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Country Tough with Brandy Von Holten83. Mark Henry: Midwest Windmill Company, Restoring Windmills, Homesteading, Water, Installing Windmills, Water Source, Farm BeautificationWelcome to Country Tough with Brandy Von Holten. Let me introduce Mark Henry from Midwest Windmill Company. I met Mark at the 2025 Missouri State Fair. His company caught my attention, because I want to install a working windmill on our century-old ranch. Have you ever met someone and just clicked? This podcast is upbeat and high-energy! He can restore old or damaged windmills or install a new one. And I bet if you have one on your property that you needed to relocate for some ching-ching, I bet Mark would be able to hook you up. Please...
2025-08-1842 minCountry Tough with Brandy Von Holten82. Cheryl Dangerfield: Pushing Past the Quit / Trauma Suitcase / Keeping Promises to Yourself / Talking Down to Yourself / Helping Seniors DownsizeWelcome back to Country Tough with Brandy Von Holten. Today's guest is Cheryl Dangerfield. We met on Facebook. Cheryl had liked and commented on one of my Facebook posts. I clicked on her profile for her Facebook page called "Pushing Past the Quit" and here we are today. It turns out that Cheryl and I do not live too far apart and share a goal of wanting to make an impact. In this podcast, we discuss keeping promises to yourself, not talking down to yourself, and minimizing. Cheryl also talked about a term that made me stop and think. I am sur...
2025-07-1746 minCountry Tough with Brandy Von Holten81. James King: King's Excavation & Land Management / forestry mulching / excavation and hauling / concrete and retaining walls / timber framed pavilions / Hurricane Helene / blue collar AmericanWelcome to the podcast "Country Tough with Brandy Von Holten"! Today's guest is James King with King's Excavation & Land Management, LLC out of Foristell, MO, near St. Louis. I have never met James in person. I stopped scrolling one day when I allowed myself to blow off time with Facebook Reels. King's Excavation went to the aid of strangers after Hurricane Helene. That one video touched me, which started the mad hunt to do a podcast interview with them. Good people need to be celebrated and supported.My heart goes out to the people whose lives were devast...
2025-06-2939 minCountry Tough with Brandy Von Holten80. Lynne Knowles: Pruvit Ketones/ Darold Knowles/ a mother's loss/ moving forward/ impactful woman/ how we met/ Brandy Von Holten/ ketonesWelcome to Country Tough with Brandy Von Holten. Boy, do I have a story for you! I met Lynne Knowles because I thought I was calling a hypnotist from Australia. In the world of influencers, I am a mini-influencer. With 110K followers, I was bombarded with people wanting me to sell their products. Lynne was different, and luckily, I opened the door for her in my life, and there's no turning back now! Lynne introduced me to drinking bioidentical ketones. I felt it literally in my head on day one. I am not a product person at all; I'm...
2025-05-271h 02Country Tough with Brandy Von Holten79. Buster McLaury Road to the Horse/ Wildcard winner/ Texas cowboy/ living legend/ Ray Hunt/ 6666/ colt starter/cattle work/ solid horse foundations/ American cowboyWelcome to Country Tough with Brandy Von Holten. Buster McLaury requires no introduction. This is the real deal. Colt starter, cattle driver, and American cowboy. He's worked with the 6666 through changes of ownership. Buster loves his daughters and their families, his wife, God, and the horse. Slow work is the key to solid horses. Buster says what needs to be said and sticks by it. There's so much more to learn from him besides horses. This man is a mentor's mentor. Buster and I met when we were both clinicians at the 2024 Midwest Horse Fair. We booked him for 2025...
2025-05-2158 minCountry Tough with Brandy Von Holten78. Emily Liebi: Skeeters Farm Goods / handmade jewelry/ redneck pearls / sterling silver / small business / salsaWelcome to Country Tough with Brandy Von Holten. Meet Emily Liebi with Skeeters Farm Goods! Emily sells and ships homemade salsa and creates one of kind western jewelry. I'm talking sterling silver, "redneck pearls", copper wire, and of course, turquois. Emily is as country as a chicken fried steak. We will carry Emily's jewelry at our ranch (Von Holten Ranch) in 2025. I already know this will be a huge hit with our Chix in the Sticks events.www.vonholtenranch.com#horsecamping #trailriding #RVcamping #obstaclecourse #trail #mountedarchery #cabinweekend #horsecamp #tentcamping #horsebackrider #scavengerhunt #campingwithfriends #trailr...
