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Pour Into People | Bethany Nichols

The Engler Journey

Release Date: 05/06/2026

Cutting Down Limits | Sandhills Biochar | Treaven Scheideler show art Cutting Down Limits | Sandhills Biochar | Treaven Scheideler

The Engler Journey

"Just seeing their faces when they walk through the musuem and seeing all the tractors!" This is what is so special to Treaven, the impact that the tractor musuem makes on the public. Join Olivia Vanderford in welcoming Engler senior, Treaven Scheideler! He loves everything about agriculture and has been heavily involved in the tractor resteration club and the Engler progream. Also he is the owner and founder Sandhills Biochar where he is making cedar trees that are seen as waste into a beneficial biochar for farmers! Tune into this episode to learn more about Treaven and how he is givig back...

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Creative Connections | Katelyn Plambeck show art Creative Connections | Katelyn Plambeck

The Engler Journey

Join Olivia Vanderford in welcoming Engler senior, Katelyn Plambeck! She is a motiviated member of our program who is excited to give back to farmers and ranchers through rural law, while also being creative. Katelyn has side businesses with pottery and sewing and loves doing projects for her customers because of how much they enjoy the finished product! Tune into see what project Katelyn is excited for next! 

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Blue Skies Green Prairie...Just Listen | trefferranch | Sarah Treffer show art Blue Skies Green Prairie...Just Listen | trefferranch | Sarah Treffer

The Engler Journey

"Whether we are working cattle, showing horses or going on trail rides we really enjoy all of it." Sarah has always enjoyed the view looking through the ears of a good horse. Join Olivia Vanderford in welcoming Engler senior, Sarah Treffer! She loves the western way of life and has been involved in her family business ever since she was little. After graduation she has plans to bring back new ideas for selling high quality horses! Tune into this episode to hear why being patient in your entrepreneurial journey is so important.    

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Trusting The Process | Home Grown 6:35 | Lauren Balcom show art Trusting The Process | Home Grown 6:35 | Lauren Balcom

The Engler Journey

"You should not work your week for the weekend; my work is my play!" Join Olivia Vanderford in welcoming Engler senior, Lauren Balcom! Through her business she wants to create a place where people can gather around good food and good fun. She loves the fact that she is surrounded by inspirational people that continue to build her up. Tune into this episode to hear why Lauren chose to come to the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and maybe you will end up ordering a sweet treat from Lauren before the podcast is over.     

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Pour Into People | Bethany Nichols show art Pour Into People | Bethany Nichols

The Engler Journey

"This community was the first community I walked into and felt like I didn't need to change." Bethany has been empowered through the Engler program to grow into the person she is today and chase her dreams. Join Olivia Vanderford in welcoming Engler junior, Bethany Nichols! Bethany has learned so much about herself as an entrepreneur and because of her experiences she has plans to open a coffee shop/trailer! Through this business she wants to give back and make an impact on people through the joy of a simple cup of coffee. Tune into this episode to learn more about Bethany and how she is going...

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Growing Healthy Lives | Above Aronia | Bryson Rader show art Growing Healthy Lives | Above Aronia | Bryson Rader

The Engler Journey

"I just thought oh I don't need it my business isn't going to go anywhere, but for every day you wait is just another day to find an excuse." Bryson is proof of the determination Engler students have to take that next step despite the excuses we may make for ourselves. Join Olivia Vanderford in welcoming Engler senior, Bryson Rader! Bryson is the owner and founder of Above Aronia where he creates aronia syrup, juice and jellies. He loves this business because he is helping people in his community stay healthy and boost their immune system. Tune into this episode to learn a little more about...

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Pictures Show More Than Just A Person   | b6_media | Bryn Lampe show art Pictures Show More Than Just A Person | b6_media | Bryn Lampe

The Engler Journey

"I love to capture every moment that you didn't know you needed" Bryn takes this message to heart when she is taking photos because she loves capturing the everyday moments that will spark a memory for someone years from now. Bryn Lampe is an Engler sophomore, and is the owner and founder of b6_media! Being from a ranch she loves sharing the story of agriculture through photography, but also has expanded into family and senior photos. Tune into this episode to learn more about photography and the stories Bryn continues to share through her talents.   

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Surf and Turf Truly Nebraska Agriculture | Big Red Shrimp Co. | Nolan Wellensiek show art Surf and Turf Truly Nebraska Agriculture | Big Red Shrimp Co. | Nolan Wellensiek

The Engler Journey

" I love a good shrimp scampi!" Even though Nebraska is known as the Beef State Nebraskans just like Nolan are contining to expand the industry. Join Olivia Vanderford in welcoming Engler junior Nolan Wellensiek! You may not expect to find a shrimp business in a triple land locked state but Nolan is proving doubters wrong. Through his business he is growing shrimp in his family's old hog barns, by having creativity and hardwork he is providing another food option. Tune into this episode to learn more about shrimp and you might even feel like you are out at sea.       

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Building Connections Through Content | Jessie Lamp show art Building Connections Through Content | Jessie Lamp

The Engler Journey

"There is proof that Sam did ride a cow. I can't explain everything that happened, but we had so much fun with it!" Join Olivia Vanderford in welcoming Engler senior, Jessie Lamp! Jessie has served on the Engler communications team and has loved sharing the stories of Engler students through videography. She knows how much growth she has been given from being in this community and being pushed out of her comfort zone. Tune into this episode to learn more about how Jessie is capturing priceless footage that will last for years to come.

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A Home is more than a word | Y4 Containers Houses and Creations | Ainsley McConnell show art A Home is more than a word | Y4 Containers Houses and Creations | Ainsley McConnell

The Engler Journey

"Our farm and ranch operation was established in 1884. I am very proud of that and our legacy." Join Olivia Vanderford in welcoming Engler sophomore, Ainsley McConnell! Ainsley is the owner and founder of Y4 Containers where she is serving the agricultural community that raised her through affordable housing. She is creating affordable houses out of shipping containers and has just sold her first home recently. Tune into this episode to learn more about this impactful business that Ainsley is creating and how she is positively impacting agriculture through her business. 

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"This community was the first community I walked into and felt like I didn't need to change." Bethany has been empowered through the Engler program to grow into the person she is today and chase her dreams. Join Olivia Vanderford in welcoming Engler junior, Bethany Nichols! Bethany has learned so much about herself as an entrepreneur and because of her experiences she has plans to open a coffee shop/trailer! Through this business she wants to give back and make an impact on people through the joy of a simple cup of coffee. Tune into this episode to learn more about Bethany and how she is going to go out and change the world!