Sebastian Mejia Turcios developed a deep passion for cattle and agriculture early on during his upbringing in Honduras.  He followed his love for agriculture to Costa Rica and eventually made his way to the United States.  Currently a Ph.D. student at the renowned UC Davis, ranked among the best in the world for agriculture studies, Sebastian is debunking myths about the U.S. beef industry.  On this episode he shares he deep love for cattle, his advocacy journey, sharing research based...

Emmie Strommen has always loved horses and she's created a community of horse lovers who believe in the power of the "horse girl".  She is redefining the narrow stereotyped definition of what it means to be a "horse girl" by showing the world horse girls are robust, strong and empowering.  On this episode Emmie shares how she created a community for like minded women by simply allowing them to belong.  She stresses the most important thing about building a community is by allowing space for...

Lindsey Bruner decided to hike the tallest free standing mountain in the world after a glass of wine with her girlfriends.  The adventure of a lifetime, flying to Africa to tackle Mount Kilimanjaro proved to be life changing indeed.  Bruner a Fancy Lady Cowgirl in her own right, shares her passion for agriculture and grand adventures in this episode of the podcast. Instagram - @fabfarmgirl

This week, Paige Lawrence Champion brings an Olympic mindset to the podcast.  This Olympic figure skater turned high performance coach is a wealth of wisdom.  She shares an incredible outlook on business and living a successful life thanks to years of training at the highest levels in her sport.  From imposter syndrome to losing one's identity, we tackle it all. Learn more about Paige at https://www.paigelawrencecoaching.com Follow Paige on Instagram (@paigelawrencecoaching)  Check out...

Antonio James is launching a new podcast named after his grandmother Dixie, who taught him that everyone deserves a seat at the table.  His new passion project 'Cowboys of Dixie' aims to bust myths surrounding the Western way of life by sitting down with both sides of the conversation.  From the urban hustle of Detroit to a saddle in South Texas, James is living the cowboy lifestyle in his own way.  He joins the podcast to share his vision to create impactful conversations, shift the...

Chance Conrado host of 'The Gauge' podcast offers a progressive and refreshing take on cowgirls, cowboys and all things Western culture.  Raised in a prominent rodeo family, Conrado shares his journey that at one point left him bitter towards the very industry he now fights for.  We talk everything from Beyonce wearing a cowboy hat to why women's western sports might just revive the stagnant Western sports industry.  We cuss so if that offends you....listen anyway.  You'll walk away with so...

Amber Landry of Field Craft Survival is a total #FancyLadyCowgirl.  As the director of family and female preparedness Landry is dedicated to teaching women how to prepare for and survive worst case scenarios.  Raised in Rural America, Landry grew up with a deep understanding for the need to always be prepared and self reliant.  Today Landry is showing women everywhere that being prepared and then acting on one's gut instinct doesn't make you crazy or rude, it allows you to survive and...

Fancy Lady Cowgirl Lindsey Thorne has a powerful story that everyone needs to hear.  In the Western and agriculture communities the LGBT community is largely not spoken about.  Thorne is setting out to change that in total #FancyLadyCowgirl style in celebration of Pride month.  This powerful and vulnerable conversation has been long over due in this space.  Thorne answers questions, clears up misnomers and leaves you wanting to be her best friend.  The theme of this episode is love and...

Evelyn, Claudia and Jojo are the NY Farm Girls.  These three sisters are changing the agriculture narrative and shedding light on the truths behind the Dairy industry they love.  From TikTok to Instagram their social media empire showcases their day to day lives on their New York dairy operation Maple Lane Farms.  Evelyn and Jojo join this episode of the podcast to share their advocacy journey, the biggest misconceptions about the dairy industry and more. Instagram - @nyfarmgirls Host -...

Kiah Twisselman Burchett transformed her life in more ways than one.  After struggling with weight her entire life she dropped 125 pounds in a year and lost the mental weight that had been holding her back. From spreads in People Magazine to features on Good Morning America and the Kelly Clarkson Show, Kiah is helping inspire others around the world in their own health and happiness journeys.  On this episode she helps us discover the power within to accomplish big...

On this episode Courtenay shares the full story of her journey as a cowgirl turned television host turned Fancy Lady Cowgirl.  She explains how this podcast got its name and why #FancyLadyCowgirl was born.  She'll teach you to never settle, embrace the season and to not confuse your intermission for the finale.

Savage strength isn't just for elite athletes anymore and Kelly Altschwager of Western Workouts is dedicated to building strength across the western community.  Kelly is a certified personal trainer, nutrition coach and rider fitness specialist.  Basically that means she'll teach you to pick up nails with your butt cheeks. This #FancyLadyCowgirl isn't your typical health coach and that's why we love her.  We chat about the mental side of fitness and nutrition, the major disconnects in the...

