Cowgirl Problems

Taos Hays is the endlessly thought provoking voice behind the Cardigan Cowboy podcast.  He is redefining what it means to be cowboy and simultaneously shattering old school thought on who is allowed to embody the treasured title of "cowboy".  Through his podcast Hays is sharing the stories of fascinating people who embody the cowboy spirit.  From actors to visually impaired professional rock climbers, he believes in keeping the cowboy way of life alive through storytelling.  On this episode we teamed up for a joint podcast!  I wanted to throw my hands in the air and scream hallelujah more than once.  Listen here and then check out other episodes of the Cardigan Cowboy.

https://www.cardigancowboy.com

Instagram - @cardigancowboy

India Hearne is the artistic talent behind the wildly popular shop Whiski Designs.  With a deep love for rodeo and all things Western, many of her cards, stickers, shirts and more pays homage to the American West with a quirky spin.  After her art school closed she was suddenly thrown into the real world way ahead of schedule.  She shares her story and welcomes you into the wild world of Whiski Designs.  She also shares where you can visit her during the National Finals Rodeo at Stetson Country Christmas December 3rd-12th in Fort Worth, Texas.

https://www.whiskidesigns.com/

Instagram - @whiskidesigns

Stetson Country Christmas 

Will Rogers Memorial Center

December 3rd-12th

Booth 558  

Becca Skinner is a National Geographic Photographer, adventurer, writer, conservationist and farmer.  She calls Montana home and loves extreme sports and adventures.  Skinner shares about her journey photographing farms and ranches across America for the first time, her struggle with imposter syndrome and what she loves most about the ranching community. 

http://www.beccaskinnerphotography.com

Instagram - @beccaskinner

In their younger years Cassandra and Stefanie Lepp were told time and time again they didn't look like farmers, despite the fact that they were running their Manitoba farming operation alongside their family.  The sisters decided to combine their love of high fashion and farming on Instagram to showcase agriculture in a different light and the rest is history.  Their unique perspective is empowering women everywhere to be authentically themselves despite the critics.

Instagram - @thettulepps

Katie Perschbacher was born into the bucking bull business and never realized it may seem unusual to see a little blonde cowgirl over the bucking chutes with the boys.  She dishes on everything from bucking bull care to the biggest challenges in the industry.  She's determined to show the world that anyone can be part of the bucking bull business and she's set out to prove it.

Instagram - @katiepersch @hookinw

Facebook - Hookin W Ranch

Rodeo Queen Ja'Dayia Kursh never set out to bust stereotypes, but that is exactly what she is doing.  The first black rodeo queen in Arkansas this amazing cowgirl is setting an example for women everywhere.  She exemplifies grit and grace and is #FancyLadyCowgirl to the core.  She is proving that it doesn't matter how you dress or where you came from, but rather your state of mind that makes you cowgirl.   She talks protecting your peace, finding confidence and overcoming the haters. 

http://jadayiakursh.com

Instagram - @jadayiakursh

Waylynn Lucas has an impressive resume.  The celebrated chef has been the executive pastry chef at Michelin Star restaurants, is the only pastry chef in Los Angeles to ever win two four star reviews, ran her own wildly successful bakery and serves as a permanent judge on the Food Network Show, Cake Wars and Cupcake Wars Kids.  Despite her success Lucas stepped away from the fast paced life of famous kitchens and finally found her inner peace on the back of a horse.  She shares her inspiring story of reinventing herself thanks to nature and animals and overcoming trauma in order to find authentic happiness.

https://www.waylynnlucas.com

Instagram - @waylynnlucas

Sierra Emerson was raised in a rodeo family, but she admits rodeo broke her heart.  She shares her story of stepping away, jumping back in and combining her passion as a hair stylist with the Western way of life.  She talks pursuing a career outside of what was expected and learning to fully embrace both the fancy and the ranchy lifestyle. 

Instagram - @mrssierraemerson

Hawaii's Taira Barron was born on the North Shore of Oahu and surfed before she could walk.  She grew up in a family of professional surfers, but along the way she fell in love with horses and the Western lifestyle.  Eventually Taira lived and worked on a massive 35,000 acre cattle ranch which is where her fascination with leather work was born.  Today Taira combines her love of Hawaii's salty sea air with her passion for ranching with her brand 'Salty Western'.  On this podcast chat about her upbringing, Hawaii's ranching community and her leather work!

http://www.saltywestern.com/

@saltywestern

Katie Brown is the 'Fancy Lady Cowgirl' behind Lone River Beverage Co. and their wildly popular Ranch Water.  Katie shares how leaving her home in far West Texas to live in New York City ultimately led her back to her Texas roots.  She shares her passion for upholding the values of the West and why she was originally hesitant to share the full story behind Lone River Beverage Co.  Katie is a #FancyLadyCowgirl through and through and you'll love her story!

https://www.loneriverbevco.com

Instagram - 

@ranchwater

@loneriverbevco