Cowgirls Over Coffee (Thea Larsen)
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| 23 Sep 2024 | 46. How Stories Shape Rural Women Entrepreneurs: A Conversation with Trailblazher Magazine | 00:46:32 | |
I’m excited to have two incredible women on today’s episode. Jan and Erin Johnson, founders of Trailblazher magazine, join us for a conversation about their mission, storytelling, and fostering connection. The mom and daughter team share how they combined their writing, research, and design skills to dream up and create their keepsake magazine. With their sixteenth issue just being launched for fall, we’ll learn how Trailblazher magazine is all about the connection, collaboration, and community between rural women. Their publication is filled with women sharing their stories that are filled with inspiration. You can also find DIY projects, mental wellness help, recipes, business info, and more in each quarterly issue. Jan and Erin give a behind-the-scenes look at what balance looks like working together for 25 years and now living together as well. They’ve always worked with female entrepreneurs, and their passion for connecting rural women is evident as they give us details about their online directory, which is going live at the end of September! Supporting women is their mission, so don’t miss their fall issue of Trailblazher to learn more. Resources & Links:
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| 16 Sep 2024 | 45. From Ashes to Action: A Raw Look at Crisis, Community, and Connection | 00:32:21 | |
Please be aware this episode could be triggering for those who have experienced trauma with fire or loss. In today’s episode, Meg Scales is back recounting her recent harrowing experience with the House Draw Fire, which affected her community in Wyoming. This wildfire, ignited by lightning, caused extensive damage to ranches and farms. Today, Meg shares what she saw, felt, and went through with her husband and friends as they raced to fight the fire, save their livestock, and protect their homes. With a life-altering experience like this, we wanted to reflect on the power of prayer, disaster preparedness, and believing in the good of people. Meg will also share recovery efforts and what’s next. This episode can help drive action to make a plan with your family for priorities and steps to take in the event of a disaster. If you take one thing away from this episode, let it be that hope stayed alive during this tragedy through prayer and manifestation. Resources & Links:
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| 01 Nov 2023 | Welcome to Cowgirls Over Coffee! | 00:03:25 | |
The truth of the matter is there’s nothing you’re missing. There’s no hack, strategy, system or secret that you just haven’t figured out. There’s only the dynamic process of discovering what matters for you and what doesn’t, what works for you and what doesn’t. I certainly don’t have it all figured out yet! And, that’s what this podcast is all about. Welcome to Cowgirls Over Coffee with Thea Larsen! The podcast where I take you along on my mission to encourage and equip women with that cowgirl grit and determination to finally quit winging it, and learn to savor life at the intersection of home and ambition. Tune in each week for conversations with not only myself, but also roundtable discussions with my friends, and even an expert or two, as we navigate the messy, mundane and magic of every day cultivating thriving homes and businesses from the ranch, farm, kitchen table or cab of the truck. This is an experiment in embracing the process, sampling systems, and nurturing self, all while simply refusing to settle for less than we know we can achieve - for ourselves, our families, our communities and our businesses. We’ll cover topics like planning, organization, rural lifestyle, motherhood, wellbeing, homemaking, dream chasing and entrepreneurship. Make sure to hit subscribe so you never miss a convo! Websites: www.cowgirlsovercoffe Facebook: @cowgirlsovercoffee Instagram: @cowgirlsovercoffee and @thea.does.the.things | |||
| 10 Mar 2025 | Why March Matters: The Secret to Progress That Sticks All Year | 00:20:58 | |
We’re talking about why March is the most underrated month for making real, lasting progress. We’re moving out of the slow, reflective energy of winter and into our season of momentum—but here’s the thing: progress isn’t about doing more, it’s about doing the right things. This episode is your pep talk and game plan for shifting into action mode without slipping into burnout mode. Inside This Episode:Why March is the “make or break” month for your goals (and how to use it to your advantage)Seasonal Cadence 101 (again!): The simple shift that helps you work with your energy, not against itThe Spring Sprint: How to lock in habits, routines, and rituals that keep you moving forwardTracking progress that actually feels good (because small wins matter!).Momentum over productivity, in order to stay consistent when motivation fadesYour Next Steps:
And hey—if this episode gave you a little clarity (or a much-needed fire beneath your booty), leave a quick rating + review. It helps more women like you stop spinning their wheels and start moving forward. *** If this episode resonates with you, make sure to subscribe, rate, and leave a review. Screenshot this episode, tag @CowgirlsOverCoffee, and share your biggest takeaway or how you’re planning to build more discipline in your life. Let’s keep the conversation going! Resources & Links:
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| 13 Nov 2023 | 3. Tips for All the Thanksgiving Things | 00:54:12 | |
On today’s episode, I have special guests, Meghan Gates and Lana Wilkes to chat about tips for all the Thanksgiving things. The conversation touches on a wide range of aspects of the holiday from the importance of planning, asking for help when needed, and focusing on gratitude and mental well-being. Tune in for this round-table conversation with friends sharing our unique approaches and tips to savor the holidays!
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| 13 Nov 2023 | 2. First Steps Towards Creating More Consistency | 00:24:24 | |
When I think about my own life and experiences, as well as what I’ve seen in the Cowgirls Over Coffee membership, cultivating consistency is a common struggle. So in today’s episode, I’m sharing the importance of consistency, what’s standing in our way of being consistent, and the first steps towards creating more consistency.
