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That Western Life Podcast X COWGIRL Episode 8: Janie Johnson

August 11, 2021 0 comments CG Social Team

When it comes to Janie Johnson, you can’t help but fall in love with her authentic rodeo roots and love for the sport of rodeo! Her go-getter and can’t-take-no attitude has helped her both in the barrel racing pen and in her professional career as a sideline broadcaster for professional rodeo. Whether it was creating videos as a steer wrestling hazer at the National High School Rodeo Finals or showing up almost unannounced for an internship at the National Finals Rodeo, Janie takes you along her adventure to become a COWGIRL Magazine 30 Under 30 2021 recipient!

“Growing up in Canyon, Texas, which is just outside of Amarillo and the definition of “west Texas.” Despite growing up on a ranch, Janie wanted to be a superstar or Disney channel star like Hillary Duff in Lizzie McGuire. It wasn’t until her teen years that she fully got into horses and rodeo, even though she had been riding her whole life.

“Janie’s dad was a four-time world champion saddle bronc rider, and was an all-around likeable and joyful man. In hindsight, Janie appreciates horses and family so much more than she ever did in the time. Horses, animals and the land, looking back, shaped her and she feels lucky to have had the childhood that she had.”

Listen to Janie’s episode here!

COWGIRL 30 Under 30 is sponsored by The Cowboy Channel, Wrangler, Montana Silversmiths, Durango Boots, Charlie 1 Horse Hats, and Cavender’s.

Make sure to follow That Western Life on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter so that you can engage with our guests before they come on the show! Read more on the blog at That Western Life.

Listen to Kaitlin Gustave’s episode, Assistant Editor and Digital Editor for “The Team Roping Journal”, here!

That Western Life Podcast X COWGIRL Episode 7: Kaitlin Gustave

July 20, 2021 0 comments CG Social Team

Not afraid to take a chance, Kaitlin Gustave has made her amazing path through the Western industry by being fearless and dusting herself when the going gets tough. The Assistant Editor and Digital Editor for “The Team Roping Journal”, Kaitlin’s passion for team roping rivals that of most sports fanatics! In this episode, Kaitlin shares her up-and-coming team ropers you need to watch, as well as a “way-too-early” National Finals Rodeo insider scoop!

“Kaitlin Gustave discovered her love of team roping at the age of sixteen and never looked back. The young roper, an editor in her own right, has competed at the college level in team roping and breakaway roping. After an internship with what was then known as “Spin to Win Rodeo” and is now known as “The Team Roping Journal”, she took a job with them and has never looked back!

“‘The world is really small, the people know me through my mom and sister, and vice versa, people know them through me in some ways,’ says Kaitlin. We were excited to flip the script on Kaitlin and interview her on a podcast instead of the other way around.”

Listen to Kaitlin’s episode here!

COWGIRL 30 Under 30 is sponsored by The Cowboy Channel, Wrangler, Montana Silversmiths, Durango Boots, Charlie 1 Horse Hats, and Cavender’s.

Make sure to follow That Western Life on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter so that you can engage with our guests before they come on the show! Read more on the blog at That Western Life.

Listen to last week’s episode with Mule Skinner Anna Baglione here!

That Western Life Podcast X COWGIRL Episode 6: Anna Baglione

July 13, 2021 0 comments CG Social Team

Located in Bishop, California, and a native of central California, Anna Baglione is a recipient of the 2021 COWGIRL Magazine 30 Under 30 Award. Growing up on an almond farm in the central valley of California called Escelon, the heart of the central valley, they had a variety of crops and farm animals throughout her childhood in this little farming community. Next door to Oakdale, Anna spent her time riding horses and taking lessons. That was where she got her first unpaid gig as a camp counselor at a horse camp and who knew it would have led her to the adventures that she has been on in her short life.

“‘We could take our horses and go camping and it was only about a two-hour drive to nice corrals where you could set up and ride out to some nice land,” says Anna, whose mom got them involved with the Backcountry Horsemen of America. “We went out to the mountains and started bringing the horses and I got introduced to packing at [sixteen years of age]… because I liked horses and I liked camping.’

