In this episode, Linda sits down with Angelica Talan, content creator, Senior Executive Editor at DUN Outdoors Magazine, and a woman who knows what it feels like to lose touch with a piece of herself and find her way back. Angelica shares her (hilarious and a little smelly) story of rediscovering fishing later in life and how that first cast back on the water felt less like learning something new and more like remembering who she'd always been.

She and Linda talk about that quiet, almost spiritual pull back to the water, the kind of moment you don't plan for but somehow recognize the second it happens. It's a conversation about coming home to yourself, discovering life long friendships in unexpected places, and so much more.

Tune in to get a sneak peak of Angelica’s latest and greatest projects. Her work with FisheWear and her platform with DUN Outdoors and USA Today's Expert Panel Series have already made her a voice worth following, and this next chapter sounds like it's just getting started.

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Some organizations don't just change the sport. They change lives. 🎣💗

In this episode, host Linda Leary sits down with Stacey Benham, Director of Marketing and Communications at Casting for Recovery, the national nonprofit that has been bringing women with breast cancer to the water since 1996. What started as an idea between a fly fisher and a breast reconstruction surgeon has grown into a movement, now hosting around 60 retreats across all 50 states and serving over 800 women every year.

Stacey and Linda talk about the origin story of Casting for Recovery, how Stacey found her way to the organization, and what it actually looks like when a woman walks into one of these retreats for the first time. Each retreat brings together just 14 women, creating an intimate space where participants learn to cast, tie flies, and spend time on the water alongside medical professionals, counselors, and guides, all completely free of charge.

But this conversation goes beyond the logistics. It gets into why fly fishing, specifically, holds such a unique kind of medicine. The gentle motion of casting was intentionally chosen for its therapeutic benefit, helping women rebuild strength and mobility in muscles affected by surgery and radiation while also offering something that no clinical setting can: peace, nature, and the feeling of being surrounded by women who get it.

This one is for anyone who has been touched by breast cancer, anyone who has ever found healing in the outdoors, and anyone who believes that sometimes the most powerful thing you can offer a woman is a fly rod and a weekend to just breathe.

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Join host Linda Leary as she sits down with Kirstie Pike, founder and owner of Prois Hunting Apparel, the women's first hunting and performance gear brand that has been outfitting women in the field for nearly two decades.

Kirstie and Linda get real about what it looks like to build and sustain a small business in the apparel world right now. They talk about the economic headwinds hitting brands like Prois, the decisions that don't come with a playbook, and how staying connected to your customer has been one of the most important anchors through it all.

The conversation also goes deep on what it means to lead a women-focused company inside one of the most male-dominated industries in the outdoor space. Kirstie shares what she has learned about carving out room where the door was never really open, and why building something specifically for women was never just a niche idea. It was always the whole point.

This one is for the hunters, the builders, the women betting on themselves in spaces that weren't designed with them in mind.

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Join host Linda Leary as she sits down with Lisa Michaels, a meteorologist based in Wisconsin whose career in weather science started somewhere most of us would least expect: a childhood fear of thunder and lightning.

Lisa shares how that fear became a fascination, and how studying the sky eventually led her to the water. It was a trip to Alaska that first brought Fishe across her radar, and when she finally walked through the door, what started as a quick visit turned into hours of conversation with the Fishe staff. She and Linda dig into something most anglers never think to ask about: what is the weather actually doing to the fish? Lisa breaks down how temperature, pressure, and atmospheric shifts influence fish behavior beneath the surface, and what that means for the person standing on the bank or sitting in the boat.

The conversation also gets practical. Lisa offers a handful of tips for reading conditions before you head out and knowing when it's time to reel in and get off the water safely.

This one is for the angler who has ever looked up at the clouds and wondered what the fish are doing down below.

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Join host Linda Leary as she sits down with Lisa Gilliland, Community Manager at Title Nine, the women-owned outdoor and adventure apparel company that has spent nearly four decades outfitting and inspiring women to lead, risk, and own their adventures.

