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Meet Vicki Wiederkehr —motorcyclist, entrepreneur, and founder of Blazen Spirit, a motorcycle apparel brand created to give women something they've been asking for far too long: protective riding gear that actually fits.

In this episode of MotorFemmes, Kay talks with Vicki about why so many women struggle to find motorcycle gear designed for real women's bodies—and why protective clothing doesn't have to mean settling for black, bulky, ill-fitting gear designed with men in mind.

Vicki shares her own journey into motorcycling at 40, the inspiration behind Blazen Spirit, and her mission to combine safety, visibility, fit, function, and style so women can feel protected and confident on their motorcycles.

They also talk about riding gear for different body types, helping new riders understand protection, basic motorcycle maintenance, and the incredible community women riders create when they support one another.

Because women shouldn't have to choose between looking good and coming home safe.

At MotorFemmes, we celebrate women who see what's missing in motorcycling—and decide to do something about it.

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Meet Serena—motorcyclist, Motorcycle Safety Foundation RiderCoach, and a woman who's discovered that teaching people to ride is about much more than motorcycles.

In this episode of MotorFemmes, Kay talks with Serena about learning to ride at 36, becoming a motorcycle instructor, and facing the same self-doubt and perfectionism she now sees in many of the women who come through her classes.

Serena shares what happens when new riders stop apologizing for their mistakes, give themselves permission to be beginners, and discover they're capable of doing something that once seemed too difficult or scary.

They also talk about motorcycle safety, the power of women supporting women, finding community later in life, and how the confidence we build on a motorcycle can follow us into everything else we do.

Because learning to ride isn't just about controlling a motorcycle. It's about learning to trust yourself, own your space, and stop saying, “I just…”

At MotorFemmes, we celebrate women who are willing to try, make mistakes, keep learning—and discover just how capable they really are.

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Meet Mandee—a long-distance motorcyclist, HOG chapter leader, creator of Quest of the Water Towers, and a woman who went from being an anxious new rider to putting 36,000 miles on her motorcycle in a single year.

In this episode of MotorFemmes, Kay talks with Mandee about learning to ride later in life, starting out on a Harley-Davidson Road King, overcoming the anxiety that once kept her from riding alone, and discovering the independence and confidence that come from taking control of the handlebars.

Mandee shares what she’s learned about long-distance riding, preparing for the Hoka Hey Motorcycle Challenge, riding solo, building skills, and refusing to let her size—or someone else’s opinion of what she should ride—determine what she can do.

But her story goes beyond the miles. Mandee is also helping other women get out and ride through Quest of the Water Towers, a Minnesota motorcycle challenge she created to encourage women to explore new roads, meet other riders, and have adventures of their own.

It’s a conversation about motorcycles, anxiety, confidence, leadership, community, and discovering just how far you can go when you stop letting fear make the decisions.

At MotorFemmes, we celebrate women who keep challenging themselves, encouraging each other, and finding out what’s possible—one mile at a time.

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Meet Lorna Cuny—motorcyclist, Oglala Lakota woman, and one of the five founding members of Medicine Wheel Ride, an organization using motorcycles to bring awareness to the crisis of Missing and Murdered Indigenous People.

In this episode of MotorFemmes, Kay talks with Lorna about how Medicine Wheel Ride began, why its riders carry the names of missing and murdered relatives, and how their rides raise awareness and provide direct support to families through searches, funeral expenses, rewards, billboards, travel to trials, and more.

Lorna also shares the deeply personal reason she rides, the spirituality behind the Medicine Wheel Ride, the power of sisterhood, and why allies—Indigenous and non-Indigenous alike—are so important to creating change.

For Lorna, riding is more than freedom. The motorcycle is medicine. Sisterhood is medicine. And every mile is an opportunity to make sure these families and their loved ones are not forgotten.

At MotorFemmes, we celebrate women who ride with purpose—and use their motorcycles to make voices heard.

You can support this advocacy in action at the Sturgis Rally or by visiting their website www.medicinewheelride.org 

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Happy 100th Birthday to this legendary woman!  Meet Gloria Tramontin Struck—a motorcycle legend, Hall of Famer, longtime Motor Maid, and a trailblazer who has spent more than 80 years proving that women belong in the rider’s seat.

Gloria began riding motorcycles at 16 and joined the Motor Maids in 1946, at a time when a woman riding her own motorcycle was anything but ordinary. Since then, she has ridden hundreds of thousands of miles, crossed the country on two wheels, inspired generations of women riders, and become one of the most beloved figures in motorcycling.

