The Thriving Equine Professional | Career Connections, Equine Industry Resources, Career Advice.

51 | The Curiosity Advantage: 5 Curious Steps to a Thriving Career!

Did you know children ask an average of 107 questions per hour?! 
Have you lost some of your childhood curiosity?
Let's unpack 5 ways to get curious - research says it makes us happier and more productive!
I am so excited to help YOU thrive! So, get the ponies fed, grab your journal, and let’s grow! I’m going to help YOU Live Inspired, Fulfilled and Empowered!   
Cheers! Jodi 
 
Want to connect with Jodi?!
www.JodiSpeaksLIFE.com
www.LinkedIn.com/in/JodiLynchFindley
Jodi@JodiSpeaksLIFE.com
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50 | Platinum Success for Heather Elliott: Navigating the Course to Director of Client Experience and Sales with Platinum Performance

Empathy, Movement, Humility & Connection. Heather Elliott’s keys to success!
What does it take to thrive with one of the biggest names in Equine Nutrition?
Heather Elliott was the 7th employee with Platinum Performance in 2001 and is now the Director of Client Experience and Sales. What’s the secret to her career success?!
From an internship with the National Reined Cow Horse Association to Platinum Performance, Heather has succeeded with passion and curiosity.  She is a wife, mom, CrossFit trainer and Kolbe certified consultant in addition to thriving in an equine career and mentoring the next generation of equine leaders!
Connect with Heather on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/heather--elliott/ and learn more about Platinum Performance at www.PlatinumPerformance.com
I am so excited to help YOU thrive! So, get the ponies fed, fill those water buckets, grab your journal and let’s grow! I’m going to help YOU Live Inspired, Fulfilled and Empowered!   
Cheers! Jodi 
 
Want to connect with Jodi?!
www.JodiSpeaksLIFE.com
www.LinkedIn.com/in/JodiLynchFindley
Jodi@JodiSpeaksLIFE.com
https://www.instagram.com/jodispeakslife/

49 | Smarty Success: From a 10 Year College Plan to Vice President of Business Development at Smarty Rodeo, Equine Career Success with Amanda Shaffer

PBR, RFD-TV, Smarty Rodeo…
If you love western events, or are fascinated by a great story of grit, it’s a listen and learn episode today!
Amanda Shaffer loves horses, rodeo, and the western lifestyle. She has put in the work to go from a struggling 10-year college rodeo plan to Vice President of Business Development at Smarty Rodeo, and what a story she has to share.  Life lessons, challenges, twists, turns, opportunities, and successes. 
Connect with Amanda on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashaffer18/ and check out Smarty Rodeo, SmartyTraining, SmartySupplyCo and HeelOMaticTrainingSystems!
I am so excited to help YOU thrive! So, get the ponies fed, fill those water buckets, grab your journal and let’s grow! I’m going to help YOU Live Inspired, Fulfilled and Empowered!   
Cheers! Jodi 
 
Want to connect with Jodi?!
www.JodiSpeaksLIFE.com
www.LinkedIn.com/in/JodiLynchFindley
Jodi@JodiSpeaksLIFE.com
https://www.instagram.com/jodispeakslife/

48 | Ditch the Negativity Around You! 4 Ways to Harness the Power of Your Energy to Thrive!

If you're not feeling the effects of the human energy crisis, you are certainly seeing it around you. Let's take a looks at the 4 ways you can check in on your own energy, and how it's affecting you, and those around you. 
I am so excited to help YOU thrive! So, get the ponies fed, fill those water buckets, grab your journal and let’s grow! I’m going to help YOU Live Inspired, Fulfilled and Empowered!   
Cheers! Jodi 
Want to connect?!
www.JodiSpeaksLIFE.com
www.LinkedIn.com/in/JodiLynchFindley
Jodi@JodiSpeaksLIFE.com

47 | From Veterinary Dreams to Sales Leader to Thriving Executive Director, Career Success with Debra Hamelback

How do you go from pre-vet, decide against vet school, create a wildly successful career in Animal Health, and then become the Executive Director of the Kentucky Veterinary Medical Association? 
Let's find out! 
Debra Hamelback, Executive Director of the KVMA, sits down with us to share her career journey, the latest news and insights from the KVMA legislative work, to her advice for young people pursuing Animal Health careers!
Connect with KVMA at www.kvma.org
 
I am so excited to help YOU thrive! So, get the ponies fed and let’s grow! I’m going to help YOU Live Inspired, Fulfilled and Empowered!   
Cheers! Jodi 
 
Want to connect with Jodi?!
www.JodiSpeaksLIFE.com
www.LinkedIn.com/in/JodiLynchFindley
Jodi@JodiSpeaksLIFE.com

46 | Are You a Champion? 5 Ways to BE A CHAMPION for Yourself, for Others, and For Equine Careers!

