Spoiler: there’s nothing you’re missing. There’s no hack, strategy, system or secret that you just haven’t figured out. There’s only the process of discovering what matters for you and what doesn’t, what works for you and what doesn’t. The Cowgirls Over Coffee podcast exists to invite women into deeper conversations that lead to stronger lives. Welcome to Cowgirls Over Coffee with Thea Larsen! The podcast where I take you along on my mission to encourage and equip women to finally quit wingi ...
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What I Do When I Feel Behind or Burnt Out: My Go-To Reset Ritual
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44:42Ep 72: What I Do When I Feel Behind or Burnt Out: My Go-To Reset Ritual There’s a very specific kind of exhaustion that hits when you're holding it all together on the outside… but inside, you're at your limit. You’re still getting the things done, still showing up, still checking the boxes, but it feels like you’re losing your grip on your own mar…
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When You Know What to Do—But You’re Not Doing It: A Real Talk on Discipline, Capacity & Follow-Through
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48:49Why is it that even when we know what we should do … when we have the plans, the goals, and even the desire, that we still don’t follow through? In this honest conversation, Thea Larsen sits down with her good friend and wellness expert Kelly Altschwager of Western Workouts to unpack the layers behind discipline, consistency, and what actually hold…
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From Nose to Tail: How Meghan Gates Turned Beef into a Business (and a Bestseller)
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45:09What does it really take to write, design, publish, and sell your own cookbook … while raising babies, running a ranch, and building a business from scratch? In this conversation, Thea Larsen sits down with her longtime friend and fellow ranch wife Meghan Gates to talk about the journey behind Foundations of Beef, the cookbook that went from idea t…
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You Can’t Heal What You Don’t Name: Rural Moms, Digital Threats, and Legal Gaps
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1:02:38⚠️ Content Warning: This episode includes discussions of cyberstalking, grooming, legal system failure, and trauma - particularly involving minors. Listener discretion is advised, especially around children. In this powerful and courageous episode, Thea Larsen and Lana Wilkes sit down with Cathy Holman, also known as Prairie Wife, to unpack a reali…
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The Mindset & Strategy Behind a Balanced Month
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50:00The first quarter of 2025 is officially in the books! If that realization makes you feel a little panicked, don’t - we’ve got you. April is the perfect time to jump in, dial in, and plan with purpose so you can move through the month feeling prepared and in control. In this episode of Cowgirls Over Coffee, Thea is joined by Lana for a deep-dive con…
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The Productivity Hack You’re Overlooking: How to Romanticize Your Life
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32:30Is the missing piece in your productivity strategy… romance? Stick with me. I’m not talking about grand gestures or elaborate routines, but choosing to elevate and appreciate the everyday moments in your life. And, why that shift could be the key to more balance, ease, and success. In this solo episode of Cowgirls Over Coffee, I’m sharing how I stu…
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Beyond Social Media: A Better Way to Grow Your Business Online with Molly Knuth
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43:50Is social media exhausting you? You’re not alone. In today’s episode, I sit down with Molly Knuth, marketing expert and founder of Molly Knuth Media, to talk about a smarter, more sustainable way to grow your business online without spending all your time on social media. We’re diving into: The biggest shifts happening in content marketing right no…
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Why March Matters: The Secret to Progress That Sticks All Year
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20:58We’re talking about why March is the most underrated month for making real, lasting progress. We’re moving out of the slow, reflective energy of winter and into our season of momentum—but here’s the thing: progress isn’t about doing more, it’s about doing the right things. This episode is your pep talk and game plan for shifting into action mode wi…
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When February Tries to Ruin Your Life: Hitting Reset & Building Momentum for Spring
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32:21February was a plot twist that no one saw coming or needed. If your month felt like an uphill battle without enough time to even get traction, you’re not alone. In this episode, Thea and Meg are unpacking what it actually takes to reset after a month that knocked you sideways. Because here’s the truth: you don’t have to throw away the whole year ju…
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Balance Isn’t a Myth, It’s a Skill: Strategies for Thriving in Challenging Seasons
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46:25Finding balance in life’s toughest seasons is about more than simply managing a to-do list, it’s about strengthening the skills and mindsets that allow you to thrive, even when everything feels chaotic. In this episode, Jill Carr and Meg Scales join the conversation to unpack what it means to navigate high demands with grace, curiosity, and a touch…
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The 3-Step System for Monthly Planning That Keeps You on Track
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31:04Feeling like January left you in the dust? I’ve got you. This episode breaks down a no-nonsense, three-step approach to monthly planning that will help you stay on top of your goals, align with the rhythm of the season, and press pause on the chaos. Get ready to audit what worked (and what didn’t), set an intentional vibe for February, and create a…
