THEY LAUGHED WHEN I SAID I MILK COWS—BUT THEN CAME THE REUNION

Since age twelve, Callie rose at 5 a.m. for farm chores, enduring high school teasing as “Hay Girl” for her rural life. Classmates mocked her, especially after a muddy calf rescue left her smelling of manure. Ignored at graduation, she skipped senior parties, focusing on farm duties. A decade later, hesitant but curious, she attended her high school reunion. There, Rustin, a former popular kid, recognized her from her TikTok, “CallieCountry,” with 132,000

followers for her butter and soap-making videos. Surprised, Callie learned others followed her too, including a former bully seeking her honey expertise. Rustin admitted admiring her resilience back then, sparking a shift in her perspective. Inspired, Callie hosted a “Farm Day” for kids, teaching them to milk goats and plant lettuce. The viral event led to requests for more workshops. No longer just “the cow girl,” Callie’s a business owner and mentor, proving that unique skills can shine despite early ridicule.