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| 13 Jan 2025 | Feeling Behind? Reframe Your New Year Goals with Confidence | 00:33:41 | |
This week’s episode digs right into the messy middle of January, a time when the spark of New Year’s goals can feel overshadowed by life’s chaos and demands. This conversation with Thea & Meg tackles the reality of starting a new year amidst change, unpredictability, and the lingering feeling of being “behind.” Explore the mindset shifts and strategies that high-achieving women can use to embrace change, lean into the discomfort of growth, and redefine their expectations for success. From finding clarity in the chaos to integrating family, work, and personal priorities, this episode offers actionable insights for balancing ambition with presence. Tune in for candid reflections, powerful reframes, and practical advice to help set the tone for 2025 with intention and purpose. What We Consider in this Episode:
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If this episode resonates with you, make sure to subscribe, rate, and leave a review. Screenshot this episode, tag @CowgirlsOverCoffee, and share your biggest takeaway or how you’re planning to build more discipline in your life. Let’s keep the conversation going! Resources & Links:
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| 21 Oct 2024 | 50. Exploring Fear: Why It’s More Complex Than Just 'Feeling It and Moving On' | 00:26:34 | |
In this episode of Cowgirls Over Coffee, Lana Wilkes and I are tackling the subject of fear, not with a specific one-size-fits-all strategy to overcome it, but with an open conversation that invites reflection. As we dive into the different ways fear shows up in life, from the rational (like rattlesnakes) to the intangible (fear of failure), we explore how fear informs our actions, beliefs, and even our limiting behaviors. This episode isn't intended to provide you with a 5-step plan to crush your fears; it's about starting the conversation. We encourage you to think deeply about what's beneath your fears, how fear impacts your ability to make decisions, and how understanding fear is often the next step toward progress. Key Takeaways:
This conversation is perfect for anyone who feels stuck or limited by fear but isn’t looking for easy answers. Instead, you’ll leave with the motivation to reflect on your own fears, how they show up, and what they might be telling you about the next step forward. If this episode resonates with you, make sure to subscribe, rate, and leave a review. Screenshot this episode, tag @CowgirlsOverCoffee, and share your biggest takeaway or how you’re planning to build more discipline in your life. Let’s keep the conversation going! Resources & Links:
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| 27 May 2024 | 30. You Don't Have to Catch Up | 00:17:58 | |
In today’s episode I wanted to have a one-on-one conversation with you about an epiphany I had that has alleviated stress and anxiety from my life. It’s a simple strategy, but makes a big impact when we truly believe it: you don’t have to catch up. Start where you’re at and go from there; you don’t have to back track. Think about the time and effort you’ll save if you don’t go backwards and instead dive in where you can and keep going forward. The thought of having to catch up can overwhelm and lead to no action. Taking action helps create momentum and provides clarity to keep you going. And when there are things in your backlog, you can then intentionally and deliberately create space in your calendar to complete what you can. This strategy is a game changer! Also in this episode, I’ll share a few things to come for summer including the Summer Setup program starting June 3rd!
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| 03 Feb 2025 | Balance Isn’t a Myth, It’s a Skill: Strategies for Thriving in Challenging Seasons | 00:46:25 | |
Finding balance in life’s toughest seasons is about more than simply managing a to-do list, it’s about strengthening the skills and mindsets that allow you to thrive, even when everything feels chaotic. In this episode, Jill Carr and Meg Scales join the conversation to unpack what it means to navigate high demands with grace, curiosity, and a touch of stubbornness. Join us for a conversation about how to balance multiple high-demand roles, redefining your relationship with expectations, and embracing life’s ebb and flow while trusting yourself. Highlights from this candid discussion include:
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Engage and Share: What resonated with you? Share your insights and tag @cowgirlsovercoffee on Instagram! Let’s learn from each other and keep this conversation about balance going. Relevant Links: Subscribe, Review, and Reflect: If you found value in this episode, leave a review and share it with a friend who needs some encouragement during a tough season. Let’s grow and thrive together. *** If this episode resonates with you, make sure to subscribe, rate, and leave a review. Screenshot this episode, tag @CowgirlsOverCoffee, and share your biggest takeaway or how you’re planning to build more discipline in your life. Let’s keep the conversation going! Resources & Links:
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| 14 Oct 2024 | 49. Empowering Rural Women: Amanda Radke on Advocacy, Family, and Ranching | 00:41:04 | |
In this episode of Cowgirls Over Coffee, I have a no-BS conversation with Amanda Radke - a rancher, mother of four, and independent businesswoman - about the real challenges of balancing family, business, and life on the ranch. This isn't your basic chat about finding balance; it's a raw, unfiltered look at what it takes to juggle multiple roles without losing your sanity. Amanda shares how she manages her cattle business, fights for property rights, and stays present with her kids, all while navigating the constant demands of ranch life. We dig into the hard truth about why balance isn't about doing it all but about making intentional choices and understanding the cost of every 'yes' and 'no' in your life. Key Takeaways:
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| 28 Oct 2024 | 51. How to Prioritize Yourself while Balancing a High-Demand Lifestyle | 00:29:39 | |
Today's conversation is actually a throwback that we felt needed a quick replay before fully shifting into the holiday season. I'm sitting down with Meg Scales to dive into the tough yet essential topic of self-prioritization in high-demand lifestyles. Whether you're balancing ranch life, a growing business, a family, or (most likely!) all of the above - you know that "putting yourself first" isn't as easy as it sounds. In this episode, Meg and I break down what prioritizing yourself really looks like in the midst of chaos, stress, and competing demands. Together, we get honest about the cost of self-care and how to shift from burnout to balance. You'll hear practical strategies for managing time, avoiding overwhelm, and why the "empty cup" analogy doesn't even scratch the surface. We also dig into the hard questions: What are you willing to give up? What's holding you back from prioritizing yourself? And how do you manage the constant pressure to "do it all" without losing yourself in the process? This episode is packed with raw honesty, tough love, and insights that will have you rethinking how you manage your day-to-day. If you've ever felt like you're drowning in responsibilities, this conversation is for you. Key Takeaways:
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| 30 Sep 2024 | 47. From Burnout Back to Balance: 5 Core Practices to Reclaim the Season | 00:28:39 | |
We made it through September! As we go through this transitional time of year, I want you to be ready for the holiday season and soak in all the joy. Let's finish this year strong in your purpose! September is a prime month for burnout because we're coming off of the chaos of summer and gearing up for the winter season. I hit a wall in September, so I wanted to share five core practices I have used to refuel the tank and overcome burnout, such as writing a triggering journal and focusing on core care. By identifying the patterns that put you into burnout in the first place, you'll drive awareness to the root cause so you know how to prevent another cycle of it. So tune in to make an action plan to remedy your burnout and reclaim the season! Resources & Links:
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| 25 Mar 2024 | 21. What Does it Even Mean to Prioritize Self | 00:29:54 | |
In a high-demand lifestyle, what does it really look like, functionally, to prioritize ourselves? Join today’s conversation with Meg and me as we explore personal expectations and narratives based on what season of life we’re in. What’s the cost of prioritizing yourself? Where do shame, fear, and blame play a role in putting yourself first? We get told we can’t pour from an empty cup, but it’s hard to wade through the reasons we don’t prioritize ourselves. This episode gets the conversation started.
