Kick Your Boots Up | Ag, Western Fashion, and Rodeo Storytelling

BONUS EPISODE - Tune In as Eva shares her experience working at big-name department stores like Gap and Macy’s, which helped land her career at the Dallas Market Center, where she has been for nearly two decades. She has thrived in diverse roles encompassing both temporary and permanent leasing for the apparel industry, contributing to retail relations and fostering business development. Listen to hear insider tips and tricks for navigating the Dallas Market Center, especially during the Western and English Sales Association (WESA) show. 

BONUS EPISODE- Join for the first in-person podcast recording as Justin Brands’ own, Michael Baca, shares his experience being a board member of the Western and English Sales Association (WESA) and the details that go into producing such a huge event. Michael grew up in the Western, rodeo, and Ag industry and has had many years of experience being an entrepreneur. 

Listen as Team Justin’s own, Chet Weitz, mentions what it would be like to hunt with Tiger Woods and shares his story about what it’s like being a roper on the rodeo road and shares stories from his childhood growing up in ag on a hunting ranch. For a full episode transcript, visit our website at https://www.justinboots.com/en/kick-your-boots-up.html

Join as Author of the series “Quarter Horse Kids”, Jill Thomas shares about her life and the writing process. Inspired by her daughter's involvement in American Quarter Horse Youth Association (AQHYA), created the "Quarter Horse Kids" series. Her books spotlight the breed's versatility in engaging ways for readers of all ages. Jill's authentic approach, often collaborating with real riders, aims to educate and inspire a love for American Quarter Horses. Her series continues to expand, celebrating the breed's diverse talents and connections with riders young and old. From English to Western riding and rodeo to everything in between, she covers it all in this episode and her books. For a full episode transcript, visit our website at https://www.justinboots.com/en/kick-your-boots-up.html

In this episode of the Kick Your Boots Up Podcast, hear Natalie Kovarik’s story as she takes us on a journey through her world. From sharing her experiences as a devoted Western ranch mama to offering valuable insights into the agricultural (ag) industry through her Discover Ag podcast, Natalie's dynamic personality shines through as she effortlessly balances her rural lifestyle with her passion for  Western fashion, proving that cowgirl boots and couture can indeed go hand in hand. Also, hear how Natalie likes her steak cooked. For a full episode transcript, visit our website at https://www.justinboots.com/en/kick-your-boots-up.html

A man who wears many hats with roots as deep as the sea in rodeo, ag, and the Western industry, Tom Feller is a rodeo clown turned Justin Cowboy Crisis Fund (JCCF) Board Member, a vintage Western rodeo artist, has been inducted into several halls of fame including the 2023 class of the Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame and currently serves as the Director of Event Marketing at Justin brands. A true ranch and rodeo cowboy through and through, listen as he shares what rodeo was like before the Justin Sportsmedicine® Team and the JCCF. For a full episode transcript, visit our website at https://www.justinboots.com/en/kick-your-boots-up.html

In this episode, we are joined by Mackenzie Kimbro, a sixth-generation cattle rancher from southeast Arizona. As a former Arizona Beef Ambassador and National Beef Ambassador Team member, Mackenzie passionately advocates for the cattle industry and ag way of life. Tune in as she shares her insights on ranching, Western fashion, and the cowboy way of life, discussing her business, blog, fashion, and coffee table cookbook "Roots Run Deep: Our Ranching Tradition." For a full episode transcript, visit our website at www.justinboots.com/en/kick-your-boots-up.html.

On this episode, join us as we dive into the Spanish Fork Rodeo Reading Challenge. Nick Porter and Seth Perrins of the Fiesta Days Rodeo, share their personal journeys and the profound impact the challenge has had on their lives. Discover how this remarkable rodeo reading challenge is fostering a love for reading in elementary school students, uniting the community, and inspiring personal growth. Don't miss out on these engaging tales of literary exploration and enrichment through rodeo, ag, and reading. For a full episode transcript, visit our website at www.justinboots.com/en/kick-your-boots-up.html.

Join us as we explore the empowering world of the Utah Cowgirl Collective. The Utah Days of ‘47 Rodeo created the Utah Cowgirl Collective to bring together women from diverse Western, Ag, Rodeo, and cowgirl backgrounds who share a passion for horsemanship, outdoor adventure, and the Western way of life. Guests from The Utah Cowgirl Collective are Trail Boss, Dee Dee Hill, Sayge Madsen, and Emma Stowe. For a full episode transcript, visit our website at www.justinboots.com/en/kick-your-boots-up.html.

In this Ag episode, we have the honor of hosting Texas FFA Area II Vice-President Zoee Nolan and Texas FFA Foundation Executive Director Aaron Alejandro. Join us as they take us on a captivating journey through the Ag life of Texas State FFA Convention and unravel the essence of what FFA truly represents. Get ready to be inspired and gain a deeper understanding of the remarkable impact FFA has on the lives of students across Texas, the ag industry, cowboys, cowgirls, and rodeo.  For a full episode transcript, visit our website at www.justinboots.com/en/kick-your-boots-up.html.