Podcasts about national ffa week

Amanda Holman has been the advisor of Iola High School's FFA chapter for the last nine years. She's watched how the organization has helped develop leaders and challenge young people to grow in new and exciting ways. This week is National FFA Week, a chance to celebrate the nation's largest student-led organization and reflect on its impact. In this week's episode of “Registered,” we do just that, talking with Holman about just what makes her so passionate about FFA.

Greene County FFA President Austyn Smith, Treasurer Dakota Ostrander and Building Community Committee Chair Rylan Hostetler join us to talk about their organization during National FFA Week.

National FFA Week: The February 23 edition of the AgNet News Hour put the spotlight on one of the most influential youth organizations in agriculture, the National FFA Organization. Hosts Nick Papagni and Josh McGill opened the program discussing improving weather conditions across California as bloom season approaches, but the heart of the show focused on celebrating National FFA Week and the leadership pipeline shaping agriculture's future. Joining the program was Christy Meyer, Marketing and Communications Director for the National FFA Organization. Meyer shared that FFA now serves more than one million members nationwide, with over 9,000 chapters across all 50 states, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Established in 1948, National FFA Week was strategically designed to include George Washington's birthday, honoring his agricultural roots and reinforcing farming's foundational role in America. Throughout the week, chapters host service projects, alumni celebrations, advisor appreciation events, and community outreach efforts. One of the most impactful days is Advisor Appreciation Day, recognizing agricultural educators who often serve as mentors well beyond the classroom. Papagni emphasized that nearly every FFA member he has interviewed credits a teacher or advisor for life-changing guidance. Meyer noted that FFA participation does not require growing up on a farm. Students enroll through agricultural education courses that range from animal science and plant science to agricultural technology and agribusiness. The organization prepares students for more than 300 agriculture-related career pathways, including food science, engineering, communications, research, and emerging ag technologies. Leadership development remains the cornerstone of the organization. Public speaking, critical thinking, community service, and hands-on supervised agricultural experiences (SAEs) equip members with marketable skills that translate well beyond agriculture. McGill shared his own background studying agricultural education and acknowledged how FFA builds confidence and professionalism in young leaders. The program also touched on broader agricultural policy developments, including federal efforts to prioritize domestic glyphosate and phosphate production. Hosts noted that strengthening agricultural inputs at home could help stabilize costs for growers nationwide. As bloom season begins and spring approaches, the message was clear: the future of agriculture depends not only on technology and policy, but on cultivating the next generation of leaders. National FFA Week serves as a reminder that agriculture's strength lies in its people, and the young men and women proudly wearing blue jackets today may soon be leading farms, companies, and communities tomorrow.

Every Febuary brings a new National FFA week, and, in turn, an opportunity to talk about the benefits of the organization. Max Luedtke is the Section 10 State FFA Vice President. He tells Kiley Allan what Wisconsin members can expect during this year's celebrations!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Montana FFA Association Executive Director Megan Irion joins four of the 2025–2026 State Officers for a special conversation with our network’s Colton Young as they celebrate National FFA Week. Tune in as they share why National FFA Week matters, reflect on the State Officers’ year of service across Montana, and highlight the impact FFA continues to have on students, schools, and communities. From meaningful moments to plenty of laughs, this is one episode you won’t want to miss!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week is NATIONAL FFA WEEK! Hear how the Lake City FFA Chapter is celebrating.

On today’s program, I am speaking with Isabelle Peterson, Blake Sheetz, Presley Hora, Emma Taylor, Emma Alderton, and Tate Sheetz with the Washington High School FFA Chapter about National FFA Week and the events that they have

Montana FFA Association Executive Director Megan Irion joins four of the 2025–2026 State Officers for a special conversation with Northern Ag Network's Colton Young as they celebrate National FFA Week.Listen in as they share why National FFA Week matters, reflect on the State Officer team's year of service across Montana, and highlight the impact FFA continues to have on students, schools, and communities. From meaningful moments to plenty of laughs, this is one episode you won't want to miss!