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| 18 Dec 2023 | 8. Photo Taking Tips from the Pros for this Holiday Season | 00:52:11 | |
On today’s episode, I have special guests Danja Barber, Brooke Juma Ehlers, and Lyndsey Garber, and we’re talking all about photography during the holiday season! These professional photographers are with me today to share their tips on capturing authentic moments, creating a relaxed atmosphere, and using editing apps to enhance photos. They also provide advice on outdoor and indoor photography, taking photos in a barn setting, and the importance of printing photos. Ultimately, remember to be present during the holiday season and capture memories with your loved ones!
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| 31 Dec 2024 | 2024: Lost Week Daily Journaling - Day 6 | 00:07:17 | |
Podcast Show Notes: Episode: "The Lost Week Reflections - Day 6" Happy New Year’s Eve! In this final episode of The Lost Week Journaling Challenge, we tackling the day 6 prompt taking you through an empowering reflection to identify obstacles that stood in the way of your dreams, goals, and contentment in 2024. This process sets the stage for entering 2025 with clarity and intention. Episode Highlights:
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Thank you for joining The Last Week Journaling Challenge! Start 2025 feeling refreshed, empowered, and ready to take on your goals. See you in the new year! 🎉 *** If this episode resonates with you, make sure to subscribe, rate, and leave a review. Screenshot this episode, tag @CowgirlsOverCoffee, and share your biggest takeaway or how you’re planning to build more discipline in your life. Let’s keep the conversation going! Resources & Links:
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| 29 Jan 2024 | 13. February Fatigue: Finding Balance and Beating Burnout | 00:28:38 | |
February is a prime time for burnout. So on today’s episode, Lana and I are going to talk about how we can mitigate some of this overwhelm and prepare the best we can as we head into the month of February. We discuss the added stress that comes with the winter months and the need for intentionality in daily life to prevent feeling overwhelmed. The conversation covers the importance of breaking goals into manageable tasks, scheduling restful breaks, and being self-aware to recognize early signs of burnout.
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| 08 Jan 2024 | 11. This is Where We Start in 2024 | 00:23:52 | |
Today’s episode is some encouragement to embrace the process of tackling daily demands and focus on mundane tasks as part of your journey to reaching your goals. I’m sharing six specific processes and routines that we need to commit to in 2024 to set us up for success and an intentional life.
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| 01 Apr 2024 | 22. My Top 5 Things that are Just Working Right Now | 00:28:21 | |
Happy April! Let’s kick off another month together. In today’s episode I’ll share five things that are working for me right now in life. These things might seem small or obvious, but I know it’s still helpful to hear and spark ideas. These things I’m doing help me stay organized as well as help me focus my presence and intention in my different roles. Join the conversation by sharing what’s working for you on Instagram!
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| 02 Sep 2024 | 43. Why Fall Routines Matter: Setting Your Family Up for Success | 00:34:15 | |
Welcome to September! In today’s episode, Lana Wilkes (Cowgirls Over Coffee Community Manager) is back with us! Join the conversation as we talk about transitioning into fall routines. Valuing the power of a routine is important. Routines help provide productivity, they’re constructive, and they’re comforting. Find your routine to be a safe space that helps you reach your goals. In this episode, Lana and I both share the fall routines we’ve put in place to help us focus on things we want to accomplish. We all have to find what works for us based on our priorities and what motivates us. When we’re consistent with our routines, the benefits are easily felt. What routines are working for your family? Resources & Links:
Connect with this week's Presenting Sponsor: Holly Allison with Ranch and Recreation showcasing the Rafter MB Arena for sale in Wheatland, WY.
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| 27 Nov 2023 | 5. Ditch the Guilt About Your Phone | 00:33:05 | |
On today’s episode, my good friend Lana and I are talking all about how to ditch the guilt about your phone. We want you to be present in your life instead of feeling like you’re always missing something. So how do we make sure we ARE being present? One of the biggest things that has come up so often in the Cowgirls Over Coffee membership is the distraction of our phones. However, instead of feeling like we need to completely throw our phones in the trash, we’re talking about how to utilize our phones as an amazing tool while also having boundaries so we can live a present life.
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| 22 Apr 2024 | 25. A Conversation About Confidence with Kaylee Phillips | 00:42:27 | |
On today’s episode we welcome Kaylee Phillips, a wife and mother of two and owner of Suede + Coy and Glow House. As a stylist, Kaylee started forging her path in fashion when she opened her first business, Tin Wagon Boutique. The lessons she learned owning that business for seven years helped propel her into her fashion label, Suede + Coy, named after her children. When working with her clients, Kaylee focuses on growing their confidence through internal work so the external piece of choosing clothing has a solid foundation to start from. Kaylee will share how finding a personal style starts with self reflection and taking care of ourselves. She talks through the importance of how we feel on the inside, how do we take time for ourselves without guilt, and how do we get to the best version of ourselves? Join the conversation as Kaylee ties her passion for uplifting women to her love of helping make women feel confident in clothing in her latest venture, Glow House.
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| 01 Jan 2024 | 10. Do this before you set goals for the New Year | 00:53:13 | |
Welcome back to another episode of Cowgirls Over Coffee - I am so excited to start a new year with you! Today I’m sharing my methodology for planning goals and how vital it is to set clear objectives and milestones. I’m introducing five core foundations for achieving goals: mindset, support & accountability, routines or daily practices, energy, and resource management. As much as I just want to wing it in life, there must be planning and preparation in order to achieve the life I want.
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| 15 Jul 2024 | 36. The Dynamic Nature of Success & Accomplishment | 00:31:30 | |
Meg Scales is back for a conversation filled with life updates ranging from hay season and summer chaos to vulnerability about today’s topic. This episode is the next step in the conversation about quitting that we had a few weeks ago on the podcast. We know how we feel about quitting; the next questions are: What do success and accomplishment mean to us? And how have they changed in different seasons of life?
Looking back at our younger years, we had different ideas, goals, and capacities of what accomplishment and success looked like, but they have shifted and grown as we have done the same. As we check in with ourselves, we don’t need to move forward with old narratives; everything can pivot as we experience more in life.
Meg shares how academic drive was always a marker of success to her, but it’s now shifted to a curiosity for knowledge that helps her continue to grow. I share how, in a past season of life, being a CEO by 29 meant success. My definition of success was informed by my deep need for validation. Now, success means I want to feel contentment in the pursuit instead of assuming that the contentment will come from attainment.
What does success look like to you? Let’s use this conversation to inspire each other!
