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80 | Learn How Networking Took Carley Myers From the Spirit Industry to the Equine Industry

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Rishi tells Carly he thought she was qualified, but wanted to see whether she could handle pressure in a male-dominated industry.

Carly Myers brings a background that does not fit the standard Western or agriculture track. The conversation starts with Texas whiskey, cutting horses, and a career path that took shape through relationships. Jodi keeps it grounded, asking Carly where she is, what she does, and how her story can help young professionals think about their own next move. LinkedIn is the main thread. Carly did not just scroll and hope. She found a shared contact, did the homework, and used a real connection to get closer to an opportunity in the equine industry. Jodi stops on that point for students, because LinkedIn is built for reaching past the people already in your circle. Used well, it can make a cold move feel a little less cold. The episode also gives some breathing room to stretch roles. Carly applied for a job she was not fully qualified for, and Jodi relates that to moments in her own career when the fit did not look perfect at first. A connection can help the right person actually see the resume, even when the candidate is not an obvious match on paper. The conversation then moves into confidence in male-dominated spaces, including distilling, whiskey, bourbon, and agriculture. Mentorship matters there. So do college experiences, steady practice, and older guides who help younger professionals hold their ground. By the end, Jodi ties Carly's story to 2024 as the year of the cowgirl and sends listeners off with a path that feels possible.

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A grounded networking story about one equine career pivot.

Carly Myers' route from the distillery world into the equine industry is presented as a practical study in how careers shift through people, timing, and steady professionalism.

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You want a Thriver-style career playbook built around real networking, LinkedIn, and finding your way into the equine world.

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