On today’s program, we’re speaking with Adelyn Huston, Jason Yoder, Caedyn Huston, Ellie Callahan, and Averi Janecek of the Mid-Prairie FFA chapter about National FFA Week, their favorite parts of FFA, and what they would tell younger

In this episode, Molly Ball, President of the National FFA Foundation and Marketing Director of FFA provides a highly informative and engaging update on the work of the National FFA Foundation.Specific topics covered include:*Historical background of the FFA FoundationMission and core valuesThe Upcoming "National FFA Week" of Feb. 22-28thThe Feb. 26th FFA Day of GivingThe new Chapter Boast Program The work of the Foundation from March thru the fallFoundation Resources and Best Foundation social media*Major support areas of the Foundation to the FFA Program. This show clearly captures the outstanding work of the National FFA Foundation. Be sure to catch on Spotify!  

We visit with the FFA state officers about plans to commemorate National FFA Week, their activities this past year, and future plans.  They make for an optimistic future.  

Leading up to National FFA Week, an update from the Executive Director of Illinois Association FFA Mindy Bunselmeyer. Illinois Farm Bureau Associate Director of Food Systems Development Raghela Scavuzzo recaps last month's Everything Local Conference.  Raelynn Parmely, IFB Economic and Policy Analyst breaks down the latest USDA Farm Income Forecast.  

On today’s program, we’re speaking with Adelyn Huston, Jason Yoder, Caedyn Huston, Ellie Callahan, and Averi Janecek of the Mid-Prairie FFA chapter about National FFA Week and some recent achievements for chapter members. This is the first

National FFA Week is right around the corner!

Joanna Guza connected with the State FFA Sentinel Layten Sobieski to talk about National FFA Week Feb. 21-28. Follow Layten: https://www.facebook.com/wiffasection9 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this edition of Hoosier Ag This Week: You've been hearing a lot lately about Bird Flu—now that it's hit more than a dozen major commercial poultry farms across Indiana since the beginning of the year! That's why U.S. Senator Todd Young from Indiana says he's encouraging USDA to enhance its response to the outbreak. You'll hear from Brooke Rollins, the new Secretary of USDA, as she made her first public appearance after being confirmed at the National Farm Machinery Show in Louisville last weekend. Also, as we wrap up our celebration of National FFA Week, you'll hear from Dupree Henry, an Indiana FFA member from Hamilton Southeastern High School who says that FFA is more than just a club—it's a community! Plus, Brian Basting with Advance Trading joins us to review Friday's grain markets. It's all part of the Hoosier Ag This Week Podcast!  

*The cold weather is shutting down cattle marketing.  *USDA has given preliminary approval to a vaccine to prevent avian influenza in chickens.  *This is National FFA Week.*There are some indications that cow herd rebuilding may be getting underway.  *A bill designed to expand school milk options has been reintroduced in Congress. *Thousands of volunteers help to put on the San Antonio Stock Show.  *The past two weeks shows the variation we can see in a Texas winter.  *A genetic abnormality has been discovered in Angus cattle.  

Gracie Retter and Rylin Tinsman stop by the podcast during National FFA Week to talk about MC FFA!

The president of the Wisconsin FFA Association's been busy this week celebrating National FFA Week. Jill Welke caught up with Jescey Thompson and found out how the officer team has mobilized and what they're targeting in 2025. Improving weather beginning tomorrow. That's the promise from Stu Muck. Wisconsin is still working out testing details to monitor HPAI in the dairy population. Charitee Seebecker speaks with WI Ag Secretary, Randy Romanski, about what's happening in the background to facilitate the mandatory testing. While specific details aren't available - Romanski says they do believe they'll be engaged in the national information gathering process soon. Now that the governor's budget has been revealed, state representatives and senators are networking to start their own agendas on projects. State Senator, Brad Pfaff from LaCrosse County says funding rural EMS services is one of his priorities. Bryce Windecker from EverAg steps in to discuss more about the potential tariffs against Mexico and what it could mean to U.S. dairy. He also notes that consumer spending in dining out is down sharply in the first quarter and that's slowing the movement of cheese.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2025 South Ripley National FFA Week

Stay warm--it's still very cold out there! Here's a look at our top local stories for Thursday, February 20, 2025. Find the complete articles and much more in today's paper and our website, www.iolaregister.com. Thank you for listening local!