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| 03 Mar 2025 | When February Tries to Ruin Your Life: Hitting Reset & Building Momentum for Spring | 00:32:21 | |
February was a plot twist that no one saw coming or needed. If your month felt like an uphill battle without enough time to even get traction, you’re not alone. In this episode, Thea and Meg are unpacking what it actually takes to reset after a month that knocked you sideways. Because here’s the truth: you don’t have to throw away the whole year just because February didn’t go as planned. We’re talking about:
If February felt like a dumpster fire, this episode is for you. Screenshot this episode and tag @CowgirlsOverCoffee to share how your February went and what you’re looking forward to this spring. If you’re finding these conversations helpful, please take a minute to rate and review the podcast. It helps us connect with more women who are navigating the same challenges. Links & Resources
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| 08 Apr 2024 | 23. A Conversation about Collaborations with Jenn Anderson of LOVleathers | 00:52:49 | |
What makes a really good collab that benefits the makers, influencers, and customers? On today’s episode, we welcome Jenn Anderson from LOVleathers to answer that question! Jenn shares her background in leather working and sewing, and how her western handbag design company came to life. We’ll dive into how collaborations with other businesses and brands can spark inspiration and make an impact in the consumer journey. Jenn explains how including the human aspect of storytelling in a collab sets that experience apart from an average, more transactional collab. You’ll hear why creating a genuine connection with who you’re doing a collab with helps create the magic.
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| 19 Feb 2024 | 16. Fit for the Ride | 00:43:17 | |
On today’s episode, I’m excited to have Kelly Altschwager of Western Workouts and Carrie Jansen of Blueprint Barrel Racing join me. We’ll talk about the progression of building our fitness and our health and then also our relationships that go into that. You’ll hear how Kelly and Carrie started working together and the positive outcomes of their relationship. Ultimately we talk about how everything is connected and when we make a commitment to ourselves and we invest the time, energy, intention, and money, we can see how integrated all parts of our life can be. The Cowgirls Over Coffee membership opens 2/22/24-2/26/24. Join the waitlist below. Resources & Links:
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| 06 May 2024 | 27. A Podcast About Podcasts with Jill Carr | 00:42:52 | |
I’m so excited to have Jill Carr, founder of Jill Carr Podcasting, join the conversation today! Jill is my podcast manager and is who helped me launch the Cowgirls Over Coffee podcast last fall. We’re going very meta today on the podcast to talk all about podcasts! Jill shares how she got into the podcasting world, how she helps rural women, and the impact podcasts can have on your listeners and your business.
Jill and her husband ranch in the Flint Hills of Kansas with their two little girls. When she's not ranch wife-ing and mom life-ing, she's running her podcast production company Jill Carr Podcasting. Her and her team help to launch and manage rural women entrepreneurs' podcasts so that they can extend their impact, connect on a deeper level with their audience, and grow their business strategically.
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| 26 Feb 2024 | 17. There's a Seat at the Table for You if You Like this Episode | 00:31:15 | |
On today’s episode, I’m excited to have Meg Scales with me. We’re talking all about the Cowgirls Over Coffee Membership. Meg and I talk about the origin of the membership as well as the mechanics and goals behind it. You’ll hear that it doesn’t give a “taking a course” vibe, it’s a process that includes foundational habits and routines, tackling daily demands and making space for long term goals. Overall our goal with the membership community is to achieve more purpose, presence, and balance in pursuit of our goals- whether that’s professionally or personally.
The Cowgirls Over Coffee Membership is opening this Tuesday 2/27 through Friday 3/1. It only opens twice each year for new members. Link to join: www.cowgirlsovercoffee.com/join
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| 13 Nov 2023 | 1. A Conversation about Cultivating Friendship & Self-Awareness Between Two Besties | 00:42:31 | |
Welcome to the first episode of the Cowgirls Over Coffee podcast! When thinking about what the first episode of the podcast should be, I thought we should take it way back to where Cowgirls Over Coffee began. And that is Meg and I’s friendship. We’re going to talk about cultivating friendships, being grounded and purposeful, and the evolution of our relationship. I want to welcome you to sit down at our table as we share our thoughts, where we’ve been, and where we’re going with the conversations to come.
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| 04 Dec 2023 | 6. The One Where We Had a Bad Day | 00:28:57 | |
In today’s episode, I am joined again by my bestie Meg. We’re chatting about the challenges of balancing daily life with personal goals and staying true to one’s purpose. We’re exploring the concept of doing more of what truly matters and the duality of experiencing both suffering and joy. We also talk about the importance of self-reflection, the process of discovering what matters, and how vital it is to process our emotions.
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| 11 Mar 2024 | 19. Homekeeping over Housekeeping | 00:34:13 | |
We invite you to listen in on a conversation with Lana and I about bringing our home to the forefront of our planning, habits and routines. Usually when we’re thinking about the deliberate action we need to take around improving our lives, we’re focusing on the tactics and strategies around our goals, objectives and daily obligations. However, all of those things directly impacted our home. We can’t dismiss the importance that our environment has on us. So, today we’re talking about HOME-keeping over HOUSE-keeping; and the habits, routines and foundational practices for keeping our home in a way that it feels both nurturing and energizing.