“It was the perfect intersection for her to begin finding what she was passionate about!

“When Anna turned 18 years old she heard about a job opportunity on the east side of the Sierra Nevada’s but it took a lot of people to convince her to do it. Before that, she had ridden but was also a big time long-distance runner in cross-country. At the juncture of trying to decide if she pursue the path as an athlete or to focus on getting a degree and riding horses – she chose the latter and ended up at Rock Creek Pack Station in 2012!”

One with the back country, Anna takes us on an adventure of the land that she loves and up into the high country of the Sierra Nevada’s with stories of trail life, Bishop Mule Days, and even of a pesky bear!

Listen to Anna’s episode here!

COWGIRL 30 Under 30 is sponsored by The Cowboy Channel, Wrangler, Montana Silversmiths, Durango Boots, Charlie 1 Horse Hats, and Cavender’s.

Make sure to follow That Western Life on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter so that you can engage with our guests before they come on the show! Read more on the blog at That Western Life.

Listen to last week’s episode with PBR World Finals Female Stock Contractor Paige Stout here!

That Western Life Podcast X COWGIRL Episode 5: Paige Stout

July 6, 2021 0 comments CG Social Team

Paige Stout was named a COWGIRL Magazine 30 Under 30 as a part of the inaugural class in 2020. It’s no surprise, as this young woman has taken bucking bulls to the PBR World Finals five of the eight years that she has been hauling! Getting her first bull at ten years, Paige walks us through raising bucking bulls, getting her nursing degree, and what she sees as the future of women in Western industries!

“‘My dad’s dad was a professional bull rider back before the PRCA even existed,’ says Paige, whose father followed in the family footsteps until he, literally, outgrew being a bull rider by being too tall. He started fighting bulls as a bull fighter and they began raising bulls as a family at a young age.

“Paige says that her interest in bucking bulls practically grew overnight and she purchased her first bull at the age of ten. With a laugh, Paige admits that she did get on a bucking bull once but it was out in the pasture feeding and not an arena setting.

“‘He was very gentle and you could go up and pet him and rub all over him,’ says Paige, who asked her dad what he would do. ‘I said, ‘Alright!’ And swung a leg over and he bucked me off! … I haven’t been on one since!'”

Listen to Paige’s episode here!

COWGIRL 30 Under 30 is sponsored by The Cowboy Channel, Wrangler, Montana Silversmiths, Durango Boots, Charlie 1 Horse Hats, and Cavender’s.

Make sure to follow That Western Life on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter so that you can engage with our guests before they come on the show! Read more on the blog at That Western Life.

Listen to last week’s episode with Bryce Albright of Dude Rancher’s Association here!

That Western Life Podcast X COWGIRL Episode 4: Bryce Albright

June 29, 2021 0 comments Carly Billington

Bryce Albright may seem young for her position as the executive director of the Dude Rancher’s Association, but a lifetime spent on dude ranches has made her a capable leader who has successful navigated a tourism industry through the COVID-19 pandemic. One of the 2021 COWGIRL Magazine 30 Under 30 inductee’s, Bryce talks about how she continued to improve her skills and build relationships, which resulted in the opportunity to interview for her dream job at such a young age!

“Bryce is a cowgirl raised between Wyoming and Montana on a Dude Ranch to parents who are a “dude ranch romance” that lasted more than a summer, in fact, they just celebrated their 30th wedding anniversary! Because of this, Dude Ranch’s are such a special place in the safety and autonomy that comes with a Dude Ranch is truly a special place in the world that we live in today.

“‘Growing up, I learned every aspect of the ranch,’ says Bryce, whose aunt and uncle managed a dude ranch and one where Bryce worked at after they sold it. In her time on the dude ranch, she held every job title that they have available on the show.

“The Dude Rancher’s Association is a trade industry that has been around for nearly 100 years and has been providing destination western ranch vacations for over a hundred years! While they all include horseback riding to some capacity, the 93 ranches over 10 western U.S. states and one Canadian province, also include their own unique outdoor activities like zip lining, cattle drives, fly fishing, and more!”

Listen to Bryce’s episode here!