In this episode of MotorFemmes, Kay talks with Gloria about a lifetime of motorcycles, adventure, perseverance, and watching the world of women’s motorcycling transform before her eyes.

Now 100 years old, Gloria’s story is more than motorcycle history. It’s a reminder of what can happen when a woman refuses to let age—or anyone else—tell her when it’s time to stop.

At MotorFemmes, we celebrate the women who paved the road for the rest of us—and Gloria Tramontin Struck has been doing exactly that for more than 80 years.

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Meet Ewa—better known as HD Troublemaker—a Harley-Davidson rider, solo motorcycle traveler, and content creator from England who is encouraging more women to stop waiting for permission and start having adventures of their own.

In this episode of MotorFemmes, Kay talks with Ewa about riding solo across Europe, tackling 4,000 miles through the Alps, renting motorcycles while traveling, and discovering the incredible freedom that comes from going wherever you want—on your own terms.

Ewa shares how she overcame the voices telling her she couldn't do it, changed the people she surrounded herself with, and learned that one of the biggest challenges of solo motorcycle travel isn't the road—it's your mindset.

They also talk about riding a bigger motorcycle, preparing for long-distance trips, packing, safety, and the practical lessons Ewa has learned from traveling alone.

Her message to other women is simple: You can do it. You don't need anyone else's approval to get on your motorcycle, explore the world, and enjoy your life.

At MotorFemmes, we celebrate women who stop waiting for someone else to come along—and discover the freedom of choosing their own road.

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Meet Melissa Hussong—motorcyclist, entrepreneur, MSF Rider Coach, and host of the Full-Time Freedom podcast, who believes motorcycles can teach us a lot about creating the life we really want.

In this episode of MotorFemmes, Kay talks with Melissa about how learning to ride transformed her confidence and helped her begin living life on her own terms.

Melissa shares her experiences with self-doubt, imposter syndrome, entrepreneurship, motherhood, and learning to embrace all the different parts of who she is. They also talk about the power of women supporting women, asking for help, finding mentors, and trusting yourself enough to take that first step.

From long-distance rides in Minnesota to a six-week motorcycle adventure through Australia, Melissa has discovered that riding isn't just about the motorcycle. It's about freedom, courage, authenticity, and realizing you're capable of more than you thought.

At MotorFemmes, we celebrate women who take life by the handlebars—and discover just how far they're capable of going.

@melissahussong @FullTimeFreedom @herhandlebars #womenwhoride @MSF #femaleempowerment #MotorFemmes #FullTimeFreedom #WomenWhoRide #WomenInMotorcycling #MotorcycleConfidence #MotorcycleFreedom #WomenSupportingWomen #MotorcycleAdventure #FemaleRiders #WomenEntrepreneurs #RideYourOwnRide #MotorcycleLife

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Terri Collier set out to conquer the 10,000-mile Hoka Hey Motorcycle Challenge—but the ride became about something much bigger. Terri shares how her $10,000 goal to fight childhood hunger grew into an incredible $132,000 raised, and how two children she met along the way gave her strength when she needed it most. It’s a story of endurance, purpose, community, and discovering just how much one rider can accomplish.

🎙️ Listen to Terri Collier — Part 2 on MotorFemmes.

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Meet Terri Collier—a lifelong motorcyclist, former motorcycle magazine publisher, long-distance rider, and Hoka Hey Motorcycle Challenge competitor who has been riding since she was five years old.

In Part 1 of this MotorFemmes conversation, Kay talks with Terri about the road that eventually led her to one of motorcycling's toughest endurance challenges: the 10,000-mile Hoka Hey Motorcycle Challenge.

Terri shares what it takes to prepare yourself—and your motorcycle—for days of long-distance riding, unpredictable roads, sleeping beside your bike, breakdowns, bad weather, and the unexpected people who show up to help along the way.

But Terri's story started long before Hoka Hey. She talks about growing up on motorcycles, leaving a career in banking to become a motorcycle magazine publisher, and discovering something that would become an important part of her life's work: helping women realize they don't need permission to get on their motorcycles and go.

It's a conversation about endurance, independence, women supporting women, and what happens when a lifetime of riding leads you to your biggest challenge yet.

At MotorFemmes, we celebrate women who put in the miles, lift other women along the way, and aren't afraid to find out just how far they can go.

#WhereWeRidinT @HokaHeyChallenge @Kickin_Childhood_Hunger @thunder_roads_magazine #womenwhoride #motorcycling #longdistancemotorcycling @therealwildass @fox

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Endurance motorcycling is not for the weak. In this clip of Terri Collier's full interview, she talks about what pushed her past her own limits during the Hoka Hey Motorcycle Challenge.

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