The Cowgirl Closet Podcast

Season 2 starts here! Meet your new host, Morgan Nicole.

Before we sit down with this season’s guests, Morgan pulls back the curtain on her own story: a girl raised with hunting and fishing, a pink pearl snap from Cavender’s, and weekends at the Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo, where her love for Western fashion began.

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Stories got the Western industry here, and stories will keep it here. Season 2 brings it all, from the ranch to the runway.

Recorded at the home of Season 2: The Union at Stockyards, luxury apartment homes in the heart of the Fort Worth Stockyards.

The Cowgirl Closet Podcast is a World Wide Ranch production and an affiliate podcast of 95.9 The Ranch. Voted Best Podcast in Fort Worth in Fort Worth Magazine’s 2026 Readers’ Choice awards.

Recorded in Las Vegas during the NFR, Morgan Nicole joins The Cowgirl Closet for a high-energy catch-up on what it really takes to show up (and stand out) in the biggest week in Western culture. 

Morgan walks us through her behind-the-scenes NFR routine, bringing her full team out early, shooting 30+ outfits, and balancing brand commitments with nonstop events. She also breaks down the story and styling details behind her viral “Gold Night” photo shoot (and why “classy punch” is the vibe), plus the mindset shift that helped her push through a huge year personally and professionally.

Then we dive into the headline moment: Morgan’s new wedding dress collection with Birdie Bridal and how the partnership began, what went into designing silhouettes for every kind of cowgirl, and what she wants 2026 brides to feel when they put those dresses on. 

We wrap with Morgan’s advice for creators, what she’s focusing on next (including campaign-based work and major 2026 plans), and why confidence and humility have to ride together, especially at the NFR.

In this NFR Special, Addy sits down with viral creator, barrel racer, and all around Western lifestyle inspiration Elva Steinmetz.

Elva opens up about growing up in the rodeo world, finding her competitive edge at a young age, and building a community of more than a million online by staying real, honest, and completely herself. She shares how she handles imposter syndrome, what surprised her most about becoming a major influencer, and the rodeo moments that shaped her.

Elva also dives into her evolving fashion style, her NFR staples, the trends she loves going into 2026, and how her Western lifestyle influences everything she wears.

In one of the most talked about moments of her year, Elva tells the full story behind her surprise two week wedding, her experience finding the perfect Birdie Bridal dress, and the chaos, joy, and unexpected memories that came with it.

This episode blends rodeo life, fashion, faith, humor, and the real story behind one of social media’s most refreshing voices.

In this inspiring episode of The Cowgirl Closet, Addy sits down with Tara Stark to explore the heart, grit, and legacy behind one of Texas’ leading luxury, land, and lifestyle brands.

Tara shares how her ranch upbringing, decades in the NCHA, and a life-changing transition into real estate shaped the advisor and leader she is today.

They dive into western fashion, personal purpose, Parker County’s booming market, and what it means to truly live on purpose while serving clients with authenticity and excellence.

Whether you're a western fashion lover, a dream chaser, or someone curious about Texas real estate, this episode is packed with wisdom, heart, and encouragement.

This episode was made possible by the help of The Tara Stark Real Estate Group.

In this episode of The Cowgirl Closet, Addy sits down with Kaylie Cheyenne, Digital Content Coordinator for Cowboys & Indians Magazine, to talk Western fashion, NFR outfit strategy, digital media, and the journey that brought her from the horse world to one of the most influential roles in Western storytelling.

Kaylie opens up about thrifting, confidence, creative growth, and how she blends classic Western heritage with modern style.

She also shares NFR tips, industry advice, heartfelt stories from the arena, and her approach to elevating Western media through authentic voices and real stories.

A must-listen for cowgirls, creators, and anyone passionate about the Western lifestyle.

In this special NFR edition of The Cowgirl Closet, Addy dives deep into all things National Finals Rodeo fashion just 30 days before heading to Vegas.

She shares her personal outfit plans, must-have packing list, and the top trends she’s expecting to see this year, from fringe and leather to bold statement accessories and classic sparkle.

Addy also answers listener questions about outfit coordination, day-to-night looks, and how to make any Western outfit NFR-worthy.

Whether you’re a first-time attendee or a seasoned rodeo fashionista, this episode is your ultimate guide to standing out where the ranch meets the runway.

This week on The Cowgirl Closet, Addy sits down with award-winning Americana artist Kendi Jean to talk music, motherhood, and the evolution of her signature “fonky-tonk” style.

From growing up “Motown-born and Cowtown-raised” to becoming one of Texas’ most dynamic female performers, Kendi opens up about finding her confidence through both sound and style.

She shares stories from her journey in the Texas music scene, her creative fashion choices, and what it means to be authentically herself on stage, off stage, and everywhere in between.

 Tune in for laughter, inspiration, and a little sparkle of Smoke & Stardust.

This week, Addy sits down with Julia Dondero. 

Writer, storyteller, and one of COWGIRL Magazine’s 30 Under 30 Class of 2025. From taking a 24-hour road trip with her dad to chase her Fort Worth dreams.

Balancing rodeo grit with red-carpet glam, Julia shares how faith, fashion, and fearless storytelling shaped her path.

Get ready for laughs, outfit inspo, and some major career motivation from one of the Western industry’s brightest voices.

From dust storms in Lubbock to bright lights in Vegas, Cowboy Channel’s Hayley Novak has roped her way into a career that blends grit, grace, and genuine charm.

In this episode, Hayley sits down with Addy to share how a simple Facebook series turned into a dream job, her love for denim and fringe, and why confidence, not trends, defines her style.

Plus, she opens up about learning to team rope, life on the road, and what being a modern cowgirl truly means.

Addy Ford sits down with Kylie Baldwin, the founder and creative force behind Western Lavish Boutique, to talk about how faith, fashion, and fierce determination turned her dream into reality.

Kylie opens up about her journey, from growing up in Alvarado and finding confidence through pageants, to life on the rodeo road with her husband, and finally, to launching Western Lavish as a bold expression of modern western style. What started as a small online boutique has now grown into a full-fledged brand with its first storefront opening in Burleson, Texas.

In this episode, Kylie shares how trusting God’s timing shaped every step of her story, how her family became the backbone of her success, and how she’s using her platform to empower women to feel confident, beautiful, and unapologetically themselves. From fashion to faith and everything in between, this is an inspiring conversation about building something bigger than a brand, it’s about creating a movement that celebrates strength, grace, and the western way of life.