COWGIRL 30 Under 30 is sponsored by The Cowboy Channel, Wrangler, Montana Silversmiths, Durango Boots, Charlie 1 Horse Hats, and Cavender’s.

Make sure to follow That Western Life on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter so that you can engage with our guests before they come on the show! Read more on the blog at That Western Life.

Listen to last week’s episode with Shaley Ham of West Desperado here!

That Western Life Podcast X COWGIRL Episode 3: Shaley Ham

June 23, 2021 0 comments CG Social Team

We’re back with the third collaborative episode with That Western Life! This week, Shaley Ham, member of the inaugural COWGIRL 30 Under 30 class, sits down to chat with Katie and Rachel. Shaley is a full time tax accountant from Washington, with a love for the Western lifestyle who, after getting noticed for her Western fashion posts, began to build her own Western fashion marketing business!

“While most people recognize Shaley Ham by her Instagram and blog handle, West Desperado, Shaley has used her creativity and passion for Western fashion to become one of the most sought-after Western Fashion influencers. A daughter of 2016 National Finals Rodeo Barrel Racer Pam Capper, Shaley grew up on the back of a horse and attending junior rodeos. But it wasn’t until after she graduated college that she stepped back into her Western fashion boots and created a small side account to post her fashion ideas and favorites.

“That account quickly grew and, after amassing nearly 120,000 followers on the platform, Shaley has continued to grow and build her brand through all of the social media changes. From her own line of hats with War Bonnet Hatworks and a denim and shirt line with Rock’n’Roll Denim, we can’t wait to see what Shaley does next! In this episode, the member of the inaugural COWGIRL Magazine 30 Under 30 class chats about her tips for brand collaborations, her role at the big fashion market shows, and her advice for those interested in applying for the 2022 COWGIRL Magazine 30 Under 30 class!”

Listen to Shaley’s episode here!

COWGIRL 30 Under 30 is sponsored by The Cowboy Channel, Wrangler, Montana Silversmiths, Durango Boots, Charlie 1 Horse Hats, and Cavender’s.

Make sure to follow That Western Life on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter so that you can engage with our guests before they come on the show! Read more on the blog at That Western Life.

Listen to last week’s episode with Natalie McFarland of McFarland Productions here!

That Western Life Podcast X COWGIRL Episode 2: Natalie McFarland

June 15, 2021 0 comments CG Social Team

The COWGIRL 30 Under 30 collaboration with That Western Life Podcast is officially commencing this week with Natalie McFarland!

Natalie has been featured a few times on the podcast, where she and host Katie Schrock, fellow 30 Under 30 recipient, talked about how they met when judging the Eugene ProRodeo rodeo queen pageant. At that time, Natalie had just started to pursue a side hobby of photography with a hint of website management and they both had big goals for what their small idea for their businesses could turn into.

“Owner of McFarland Productions, Natalie McFarland was named to COWGIRL Magazine’s inaugural 30 Under 30 class in 2020. A passionate advocate for all things agriculture, her company may be best known for it’s video work, but her entire team works hard to provide a one-stop shop for all things digital in the Western world!

“Natalie lives in the great state of Oregon, where her passion for promoting agriculture is second to none! Join us as we dive deep into the creation of McFarland Productions, the challenges of entrepreneurship, managing a team, tips for your COWGIRL 30 Under 30 application, and the artistic talents of Natalie herself!”

Listen to Natalie’s episode here!

COWGIRL 30 Under 30 is sponsored by The Cowboy Channel, Wrangler, Montana Silversmiths, Durango Boots, Charlie 1 Horse Hats, and Cavender’s.

Make sure to follow That Western Life on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter so that you can engage with our guests before they come on the show! Read more on the blog at That Western Life.

Listen to last week’s episode with COWGIRL owner/publisher Ken Amorosano here!

That Western Life Podcast X COWGIRL Episode 1: Ken Amorosano

June 8, 2021 0 comments CG Social Team

Starting June 2021, That Western Life is joining forces with COWGIRL Magazine to provide in-depth and robust interviews with each of COWGIRL’s 30 Under 30 recipients to showcase an inside look at the women who are moving and shaking the Western industries in digital, media, fashion, boutiques, rodeo, ranching, and more! If you’ve ever been interested in learning about the COWGIRL Magazine 30 Under 30 Program, how it began and how you can be a part of it, this is the show for you!