Are you a Champion? For yourself? For others? For your career?
Let’s talk about 5 ways to be a CHAMPION!
I am so excited to help YOU thrive! So, get the ponies fed, fill those water buckets, grab your journal and let’s grow! I’m going to help YOU Live Inspired, Fulfilled and Empowered!   
Cheers! Jodi 
 
Want to connect with Jodi?!
www.JodiSpeaksLIFE.com
www.LinkedIn.com/in/JodiLynchFindley
Jodi@JodiSpeaksLIFE.com
 
 

45 | Mastering Equine Anesthesia for a Thriving Career in Equine Vet Med, with Kat Butler

Equine Anesthetist as a career?! Who knew?!
Not only is Kat Butler a thriving Equine Anesthetist, she shares her story of how she stumbled upon this career that SHE LOVES, and has plenty of advice for all of us in today’s episode!
Kat advises us to stay hungry, reminds us that not all paths look the same, and it’s okay to change your plan.
Connect with the AAEVT to learn more about The Anesthesia Society and all things Equine Vet Tech!
Check out Kat’s recommended podcast, The Feed Room Chemist
I am so excited to help YOU thrive! So, get the ponies fed, fill those water buckets, grab your journal and let’s grow! I’m going to help YOU Live Inspired, Fulfilled and Empowered!   
Cheers! Jodi 
 
Want to connect with Jodi?!
www.JodiSpeaksLIFE.com
www.LinkedIn.com/in/JodiLynchFindley
Jodi@JodiSpeaksLIFE.com

44 | Equine Career Success: Inner Peace Through Horses, and Life Lessons Through Tears, with Asia Thayer!

Some people seem to do it all…
Today’s guest certainly does it all, and she does it beautifully with purpose and intention.  Asia Thayer is a farm owner and manager, a rider, instructor, competitor, National Examiner for United States Pony Club (USPC), a Certified Professional Salesperson, a clinician… what DOESN’T she do?!
But wait, we don’t do anything without effort, intention, some tears, and learning to PAUSE.
Let’s hear from Asia how every achievement brings opportunity, and connections are everything. She is a true THRIVING Equine Professional!
Connect with Asia on LinkedIn, and check out www.ponyclub.org!
Click here for Asia’s book recommendation, The Inner Game of Tennis: The Classic Guide to the Mental Side of Peak Performance
I am so excited to help YOU thrive! So, get the ponies fed, fill those water buckets, grab your journal and let’s grow! I’m going to help YOU Live Inspired, Fulfilled and Empowered!   
Cheers! Jodi 
 
Want to connect with Jodi?!
www.JodiSpeaksLIFE.com
www.LinkedIn.com/in/JodiLynchFindley
Jodi@JodiSpeaksLIFE.com
 

43 | Class of 2028, A Fresh Take on Equine Vet Med. Jade's Journey in Preparation, Applications, Interviews, and... Waiting.

Apply to Vet School, should I or shouldn’t I?
Equine Vet Med, should I or shouldn’t I?
Jade’s journey of preparation, process, applications, interviews, more preparation… and waiting.
She applied to 12 schools, let’s find out how many she heard from, AND how much she’s learned and sharing with YOU!
Check out the Journal book that Jade mentioned here, A Journey Within: An Introspective Activity Journal to Help Get to Know Yourself Better
Connect with Jade on Instagram, www.instagram.com/living_my_equine_life/
I am so excited to help YOU thrive! So, get the ponies fed, fill those water buckets, grab your journal and let’s grow! I’m going to help YOU Live Inspired, Fulfilled and Empowered!   
Cheers! Jodi 
 
Want to connect with Jodi?!
www.JodiSpeaksLIFE.com
www.LinkedIn.com/in/JodiLynchFindley
Jodi@JodiSpeaksLIFE.com

42 | Why YOU Need to Mark Your Calendar for Next Gen Equine Vet Med 2024!

Why I'm sick of the negativity around Equine Vet Med, and what we're doing about it! 
Get the details today on Next Gen Equine Vet Med 2024, and find registration and details at www.JodiSpeaksLIFE.com! 
 
I am so excited to help YOU thrive! So, get the ponies fed, fill those water buckets, grab your journal and let’s grow! I’m going to help YOU Live Inspired, Fulfilled and Empowered!   
Cheers! Jodi 
 
Want to connect with Jodi?!
www.JodiSpeaksLIFE.com
www.LinkedIn.com/in/JodiLynchFindley
Jodi@JodiSpeaksLIFE.com