235: Just Go For It: Building a Multi-Passionate Life with Carley Kintzle
The Found Podcast with Molly Knuth · Molly Knuth
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Show Notes
In the very first guest interview of the Ages & Stages series, Molly sits down in person with Carley Kintzle a senior at Iowa State University studying agricultural communications and public relations, a cattle exhibitor, the founder of Wild Orchid Co., and a photographer who picked up a camera… and ran with it.
Carley's story is a reminder that you don't have to pick just one lane. From starting a jewelry business in high school (despite never having made leather earrings before) to landing a dream role with Corteva while still in college, Carley shares what it looks like to say yes to opportunity, lean into mentorship, and use networking as a tool, even when it feels uncomfortable.
This conversation is full of energy, practicality, and a message every woman needs: challenges aren't a stop sign, they're often the thing that fuels our growth.
What You'll Hear in This Episode-
Why Carley started Wild Orchid Co. during COVID (and what her mom said first!)
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The power of being multi-passionate and embracing it instead of fighting it
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How Carley's mentors stretched her (even when she wasn't sure she was ready)
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Why networking matters more than you think and how to do it without being "weird"
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What the cattle showing circuit taught her about leadership, work ethic, and confidence
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How she landed her dream role while still in school
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What success means to Carley in this stage of life
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The mindset that keeps her moving forward
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The one line she wants every listener to remember: "Just go for it."
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Follow Carley: @carley.kintzle
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Wild Orchid Co.: @wild_orchid_co
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Website: wild-orchid-co.com
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Follow Molly: @mollyknuth
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Email Molly: [email protected]