Two years ago I became a private pilot by passing my checkride. It was one of the happiest days of my life. In the two years following that moment, though, life changed, and I didn't fly hardly at all. In fact, I went two years without flying a plane solo. This is my story.

Two years ago I thought I had life all figured out. My five year plan was solid as a rock- or so I thought. Two years later, and my plans have changed dramatically from what I expected when I first moved to Colorado.

There were a lot of nerves to overcome in order to travel solo to Iceland, but I would do it again in a heartbeat. From glacier hiking to experiencing tölt on an Icelandic horse, Iceland is perfect for the first-time solo traveler.

Spontaneity isn’t without its flaws, and sometimes choosing not to plan an adventure in a foreign country can lead to some mishaps. I may be laughing now, but here are 6 things I learned from my under-planned trip to Germany.

Sometimes your work day isn't quite what you expected, and last summer I had one very unexpected work day where I got to play the role of a food photographer. My mouth is still watering from the experience. 

When was the last time that you did something that scared you? Was it this morning, last week or a few months ago? Recently I decided to conquer my fear of snowboarding.

Agriculture plays a huge role in my life, and in honor of the Animal Agriculture Alliance's #WhyIThankAg campaign, here are 5 reasons why I thank agriculture today and every day. 

Last week I joined my sisters in agriculture at the 2017 Sigma Alpha National Convention. I was in attendance with the hopes of being elected to serve as the sorority's Communications Director, but life had different plans for me. So while it may be a cliché, whenever one door closes, another one will most likely open.

In June, the Colorado Cattlemen's Association celebrated their 150th anniversary with optimism, and that optimism continues today as the organization looks forward to the next 150 years.

For years I've told myself I wanted to create a blog, and for years I've made excuses: "I have nothing interesting to say," "No one will read it," "None of my ideas are going to be worthwhile." Today, though, I'm done giving in to the excuses. I'm done thinking I'm not creative enough, clever enough or what have you. 

Instagram has officially launched IGTV, a platform dedicated to vertical videos. I’m breaking down some of the reasons why IGTV stands a fighting chance at being a successful and well-liked platform.

Did you know that, according to a 2016 study, over 50% of millennials (aged 18 to 24) use ad blockers when browsing the internet? The days of traditional advertising captivating attention to drive sales is waining. So, how else can advertisers capture their audience’s attention?

The 2018 Social Media Marketing World both opened my eyes to new social media ideas while also confirming a lot of things that I've known about social media. Here are my top 4 takeaways from the event.

Late last week Facebook announced that, once again, they would be changing the way posts show up in your news feed. Here are some tricks to keep for marketers to get their content out there.

Social media is constantly changing, but keeping up can be a challenge. Here are a few changes you might have noticed on Facebook and Twitter, along with future changes coming up on Snapchat.

Hashtags are an excellent way to help connect people to your company, brand, or event. But, are you using hashtags correctly? Here are 5 things you should remember when it comes to creating a hashtag to represent your brand or your next event!

Applications are officially open to become a 2018 Cattle Industry Convention Marketing Ambassador. Learn why you should apply to become a part of this program, and what you could gain as an ambassador.

Twitter Chats provide an excellent opportunity to expand your network and engage with your followers. See three ways that Twitter chats help expand your network, and learn how to easily participate and keep up during a Twitter chat.

For years I've told myself I wanted to create a blog, and for years I've made excuses: "I have nothing interesting to say," "No one will read it," "None of my ideas are going to be worthwhile." Today, though, I'm done giving in to the excuses. I'm done thinking I'm not creative enough, clever enough or what have you. 

Sometimes your work day isn't quite what you expected, and last summer I had one very unexpected work day where I got to play the role of a food photographer. My mouth is still watering from the experience. 

Agriculture plays a huge role in my life, and in honor of the Animal Agriculture Alliance's #WhyIThankAg campaign, here are 5 reasons why I thank agriculture today and every day. 

Last week I joined my sisters in agriculture at the 2017 Sigma Alpha National Convention. I was in attendance with the hopes of being elected to serve as the sorority's Communications Director, but life had different plans for me. So while it may be a cliché, whenever one door closes, another one will most likely open.

Applications are officially open to become a 2018 Cattle Industry Convention Marketing Ambassador. Learn why you should apply to become a part of this program, and what you could gain as an ambassador.

In June, the Colorado Cattlemen's Association celebrated their 150th anniversary with optimism, and that optimism continues today as the organization looks forward to the next 150 years.

Growing up we've heard the mantra a million times: get involved. So, as a millennial, how do you get involved in an organization that lacks a website or social media - your fundamentally basic ways to find that organization?

For years I've told myself I wanted to create a blog, and for years I've made excuses: "I have nothing interesting to say," "No one will read it," "None of my ideas are going to be worthwhile." Today, though, I'm done giving in to the excuses. I'm done thinking I'm not creative enough, clever enough or what have you.