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Why Your New Year Fitness Plan Fails - and How to Fix It with Kelly Altschwager
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38:55Health and fitness goals dominate every January conversation, but what if the way we approach them is all wrong? This episode explores how to create sustainable habits that prioritize energy, longevity, and quality of life over quick fixes and societal pressures. Guest Kelly Alshwagger of Western Workouts brings her no-nonsense perspective, tacklin…
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Feeling Behind? Reframe Your New Year Goals with Confidence
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33:41This week’s episode digs right into the messy middle of January, a time when the spark of New Year’s goals can feel overshadowed by life’s chaos and demands. This conversation with Thea & Meg tackles the reality of starting a new year amidst change, unpredictability, and the lingering feeling of being “behind.” Explore the mindset shifts and strate…
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Beyond Resolutions: Strategic Goal Setting for 2025 to Ensure You Don’t Burnout Before the End of the Year
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20:45Beyond Resolutions: Strategic Goal Setting for 2025 to Ensure You Don’t Burnout Before the End of the Year The first Monday of the new year is here, and it's time to reset, refocus, and realign for 2025. This episode dives into a fresh approach to goal-setting and planning that avoids burnout and builds sustainable momentum throughout the year. Usi…
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Podcast Show Notes: Episode: "The Lost Week Reflections - Day 6" Happy New Year’s Eve! In this final episode of The Lost Week Journaling Challenge, we tackling the day 6 prompt taking you through an empowering reflection to identify obstacles that stood in the way of your dreams, goals, and contentment in 2024. This process sets the stage for enter…
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Podcast Show Notes: Episode: "The Lost Week Reflections - Day 5" In today’s episode of Cowgirls Over Coffee, we're dropping Day 5 of The Lost Week Journaling Challenge. This powerful prompt encourages you to reflect on the environments you're spend time in, and how those spaces impact your mood, productivity, and overall well-being. Episode Highlig…
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Podcast Show Notes: Episode: "The Lost Week Reflections - Day 4" In today’s episode of Cowgirls Over Coffee, we share the next prompt in our weekly Lost Week reflections, to help you explore and evaluate your beliefs about yourself. This exercise aims to uncover how these beliefs have shaped your experiences in 2024 and prepare you for a more inten…
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Podcast Show Notes: Episode: "The Lost Week Reflections - Day 3" In today’s episode of Cowgirls Over Coffee, we continue our Lost Week Journaling Challenge with a prompt focused on reflecting on the most important relationships in your life. This practice helps you understand how these connections have influenced your 2024 and provides clarity for …
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Podcast Show Notes: Episode: "The Lost Week Reflections - Day 2" Welcome to Day 2 of The Lost Week Journaling Challenge! In this episode, we dive into a practical and reflective prompt to help you analyze a typical day in your life and gain clarity on how your daily routines align with your goals and values. Episode Highlights: Reflecting on a Typi…
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Podcast Show Notes: Episode: "The Lost Week Reflections - Day 1" Welcome back to Cowgirls Over Coffee! After a holiday hiatus, we're back to guide you through an intentional and reflective close to the year. This episode kicks off The Lost Week Journaling Challenge, a thoughtful practice to reflect on 2024 before setting intentions for 2025. Episod…
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52. November Whiplash: Transitioning from Fall Goals to Holiday Balance
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22:04As the holiday season is set to kick into high gear, we’re taking a beat to discuss the whirlwind that is November, as the steadier routine that supports our goals in the Fall comes face-to-face with the start of the holiday hustle. During this week’s conversation, Meg Scales and I discuss how to embrace the shift with deliberate planning and prior…
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51. How to Prioritize Yourself while Balancing a High-Demand Lifestyle
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29:39Today's conversation is actually a throwback that we felt needed a quick replay before fully shifting into the holiday season. I'm sitting down with Meg Scales to dive into the tough yet essential topic of self-prioritization in high-demand lifestyles. Whether you're balancing ranch life, a growing business, a family, or (most likely!) all of the a…
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50. Exploring Fear: Why It’s More Complex Than Just 'Feeling It and Moving On'
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26:34In this episode of Cowgirls Over Coffee, Lana Wilkes and I are tackling the subject of fear, not with a specific one-size-fits-all strategy to overcome it, but with an open conversation that invites reflection. As we dive into the different ways fear shows up in life, from the rational (like rattlesnakes) to the intangible (fear of failure), we exp…
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49. Empowering Rural Women: Amanda Radke on Advocacy, Family, and Ranching
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41:04In this episode of Cowgirls Over Coffee, I have a no-BS conversation with Amanda Radke - a rancher, mother of four, and independent businesswoman - about the real challenges of balancing family, business, and life on the ranch. This isn't your basic chat about finding balance; it's a raw, unfiltered look at what it takes to juggle multiple roles wi…
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48. How to Develop Discipline as a Skill (And Why You Don’t Have to Be Perfect)
