Hay Girl Hay The Podcast

What do horses and real estate have in common? More than you might think.

Ashley and Cheryl sit down with New Orleans real estate agent Sarah T. Aucoin to talk about how her equestrian background shaped the work ethic, discipline, and confidence behind her success. Sarah shares how relationships, networking, visibility, and a strong personal brand helped build her business—and why showing up consistently can open doors you never expected.

From the barn to the closing table, this one is all about working hard, building connections, and loving what you do.

She built the business. Then became a World Champion. 🏆🐴

In this episode of Hay Girl Hay, we sit down with Sara Spaulding — entrepreneur, sales leader, coach, and lifelong horse girl.

Sara has spent years building businesses, leading teams, and helping women think bigger about what’s possible in their careers and their lives. But after 22 years away from the show ring, she decided to return to American Saddlebreds — and recently accomplished something pretty incredible: becoming a World Champion.

We talk about business, ambition, confidence, leadership, and what it takes to step back into something you love after decades away.

Sara’s story is a reminder that success doesn’t have to mean choosing one version of yourself over another. You can build the business, chase the big goals, and still make room for the things that have always made you feel most like yourself.

Because sometimes the next chapter isn’t about starting over — it’s about coming back to who you’ve always been. 🐴

🐴 You’re Never Going to Feel Ready — with Jackie Ware, CEO of Pegasus Residential

“You’re never going to feel ready.”

That’s the advice Jackie Ware shared with us, and it’s one of those truths that sticks. There’s no perfect time, no perfect moment, and no guarantee that you’ll feel completely prepared. Sometimes, you just have to make the decision and go.

In this episode of Hay Girl, Hay The Podcast, we sit down with our very first guest, Jackie Ware, CEO of Pegasus Residential, to talk about the lessons that shaped her journey—from the barn to the boardroom.

We dive into leadership, taking chances, building a career, trusting yourself before you feel ready, and the mindset it takes to keep moving forward.

🎧 Saddle up and join us for a conversation about horses, business, life, and what happens when you stop waiting for the “right” time and start betting on yourself.

Hay Girl, Hay — where lessons from the barn meet life and business.

Welcome to Episode 1 of Hay Girl Hay The Podcast. We appreciate you being here. It may be a little rough, but what first ride isn’t? Together lets break in the podcast and meet your hosts. Get to know the women behind the mic - and what this show's really about. Our horse-to-business origin stories, and why we started this show!