Lyle Logemann and Colton Young discuss the importance of FFA, their journeys in the blue jacket, and why the National FFA Organization is critical to the future of the Agriculture Industry!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week is National FFA Week. As part of the celebration, the Louisiana FFA state officer team came to visit Louisiana Farm Bureau to film an episode of This Week In Louisiana Agriculture. That's a tradition that started when Cade LeJeune, then the Executive Secretary of Louisiana FFA, began working with the team at Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation to promote the great work of the organization. This week, Karl Wiggers sits down with Cade to discuss his new job with Louisiana FFA and how he came to find his career in agriculture education.See the Louisiana FFA Takeover show on TWILA.Learn how to donate to Louisiana FFA here.Become a member of Louisiana Farm Bureau today.

Catching up with National FFA President Thaddeus Bergschneider during National FFA Week.Illinois Farm Bureau Economic & Policy Analyst Raelynn Parmely discusses the latest USDA Farm Income Forecast.  DTN ag meteorologist John Baranick talks changing weather pattern.  

On the HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer and C.J. Miller have the news including the arrival of National FFA Week and how an Indiana cooperative is helping FFA members get right to work after high school if that's the path they choose. Also hear from President Ronald Reagan on President's Day. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin says bitter cold air is here but not much in the way of precipitation, and the Friday grains and oilseeds posted gains. Andy Eubank has the settlements and analyst Brian Basting provides market commentary. It's all part of the #HATPodcast, made possible by First Farmers Bank & Trust - proudly serving local farms, families, and agribusiness for 140 years. Visit them online at FFBT.com to learn more.

Those blue jackets are celebrating this week during National FFA Week.  Members of the state officer team will be traveling the state on their Goodwill Tour, visiting with FFA members, supporters and sponsors.

It's National FFA Week and Wisconsin chapters will be celebrating in fine fashion. Jill Welke was a part of the crowd at the 2025 Wisconsin FFA Alumni and Supporters state convention in Stevens Point. She caught up with Wisconsinite Mary Schreiber who is currently serving as a National FFA Regional Vice President. Schreiber, who hails from East Troy, said it's been a busy few months since she was elected. Now that we've got the snow - here comes bone chilling temperatures. Stu Muck tallies up the snow totals and tells us about the wind chills on the way. Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin are focused on helping teachers share the dairy message. Charitee Seebecker visits with dairy farmer and board member, Virgil Haag fro Mount Horeb, about some new educational aids that are not only fun - but carry the dairy messages. Paid for by Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin. Markets are closed for the President's Day holiday, but a brand new business is open in a Milwaukee suburb. Ron Henningfeld from Hill Valley Dairy in East Troy has just opened a new 'cheese bar' and explains his connection to the Milwaukee location. Compeer Financial has selected a Fond du Lac County dairyman for their 2025 GroundBreaker award. Presented to a farmer under the age of 35 that's been farming less than 10 years, Compeer highlighted producers from Minnesota, Illinois and Wisconsin. Evan Schrauth of ClovenView Farms talks with Pam Jahnke about his dedication to farming since he was two.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We celebrate National FFA Week with Mindy Bunselmeyer, Executive Director of the Illinois FFA Center. KJ Johnson highlights Illinois Fertilizer and Chemical Association trainings. Joe Camp at Commstock Investments previews a shortened market week.

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February 20 is the tenth annual Give FFA Day during National FFA Week. The day is dedicated to making a difference in the lives of over a million FFA members across the country and growing the next generation of leaders who will change the world.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

February 20 is the tenth annual Give FFA Day during National FFA Week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It will be here before you know it! Join us in talking about the National FFA Week resources and ideas we have created! Resources for this episode can be found here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1su3QdxHYcM9U2D_uza4e6-k7I3mDZ3xh?usp=drive_link Like Here by the Owl podcast on Facebook and Instagram. Have a future topic idea or want to be a guest on the show, message us on social media.

