A fifth-generation meat purveyor has grown her business built on tradition by leading with innovation and grit. Suzanne Strassburger, fifth-generation meat purveyor and president of Strassburger Meats, joins The Cultivating Leaders Podcast. She opens up about the reality of being a woman leader in the meat industry and evolving her family's business. Suzanne's leadership mindset led her back to business school at age 50, built a culture of women employees, and enabled her to thrive through decades of industry change. Suzanne opens up about: * Continuing a Family Legacy: five-generations deep, Suzanne juggles honoring her family's heritage while embracing new technologies * Leading through Industry Diversity: for many years, she was one of the few women leading in the meat industry, but now 40% of her employees are women * Investing in Continuing Education: she is a testament that great leaders never stop learning by going back to business school, taking AI classes and offering a long list of leadership books This episode is packed with raw stories and hard-won wisdom, packed into great stories from Suzanne's lifetime in the business. Connect with Suzanne * Connect on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/suzannestrassburger/] * Visit the Strassburger Steaks website - Here [https://ofthewest.co/] Connect with AFA * Follow us on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/agriculture-future-of-america/?viewAsMember=true] * Follow us on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/agfutureamerica/] * Like us on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/agriculturefutureofamerica/] * Follow us on TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@agfutureamerica?_t=8itRyZdNDP5&_r=1] * Visit our Website [https://www.agfuture.org/?gad_source=1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIy-mznZSbiAMVem8PAh0IFRDIEAAYASAAEgKpc_D_BwE] About The Cultivating Leaders Podcast Real stories. Practical advice. Tangible growth. Join The Cultivating Leaders Podcast, brought to you by Agriculture Future of America, as we explore what it takes to lead in food, agriculture, and beyond.  Whether you're just starting out or leading at the highest level, this podcast is your go-to resource for leadership that matters. Listen now and start cultivating your leadership journey. Don't forget to follow/subscribe so you never miss another episode!