building capacity in those around them. Pick yourself up, dust yourself off and try again. WHAT ADVICE DO YOU HAVE FOR OTHER YOUNG PEOPLE LOOKING TO PROGRESS IN THE AGRICULTURE INDUSTRY? 1. Just have a crack! You might not start with the big farm, or the dream job, but just keep plugging away and you never know where you’ll end up. Seven years ago, my husband Shane and I had hardly anything but we dared to dream, we worked hard, we stuck our necks out and now we’re slowly getting there. 2. Don’t give up! I applied for Rising Champion five times before last year. The 2017 competition was my last chance before I was “too old”. 3. Surround yourself with positive people from all walks of life. Listen to them, lean on them and ask for their advice. I’ve found that both in my advocacy and business that good people really want to help and support others that are trying to build a good business or have positive impacts on their community. Plenty of people will try and knock you down - take their criticism on board and use it for self-reflection, but don’t let it kill your flame. 4. Ask questions, thousands of them. *All photos to be credited to Vicki Miller Photography. Follow Kylie on Facebook and Instagram at @ClancellaDowns “You need to be able to encourage and support those around you because you’re only as strong as the people you lead.” THE LINK AUT/WIN 18 33
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