreading positive messages about agriculture and pig farming to thousands of people all over the world. Also, she's not too bad on a karaoke mic. ENJOY!!!
Since 2013, Marji Guyler-Alaniz has been shining a light on women in agriculture. Through photography, events, a television show and now a new podcast, the FarmHer movement has brought women from all aspects of the agriculture industry together. In this episode of the podcast Marji and Lexi Marek, FarmHer's Communications + Marketing Coordinator, talk about the journey so far, and what it has meant to them to be a part of FarmHer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Lexi Marek is an ag communicator and influencer and sixth generation Iowa farm girl. She's talking about why she's passionate about women in agriculture, why competing for Miss Iowa changed her life, why she's a big advocate for branding - including how she has had to rebrand herself, and what it's like to trust the process. You'll also hear Lexi share how a college scholarship application idea evolved into an entire events division for her company, why she thrives off of conversations and being inspired by people, and why the heart of the farmer is so amazing.Check out more on the blog.SHOW NOTES:FarmHerGrow by FarmHerHunger Fight at Iowa State UniversityMiss Greater Des MoinesMiss IowaIowa Department of Agriculture and Land StewardshipLexi Marek WebsiteLexi Marek InstagramLexi Marek Facebook
In focusing on your future career, don’t be tunnel-visioned; understand what your passion and goals are in order to find success in places you may not have considered before! Lexi Marek is a sixth generation farmer from Iowa, whose future dream job hadn’t even been invented when she graduated from high school. “I don’t exactly know my career path but I know I want to stay in agriculture, I want to work with people, and I want to connect my passions with others,” was the goal written over and over again on Lexi Marek’s scholarship and college applications. It’s a good thing that Lexi didn’t have tunnel vision, because at the time of her graduation, her future dream job (https://aggrad.com/thinking-outside-t...) hadn’t even been created yet! Lexi encourages you to connect with her and continue conversations with her on all social media @LexiMarek and her website (https://www.lexi-marek.com). You can also follow FarmHer on all social media @farmher1 and website (https://www.farmher.com) to stay up to date on all events and merchandise FarmHer. Subscribe to the AgGrad YouTube Channel to learn more about career opportunities in agriculture, and follow us online: Website: https://www.aggrad.com Snapchat: @AgGrad https://aggrad.com/snapchat/ Twitter: @AgGradNation https://twitter.com/aggradnation Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/AgGradNation Facebook Group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/aggrad Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aggrad/ YouTube: https://youtube.com/aggrad (https://youtube.com/aggrad)
How this Iowan combined her dream jobs into one fashion-forward ag life.
Join the conversation as host Marji Guyler-Alaniz, along with co-hosts Lexi Marek and Hannah Borg, talk to a FarmHer from New Hampshire. Along with her business partner, the ladies launched a brewery, surrounded by a farm. We’ll meet Nicole Carrier, one of the women behind a totally unique operation on the East coast.
Join our Closed Facebook Group HERE FarmHer was founded by Marji Guyler-Alaniz to shine a light on women in agriculture through photography. It has since grown into a massive online community and media business with a presence online, on TV, and at events. Marji and FarmHer's communications manager, Lexi Marek, talk about how the business was formed and how it has evolved and grown over time. We discuss everything from events to merchandise to how to best connect with your audience. This episode has so much value if you're interested in started a business around your passion. Tune in! Connect with FarmHer Website | Instagram| Twitter| Spotify Connect with The Modern Acre Website| Instagram| Twitter
Carly Cummings and Lexi Marek share how they both got started with FarmHer, we discuss why events can be magical, the ladies talk about what they’ve learned and what they’re excited for as FarmHer continues to grow, and we head down a rabbit hole about what Lexi will NOT be growing on her apartment balcony this summer. Full show notes at www.marleneeick.com/23. https://farmher.com