Jennifer Green, Senior Manager of Community Partnerships at Cavender’s, joins us alongside Sydney Shepard, Western Marketing and Events Coordinator, to share the story of Cavender’s and the continued growth of the iconic western brand. We take a deep dive into Team Cavender’s, a group of 25 student-athletes selected to represent the brand while developing both personally and professionally. From learning directly from western industry icons to participating in etiquette dinners, these student-athletes refine their craft, strengthen their leadership skills, and build their personal brands.

https://www.cavenders.com/?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=881876772&gbraid=0AAAAAD_jdMtJN747RtWSVIOVlOgMDkrVh&gclid=CjwKCAjwgeLHBhBuEiwAL5gNEaub4CymNsx6C697CxhSeDrZK-yDTK78_egnMifJ6cK6Pm685QVZ3BoCrUkQAvD_BwE

https://www.cavenders.com/content/team-cavenders.html

Dr. Remy Wyatt is a Texas native whose roots in purebred Limousin cattle shaped her lifelong passion for the beef industry. Growing up on ranches in both Texas and Kentucky, she gained early experience in the cow-calf sector and heifer development, which led her to pursue a degree in Animal Science at West Texas A&M University. While there, she discovered her love for meat science and worked with the Beef Carcass Research Center, traveling the country to collect and analyze carcass data from major feedlot research projects.

Her journey continued at Texas Tech University, where she earned her Master’s in Meat Science in 2016, followed by a Ph.D. in Ruminant Nutrition from Iowa State University. Her doctoral work focused on trace minerals and growth technologies, fueling her expertise in precision nutrition and beef production efficiency.

Today, Remy works as a nutrition consultant, helping cattle producers optimize efficiency, solve challenges, and achieve their production goals all while building lasting relationships across the industry.

In this episode, we dive into her career in consulting, her passion for advancing the beef industry, and how she manages the balance between her work and a demanding travel schedule. https://gplc-inc.com/ourteam/remy-wyatt-ph-d/

Texas wine is more than just a drink, it’s a thriving part of agriculture and a driving force in the Texas economy, especially in the High Plains. This week, we’re joined by two incredible women who dedicate their careers to growing and promoting the industry: Katy Jane Seaton, co-owner of Farmhouse Vineyards, and January Wiese, executive director of Texas Hill Country Wineries. Together, they share their passion for Texas wine, the role it plays in agriculture, and the stories behind the bottles.

https://texashillcountrywineries.org/

https://www.farmhousevineyards.com/

Nikki Callison is a fourth-generation cattle rancher in Oklahoma with a story rooted in faith, family, and resilience. After spending a decade teaching in Dallas, she felt the pull to return home and pursue ranching. Just two weeks later, she met her husband, Roger, and together they adopted three children and built what is now Callison Ranch. In this episode, Nikki opens up about their journey—how the ranch came to life, how her role has evolved over the years, and the balance she’s found between cattle, kids, and creativity. We also dive into her love for fashion, interior design, and the staples that keep her grounded along the way.

https://callisonranchbeef.com/

https://www.instagram.com/callison_ranch/?hl=en

https://www.oklabeef.org/raising-beef/roger-and-nikki-callison

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Kim Rounds is a storyteller, strategist, and lifelong agvocate with a passion for connecting people to the cattle industry in ways that are real and relatable. She believes the stories we tell shape how the world sees agriculture—and she’s made it her mission to tell them well.

Kim began her career at Five Rivers Cattle Feeding by giving tours and working on their natural program, and today she serves as the leader of social media and talent acquisition for the largest cattle feeding company in the U.S. Whether she’s creating content that builds trust, showcasing life on the feedyard, or recruiting the next generation of ag professionals, Kim brings energy and authenticity to every project.

On this episode, Kim pulls back the curtain on what a feedlot is, how it operates, and why she’s passionate about being a spokesperson for the beef community—both through her role and her voice on social media.. 

https://kimrounds.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimrounds5r/

Calli Williams, first-generation rancher and co-founder of TW Angus near Mitchell, South Dakota, shares what it really takes to build a legacy from the pasture up. Calli shares how every animal on the ranch has intention—from bulls for their annual sale, to steers destined for their direct-to-consumer beef program, to females kept to grow the herd.

Calli began sharing life on the ranch via social media, watering cattle, working the land, sharing family moments and in doing so, built more than just visibility for the business; she created real connections between producers and consumers. Today Calli is an advocate for agriculture and shares her stories with others across the world. 

Jessie Jervis is a modern-day western woman who wears many hats! As a wife, mother, third-generation rancher, podcast host, and the Founder + CEO of Of The West, a job platform built specifically for the agriculture and western industries, Jessie is in lots of spaces. Born and raised on her family’s cattle ranch in Southern Idaho, Jessie developed a deep appreciation for the American West from an early age.

That passion has fueled her mission to create spaces for connection and conversation, while working to ensure that the ag and western way of life thrives for the next generation. This week on the podcast Jessie shares what Of the West is and the goal to connect people in the agriculture and western industries. 

https://jessiejarvis.com/

https://ofthewest.co/

https://www.emmagrede.me/

Linay Williams, originally from Hondo, Texas, now calls the quaint town of Quitaque home. After graduating from Texas Tech University, she took her freelance business, Black Creek Innovations, full-time—spending seven years building a marketing agency that gave corporate America a partner who truly understood agriculture. Eventually, Linay made the leap from entrepreneur and freelancer to Communications Director at Davis College. Today, she serves as Vice President of Advertising at AgTexas.

In this episode, Linay shares valuable insight on marketing in the agriculture industry and what it takes to transition from being your own boss to thriving in corporate America.

Linay is launching her own podcast in October, you can find it on Spotify. Unbridled with Linay Williams. 

Reba Mazak grew up in the cattle industry, but with three older brothers, she wasn’t always needed on the cow crew. Her path changed when she met her late husband, Paul, and together they built a cattle operation of their own. Starting with just a few acres, Reba and Paul grew their business into what it is today. Now, Reba manages ranches in both Florida and Texas alongside her daughters, sons-in-law, and grandsons. She has carried forward both her family’s legacy and the life she and Paul created. Reba is also deeply involved in industry leadership, with service in NCBA, ANCW, TSCRA, and FCA, including her role as president of the American National CattleWomen.

Inspired by her father, Dr. Morgan Treadwell developed a deep passion for rangelands and conservation. Today, she serves as a Professor and Extension Range Specialist with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension. Her work focuses on fire and grazing interactions within native plant communities and on developing management strategies to effectively and efficiently combat woody brush encroachment