In this week's episode of the AgriBiz show, Sarah Heinrich and Rusty Halvorson bring you the news from the Evolution AG Summit hosted by the North Dakota Farmers Union as producers try to solve the "carbon conundrum". A great crowd showed up at the Alerus Center in Grand Forks for the International Crop Expo, and FFA students from around the region and nationwide celebrated National FFA week.  Those stories and more on this week's hour-long episode of AgriBiz!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this edition of Hoosier Ag This Week: All week long, we've been celebrating National FFA Week! Eric Pfeiffer chats with National FFA President Amara Jackson as she shares the impact that the organization has on its members. You'll also hear how Indiana Pork is connecting with Indiana Agriculture and Technology School students to teach them about the many career opportunities in the pork industry. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin has your Indiana Farm Forecast for the coming week. Plus, Brian Basting with Advance Trading reviews another disappointing week for the grain markets. And Purdue Animal Sciences Professor Elizabeth Karcher talks about a new website—PoultryEducationCorner.com—and a new educational program that she and her team have developed to teach young kids about the importance of Indiana's poultry industries. All of that and much more are coming up on Hoosier Ag This Week!

On this edition of Hoosier Ag This Week: All week long, we've been celebrating National FFA Week! Eric Pfeiffer chats with National FFA President Amara Jackson as she shares the impact that the organization has on its members. You'll also hear how Indiana Pork is connecting with Indiana Agriculture and Technology School students to teach them about the many career opportunities in the pork industry. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin has your Indiana Farm Forecast for the coming week. Plus, Brian Basting with Advance Trading reviews another disappointing week for the grain markets. And Purdue Animal Sciences Professor Elizabeth Karcher talks about a new website—PoultryEducationCorner.com—and a new educational program that she and her team have developed to teach young kids about the importance of Indiana's poultry industries. All of that and much more are coming up on Hoosier Ag This Week!

Tennessee FFA students wrapped up National FFA Week by meeting their lawmakers at the FFA Legislative Breakfast. Students who participated got the unique opportunity to meet their lawmaker in person and tell them what the blue jacket means to them. Thomas Capps Blue Jackets at the Capitol. Hello and welcome to Tennessee Home and Farm Radio. I'm Thomas Capps. Chloe Crum It means a lot for us to be able to get this big opportunity and come and meet everybody that really supports us. Thomas Capps Tennessee FFA students are wrapping up National FFA week by getting to know their lawmakers. The annual Tennessee FFA legislative breakfast was on Thursday, and for students like Ben Green of the Christian Community White House FFA chapter, meeting lawmakers in person is an experience I'll never forget. Ben Green It's been really special to be here with lawmakers and congressmen and just to hear them make their speeches and just inspire the next generation of agricultural leaders. And yeah, it's been an amazing experience. Thomas Capps Chloe Crum is the president of the Clarksburg FFA chapter. She's glad to have the opportunity to share with legislators what the blue jacket means to her. Chloe Crum The blue jacket to me means leadership is the big one and loyalty and citizenship. And it just means a lot to be able to put it on and represent everybody and take a role in society. Thomas Capps Mostly state lawmakers come to the FFA breakfast, but both Congressman John rose and US Senator Bill Hagerty, were there this year. Hagerty, a former FFA member himself, sees such value and what FFA teaches our youth. Senator Bill Hagerty It really is a rewarding organization, and as I looked across the audience today, all I saw was promise serving the United States Senate right now, I can tell you, we need strong leadership coming up through the pipeline, and again, I feel so optimistic to see these young people here today. Ben Green I just think it's really, you know, exciting to be here and just hear about just how God's working in Tennessee through the FFA, and how so many people have such good career opportunities in the future by just being in the FFA and doing this education is just going to take us really far in our lives and it's just really great to have this education as an opportunity. Chloe Crum It's not every day you get to speak to him. So when you speak to him, you know you want to make an impact. Thomas Capps FFA students today taking their place in the ag industry where tomorrow for Tennessee Home and Farm Radio I'm Thomas Capps. Thanks for listening and have a great day.

