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“I am who I am because of all the sports that I’ve done and it’s always been a big part of my life.” - Renee Saunders

 At the University of Nebraska Renee Saunders was a two-sport Division I athlete playing both volleyball and basketball and brought home a volleyball National Championship.  At Skutt High School, she is a teacher and coach and has brought home nine Nebraska high school state volleyball championships.  As a sports broadcaster she provided color commentary for the Omaha Supernovas as they brought home the first Pro Volleyball Federation title. In 2017, she was inducted into the Nebraska Athletic Hall of Fame and is the only person to receive both Nebraska Athlete of the Year and Coach of the Year honors in the state. She owns the championship mentality.

On this episode, Renee talks about the lessons she has learned through playing sports, shares insights into her coaching strategies, and talks about stepping into the
unknown and facing the challenges of sports broadcasting. She also talks about the struggles high school athletes face today and offers advice to young athletes on how to help make their dreams come true.

















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“We only become what we know so giving more representation and giving women more voices and stories really shows these girls all the paths that are possible to them.” - Erin Brown

 Erin Brown is making a difference in the lives of girls across the world.  She’s the Executive Director of Inspiring Girls USA, a non-profit organization with a mission to raise girls’ aspirations and break down gender stereotypes by introducing girls to incredible role models and engaging them in meaningful conversations about their future. Through their events, workshops, and online video hub, they are introducing girls to the full variety of careers and options available to them and inspiring them to aim high.

On this episode, Erin talks in-depth about the organization, her role, and all the opportunities they are creating for girls.  She also talks about her personal journey from growing up in a small town in Nebraska to following her adventurous spirit, studying and volunteering abroad. 

Erin’s passion and enthusiasm for Inspiring Girls is truly inspiring. If you would like to find out how you could get involved with the organization, please go to inspiringgirlsusa.org.  Please share the site with all the young girls you know out there so that they can be inspired, too!

 

 


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“I’m just singing about stuff I know about. It’s all honest and it’s all real.” -Owen Riegling

 A small town kid from Mildmay, Ontario is growing up to become one of country music’s hottest rising stars. Owen Riegling has been named a Spotify Hot Country Artist
to Watch as well as one of Amazon Canada’s Breakthrough Artists to watch.  He has toured alongside Tyler Hubbard and
Chase Rice and played at the NHL All-Star Skills Competition (a dream come true after growing up dreaming of playing in the NHL). His hit single, “Old Dirt Roads,” is resonating with fans everywhere who relate to his downhome vibe and humble lyrics.

 

In this episode, Owen talks about his music journey, his approach to writing lyrics, the importance of the support from his hometown, and his love of ice fishing. He also gives an incredible acoustic performance of a couple of his favorite songs!

















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“I have two styles, full glam and dirty.” - Angela Rickerson

 On this episode, we’re talking cocktails and off-roading with Angela Rickerson. Angela is the bar manager at one of Seattle’s top restaurants, Copine, a Top 5 finisher for the coveted James Beard Outstanding Restaurant award in 2023. When she’s not creating delicious drinks, you can find her exploring the outdoors and tackling rugged terrain in her Jeep, Ronda Rhino. A massive contributor to the women’s off-road community, Angela leads other females on adventures and enjoys fostering female empowerment and strength. She’ll also be competing in this year’s Rebelle Rally.

Tune in as she shares tips on making her favorite cocktails and mocktails, discusses being a female in a male dominated field, and gives insight to the fun and adventurous world of off-roading!



















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“I’m trying to keep the spirit of those original rowdy fans
alive, that’s what I’m about.” – Lynn “Weirdwolf” Schmidt

Super Bowl Sunday is almost here and to get you fired up for
the big game is one of the most iconic members of Kansas City’s wolfpack, Lynn “Weirdwolf” Schmidt!  For twenty-four
seasons, Lynn has been dressing up as Weirdwolf for Kansas City Chiefs games and encouraging fans to get rowdy! He even coined the phrase “Decibel Up” which led to the fans setting the Guinness World Record title for the world’s loudest stadium at 142.2 decibels. In 2002, he was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame as the ultimate fan for that year. Last season, he attended the Super
Bowl and cheered his team on to victory, even appearing in Apple Music’s commercial for Rihanna’s halftime show.

In this episode, he’ll talk about his journey with the Chiefs and their fans, give a look inside his gameday activities, and give advice to anyone out there dreaming of becoming the ultimate fan for their favorite team.



















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“We feel like we’re a special breed of women. We’re yes
women, we’re risk takers, we’re people with special hobbies and just maybe a little bit more grit and badassery.” – Team 102

 They’re baaaack! Fresh off competing in the 2023 Rebelle
Rally, Jolene Bibian and Adriana Dorothy are here to tell us all about their epic adventure!  The Rebelle Rally is the longest competitive off-road race in the United States, which also happens to
be just for women. Sixty-five teams competed over eight days, traveling over 2,120 kilometers, through two states with no GPS, no cell phones, and no support crews. With Jolene as the driver and Adriana as the navigator, they made up rookie Team 102: Pivot & Persist, and they learned how to do just that over the grueling endurance competition.

In this episode they’ll discuss their training and preparation for the event as well as share their experiences, from the highs to the lows, to the unexpected discoveries along the way.  They’ll also talk about how the Rally has changed them and given them a lasting feeling of empowerment and the confidence to tackle life’s challenges.

















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