Farmstrong
Few things connect people faster than food. For host Ryan Armstrong, it’s the stories of the people behind the food that hit deepest — their family legacies, how they made it through the tough times and how they celebrate the good times. This podcast will give you a face behind the food. It uncovers the honest and proud stories of the fascinating yet little-known sectors of the agriculture industry.
Farmstrong
9 | Kasey Brown: How One Hat and Resilience Can Change Your Life
In this episode, Kasey Brown and Ryan Armstrong share the stories, tough lessons and laughter that come with building lives and careers in agriculture — both on the farm and behind the scenes. From Kasey Brown’s journey from Indiana stock shows to launching Teal Hat Communications, to Ryan Armstrong’s winding road of solitary drives and citrus fields that led him to podcasting, their conversation highlights the power of “figuring it out” and embracing uncertainty as an act of faith.
Together, they discuss how intuition, vulnerability and pushing out of comfort zones shape not just the ag industry, but also personal growth and leadership.
Along the way, you’ll hear about cattle genetics, choir concerts for President Bush, and how a teal cowboy hat became Kasey Brown’s business signature. This episode pulls back the curtain on why Farmstrong is committed to giving you the real faces and stories behind your food.
In this episode:
* Kasey shares how a layoff — and her favorite hat — inspired her to build a business from scratch
* Ryan talks about finding purpose and energy by asking tough questions and taking career risks
* Insights on community, family legacies, and the many “spokes” that keep agriculture rolling
* How Kasey's favorite people in the ag industry marry tradition with cutting edge technology
* A candid look at why listening to your inner nudges and being honest (even when awkward) matter so much in ag and in life
Quotes to remember:
“Everything’s figureout-able if you have the resiliency to learn things and be willing to get out of your comfort zone...” — Kasey Brown
“Your calling often whispers — it doesn’t scream at you.” — Ryan Armstrong
This conversation proves that behind every farm and every podcast episode, it’s people — with grit, heart, and stories worth telling — who make this industry strong.
You can find Kasey at tealhatcommunications.com, on LinkedIn or on Instagram.
Resources:
- Florida Farm List
- Georgia Grown
- Fresh from Florida
- Community Cannery Locations
- Florida Young Farmer and Rancher Resources
- Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Ranchers
Questions or guest ideas?
Email farmstrongpodcast@gmail.com
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