Amber Kennon
My Story
I am a wife, mother, homemaker, photographer, and farmer. Working and learning with my family, preferably outdoors, is my most treasured pastime. I am so thankful for the opportunity to live the life God designed me for.
I have lived and learned as we built our family, our farm, and our businesses. I am passionate about the art of motherhood and the strong family unit. I am passionate about learning, servant leadership, nutrition, growing food, and humble self reflection. I enjoy encouraging others to grow and learn. I believe that everyone has strengths to capitalize on and weaknesses that they have the power to improve upon.
I had a diverse set of influences through involvement in school sports, FFA, Beta Club, Quizbowl, 4H and several jobs where I learned a lot about life and people. Through mentorship from adults in my family, teachers, my community, and both good and bad leaders in my career, I realized that I could learn from every life situation and put that knowledge to work in future endeavors.
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In 2008, Austin & I welcomed our first daughter to the world. When I held my newborn in my arms, I instantly knew that being a mother was the passion I hadn't found in college or in my career. I began to work on our budget to see if being a homemaker was a feasible option. I figured our cost of living, the cost of daycare, commuting, the expenses for me to continue in my position at the University, and in my education. I was thrilled when the income that I would bring home after taxes and expenses was pretty meager. I shared my heart, and the numbers, with Austin and he was supportive.
I threw myself into my calling with enthusiasm and a growth mindset. I dug in to holistic nutrition and health, family economics, parenting and family-scale farming. I’m forever grateful for those who came before me and were generous enough to share their experiences.
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I look forward to the opportunity to encourage others on their journey and in turn, learn from each person I come in contact with.