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| 26 Dec 2024 | 2024: Lost Week Daily Journaling - Day 1 | 00:10:33 | |
Podcast Show Notes: Episode: "The Lost Week Reflections - Day 1" Welcome back to Cowgirls Over Coffee! After a holiday hiatus, we're back to guide you through an intentional and reflective close to the year. This episode kicks off The Lost Week Journaling Challenge, a thoughtful practice to reflect on 2024 before setting intentions for 2025. Episode Highlights:
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This episode is a perfect blend of reflection and encouragement to help you close out the year with intention. Tune in daily for more prompts and kickstart your new year with clarity! *** If this episode resonates with you, make sure to subscribe, rate, and leave a review. Screenshot this episode, tag @CowgirlsOverCoffee, and share your biggest takeaway or how you’re planning to build more discipline in your life. Let’s keep the conversation going! Resources & Links:
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| 06 Jan 2025 | Beyond Resolutions: Strategic Goal Setting for 2025 to Ensure You Don’t Burnout Before the End of the Year | 00:20:45 | |
Beyond Resolutions: Strategic Goal Setting for 2025 to Ensure You Don’t Burnout Before the End of the YearThe first Monday of the new year is here, and it's time to reset, refocus, and realign for 2025. This episode dives into a fresh approach to goal-setting and planning that avoids burnout and builds sustainable momentum throughout the year. Using the concept of a seasonal cadence and symbiotic goals, this method ensures those big dreams and visions come to life while also meeting the daily demands of life without feeling overwhelmed and burning out. What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
Why This Matters: Many women in high-demand roles struggle with the tension of pursuing big goals while managing everyday life. This episode delivers actionable strategies to create a sustainable plan that prioritizes both—leading to less overwhelm, more confidence, and lasting success. By working with the natural rhythms of the year, you will gain clarity, focus, and resilience to achieve your most ambitious goals without sacrificing what matters most. Key Takeaways:
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| 30 Dec 2024 | 2024: Lost Week Daily Journaling - Day 5 | 00:08:58 | |
Podcast Show Notes: Episode: "The Lost Week Reflections - Day 5" In today’s episode of Cowgirls Over Coffee, we're dropping Day 5 of The Lost Week Journaling Challenge. This powerful prompt encourages you to reflect on the environments you're spend time in, and how those spaces impact your mood, productivity, and overall well-being. Episode Highlights:
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This exercise is a step toward creating spaces that energize and support your goals in the new year. Join us tomorrow for the final prompt in The Last Week Journaling Challenge! 🌟 *** If this episode resonates with you, make sure to subscribe, rate, and leave a review. Screenshot this episode, tag @CowgirlsOverCoffee, and share your biggest takeaway or how you’re planning to build more discipline in your life. Let’s keep the conversation going! Resources & Links:
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| 22 Jul 2024 | 37. Navigating Your Own Expectations & Saying No... But, Yes | 00:36:48 | |
Nobody panic, but we’re almost through July! It’s the perfect time for this powerful conversation I had with Dakota Dawn Johnson in today’s episode. We’re talking about navigating our own expectations, and I want to encourage you to have this same conversation with the people in your life. What are your expectations for yourself? Dakota shares that while she’s always thinking about cowboys, kids, cattle, etc., she has to remind herself that we all have different buckets we’re navigating. She shares a visual of Dusti Crain-Dickerson while Roman Riding and how she’s in control and has the reins. So do we. We can change direction or expectations at any time. We talk about how saying “no” isn’t necessarily a hard no, but rather, you’re finding the right “yes” that fits with the season of life you’re in right now. Dakota shares a personal and recent story that shows how she went from responding “yes” on the spot to giving herself the space to be more intentional with her time. You can learn to say “no” to something but “yes” in other ways. Getting clear on your priorities so you know what the best things to say “no” and “yes” to are is important and will always be a work in progress for us all. When you choose to change expectations, different opportunities can arise. Resources & Links:
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| 20 Nov 2023 | 4. Leveraging Gratitude to Create Consistency | 00:24:51 | |
If you’re listening to this episode in real-time, we’re in the middle of November, which means we have gratitude and thankfulness top of mind (or at least I hope you do!). So in today’s episode, I’m going to share how gratitude can actually help us be more consistent. There are so many benefits of practicing gratitude, and I hope today’s content provides a new way of looking at gratitude and consistency and how it affects our lives for the better.
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| 05 Aug 2024 | 39. Balancing Goals in Business, Farming & Family with Lexi Wright | 00:38:49 | |
Today's conversation is fitting as it will help us all as we go into a new season. My friend Lexi Wright is here to talk about balancing goals in business, farming, and family. Lexi has her own marketing agency, Back Pocket Social, a podcast called Farming on Purpose, and a new farm with a long list of needed projects. Lexi dives into the strategies that have changed her mindset on goal planning and execution. By cutting time into three sections, she has learned how to restructure and refocus to reach the goals that really matter and let go of the shame of when the little things don't get done. This method of goal planning alleviates setting yourself up for failure and gives the things you focus on purpose. Farming on Purpose is a podcast that brings together success stories from family farms and ranches and addresses industry trends so you can implement what works best for your operation. Back Pocket Social is a marketing agency specializing in social media, email marketing, and advertising for growing brands focused on excellent customer journeys. Resources & Links:
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| 03 Jun 2024 | 31. Speaking of Summer ... | 00:29:03 | |
Meg and I are back to talk about how we want to go into this summer season with a new mindset. In today’s episode we cover the importance of making a plan for your summer by setting deliberate intentions and realistic expectations. We want to alleviate the grief we can feel as summer slips away and we haven’t accomplished what we had hoped. Meg shares her planning process: instead of looking at what everyone else needs this summer, asking herself what she needs and reverse engineering the plan from there. I share how my summer planning entails scheduling things I want to do in ways that are easier to get them accomplished. Join the conversation so your summer planning can include what is important to you, how you want to feel, and what experiences you want to curate for yourself. Let’s squeeze all the sunshine and fun into our summer!
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| 29 Dec 2024 | 2024: Lost Week Daily Journaling - Day 4 | 00:08:34 | |
Podcast Show Notes: Episode: "The Lost Week Reflections - Day 4" In today’s episode of Cowgirls Over Coffee, we share the next prompt in our weekly Lost Week reflections, to help you explore and evaluate your beliefs about yourself. This exercise aims to uncover how these beliefs have shaped your experiences in 2024 and prepare you for a more intentional 2025. Episode Highlights:
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This powerful reflection sets the stage for intentional growth and clearer goal-setting in the new year. Join us tomorrow for Day 5 of The Lost Week Journaling Challenge! 🌟 *** If this episode resonates with you, make sure to subscribe, rate, and leave a review. Screenshot this episode, tag @CowgirlsOverCoffee, and share your biggest takeaway or how you’re planning to build more discipline in your life. Let’s keep the conversation going! Resources & Links:
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| 04 Mar 2024 | 18. The Spring Sprint: A Season for Intentional Progress on Your Long Term Goals | 00:24:43 | |
On today’s episode, we talk about going into the spring season! To me, March marks the beginning of spring and I like to leverage the power of how we feel in the spring with growth and renewal as a time for creating momentum and progress on goals we set for 2024. So I look at March, April, and May, those 12 weeks, as a spring sprint. I’ll share my process for looking at those long term goals and to use this time to embrace and leverage this spring sprint season towards the progress I want to make.