Jan and Erin Johnson are the mother daughter entrepreneur duo behind Trailblazher Magazine and the Rural Collective.  This dynamic team has been on an entrepreneurial journey together for over twenty years and today they are sharing the stories of incredible rural women across Canada.  Jan and Erin openly share about the countless failures that set them up to launch a wildly successful magazine amidst a pandemic and how they managed to keep plunging...

Ryley Austin Wimer is a cowgirl through and through.  She grew up in the industry and always embodied the cowgirl spirit, but like so many of us she noticed she could never find fashion for her different lifestyles in one place.  After a career in construction she pulled a #FancyLadyCowgirl move and after some major Googling launched Savannah Sevens, where western couture meets girl next door.  She shares tips for launching a business from the ground up, how to sustain the demanding lifestyle...

Hannah Beckett graduated college and was hungry to get back into the agriculture community she was raised in.  Her family still ranches in Montana, but Hannah and her brother ended up down a slightly different agriculture path.  Hemp!  CBD which comes from the Hemp plant has infiltrated agriculture and mainstream culture, but what the heck is it and what are the actual benefits?  Hannah one of the Hemp farmers behind 'Lee Hemp' shares all the interesting details about growing organic hemp in...

Sarah J. Bohnenkamp and Courtenay DeHoff chat about how they met, their dream of hosting events for women and why it's all finally happening now!  Saturday May 1st in Fort Worth, Texas the #FancyLadyCowgirls are taking over Hotel Drover and Courtenay and Sarah will be at the helm.  In this episode they not only chat event details, but the core mission behind the movement, dealing with hate, forming connections and so much more. For more event information and tickets visit...

Chris Elise fell in love with the American Cowboy as a little boy watching dubbed western films on his grandparent's television in France. In fact, his first introduction to America was through the cowboy.  He didn't realize his lifelong dream of living in the United States until he was over 30-years-old, but his dream came true all the same.  A renowned sports photographer he launched his American career capturing breathtaking images of basketball legends like Kobe Bryant, Michael Jordan and...

Ivan McClellan (@eightsecs on IG) has photographed some of the most influential figures in cowboy culture.  Through his photos McClellan portrays an intimate look at the cowboy as a fluid figure represented by many races, cultures and genders.  From ESPN to art gallery showcases, McClellan's work has been featured across many high profile platforms.  His photos speak for themselves, but it is the storytelling behind the photographs that make McClellan so unique.  He shares how being ashamed...

Sarah Means one half of the sister duo behind bespoke boot brand Miron Crosby joins the podcast to talk about her West Texas up bringing, a love for stylish cowboys boots and how Miron Crosby combined the two and ended up in the pages of Vogue.  Means and her sister Lizzie Means Duplantis are cowgirls through and through, but they recognize the importance of extending an invite to Western outsiders one pair of chic cowboy boots at a time.  From the Bush sisters (yes, THAT Bush) to Kacey...

Brooke Taylor, or Rural Gone Urban, as she's known on social media knows a thing or two about conquering big battles.  After carving out a successful career in advertising and agriculture marketing everything was falling into place.  She had created her own a burgeoning business, she had finally met the right man and they were expecting their first baby.  The day little Elsie came into the world, was also the day Brooke was diagnosed with breast cancer.  A baby and a life threatening...

Taos Hays is the endlessly thought provoking voice behind the Cardigan Cowboy podcast.  He is redefining what it means to be cowboy and simultaneously shattering old school thought on who is allowed to embody the treasured title of "cowboy".  Through his podcast Hays is sharing the stories of fascinating people who embody the cowboy spirit.  From actors to visually impaired professional rock climbers, he believes in keeping the cowboy way of life alive through storytelling.  On this episode...

India Hearne is the artistic talent behind the wildly popular shop Whiski Designs.  With a deep love for rodeo and all things Western, many of her cards, stickers, shirts and more pays homage to the American West with a quirky spin.  After her art school closed she was suddenly thrown into the real world way ahead of schedule.  She shares her story and welcomes you into the wild world of Whiski Designs.  She also shares where you can visit her during the National Finals Rodeo at Stetson...

Becca Skinner is a National Geographic Photographer, adventurer, writer, conservationist and farmer.  She calls Montana home and loves extreme sports and adventures.  Skinner shares about her journey photographing farms and ranches across America for the first time, her struggle with imposter syndrome and what she loves most about the ranching community.  http://www.beccaskinnerphotography.com Instagram - @beccaskinner

In their younger years Cassandra and Stefanie Lepp were told time and time again they didn't look like farmers, despite the fact that they were running their Manitoba farming operation alongside their family.  The sisters decided to combine their love of high fashion and farming on Instagram to showcase agriculture in a different light and the rest is history.  Their unique perspective is empowering women everywhere to be authentically themselves despite the critics. Instagram - @thettulepps