I Believe with Nicole Koziolek: Recent Episodes
Nicole Koziolek
From motivational chats and funny interview questions to supervised agricultural experience highlights, the I Believe podcast’s mission is to inspire FFA members to be their best, do their best, and make a difference in the world around them.
In this episode, Kirsten shares about her interest and excitement for FFA and the agricultural industry. I am proud of what she has accomplished and know that her future will be bright. Give the episode a listen as she shares great activities you can do with your chapter moving into the future.
We have officially made it through the FFA Creed series. Our guest, Jay Dicke, definitely brings the energy in this episode. I am excited for you all to hear what Jay is up to and how FFA has helped that path.
The podcast is coming back to consistancy! In this episode, Leah Addington's faith, passion, and wisdom shows through. We talk about the fourth paragraph of the FFA creed and how we are all responsible for ourselves in every moment. Take a listen and let me know what you think by the end.
Anthony Osborne has great passion for FFA and agriculture as a past FFA member and current supporter. Mr. Osborne contributes great knowledge to the episode. You are not going to want to miss out on hearing this one.
Nic Bradley, the Tennessee State FFA Secretary, will blow your mind away with his genuine knowledge and passion for the agricultural industry. This episode was one of my favorites to record, so I hope you enjoy it as much as I do.
Kicking off season two of the podcast with Bobby Jesseritz. We are starting the season with a mini series that breaks down each section of the FFA creed by paragraph to really understand the meaning and principles of our organization.
To be part of the I Believe T-shirt giveaway be sure to turn into this episode because you have only 24 hours left before I draw the winner.
In the podcast episode, you will hear from the 2021 national officer candidate, Maddie Smith. You do not want to miss out on this episode as you will listen to funny stories, inspiration, as well as motivation. In addition, there is a fun challenge/giveaway that you can partake in so listen up for more details.
It is time to take a break from all the serious conversations and moments of life. Let's have some fun! In this episode, Baleigh and Kyle test their FFA knowledge on hard and basic FFA questions that were found through the National FFA Organization and Best Informed Greenhand Contest (BIG). Who do you think will win? Listen to find out.
How are you making the most of your time and experiences? This episode is a great way to slow down and really reflect on how you personally are being intentional with your life.
If you have any ideas of podcast topics or guest speakers please DM me @nicolekoziolek on instagram or email me at nkoziolek@mnffa.org with those suggestions.
Emma Kuball does a great job sharing her experiences in FFA as well as explaining how we can be more invested members in this episode. She has great examples to relate every concept to real life so that we all can better understand her points. Make sure to listen close because it will be a very impactful podcast.
In this podcast episode I have a great conversation with Annaliese Wagner about how we can effectively communicate with the public about agriculture. As we head into the state fair I believe this is a crucial conversation to have, learn from, and incorporate into our experiences. If you enjoyed our conversation, go follow Annaliese on instagram @modfarmchick.
In this episode, Jaydon explains his supervised agricultural experience and all it entails. Huge congratulations to him as he was the Minnesota State FFA Proficiency winner in Agricultural Education this year.
In this episode, Artha Jonassaint speaks about how her National Officer year as been going as well as her mental focus through it all. You do not want to miss out on this episode as our conversation has great insight, inspiration and flare.
In this episode, Hannah Lange and I will be discussing the importance of community service and highlighting the last line of the FFA motto, "living to serve".
In this episode, I have Ashley Hagenow on the podcast to talk about effective leadership. She gives some great action steps at the end so I hope you can listen in and learn something new.
Take a deep breath and relax during this podcast episode. Reflect on what motivates you in your everyday life and how you can personally improve that. Find your personal drive and run with it.
In this podcast episode, Selena does a great job explaining her supervised agricultural experience and how it has and will impact her life. Give it your time and attention, you will not regret it.
Meet the new Minnesota State FFA Officer Team! We are all super to excited for the year ahead. If you need to contact any of us for help, encouragement, or a life chat, we are here for you.
Instagram Usernames:
President Emily Matejka - matejka.emily
Vice President Wyatt Halvorson - wyatthalv
Secretary Nicole Koziolek - nicolekoziolek
Treasurer Kyle Thomas - kyle22kyle
Reporter Anna Ridenour - annaridenour32
Sentinel Baleigh Peterson - baleighpeterson
In this podcast episode, Josey explains her supervised agricultural experience and all she has learned during the journey. Huge congratulations to her as she is a Minnesota State FFA Proficiency winner in vegetable production this year. Find her on instagram @home_and_harvest_mn or on their website https://homeandharvestmn.com.
In this episode, I interviewed my parents, Steve and Carolyn Koziolek, about their FFA experiences as active FFA members and active alumni members. This was a very fun episode to record! I hope you can enjoy the conversation and gain some perspective.
In this episode, students explain their experience during a virtual leadership conference which gives us much hope for the future generations and agriculture.
In this podcast episode, Anna does a great job explaining her supervised agricultural experience in addition to how she has stayed motivated and productive during this time. You are not going to want to miss out on her amazing insight.
Elaine Dorn was the Minnesota State Secretary 2019-2020 and loves everything about FFA and agriculture. During this podcast, I asked her many unusual and funny questions. This interview with Elaine is super fun to listen to, so you are not going to want to miss out.
In this episode, I talk with Ben Olander and Emilee Xayanourom, the 2020-2021 Minnesota State FFA President and Vice President. They both have the most genuine hearts for service. Hearing their insight on staying faithful and true to yourself will leave you positively reflecting on your actions and belief systems.
In this episode you will hear from Evelyn Leubner, an agricultural advocate. She runs the nyfarmgirls Instagram, YouTube, Tik Tok, and Facebook accounts with her sisters in New York. This interview will leave you with more understanding and motivation towards communicating with consumers.
Region VIII Assistant Officer Anne Simpson and Secretary Makenzie Alberts are very thoughtful with their actions. This conversation will motivate you to be very intentional in your decisions and involvement.
In this episode you will get to hear Erica Baier's passion for the FFA organization and Agricultural Industry. Erica grew up in Iowa and served as the National FFA Secretary from 2017 to 2018. Last spring, she graduated from Iowa State with an Agricultural Education degree and is now working as an agricultural teacher and FFA advisor. Her passion for progress in the FFA organization is truly inspiring and I hope you all gain some inspiration from the conversation we had.
Kit Welchlin has amazing insight that we all need to hear. It doesn't matter if you are starting your first year in FFA or finishing out all the last of your FFA journey there will be something special to take away from this conversation.
Mr. Welchlin served as the Minnesota State FFA Treasurer in 1980 - 1981. He is now the President of Welchlin Communication Strategies and Seminars On Stress. In both positions, he works as the professional motivational speaker and seminar leader, traveling all over the country to different events. Mr. Welchlin was inducted into the Minnesota Speakers Hall of Fame in May of 2014 and was awarded the certificate of teaching excellence from the Metropolitan State University. With all this being said, I am so excited for everyone to hear the conversation I had with Mr. Welchlin.
This conversation with Ella Hegland is packed full of experiences and insight that will encourage listeners to reflect on what type of mindset works best for them.
Wondering who I am? This episode will give you background on myself, my FFA journey, and why I decided to start this podcast.
An awesome chat with Elaina Knott, Anna Euerle, and Laney Swiers about what we believe in as FFA members as well as individual people. You are not going to want to miss out on this incredible conversation!
From motivational chats and funny interview questions to supervised agricultural experience highlights, the I Believe podcast’s mission is to inspire FFA members to be their best, do their best, and make a difference in the world around them. Will you join the journey?