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| 29 Jul 2024 | 38. Lessons from This Summer I’m Taking with Me into Fall | 00:28:04 | |
On today’s episode, I’m doing some reflection as we near the end of summer and look ahead to the next season. I’m sharing six lessons from this summer that have served me so well that I’m taking them into fall. Some of these things were intentionally cultivated, and some were unintentional, but the work I’ve done this summer on my foundations has me feeling so grounded and prepared to lean into what fall has to offer as I enter my season of progress. Resources & Links:
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| 04 Nov 2024 | 52. November Whiplash: Transitioning from Fall Goals to Holiday Balance | 00:22:04 | |
As the holiday season is set to kick into high gear, we’re taking a beat to discuss the whirlwind that is November, as the steadier routine that supports our goals in the Fall comes face-to-face with the start of the holiday hustle. During this week’s conversation, Meg Scales and I discuss how to embrace the shift with deliberate planning and prioritization, align with the organic cadence of the season, and mitigate burnout and overwhelm. We highlight our strategy for balancing the drive to accomplish big goals with the need to create meaningful, joyful holiday experiences. Together, we explore how to be “all in” during this season by choosing your priorities and cutting out the things that don’t fit without guilt or doubt. This episode is packed with insights on:
Tune in, get inspired, and walk away with actionable steps to plan your most intentional holiday season yet. As we gear up for the holiday season, we’re taking a pause on weekly podcast episodes for November and December. Don’t worry - we’re not going anywhere! We’re simply shifting our focus to ensure we practice what we preach by creating space for family, reflection, and the incredible community within Cowgirls Over Coffee Membership. We’ll be back in January with all-new episodes designed to kick off your new year. In the meantime, be sure to connect with the Cowgirls Over Coffee resources at cowgirlsovercoffee.com for exclusive access to our Free Holiday Priming Workshop and Year End Reflection with a week of journaling prompts to close out 2024 with the most deliberate season of presence, reflection, and restoration. Enjoy your holiday season, and we’ll be back in your earbuds in 2025, ready to hit the ground running! If this episode resonates with you, make sure to subscribe, rate, and leave a review. Screenshot this episode, tag @CowgirlsOverCoffee, and share your biggest takeaway or how you’re planning to build more discipline in your life. Let’s keep the conversation going! Resources & Links:
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| 25 Dec 2023 | 9. The Lost Week: A Year End Journaling Challenge | 00:22:36 | |
I know the last week of the year can be overwhelming, overstimulating, and confusing. But I don't want you to skip the work of staying present through the end of 2023! In this episode, I’m introducing the Lost Week Journaling Challenge where we can reflect on the past year before rushing into setting goals for the new year. I’m going to talk through each of the prompts within the journaling challenge in this episode with the hope that we can evaluate our current state, relationships, beliefs, obstacles, and so much more.
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| 12 Aug 2024 | 40. Need a Reset? I've Got You! | 00:32:57 | |
It's time for a reset! It's August, and we're coming off a great summer and transitioning into a new season. In today's episode, I'm walking you through a reset you can develop into a ritual. The exercises I share in this episode come from our Ready.Set.Reset Workbook (linked below). The purpose of this reset is to get you out of survival, stress, overwhelm, and anxiety and get you into action. This reset helps set the tone for when you're ready to map out your month. We'll work on how you want to feel, the things you have to change in order to feel that way, the thoughts causing you stress, what you need to release, and how to rate task priority and importance. This reset will leave you feeling empowered and equipped to handle tomorrow. Open Enrollment for Cowgirls Over Coffee Membership is August 12-19. Check out the link below! Resources & Links:
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| 15 Apr 2024 | 24. Caretaking v. People Pleasing | 00:28:01 | |
Where is the line between being a caretaker and a people pleaser? On today’s episode Meg is back to build off a recent conversation we had about prioritizing yourself. Meg shares her expectations she puts on herself about being a caretaker for her family. As women, there’s so much awareness around not being a people pleaser that it tends to overshadow the real experience and the value of the caretaker mentality. What drives the caretaker mentality and why can it be different from a people pleaser mentality? Join the conversation with us!
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| 27 Jan 2025 | The 3-Step System for Monthly Planning That Keeps You on Track | 00:31:04 | |
Feeling like January left you in the dust? I’ve got you. This episode breaks down a no-nonsense, three-step approach to monthly planning that will help you stay on top of your goals, align with the rhythm of the season, and press pause on the chaos. Get ready to audit what worked (and what didn’t), set an intentional vibe for February, and create a messy first draft of your plans without overthinking or overwhelm. From romanticizing your life with simple practices to navigating February’s unique challenges, this episode is packed with practical, real-world strategies to help you feel in control and confident as you move into the month ahead. What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
Why it Matters: Because February has a way of speeding up just when you need it to slow down. This episode offers a direct approach to monthly planning that works. Providing you with a clear, actionable system to plan your month, stay intentional, and actually feel good about how you’re spending your time. Whether you’re juggling business, family, or just trying to keep your head above water, these strategies will help you slow down, focus on what matters, and feel like you’re in control. Key Takeaways:
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| 24 Jun 2024 | 33. Pause and Breathe | 00:52:11 | |
Today’s episode is a little different, but I know you’ll enjoy it! As we are winding down June, I wanted to check in with you and make sure you’re prioritizing the foundation of core care. While it can seem overwhelming to take care of yourself, I encourage you to choose just one thing to work on to improve your well-being. Breathwork is a great practice that will give you intentionality and presence.
In this episode, I’m sharing a recorded session with Kelsey Larson, a breathwork expert, held in our Cowgirls Over Coffee membership earlier this month. Kelsey teaches different techniques to use as you introduce your body, mind, and soul to breathwork. She shares ideas for both you and your children to help regulate the nervous system. I’m also talking about our Set the Tone workbook and how using it can help you be successful in the remainder of 2024.
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| 29 Apr 2024 | 26. A Conversation about Communication with Terryn Drieling | 00:36:26 | |
Today we have Terryn Drieling, a rural relationship guide and founder of the Good Movement Collective, a coaching program and community for rural women looking for growth and guidance in confidence, self-awareness, and communication. Our ranching/rural lifestyle is unique but has specific challenges as our lives are so integrated with family, friends, and coworkers. That means communication can be an obstacle and something we’ve overlooked culturally and collectively. But it’s the foundation of everything from your ranch operation to your marriage, so how do we get better at communication?
Terryn shares her background of what she learned in stockmanship with “good movement draws good movement” and how she applies it to human relationships. You’ll hear what Terryn finds are some of the biggest hurdles to good communication as well as tips to drive better communication. Her framework breaks down self-awareness and social-awareness and that as relational beings, we need community. How can you come across curious instead of critical during communication? Listen to today’s episode to learn more.