The National Ethanol Conference just ended and we get a report on it from Troy Bedenkamp, senior vice president, government & public affairs at the Renewable Fuels Association. CattleCon 2024 recently concluded and we speak with Ethan Lane, vice president of government affairs at the National Cattlemen's Beef Association, about the convention and NCBA's priorities for this year. And Andrew McCrea joins us to celebrate National FFA Week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With many FFA alumni working throughout our company, we're excited to celebrate National FFA Week as members of the Tennessee state officer team visit our studio to share their stories during this FieldLink Podcast episode. Afterwards, we move our discussion to south Florida to talk with Todd Batchelder of Rentokill as he details how his business helps customers with insects, rodent control, and tree and landscape management services in Delray Beach. Jody and Brady Lawrence break down a few tips for cotton producers to take advantage of an uptick in the cotton market and what a Cotton Wise plan can do for you.   Follow Helena Agri on social media to stay informed:  Facebook: https://bit.ly/3pq8XVJ Instagram: https://bit.ly/347QAO8 X: https://bit.ly/3hwvWdG LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3pwWLTh YouTube: https://bit.ly/35pLLQJ

Wednesday's show features coverage from the Illinois Farm Bureau Governmental Affairs Conference as we chat with Illinois Farm Bureau President Brian Duncan and Illinois Farm Bureau Board Member Jeff Kirwan. We talk with GROWMARK's Senior VP Rodd Wells about National FFA Week.We meet children's author Curt Mottaz, who was at last weekend's WIU Ag Mech Farm Expo.

On the HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer and C.J. Miller report on news including a spotlight on FFA during this National FFA Week. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin says sunshine continues and slightly warmer, and ag markets were closed Monday for Presidents Day. John Zanker comments on what is ahead for the markets on the #HATPodcast made possible by First Farmers Bank & Trust - experience banking built on heart, grit, and agriculture. Visit FFBT.com to learn more or stop by your local branch to talk about your ag operation today.

On the HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer and C.J. Miller report on news including a spotlight on FFA during this National FFA Week. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin says sunshine continues and slightly warmer, and ag markets were closed Monday for Presidents Day. John Zanker comments on what is ahead for the markets on the #HATPodcast made possible by First Farmers Bank & Trust - experience banking built on heart, grit, and agriculture. Visit FFBT.com to learn more or stop by your local branch to talk about your ag operation today.

Wisconsin soybean growers are monitoring discussions focused on a possible new TIF (Tax Increment Financing) district for Evansville.  Bob Bosold talks to Jordan Lamb from the Welch Group, about why the TIF is being requested and what a new soybean processing plant would mean to state farmers. It's National FFA Week and Wisconsin members will be celebrating and informing.  Mary Schreiber, president of the Wisconsin FFA Association explains how she got involved!  Businesses and land owners in northern Wisconsin are struggling this winter with little snow.  Outdoor activities that can drive the economy just aren't happening.  Stephanie Hoff brings us a story about legislation pending that could help draw attention to the economic value of the northwoods with Kretz Lumber in Antigo.  President Troy Brown says the industry has a problem reaching consumers and this would resolve that disconnect. Student athletes are getting recognized by the state's dairy farmers.  Vicki Janisch with Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin explains how popular the program has become. Charitee Seebecker also talks with dairy farmer, Janet Clark of Rosendale, about the value she sees in the checkoff dollars her farm contributes to research, education and promotion.  Paid for by Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cattle Market and Retailers Featuring Meat National FFA Week Wildlife and Fire   00:01:05 – Cattle Market and Retailers Featuring Meat: A cattle market update with Livestock Marketing Information Center agricultural economist Tyler Cozzens kicks off today's show. He discusses the consumer price index and what meat is being featured by retailers. LMIC.info   00:12:10 –  National FFA Week: Continuing the show is Kansas FFA state officers Christian Pena, Cecillia Newby and Sage Toews to tell listeners about National FFA Week, which is currently taking place. KsFFA.org   00:23:05 – Wildlife and Fire: Drew Ricketts, K-State wildlife specialist, finishes the show with how prescribed fire is beneficial for wildlife. He also says what can be paired with the fire for the best result.     Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu.   Agriculture Today is a daily program featuring Kansas State University agricultural specialists and other experts examining ag issues facing Kansas and the nation. It is hosted by Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.   K‑State Research and Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