2025-03-0427 minCountry Tough with Brandy Von Holten77. Jen Fizer Fractional CFO / Profit with Jen / Financial Advice / Financial Officer / Mills Knows Bills / Country Tough Times MagazineWelcome to Country Tough with Brandy Von Holten. Meet Jen Fizer! She is a Fractional CFO (Chief Financial Officer), generally for companies in the 1-10M range. Jen is also an article contributor for Country Tough Times print and digital magazine. You can find even more advice in her section titled "Profit with Jen". Contact Jen at jen@millsknowsbills.com or pick up your subscription to Country Tough Times at www.countrytoughtimes.com#countrytoughtimes #printmagazine #trailriders #patriotism #homesteading #bluecollar #recipes #digitalmagazine #equine #farrier #holistichealth #brandyvonholten #countrytough #countrytoughhomesteading #CFO #financialofficer #jenfizer
2025-02-1634 minCountry Tough with Brandy Von Holten76. Tiffany Butters: Certified Herbalist / Homesteading / Holistic Medicine / Immune Builders / Guard Your Endocrine System / Country Tough Homesteading / Country Tough TimesWelcome to Country Tough with Brandy Von Holten! It is an honor to host Tiffany Butters, a certified herbalists! The day I met her was when I decided to have her in my life forever! Just one of those bright shining stars that is a bundle of health and knowledge! You will make yourself smarter just by listening and being around Tiffany. Tiffany is a presenter at the Country Tough Homesteading Expo June 20-21, 2025 at Von Holten Ranch. www.countrytoughhomesteading.comTiffany is also an article contributor for the print and digital magazine called Country Tough...
2025-01-2747 minCountry Tough with Brandy Von Holten75. Magen Warlick: Texas Cowgirl/ Horse Breeding For a Better Athlete / Finding Her Purpose/ Ice Water Baths/ Carnivore Lifestyle/ Country Tough Times Contributor/ Getting Out of Your Comfort Zone / MisogiWelcome to Country Tough with Brandy Von Holten. Magen Warlick is most definitely country tough! She has been there and done that in the cowgirl world. She's one of the best cowgirls I have ever met. And just as humble as the day is long. Magen lives in Stephenville, Texas and travels overseas to teach horsemanship clinics. She is now throwing her hat into the horse breeding world with some babies that will make you love them twice. Once for how they act and once for their papers. She is breeding for a better quality athlete. Magen...
2025-01-211h 07Country Tough with Brandy Von Holten74. Kira Karpinski: Anarchy Acres Farmstead / homestead / Pennsylvania / pork / raising sheep / Country Tough Times magazine contributorWelcome to Country Tough with Brandy Von Holten. Meet Kira Karpinski with Anarchy Acres Farmstead in Pennsylvania. She was a leather maker but switched over to farmsteading. Pork, chicken, goats, sheep, turkey, and gardening is what she is throwing down. Kira is a wealth of knowledge. She is also an article contributor for the nationwide magazine, Country Tough Times, that is dedicated to trail riders, patriotism, and thriving during these country tough times.Kira has all sorts of useful YouTube videos at https://www.youtube.com/@Anarchyacresfarmstead You can check out Country Tough Times magazine at www...
2025-01-1455 minCountry Tough with Brandy Von Holten73. Brandy Von Holten & Country Tough Times / print and digital magazine / story behind / trail riders / patriotism / homesteadingWelcome to Country Tough with Brandy Von Holten. It is with great pleasure to introduce Country Tough Times, a print and digital magazine dedicated to trail riders, patriotism, and thriving during these country tough times. This magazine features trail facilities and destinations from all 7 regions of the US, articles from various fields in the equine industry, tips from blue collar workers, advice from law enforcement, homesteading and holistic insights, business tips and financial advice, recipes, gardening, Pro USA, kids corral with a custom coloring sheet, and of course stories. You can find the magazine at www.countrytoughtimes.com...