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| 09 Sep 2024 | 44. Fall into Easy Meal Planning: Simplifying Supper with Kaylee Stevie | 00:37:57 | |
I can’t think of any better September discussion than to talk about meals in your fall routine. In today’s episode, Kaylee Stevie joins me for a conversation about meal planning. I am personally not great at it, and I wanted to bring Kaylee on to help with tips for prepping and planning your meals. Kaylee homeschools and helps manage her and her husband’s direct-to-consumer beef sales business. She taught herself how to cook and started posting her creations on Instagram. She wants to help take the guesswork out of meal planning and offers a monthly subscription to meal planning ideas. Kaylee strives to take the guesswork out of meal planning and can help you become more efficient when building this routine. Her tips include starting small with just a few days a week and including your family in meal ideas to ensure everyone is included. Collaboration is a core value in her home, and that is evident in her meal-planning process. Can you find fifteen minutes each week to meal plan? Kaylee makes it that easy! Resources & Links:
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| 26 Aug 2024 | 42. Figuring It Out Is Overrated | 00:46:57 | |
In today's episode, I'm talking about the idea we have to figure it all out. While it's impossible to always figure everything out, I share some things I think I have figured out. I'll dive into how meaningful connections are, how cultivating consistency is key in life, and how important YOU are to you. Connection is your responsibility; how are you achieving connections in your life? I'm sharing a few studies about how keeping consistent routines helps to increase happiness. What is keeping you from being consistent? What is the fuel in your tank? What is motivating you? Taking care of yourself and focusing on yourself is important. Finding value in connection, consistency, and yourself will help you reach your goals and keep moving forward. Resources & Links:
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| 10 Jun 2024 | 32. How Do You Feel About Quitting? | 00:27:57 | |
Are you ever laying in bed at night thinking you’re ready to quit everything and burn it all down? In today’s episode Meg and I are talking about the ways we quit on ourselves and in our lives. How do we know what to intentionally quit? What things are we quietly quitting? Why does the action of and even the word quitting make us so uncomfortable? This conversation includes all sides of quitting including that it’s okay to not be okay with quitting. The name of the game is balance and today’s episode goes in depth on aligning activities with priorities, checking in with yourself, and embracing the pivot so as to not quit on ourselves. Does quitting equate to failure? Join the conversation to hear our thoughts.
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| 27 Dec 2024 | 2024: Lost Week Daily Journaling - Day 2 | 00:10:30 | |
Podcast Show Notes: Episode: "The Lost Week Reflections - Day 2" Welcome to Day 2 of The Lost Week Journaling Challenge! In this episode, we dive into a practical and reflective prompt to help you analyze a typical day in your life and gain clarity on how your daily routines align with your goals and values. Episode Highlights:
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Thea’s thoughtful approach to dissecting your daily routine is a game-changer for creating a fulfilling, intentional life in 2025. Tune in tomorrow for the next reflective prompt! 🌟 *** If this episode resonates with you, make sure to subscribe, rate, and leave a review. Screenshot this episode, tag @CowgirlsOverCoffee, and share your biggest takeaway or how you’re planning to build more discipline in your life. Let’s keep the conversation going! Resources & Links:
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| 05 Feb 2024 | 14. Listen Now if You Need Some Genuine Encouragement | 00:30:29 | |
On today’s episode, Lana and I are chatting all about encouragement. We are reflecting back on our experience at Art of the Cowgirl and the exercise of encouragement that we had the opportunity to facilitate and therefore witness genuine encouragement being given and received. We touch on what encouragement means to us and the importance of being vulnerable, authentic, and present when offering support.
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| 07 Oct 2024 | 48. How to Develop Discipline as a Skill (And Why You Don’t Have to Be Perfect) | 00:28:25 | |
In this episode of Cowgirls Over Coffee, we're having an honest conversation about a topic every high-achieving woman needs to tackle: discipline. We all know that feeling of knowing exactly what you need to do but struggling to get it done or being so disciplined that it's actually working against you. Today, we're stripping back the layers and getting curious about what discipline truly means, why it's not about being perfect, and how you can build it as a skill rather than treating it like a fixed part of your identity. Together with Meg Scales, we break down the myths around discipline, willpower, and focus. We explore why hyper-discipline can be just as damaging as lacking discipline altogether and why curiosity is your secret weapon in developing the self-awareness necessary to make meaningful progress. If you've ever found yourself feeling burnt out, stuck in a cycle of inconsistency, or struggling to figure out why you're not reaching your goals, this conversation is exactly what you need. Key Takeaways:
Whether you’re someone who prides yourself on being disciplined or you’re struggling to find any consistency at all, this conversation is packed with actionable insights, practical strategies, and raw reflections that will help you take charge of your next steps. It’s time to stop letting discipline be a barrier (or an excuse!) and start using it as a tool to create the life you want. If this episode resonates with you, make sure to subscribe, rate, and leave a review. Screenshot this episode, tag @CowgirlsOverCoffee, and share your biggest takeaway or how you’re planning to build more discipline in your life. Let’s keep the conversation going! Resources & Links:
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| 08 Jul 2024 | 35. Making Peace with What's Not Getting Done | 00:28:36 | |
We talk a lot about doing more of what matters in our planning. We look at what we have the capacity for, and we improve the way we do things. But what we omit during planning is looking at the things not getting done. Today's episode is about finding peace with the things we aren't doing. It's just as important to recognize them as the things we are getting done.
I'll cover the two ways we don't get things done: on purpose and off purpose. On purpose is what we are choosing not to do. That entails intentionality and deliberate choices. Off purpose is when those things slip through the cracks, get buried, or we simply don't have the time or capacity to complete them.
I encourage you to start making more margin and space to do what matters, which means we can look at what we haven't gotten done with some grace and perspective to make peace with it all. It doesn't mean we are good with not getting things done; it just means we're more present and grounded in the things we are getting done.
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| 20 May 2024 | 29. A Conversation about Sponsorship & Sales Skills with Dakota Dawn Johnson | 00:48:22 | |
Today I have Dakota Dawn Johnson sharing all things sales and sponsorships with us. Her definition of the art of selling, “serving others and solving problems” lays the groundwork for this episode. Dakota is the host of the podcast Cowgirl Confessions, works in sales for Ariat, and owns a feeder calf operation with her husband. She has thirty years of experience in sales and sponsorships so she’s sharing her proven strategies for building partnerships. From evaluating your own sales skills and building trust to providing solutions and retaining sponsorships, Dakota shows how putting work into the front end of the process makes it easy for them to say yes! Don’t miss her guide to sponsorships in the link below.
