Resiliency and Relationships in Seed Production Featuring Paige Thomsen-Russ

Join the Women in Seed Production Network as we talk to Paige Thomsen-Russ, who shares insights from her 25-plus year career in the agriculture industry. Paige discusses her journey from being a collegiate athlete to helping build a biological soil health company and eventually returning to seed production, where she now manages the "adrenaline rush" of crop planning and grower contracting. She reflects on the resilience required to navigate early career skepticism as a female agronomist, detailing how she turned initial doubt into deep, trust-based relationships with her growers. The conversation explores how her competitive spirit drives her to master her role while acknowledging the importance of positive self-talk to manage the pressure of being her own toughest critic. As a mentor to young women in the industry, Paige emphasizes the value of being confident, setting daily goals, and leaning on available resources when facing challenges. She concludes the episode by encouraging listeners to challenge themselves daily with the empowering reminder that they are stronger than they know.