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28:25In this episode of Cowgirls Over Coffee, we're having an honest conversation about a topic every high-achieving woman needs to tackle: discipline. We all know that feeling of knowing exactly what you need to do but struggling to get it done or being so disciplined that it's actually working against you. Today, we're stripping back the layers and ge…
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47. From Burnout Back to Balance: 5 Core Practices to Reclaim the Season
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28:39We made it through September! As we go through this transitional time of year, I want you to be ready for the holiday season and soak in all the joy. Let's finish this year strong in your purpose! September is a prime month for burnout because we're coming off of the chaos of summer and gearing up for the winter season. I hit a wall in September, s…
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46. How Stories Shape Rural Women Entrepreneurs: A Conversation with Trailblazher Magazine
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46:32I’m excited to have two incredible women on today’s episode. Jan and Erin Johnson, founders of Trailblazher magazine, join us for a conversation about their mission, storytelling, and fostering connection. The mom and daughter team share how they combined their writing, research, and design skills to dream up and create their keepsake magazine. Wit…
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45. From Ashes to Action: A Raw Look at Crisis, Community, and Connection
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32:21Please be aware this episode could be triggering for those who have experienced trauma with fire or loss. In today’s episode, Meg Scales is back recounting her recent harrowing experience with the House Draw Fire, which affected her community in Wyoming. This wildfire, ignited by lightning, caused extensive damage to ranches and farms. Today, Meg s…
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44. Fall into Easy Meal Planning: Simplifying Supper with Kaylee Stevie
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37:57I can’t think of any better September discussion than to talk about meals in your fall routine. In today’s episode, Kaylee Stevie joins me for a conversation about meal planning. I am personally not great at it, and I wanted to bring Kaylee on to help with tips for prepping and planning your meals. Kaylee homeschools and helps manage her and her hu…
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43. Why Fall Routines Matter: Setting Your Family Up for Success
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34:15Welcome to September! In today’s episode, Lana Wilkes (Cowgirls Over Coffee Community Manager) is back with us! Join the conversation as we talk about transitioning into fall routines. Valuing the power of a routine is important. Routines help provide productivity, they’re constructive, and they’re comforting. Find your routine to be a safe space t…
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In today's episode, I'm talking about the idea we have to figure it all out. While it's impossible to always figure everything out, I share some things I think I have figured out. I'll dive into how meaningful connections are, how cultivating consistency is key in life, and how important YOU are to you. Connection is your responsibility; how are yo…
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41. August Transitions: Optimize Your Environment for Fall's Busy Season
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32:08I hope August has been treating you kindly so far! In today's episode, I'm talking about something that is top-of-mind for me right now. I've dedicated the month of August to transitioning. For me and our methodology inside the membership, fall is a season of progress. September can be a time for burnout and checking in with yourself. This is an ac…
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It's time for a reset! It's August, and we're coming off a great summer and transitioning into a new season. In today's episode, I'm walking you through a reset you can develop into a ritual. The exercises I share in this episode come from our Ready.Set.Reset Workbook (linked below). The purpose of this reset is to get you out of survival, stress, …
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39. Balancing Goals in Business, Farming & Family with Lexi Wright
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38:49Today's conversation is fitting as it will help us all as we go into a new season. My friend Lexi Wright is here to talk about balancing goals in business, farming, and family. Lexi has her own marketing agency, Back Pocket Social, a podcast called Farming on Purpose, and a new farm with a long list of needed projects. Lexi dives into the strategie…
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38. Lessons from This Summer I’m Taking with Me into Fall
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28:04On today’s episode, I’m doing some reflection as we near the end of summer and look ahead to the next season. I’m sharing six lessons from this summer that have served me so well that I’m taking them into fall. Some of these things were intentionally cultivated, and some were unintentional, but the work I’ve done this summer on my foundations has m…
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37. Navigating Your Own Expectations & Saying No... But, Yes
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36:48Nobody panic, but we’re almost through July! It’s the perfect time for this powerful conversation I had with Dakota Dawn Johnson in today’s episode. We’re talking about navigating our own expectations, and I want to encourage you to have this same conversation with the people in your life. What are your expectations for yourself? Dakota shares that…
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36. The Dynamic Nature of Success & Accomplishment
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31:30Meg Scales is back for a conversation filled with life updates ranging from hay season and summer chaos to vulnerability about today’s topic. This episode is the next step in the conversation about quitting that we had a few weeks ago on the podcast. We know how we feel about quitting; the next questions are: What do success and accomplishment mean…