2025-01-1120 minCountry Tough with Brandy Von Holten72. Sarah Oliva: Wild Child Resale/ children's clothing/ fashion degree/ affordable clothing/ Lee's Summit/ Liberty/ female owned clothing storeWelcome to Country Tough with Brandy Von Holten. Meet our guest, Sarah Oliva. She owns a children's resale clothing company with two locations in Missouri: Lee's Summit and Liberty. A penny saved is a penny earned. Children grow so fast. Sarah's resale shop is HELPING keep costs down while helping your children stay trendy. Wild Child Resale is a buy, sell, trade business that also has new Taylor Swift inspired and KC Chiefs merch! They also SHIP! You can find Sarah's store at wildchildresale.comBeing trending and cost efficient is important to help families stretch their income. ...
2024-12-3129 minCountry Tough with Brandy Von Holten71. Pam Gardner: crossing over/ God is real/ proof of God/ horse accident/ lost an eyeWelcome to Country Tough with Brandy Von Holten. This podcast interview will move you! Pam Gardner lost an eye in a horse accident. She believes she crossed over and her horse and dog were waiting for her on the other side. She wanted to stay with God but he said she wasn't ready and sent her back to do three things:Learn Something, Teach Something, & Finish Your Horse. Pam said, "I had to lose an eye, so I could see". I hope this podcast interview moves you as much as it has moved me.If you are in...
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2024-11-1253 minCountry Tough with Brandy Von Holten70. Lee Hart: American Cowboy/EXCA/ Arrow H/Hart Training/Horsemanship Clinician/Horse Trainer/Ranch HandWelcome to Country Tough with Brandy Von Holten. Lee Hart is the longest returning clinician at our facility (Von Holten Ranch in Mora, MO). Lee has had one to two clinics a year since we opened our facility to the public. Yes, Lee is a fierce competitor and horse trainer, but that is not why we keep singing his praises. Lee has a way of connecting with clinic participants that helps take them to their next level in their personal horsemanship journey. We would love for you to take a Lee Hart clinic at Von Holten Ranch and see why w...
2024-08-2726 minCountry Tough with Brandy Von Holten69. Colton Kiso: Heath Creek Forge, bladesmith, Forged Under Fire, self taught, forge, custom knivesWelcome to Country Tough with Brandy Von Holten! Colton Kiso is a self taught bladesmith that lives in Missouri. Colton competed on the TV show Forged Under Fire and placed 2nd when he was 19 years old. He is now a full time bladesmith. Colton married his high school sweetheart that is a mortician. I bet you won't find another couple quite like them. You will love listening to Colton Kiso!Colton was able to take the wood from our 100+ year old barn and created a custom knife for us that are numbered. There will only be 100 made.
2024-08-0832 min
Women Going BigHow to Rewrite Your Story & Find Strength in the Struggle with Brandy Von HoltenWelcome to another episode of the Women Going Big podcast! This week, we dive deep into the inspiring journey of Brandy Von Holten—martial artist, entrepreneur, and owner of Von Holten Ranch. Brandy was recommended by previous guest Jen Fizer, and let’s just say, her story is nothing short of extraordinary. From a tumultuous childhood to becoming an international fighter and now owning a flourishing equine trail riding facility, Brandy’s grit and determination shine through.In this episode, Brandi shares what moved her to Missouri initially—training for the Olympics as a heavyweight fighter. Despite the setb...
2024-07-1849 minCountry Tough with Brandy Von Holten68. Jason Worthley: stepping-up, good people, conservative, Republican, Morgan County Western District CommissionerWelcome back to Country Tough with Brandy Von Holten. Jason Worthley is a returning guest. Just a good guy that cares about his county and country. Jason has served under three different law enforcement agencies all while living in Morgan County. Jason in running for the Morgan County Western District Commissioner. The election is August 6, 2024. I was honored to get to just chat with Jason about life and why people should vote for him. Thank you for tuning in to Country Tough with Jason Worthley.