Lisa pulls back the curtain on what it looks like to build a community of women from the inside out. She and Linda talk about Title Nine's mission to champion women entrepreneurs, how the brand has cultivated a network of women-owned businesses through their annual PitchFest program, and what it really means to create a rising tide for women in the outdoor and apparel space. The conversation explores how brands can put their values into action and why investing in women-owned businesses isn't just good ethics, it's good business.

This episode is for the dreamers, the builders, and every woman who has ever wondered if there's a seat at the table for her.

And speaking of seats at the table: applications for the Title Nine PitchFest are open now and close May 20th. If you are a woman entrepreneur with a product and a story to tell, this is your moment. Learn more and apply at titlenine.com/t9-pitchfest

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Join host Linda Leary as she sits down with Heather Harkavy, a driving force behind Fish for Change, a nonprofit using fly fishing as a doorway into something much bigger for young people.

Heather shares the heart behind the Fish for Change scholarship program, which sends high school and college-aged students on one-week international fly fishing experiences, with 40% of participants joining on need-based scholarships. She and Linda talk about what happens to a teenager when you hand them a fly rod in a place they've never been, and why the ripple effects of that week tend to follow them for life.

The conversation also turns to Joan Wolfe, whose legacy in fishing reminds us that the women who came before us were already casting in waters people said weren't meant for them.

This one is for anyone who believes that a week on the water can change the direction of a young person's life.

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Join host Linda Leary as she sits down with Jessica Haydahl Richardson, a professional fishing photographer based in the Bitterroot Valley of Montana, whose images have a way of making you feel like you were right there on the water.

Linda and Jessica dig into the craft behind the photos, including the ongoing debate between film and digital photography and why both still have a place in storytelling. Jessica opens up about what it really took to leave stability behind and commit fully to life as a working photographer, and the two share a laugh over one of fishing's most beloved superstitions: whether having a photographer on the boat is good luck or a curse.

Jessica also walks listeners through her photography mentorship program, built for women who want to learn the art and business of outdoor photography from someone who's actually lived it.

If you've ever been moved by a photo taken on the water and wondered about the person behind the lens, this one is for you.

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She caught her first blue marlin at 13. Now, over 150 billfish releases later, Jaselyn Berthelot is one of the most decorated women in competitive offshore fishing and she's just getting started.

In this episode, Linda and Anastasia sit down with Jaselyn, owner and main angler of Rising Sons, to talk about growing up dockside watching her dad, the moment a blue marlin changed everything, and what it takes to compete and win at the highest levels of the sport. Jaselyn walks us through her 2022 Sportfishing Championship Fan-Vote Angler of the Year win, her standout 2023 Texas Offshore Grand Champion title, and what it felt like to take the stage at the 2025 ESPYs as Female Angler of the Year.

She also gets real about what it's like to be a woman carving space in a sport that hasn't always made room for her and why she's made it her mission to change the meaning of "fishing like a girl," one fish at a time.

Whether you're a competitive angler, an outdoor enthusiast, or just someone who loves a great underdog story, this one's for you.

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Join host Linda Leary as she sits down with Andrea Kelly, founder of Make Plus Equal, whose work in the apparel industry has been quietly reshaping who gets to show up in the outdoors.

Andrea shares her experience driving major outdoor brands to expand their lines with inclusive sizing and styles for the plus-size community — and how that work led her to create Make Plus Equal. She and Linda dig into what it really means to make the outdoors accessible to everyone, the resistance that comes with pushing for change in a traditionally narrow industry, and why representation in gear isn't just about clothing — it's about belonging.

This episode is for anyone who's ever felt like the outdoors wasn't made for them, and for the people bold enough to change that.

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Join host Linda Leary as she sits down with Sara and Kate, the founders of Dovetail Workwear, an apparel line built by women, for women during all phases of life.

Sara and Kate share the origin story of Dovetail and what sparked their mission to create workwear designed with fit, function, and durability at the center of every product. They discuss the challenges of building gear that actually works for women's bodies and the impact of having equipment that supports you rather than holds you back. The conversation explores how women continue to break barriers in trades industries, claiming their space in fields where they've long been underrepresented.

Whether you’re constantly working with your hands or inspired by women building businesses that solve real problems, this episode is a reminder that the right gear can change everything.

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