Kicking off this collaboration is none other than COWGIRL owner/publisher Ken Amorosano! In this episode, listeners get to know Ken’s background and how he came to be the leader of COWGIRL.

Listen to Ken’s episode here!

COWGIRL 30 Under 30 is sponsored by The Cowboy Channel, Wrangler, Montana Silversmiths, Durango Boots, Charlie 1 Horse Hats, and Cavender’s.

“Ken Amorosano is a guest that we have been eagerly awaiting to introduce on the That Western Life podcast as someone who is making one of the biggest differences for women in the Western industries. If you have listened to our episodes or read our blogs, you have heard us talk about the COWGIRL Magazine 30 Under 30 program and episode 77 brings you the Publisher and Editor in Chief of COWGIRL Magazine, Ken Amorosano, onto the show!

“Ken’s journey started in New York, but he was a “two-steppin’ fool” and found a true passion for the Western lifestyle starting in country and Western music. From there, he got involved in horseback riding, mounted shooting, and it all led him to his positions with COWGIRL Magazine and as the Publisher and Chief Executive Officer of True West Publishing.”

Make sure to follow That Western Life on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter so that you can engage with our guests before they come on the show! Read more on the blog at That Western Life.

COWGIRL Magazine Collaboration With That Western Life

June 2, 2021 0 comments Jenna Link

The That Western Life podcast is a top 10 rodeo sports podcast that is 50% rodeo and 50% “other” with other being defined as ranching, farming, advocacy, and western lifestyle. A weekly podcast co-hosted by Katie Schrock and Rachel Owens-Sarno, the show is in its third season, bringing forth great weekly coverage on pressing industry news, rodeo action, and key industry players.

Starting June 2021, That Western Life is joining forces with COWGIRL Magazine to provide in-depth and robust interviews with each of COWGIRL’s 30 Under 30 recipients to showcase an inside look at the women who are moving and shaking the western industries in digital, media, fashion, boutiques, rodeo, ranching and more!

COWGIRL 30 Under 30 is sponsored by The Cowboy Channel, Wrangler, Montana Silversmiths, Durango Boots, Charlie 1 Horse Hats, and Cavender’s.

Make sure to follow That Western Life on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter so that you can engage with our guests before they come on the show! Read more on the blog at That Western Life.

New Class Of COWGIRL 30 Under 30!

April 8, 2021 0 comments CG Editorial Team

A new class of COWGIRL 30 Under 30 was inaugurated at The Cowboy Channel Studios in the Fort Worth Stockyards during RFD-TV’s The American Rodeo week. 27 of the 30 honorees were able to make the ceremony where some 150 guests enjoyed the Wrangler Bubbles & Blue Jeans Brunch followed by an in-studio presentation. Class of 2021 guests mingled with 2020 Alumna while sipping mimosas and noshing on mini brunch items, afterwards posing for the 2021 class picture below.

Left to Right, Top Row: Kaitlin Lorman, Anna Baglione, Bryce Albright, Emily Miller-Beisel, Catie Kershner; Front Row: Erin Delong, Sarah Hendrix, Sarah Brown-Armstrong, Shelby Winchell, Katie Perschbacher, Katherine Merck, Gabrielle Sage, Shelbi Tidwell, Sierra Lewis, Taylor Morton, Julia Ayres, Katie Schrock, Shayla Foster, Siobhan Hilliard, Shaina Zollman, Kim Rounds, Kallie Jo Bearden, Madalynn Newman, Brittney Phillips. Not Pictured: Alexis O’Boyle, Alisha Newton, Janie Johnson, Loni Lester, Peyton Bennight.

Sponsors Left to Right: Montana Silversmiths’ Judy Wagner, Charlie 1 Horse’s Kaci Riggs, Durango’s Erin Delong, COWGIRL’s Callie Tice, Cavender’s Jennifer Green, The Cowboy Channel’s Raquel Gottsch, COWGIRL Publisher Ken Amorosano.