04: Pull Up A Bale with Renee Hamilton!

Powered by the 1st American Dairy XPO! November 5th and 6th  at the Champlain Valley Exposition in Vermont .  Grab a free breakfast, tour the 200 company dairy innovation tradeshow, meet Olympian and dairy producer Elle St. Pierre and take in the Dairy Delivers Classroom.   Full details, discount coupon and pre-XPO tickets at Americandairyxpo.com   This episode runs on @WonderCowColostrum shop.wondercow.com/DAIRYGALVAL or Use code DAIRYGALVAL to save $$     Let's Pull Up A Bale with Renee Hamilton! Personal Instagram: @Renee__Hamilton Personal Tik Tok: @Renee_Hamilton   Boutique Instagram: @RusticVioletBoutique Boutique Facebook: Rustic Violet Boutique Boutique Website: RusticVioletBoutique.com   Farm Instagram: @VioletViewFarms Farm Facebook: Violet View Farms   Host: Val Lavigne    @DairyGalVal www.pullupabale.com   Summary In this episode of the Pull Up a Bale podcast, host Val Lavigne sits down with Renee Hamilton, a farmer, entrepreneur, and substitute teacher. They discuss the importance of tough love in personal growth, Renee's journey from working in beef genetics to starting her own boutique, and the challenges and rewards of running a farm. The conversation also touches on the significance of feedback, the transition to substitute teaching, and the evolution of Renee's business ventures. Throughout the episode, they share insights on adaptability, the importance of community, and the joys of rural life.   Takeaways Tough love is essential for personal growth. Constructive criticism helps refine skills and ideas. Finding a supportive community is crucial for success. Transitioning careers can lead to unexpected opportunities. Being adaptable is key in both farming and entrepreneurship. It's important to pursue passions and dreams, even if they change. Feedback from trusted individuals can guide decision-making. Life often takes unexpected turns that lead to growth. Building a business requires flexibility and creativity. Confidence can be borrowed from those who believe in you.   Sound Bites "I love people that have that tough love." "Nothing is ever perfect." "I could see different pathways."   Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Tough Love and Growth 04:40 Renee's Journey: From Employee to Entrepreneur 09:19 The Transition to Substitute Teaching 13:53 Renee's Roots and Early Influences 18:36 Career Path: From Genetics to Boutique Owner 22:49 The Evolution of the Farm and Business Ventures 27:40 Building a Boutique: Challenges and Strategies 32:14 Personal Growth and Life Lessons 37:08 Rapid Fire Questions and Fun Insights