Behind the Byline: Shelby Shank’s Unfiltered Story | Justin's "Kick Your Boots Up" EP. 66

Описание: From Cincinnati to Cowgirl Magazine’s 30 Under 30: Meet Shelby Shank | Kick Your Boots Up Podcast

In this episode of the Kick Your Boots Up Podcast, we're sitting down with Shelby Shank, Field Editor for the Texas Farm Bureau, Cowgirl Magazine’s 2025 Class of 30 Under 30 honoree, and proud dog mom to Boots the Golden Retriever. Originally from Cincinnati, Ohio, Shelby shares her journey from growing up in the Midwest to becoming a leading voice in agricultural journalism.

We dive into Shelby’s roots in 4-H, what inspired her to pursue a career in media, and the steps she took to land a role at one of the most respected farm bureaus in the country. She opens up about life as a Texas Farm Bureau Field Reporter, her favorite stories, and what it’s really like working in ag communications across Texas, Virginia, and Washington.

Get to know the woman behind the byline—Shelby talks skincare, heartbreak, and the reality of being a young, single journalist navigating her 20s. Plus, she shares her best advice for aspiring storytellers, how she overcomes writer’s block, and the fun side of her life outside of work.
Whether you’re a journalism student, a fellow farm kid, or just love hearing from strong women shaping the Western world—this episode is for you.


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0:00 Shelby's favorite story to cover
0:20 Intro
0:55 Top listened states
2:33 Boot's Instagram
3:00 Shelby is inducted into Cowgirl Magazine's 30 Under 30
3:29 Cowgirl magazine's 30 Under 30 Weekend plans
4:57 "That's so Ohio"
6:03 "Skyline Chili"
6:18 "Chili Three Way"
6:50 Shelby's Upbringing
11:20 Faith, prayer, and peace
11:45 Taylor's story-"Let go, Let God"
12:17 The Cowboy Channel Internship
14:30 Time Management, girl time, shopping, fashion
17:40 Dating, Bumble, etc.
17:50 Dating in Waco
20:00 Having a good relationship with your mom
21:40 The most sentimental moment of the weekend
23:50 Shelby's favorite things lately
27:00 What Shelby is reading right now
28:02 The day in the life of a field reporter
29:20 Shelby is a published writer
30:40 How to get over writer's block
32:20 Shelby's craziest scenario while being a field reporter
33:20 The Texas Panhandle Wildfires
33:40 The Wes Anderson Trend with strawberry farmers
35:00 The reason Taylor doesn't want to be a news broadcaster
36:22 Shelby's TikTok OOTD's
37:12 Is everything worthy of being on TikTok?
38:50 Shelby's best piece of advice for someone job searching
40:55 Outro