Breaking the Barrier

Morgan Wallace is a powerhouse woman full of grit and grace.

She is the force behind powerful social media campaigns for Miss Rodeo America and the PBR, an MBA student, a former Miss Rodeo Wyoming, and a strategic advocate for your women in the western industry. The best part? She's only getting started.

Learn about Morgan's journey from rodeo queen to passionate storyteller and strategist in this week's episode of Breaking the Barrier, hosted by Rebel Sjeklocha.

Gus Franzen has his eyes on the 2022 Resistol Rookie of the Year Steer Wrestling title. The central Nebraska cowboy currently rodeos at Southeastern Oklahoma State University and has big goals for the future.

Learn more about Gus and the sport of steer wrestling in this week's episode of Breaking the Barrier, hosted by Rebel Sjeklocha.

Blaze Taylor is a breakaway roper, barrel racer, and western fashion influencer. Her passion for agriculture and the western way of life has provided her with a platform to share, create, and be authentically herself.

Learn more about Blaze's story and her tips for honing in on your own personal brand in this week's episode of Breaking the Barrier, hosted by Rebel Sjeklocha.

Riley Pruitt is no stranger to the world of rodeo. The 2x NFR Qualifier and 2016 average champion is a veteran of the sport with deep rodeo roots.

In 2022, Pruitt is roping sharp, is well mounted, and has his sights set on the bright lights of Las Vegas.

Join host Rebel Sjeklocha to learn more about the Nebraska native and his true excitement for the sport of rodeo.

Holt County, Nebraska native Riley Wakefield is living his childhood dream of being a professional rodeo cowboy. These days, he makes his home in Texas and is surrounding himself with some of the best in the business.

Riley is passionate about defending the western way of life and has big goals for the future.

Learn more about his journey in this week's episode of Breaking the Barrier, hosted by Rebel Sjeklocha.

Sarah Brown Armstrong is a bronc rider, horse trainer, wife, mom, and western fashion enthusiast. She has blazed her own trail in the western industry by being a part of three seasons of Ride TV's show, "Cowgirls," and was named to Cowgirl Magazine's 30 Under 30 list.

These days, she is training horses with her husband and raising two daughters to follow in her footsteps.

Learn more about Sarah's journey from cheerleader to bronc rider in this episode of Breaking the Barrier, hosted by Rebel Sjeklocha.

Country music artist Olivia Harms grew up playing music with her mom, Western Music Hall of Fame member, Joni Harms. These days, she is creating her own sound: one with Bakersfield, Texas, and Nashville influences.

Since taking music full time just over a year and a half ago, Olivia has released a Texas Red Dirt single, "Neon Blue," and was named to the Cowgirl Magazine 30 Under 30 list.

Learn more about Olivia's creative edge and entrepreneurial journey in this week's episode of Breaking the Barrier, hosted by Rebel Sjeklocha.

Two trailblazing women have taken it upon themselves to create opportunities in rural places and tell the story of the western way of life.

Kellie Carr Augustyn of KC Creations Photography in Burwell, Nebraska and Haley Miles of Sandhills Blue Photography of Ainsworth, Nebraska, are telling powerful stories through images and real human connections.

From photographing the National Finals Rodeo to highlighting small town love, these two women have channeled their gifts into entrepreneurship and service in their hometown communities.

Learn more about their journeys in this episode of Breaking the Barrier, hosted by Rebel Sjeklocha.

Chuck Schroeder has worn many hats throughout his lifetime, including serving as the inaugural CEO of the National Cattlemen's Beef Association and the Executive Director of the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, to name a few. These days, Schroeder has honed in on his creativity through his business, Schroeder Fine Art.

Gain wisdom and perspective in this insightful interview, hosted by Rebel Sjeklocha.

Chuck Schroeder has worn many hats throughout his lifetime, including serving as the inaugural CEO of the National Cattlemen's Beef Association, Executive Director of the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, to name a few. These days, Schroeder has honed in on his creativity through his business, Schroeder Fine Art.

Gain wisdom and perspective in this insightful interview, hosted by Rebel Sjeklocha.