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Order in the court! This week at Cougar College, we’re putting life under oath with attorney Shawn Copeland.

From LLCs to civil disputes, Shawn breaks down what you need to know to protect yourself, details the most insane case he’s ever handled and how you should not try to get out of the jury summons.

No confusing legal jargon. No boring lectures. Just real talk, practical advice, and a few laughs along the way.

Because being a cougar means being confident, informed, and knowing when it’s time to call a lawyer.

Court is officially in session. 🎙️

May you end your day wiser🐾

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If there’s one thing we should all be getting better at with age, it’s setting boundaries.

Not because we’re difficult.

Not because we don’t care.

But because our peace is too valuable to hand out for free.

Boundaries aren’t walls—they’re guidelines. They teach people how to treat us, respect our time, and honor our energy.

In this episode of Cougar College, we’re talking about the boundaries we wish we’d learned sooner: saying no without guilt, protecting our schedules, ending one-sided relationships, and realizing that not every invitation requires an RSVP from you.

Because the most powerful thing a woman can say isn’t always “yes.”

Sometimes it’s:

“No.”

“Not right now.”

“That doesn’t work for me.”

And that, cougars, is the masterclass.

May you end your day wiser🐾

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Episode 43 is for every woman who’s looked around in midlife and thought… “Wait. I can change my mind.” ✈️✨

This week we’re talking about pivoting careers in midlife, taking risks that actually light you up, and why becoming a travel advisor is about so much more than booking vacations. It’s freedom. Flexibility. Reinvention. And sometimes… finally choosing yourself.

Because contrary to popular belief, midlife isn’t the end of the story. It’s the plot twist. 💅

From building a business to creating experiences for others, this conversation dives into what happens when women stop asking for permission and start designing lives they actually want to live.

If you’ve ever dreamed of a second act, this episode is your sign. 🌎

May you end your day wiser🐾

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In Episode 42, we sit down with April Zuiderveen, a licensed therapist and an integral part of leading women in faith at Search National, for a conversation about women’s leadership in faith, spirituality, and creating spaces where people of all beliefs feel safe to be heard. We explore the importance of leading with compassion instead of judgment, how respectful disagreement can bring deeper understanding, and why women are often the ones building communities rooted in connection, grace, and honest conversation. This episode is about faith without fear, leadership without ego, and making room at the table for everyone!

May you end your day wiser🐾

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Usually around Cougar College we keep things light, funny and a little wild…but Episode 41 is different.

This week we sat down with Maria Hamm for one of the most meaningful conversations we’ve had. We talked about grief, child loss, faith, and what it looks like to keep living when life changes forever.

Maria shares the heart behind Beauty for Ashes, her ministry that provides grief boxes to those walking through unimaginable loss, offering comfort in the middle of heartbreak. We also talk about her creative side as the designer behind the KF Studios Handmade Marketplace.

This episode is tender, honest, and deeply human. If you’ve ever loved deeply, lost deeply, or walked beside someone who has, we hope this conversation makes you feel less alone. 

May you end your day wiser🐾

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You ever look back at your life and realize…you were never actually in control of the board?

Cougar College Episode 40 is all about the plot twists we didn’t plan, the people who showed up right on time (or suspiciously late), and the moves that only make sense in hindsight. One minute you think you’re the one making power plays…next thing you know, you’re getting spiritually checkmated into growth.

Because maybe it’s not chaos.

Maybe it’s strategy.

The closed doors, the detours, the “why is this happening to me” moments…they start to feel a little less random when you realize someone else might be thinking 10 moves ahead.

And honestly? We’re just over here trying to look put together while learning the rules mid-game.

Cougar College, but make it divine timing ♟️

May you end your day wiser, y’all🐾

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Episode 39 of Cougar College is here, and we’re rolling out the red carpet for Dr. Julie Adams! 🐴🐶🐱✨

A licensed chiropractor with a lifelong passion for healing, Dr. Julie grew up on a horse farm where she learned early how to care for injured animals while helping at her family’s rehabilitation center, Indian Creek. Over the years, they’ve helped hundreds of animals—from horses and dogs to cats and even cows—recover using photon light therapy, massage, and chiropractic care.

Now, she’s bringing that same passion to pet owners across the Carolinas with her holistic approach and unique herbal tinctures designed to support happy, healthy, pain-free lives.

We loved this conversation and know you will too. Welcome to Cougar College, Dr. Julie Adams! 🎙️🐾

And may you end your day wiser!!!

#CougarCollege #Episode39 #HolisticHealing #AnimalWellness #DrJulieAdams

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This week we sit down with Jen Barboza of Boza Boards—serving up stunning spreads and one seriously powerful story. From building her charcuterie business to walking through a diagnosis of a** cancer, her words not ours😆, Jen brings the kind of strength that hits different. She opens up about what it means to fight, heal, and keep showing up with grit (and a little glam).

But that’s not all… her days as a trauma tech? Whew. The stories are real, raw, and will make you see life—and people—differently. It’s eye opening y'all.

And yes… we also talk about the moment she realized Charlotte might just be calling her name… because when you can grab wine at Walmart, it changes things 🍷🤭

It’s honest, it’s a little wild, and it’s everything we love—beauty, bravery, and real-life resilience.

🎧 Episode 38 is live now!

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Episode 37 is serving SKIN, sass, and zero apologies 💅✨

We’re talking all things CC’s Wild Skin Care—the glow, the tallow, the “wait…why is my skin actually thriving?” energy. From dry and dull to dewy and a little dangerous, we’re breaking down what’s working, what we’re obsessed with, and why medical grade skincare just isn’t in our vocabulary anymore.

Expect strong opinions, soft skin, and the usual chaos… because nothing says Cougar College like being moisturized, slightly unhinged, and absolutely glowing.

Press play if you’re ready to get glossy, bold, and a little wild 😏

Stay Wild. stay Radiant!!!🐾

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In Episode 36, Fierce & Flawed: 3 Things We Slay and 3 We… Don’t, we’re serving equal parts confidence and chaos. We’re owning the things we absolutely crush—where the cougar energy is strong💪—and just as boldly calling out the areas where we… let’s say, could use a little glow-up🤭It’s honest, a little unhinged, and very real, because being fierce doesn’t mean being flawless. Tune in for laughs, relatability, and a reminder that self-awareness is the ultimate power move.

May you end your day wiser!!!🐾

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