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Nach Redaktionsschluss – Der MedienpodcastAuf der Suche nach neuen Nischen - Die Zukunft der KulturberichterstattungAn der Kultur wird zuerst gespart. Das betrifft auch die Medien. Über Auswirkungen und neue Wege diskutieren die Kulturpublizisten Axel Brüggemann und Johannes Franzen mit Brigitte Baetz von @mediasres. Baetz, Brigitte; Franzen, Johannes; Brüggemann, Axel; Produktion: Mike Herbstreuth2025-04-2534 min
Take it from the IronwomanHave Pigs, Will Travel - Brigitte Franzen, Ep. 473Have Pigs, Will Travel is the real-life story of the rise and fall and rise again of a young womanwho came to the United States as an immigrant, by herself, with $20 in her pocket. Aftergrowing up in Germany, she overcame numerous obstacles while pursuing her dream of owninga farm. Pets and farm animals became an important part of her life, eventually passing on herexperience to other young women who worked as international interns on her farm. Follow her journey and read a chapter of her book: https://brigittefranzen.com/2025-03-1721 min
The Rural Woman PodcastFrom Intern to Innovator: Breaking Barriers in Agriculture with Brigitte FranzenOn this week's episode of The Rural Woman Podcast™, you'll meet Brigitte Franzen.Brigitte is a former livestock farmer and seedstock producer who emigrated to the U.S. with $20 and became known for her successful breeding operation, despite facing numerous obstacles. After her farm was impacted by industry changes, she transitioned into a career as a Certified Financial Planner and became a key instructor for Annie’s Project, an educational program that empowers women in agriculture.Through resilience, Brigitte navigated challenges in both agriculture and finance, using her experiences to inspire others and advocate for wome...2025-01-0353 min
Empowered Global Women in BusinessEmpowered Global Women in Business Ep 97 "Finding Success in a Male-Dominated Industry" with Brigitte FranzenTo chat with Elle, book a call here!
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http://www.brigittefranzen.com/ 2024-08-2821 min
Women Excelling EverywhereThinking Big & Reaching for the Stars with Brigitte FranzenMove to a different country to be an intern? Check. Start your own farm alone in a male dominated industry? Check. Be told you're everything wrong with society for it? Check. Pave the way for women in the testosterone crowded agriculture field? Check mate.Our guest, Brigitte Franzen, didn't let anything stop her and she shares her resilient story with us.Connect with Brigitte:SaltCreek8@Outlook.comBrigitteFranzen.comFacebookLike the show? Be sure to Like, Subscribe, Review and Share! Interested in being a part of WEE? Reach out to our group liaison, Kelli@W...2024-07-0534 min
Worthy Writers PodcastHog Farming & Memoir Writing With Brigitte FranzenMeet Brigitte Franzen – Born, raised, and educated in Germany.
1978: Interning on a family-owned livestock farm in Illinois led to a job offer that she accepted.
1980: She emigrated to the United States by herself. First, she managed the hog farm of her former host, then built her own breeding stock farm from the ground up, dealing with the challenges of doing business in a male-dominated field, establishing a credit history, and supervising employees.
1987 – 1999: Brigitte owned/operated Salt Creek Farm, selling breeding stock (pigs) into 5 states, exporting boars to South Korea, and earning industry awards.
2024-06-2027 min
Living The Next Chapter: Inspiring Conversations with Bestselling Authors and Writing ExpertsE372 - Brigitte Franzen - Have Pigs Will Travel, Farming and Agriculture in the US from a German PerspectiveEPISODE 372 - Brigitte Franzen - Have Pigs Will Travel, Farming and Agriculture in the US from a German Perspective - Memoirs of a young, female immigrant turned hog farmer“Have Pigs, Will Travel” is based on a true story. It is the unlikely tale (some may say preposterous story) of a young German woman who moved to the United States in 1980 by herself, made friends and established a successful livestock farm, against all odds. I hope this book will appeal to women who have overcome great obstacles to establish their careers, as well as young wome...2024-05-2935 min
An Immigrant’s LifePigs & Pennies: Brigitte FranzenBrigitte Franzen left Germany for a farm internship in Illinois, never expecting to stay. Yet, the bonds she formed and her love for American life led her to build her own farm, housing 5000 pigs. However, in 1998, the rise of mega hog farms forced her to close her doors forever. Undaunted, she pivoted to become a financial planner, drawing on her farming experiences to aid others. Amidst the pandemic, she penned "Have Pigs, Will Travel," sharing tales of her life, including pig deliveries across the US. Our conversation explores her writing journey, the challenges of publishing, her advocacy for balance...2024-05-2857 min
Erdfrequenz#24 Im Maschinenraum des Museums - mit Brigitte FranzenNach vielen Folgen zu spannenden Forschungsbereichen widmen wir uns in dieser Episode von "Erdfrequenz" dem, was wohl die meisten Leute in erster Linie mit "Senckenberg" verbinden: dem Museum selbst. Und davon kann niemand besser berichten als Brigitte Franzen, ehemalige Direktorin des Senckenberg Naturmuseums in Frankfurt am Main. Im Podcast spricht sie über ihre frühere Arbeit: Wie schafft man es, Forschungsinhalte interessant aufzubereiten – gestalterisch, textlich, vielleicht sogar multisensorisch? Wie gelingt der Dialog mit der Öffentlichkeit, um wichtige wissenschaftliche Erkenntnisse in die Gesellschaft zu tragen? Und was muss getan werden, um das Senckenberg Naturmuseum erfolgreich für die Zukunft aufzustellen? Für...2023-07-121h 36
eat.READ.sleep. Bücher für dich(43) Wachteleier mit Wolf BiermannWelche Bücher aus der DDR sind Weltliteratur? Mit Wolf Biermann machen sich Jan und Daniel auf die Suche - und klären die Frage: Berner Bouillon oder Berliner Bulette?
Welche Bücher aus der DDR sind Weltliteratur? Mit Wolf Biermann machen sich Jan und Daniel auf die Suche - und klären die Frage: Berner Bouillon oder Berliner Bulette?
Jan und Daniel begeben sich diesmal auf die Suche nach guter Literatur aus der DDR. Hilfe bekommen sie von Wolf Biermann, der mit seinen Gedichten und Liedern gegen das SED-Regime anschrieb. Aber auch US-Literatur - der...2021-10-0853 min