*Texas rice farmers face a water shortage again this year. *Over half of Texas is now drought free.  *This is National FFA Week.  *Cattle prices are at historic highs, but there are still opportunities to add value to calves.*Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are stressing the need for a Farm Bill.  *Vertical tillage can pay off in higher yields.  *Cattle producers on the Southern Plains of West Texas have good winter grazing this year.*Scours and pneumonia are the biggest challenges for raising calves in the winter.  

It's National FFA Week and FFA members are sporting their blue and gold across the nation to celebrate. From exciting events and educational workshops to highlighting the success of members, the week is packed full of activities. Traveling throughout Wisconsin to help local chapters celebrate is the State FFA officer team. Mary Schrieber  is serving as a State FFA President. She has more of a non-traditional agriculture background but fell in love with agriculture and beekeeping.  To celebrate National FFA Week, she shares more about her involvement in FFA and what the week looks like for members across the state.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy National FFA Week! FFA members across the nation are participating in exciting events and educational workshops to highlight the success of members.  Traveling throughout Wisconsin to help local chapters celebrate is the State FFA officer team. . Linsey Mueller is serving as a State FFA Treasurer, and shares more about how people can be involved and support FFA.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Coverage from last weekend's WIU Ag Mech Farm Expo as we chat with Ag Mech Club President James Bierman about the show and Curt Myers of Base Camp Country Real Estate about the recreational and hunting ground market. We celebrate National FFA Week with Mindy Bunselmeyer of the Illinois FFA Center. Joe Camp of Commstock Investments previews a shortened market week.

We get an early start on celebrating National FFA Week with Mark Jones from the Peotone FFA Chapter. We have coverage of the Illinois Nutrient Research and Education Council Investment Insight Live Conference.We get an update from the Illinois High School Association on adding girls flag football as a state tournament series. We meet Clinton-Marion County Farm Bureau Manager Brad Conant.

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Byron is multi-talented but primarily works with the social media postings and monitoring community events announced on the Community Calendar updates each Tuesday and Thursday 4 p.m. In addition to finishing his senior year, Byron is also currently serving as the FFA Officer Coordinator at Pine Grove Chapter. He credits many of the leadership opportunities and experiences he has had through FFA as great preparation for the job he is doing now, especially on the communication end of things.  National FFA Week is recognized February 18-24 and it is a time to celebrate the chapter's overall achievements as well as highlight many of the cool things they do in the school and local community. This year, the FFA annual school-wide service project is a canned food drive with all donations going to the Food Bank at the Tippah County-based Good Samaritan Center. The Pine Grove FFA Chapter Officers will also conduct a service project geared toward the residents at Diversicare, a local nursing home. The officers will create and deliver care packages for the residents and each package includes lotion, lip care products, comfy socks, and a Word Search activity book. In addition to these service projects, FFA leads many fun events and fundraisers for the school.  Students as young as 8 years old or third grade can join FFA and can continue in FFA even after graduating high school. There are many leadership opportunities for members through their school years. Because of his experience in FFA and the leadership opportunities he has gained, Byron even plans to run for a state officer position later this spring. 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In this episode, Breanna and Nikki share activities that chapters can use during National FFA week! Resources for this episode can be found here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1hTocNwkfMCXDAJ6IG3vzHCR15Sa0jipe?usp=drive_link Like Here by the Owl the Podcast on Facebook and Instagram. Have a future topic idea or wish to be a guest of the show? Message us on social media! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nikki-fideldy-doll/support