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35. Making Peace with What's Not Getting Done
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28:36We talk a lot about doing more of what matters in our planning. We look at what we have the capacity for, and we improve the way we do things. But what we omit during planning is looking at the things not getting done. Today's episode is about finding peace with the things we aren't doing. It's just as important to recognize them as the things we a…
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34. You Think You Know, But You Have No Idea
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27:04Happy July! I love the first week of July, and it has me thinking more about using this summer season for priming, taking care of ourselves, being deliberate, and being present. I want us to take this season to set ourselves up for success. One reason I believe we all hit roadblocks in being successful is that we don't take the time to really look …
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Today’s episode is a little different, but I know you’ll enjoy it! As we are winding down June, I wanted to check in with you and make sure you’re prioritizing the foundation of core care. While it can seem overwhelming to take care of yourself, I encourage you to choose just one thing to work on to improve your well-being. Breathwork is a great pr…
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Are you ever laying in bed at night thinking you’re ready to quit everything and burn it all down? In today’s episode Meg and I are talking about the ways we quit on ourselves and in our lives. How do we know what to intentionally quit? What things are we quietly quitting? Why does the action of and even the word quitting make us so uncomfortable? …
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Meg and I are back to talk about how we want to go into this summer season with a new mindset. In today’s episode we cover the importance of making a plan for your summer by setting deliberate intentions and realistic expectations. We want to alleviate the grief we can feel as summer slips away and we haven’t accomplished what we had hoped. Meg sha…
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In today’s episode I wanted to have a one-on-one conversation with you about an epiphany I had that has alleviated stress and anxiety from my life. It’s a simple strategy, but makes a big impact when we truly believe it: you don’t have to catch up. Start where you’re at and go from there; you don’t have to back track. Think about the time and effor…
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29. A Conversation about Sponsorship & Sales Skills with Dakota Dawn Johnson
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48:22Today I have Dakota Dawn Johnson sharing all things sales and sponsorships with us. Her definition of the art of selling, “serving others and solving problems” lays the groundwork for this episode. Dakota is the host of the podcast Cowgirl Confessions, works in sales for Ariat, and owns a feeder calf operation with her husband. She has thirty years…
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28. Protect Your Time, Energy & Attention with this Simple Strategy
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29:44Today our conversation dives deep into a strategy we teach in Cowgirls Over Coffee called “The Umbrella Focus”. Lana and I share how using this strategy allows us to manage our priorities that are aligned with how we’re feeling and what is most important. The Umbrella Focus helps us prepare for what’s coming by sorting things into priorities and ob…
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27. A Podcast About Podcasts with Jill Carr
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42:52I’m so excited to have Jill Carr, founder of Jill Carr Podcasting, join the conversation today! Jill is my podcast manager and is who helped me launch the Cowgirls Over Coffee podcast last fall. We’re going very meta today on the podcast to talk all about podcasts! Jill shares how she got into the podcasting world, how she helps rural women, and th…
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26. A Conversation about Communication with Terryn Drieling
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36:26Today we have Terryn Drieling, a rural relationship guide and founder of the Good Movement Collective, a coaching program and community for rural women looking for growth and guidance in confidence, self-awareness, and communication. Our ranching/rural lifestyle is unique but has specific challenges as our lives are so integrated with family, frien…
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25. A Conversation About Confidence with Kaylee Phillips
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42:27On today’s episode we welcome Kaylee Phillips, a wife and mother of two and owner of Suede + Coy and Glow House. As a stylist, Kaylee started forging her path in fashion when she opened her first business, Tin Wagon Boutique. The lessons she learned owning that business for seven years helped propel her into her fashion label, Suede + Coy, named af…
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Where is the line between being a caretaker and a people pleaser? On today’s episode Meg is back to build off a recent conversation we had about prioritizing yourself. Meg shares her expectations she puts on herself about being a caretaker for her family. As women, there’s so much awareness around not being a people pleaser that it tends to oversha…
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23. A Conversation about Collaborations with Jenn Anderson of LOVleathers
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52:49What makes a really good collab that benefits the makers, influencers, and customers? On today’s episode, we welcome Jenn Anderson from LOVleathers to answer that question! Jenn shares her background in leather working and sewing, and how her western handbag design company came to life. We’ll dive into how collaborations with other businesses and b…
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