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| 11 Dec 2023 | 7. More Consistent Content with Less Consistent Stress | 00:43:33 | |
In today’s episode, I am joined by Michelle Mensing and we’re talking all about how to create more consistent content but with less stress and distraction. You’ll learn how to capture moments of inspiration (to use for moments with lack of inspiration!), the benefits of stock photos (and all about her membership!), and tips on getting a bank of valuable b-roll. If you’re a content creator that wants to show up more consistently, while also staying present in your life, this episode is for you!
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| 28 Dec 2024 | 2024: Lost Week Daily Journaling - Day 3 | 00:08:57 | |
Podcast Show Notes: Episode: "The Lost Week Reflections - Day 3" In today’s episode of Cowgirls Over Coffee, we continue our Lost Week Journaling Challenge with a prompt focused on reflecting on the most important relationships in your life. This practice helps you understand how these connections have influenced your 2024 and provides clarity for prioritizing or letting go in the year ahead. Episode Highlights:
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| 15 Jan 2024 | 12. Building in Accountability | 00:31:50 | |
In today’s episode, I’m talking all about the significance of accountability when it comes to achieving your goals. I’m going to share our system on how to create an accountability squad; including how to choose members and establish meeting routines. Having community is KEY when you’re wanting to level up in both your big goals and daily demands!
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| 01 Jul 2024 | 34. You Think You Know, But You Have No Idea | 00:27:04 | |
Happy July! I love the first week of July, and it has me thinking more about using this summer season for priming, taking care of ourselves, being deliberate, and being present. I want us to take this season to set ourselves up for success. One reason I believe we all hit roadblocks in being successful is that we don't take the time to really look at ourselves, at what we're doing, and take inventory of what's going on in our lives.
In this episode, I'm sharing tips and prompts to get you focused on figuring out who you are and determining if everything you're doing in your life aligns with who you are. Taking this deep dive into assessing your life is something you can develop into a daily practice. I want to encourage you to take this week to be super curious about yourself. Use the prompts I share to look at what you're doing daily, figure out why you are doing those things, and what really matters.
Our priorities compete for attention, and a lot of them are equally important. Let's figure out what energizes you, motivates you, drives you. This will set us up for success as we continue the backside of 2024. A tool to help you with just that is our Set the Tone workbook, link below!
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| 20 Jan 2025 | Why Your New Year Fitness Plan Fails - and How to Fix It with Kelly Altschwager | 00:38:55 | |
Health and fitness goals dominate every January conversation, but what if the way we approach them is all wrong? This episode explores how to create sustainable habits that prioritize energy, longevity, and quality of life over quick fixes and societal pressures. Guest Kelly Alshwagger of Western Workouts brings her no-nonsense perspective, tackling the common pitfalls of health and fitness goals, the obsession with weight loss, and the marketing gimmicks that steer people in the wrong direction. Learn how to start where you are, focus on what truly matters, and build a practice you’ll love for the long term. Whether it’s incorporating simple habits like hydration and walking or finding joy in the process, this conversation is packed with actionable advice to keep your health and fitness goals on track all year long. What You'll Learn in This Episode:
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| 13 May 2024 | 28. Protect Your Time, Energy & Attention with this Simple Strategy | 00:29:44 | |
Today our conversation dives deep into a strategy we teach in Cowgirls Over Coffee called “The Umbrella Focus”. Lana and I share how using this strategy allows us to manage our priorities that are aligned with how we’re feeling and what is most important. The Umbrella Focus helps us prepare for what’s coming by sorting things into priorities and objectives while alleviating the guilt and shame of things outside of the umbrella that purposefully won’t get done right now. So many things derail us from feeling productive or meeting our expectations on long-term goals because we’re not giving ourselves permission to prioritize different things at different times. Imagine waking up at 2am and everything on your to-do list immediately floods your head … then, you close your eyes, lay your head back down and drift back to sleep. There’s no self-doubt or doom spiral, because you are confident that your to-do list is aligned with both your daily demands and long-term ambitions, and tomorrow will take care of itself. Download our Set the Tone Workbook to get the exact steps you need to prioritize your tasks, protect your time & energy, and dial in your attention, so your to-do list gets what really matters done.
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| 19 Aug 2024 | 41. August Transitions: Optimize Your Environment for Fall's Busy Season | 00:32:08 | |
I hope August has been treating you kindly so far! In today's episode, I'm talking about something that is top-of-mind for me right now. I've dedicated the month of August to transitioning. For me and our methodology inside the membership, fall is a season of progress. September can be a time for burnout and checking in with yourself. This is an action-oriented episode today. We're taking inventory of our environments and collecting data so we can make the next best decision. I'll guide you through an exercise that asks you to list ten spaces you spend the most time in. Then, you'll choose the top three that have the biggest impact on your time and list what you do in these spaces and how each space makes you feel. Next, you'll map out what you need to do to feel how you'd like and schedule a specific time on your calendar to make the necessary changes to reach that goal. We're cleaning up your environments to help you keep reaching goals with ease while feeling supported. As a reminder, enrollment for Cowgirls Over Coffee Membership ends today, August 19th. Check out the link below! Resources & Links:
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| 18 Mar 2024 | 20. Fostering Opportunities Of The West with Jessie Jarvis | 00:43:35 | |
I am excited for today’s conversation with Jessie Jarvis, the founder and driving force behind Of The West sitting down with me. Jessie will share how Of The West, a job platform specifically for western, rural and agricultural industries, was developed and how it connects freelancers, creatives, job seekers and employers. Our conversation covers the wide range of resources that Of The West can provide to help move your own business forward. Jessie will share her personal background and what creating a business in the ranching and western industries is really like, the value of being an up-front communicator, and managing your time and expectations. When we say it’s hard, that doesn’t mean it’s a bad thing!
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| 12 Feb 2024 | 15. Tall Tales to Help You Reach Your Goals | 00:15:45 | |
On today’s episode, I’m circling back about all that goal stuff I was beating the dead horse about all through January! I feel like this January has been a bit of a slog, so if you feel like you are “behind” and not making the progress you want to make on progress on your goals, resolutions, or intentions for the new year, I thought I’d share this strategy that is impactful and fun. This strategy will help you create momentum and maintain motivation towards the things you want to accomplish this year. This strategy includes how you can leverage the power of storytelling for the motivation to help you reach your goals.
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