Running a startup is hard, but you know what makes it harder?  Holding down a full-time job while you do it.  On this episode of Wild Rye Radio, our founders Katy & Cassie share what it's like to balance the job that pays with passion.  Here's a preview: it's both incredibly challenging, and deeply rewarding.

WRR10: The Harder Way to Startup:  We're Talking Full-Time Jobs.

Wild Rye Radio shares stories of breaking trail, and the characters who led the way.  Brought to you by Wild Rye, makers of design-forward outdoor apparel for women. #playwild

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Female entrepreneurs only receive 3% of venture capital, and Machines for Freedom Founder, Jenn Kriske is now part of that elite group.  On June 4th, MFF announced that they would be stepping under the Specialized Bikes umbrella, so we caught up with Jenn about the changes coming to Machines for Freedom.  Listen to hear her explain how starting a business is like riding a lion...it's scary to dismount.

WRR9:  Jenn Kriske MFF Update

This week Wild Rye co-founder, Cassie Abel sat down with Jean Enersen, the nation's first female news anchor and longest running person on a major new station anchor desk - a whopping 48 years with NBC's King 5 news out of Seattle. Jean shares stories about getting into the biz, adventuring on the job, interviewing mega celebs such as Jimmy Carter and Barak Obama, motherhood and her own #metoo moments.  Have a listen for some serious glass-ceiling-chattering inspiration.

WRR8:  Jean Enersen, KING-TV

We talk to Jeanine Pesce about coining the term "modern outdoors woman," what it's like to balance a thriving business and toddler, and where she believes the outdoor industry is headed.

WWR7:  Jeanine Pesce, Range

Amanda Goad shares with us what it's like to run not just one, but TWO startups in the mountain town of Durango and how she gives back to the entrepreneurial community in the four corners.

WRR10: The Harder Way to Startup: We're Talking Full-Time Jobs.

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