2024-07-0834 minCountry Tough with Brandy Von Holten67. Ryan Goolsby and Rene Cleveland/The Little Farm Store/Online Farmers Market/Fresh Home Delivery/Local Grown Foods/Micro Dairy/Orchard/HomesteadingWelcome to Country Tough with Brandy Von Holten. I found today's guest as a featured business in a magazine called Rural Missouri. Their business is called "The Little Farm Store". They are located East of Springfield in Mansfield, Missouri. The Little Farm Store is an online farmers market connecting fresh foods grown from local farmers to the public through home delivery. No more guessing where your food comes from! You can find them at www.littlefarmstore.com
2024-06-0337 minCountry Tough with Brandy Von Holten66. Gina Kuda/1st Generation Cattle Rancher/Female Rancher/Limousin/Show Me Select/Bulls/Replacement HeifersWelcome to Country Tough with Brandy Von Holten. Meet female cattle rancher, Gina Kuda. Her passion is with the Limousin breed. Gina offers bull and replacement heifers. She also goes above and beyond to increase safety by halter breaking most of the bulls she sells. You are going to love this down-to-Earth, knowledgeable, hardworking cowgirl. Her website is www.kudalimousinranch.com
2024-04-3048 minCountry Tough with Brandy Von Holten65. Amber Watkins: Reclaiming Dawn/ healthy products/ essential oils/ natural cleaning products/ wellness/no poisons/ homesteadingWelcome to Country Tough with Brandy Von Holten. It is my pleasure to introduce Amber Watkins, the owner of Reclaiming Dawn. She is done with putting poisons into her body and designed a healthy line of products for skin, hair, laundry, and wellness. Amber is doing the research and finding lie after lie. One common thought that she has had to help people overcome is thinking "clean" has a smell. "Clean" is when there is no smell. If you are DONE with being lied to, then check out Reclaiming Dawn at www.reclaimingdawn.com
2024-04-0735 minCountry Tough with Brandy Von Holten64. Bruce Whittle, DVM: equine dentistry, veterinary, Missouri vet, horse health, mule teeth, tooth extractionWelcome to Country Tough with Brandy Von Holten. I respect the man in this interview today! Meet Bruce Whittle, DVM! Not only did I have him as a guest on the podcast but I also wrote an article in Mules and More Magazine about the difficult tooth extraction he successfully completed on my mule, JoJo. Bruce Whittle is located in Trenton, Missouri with his wife who is also a veterinarian, Honey Creek Veterinary Hospital.
2024-03-141h 18Country Tough with Brandy Von Holten63. Derek Riggs: Mid Missouri Beef/ grass fed beef/ no hormone beef / farm raised beef / birth to butcher / know where your beef came from / 5th generation female rancher (wife) / 4th generation rancherWelcome to Country Tough with Brandy Von Holten. My guest today knows how to raise a good steak! Derek Riggs and his wife, Karla, own MidMissouriBeef.com Here is what their website says, "We are a family owned and operated ranch that produces a quality cut of beef. Karla is a 5th generation rancher that grew up raising and showing purebred Charolais. Derek is a 4th generation rancher that grew up on a cow/calf operation. Both Karla and Derek have taken the family ranching traditions down a little different road allowing them to reach the consumer directly and all...
2024-02-2146 minCountry Tough with Brandy Von Holten62. Brandy Von Holten: Country Tough Homesteading, century farm, hands on learningWelcome to Country Tough with Brandy Von Holten. From a century farm in ruins to Missouri's Best Ranch to Country Tough Homesteading. My mission in life is to help others by helping them gain the forgotten skills to help them become more self sufficient with hands on homesteading classes.
2024-02-0809 minCountry Tough with Brandy Von Holten61. Chris May Oklahoma Cowboy/ Mare Man/ Swinging M Ranch/ Oil and Gas/ Horse Breeding/ American CowboyWelcome to Country Tough with Brandy Von Holten. Today's guest is an Oklahoma cowboy named Chris May. He and his wife and kids own a equine facility in Oklahoma. Chris has been to every continent except Antarctica with the oil and gas industry. I met Chris through Facebook and it turned out that we had a lot of the same interest in helping people become safer with their equine. He wants to breed and train a safe horse and I want to help people learn the skill sets they need to be safe through Country Tough Trail Versatility. Chris will b...
2023-12-1245 minCountry Tough with Brandy Von Holten60. Brenda Valentine /First Lady of Hunting/Bass Pro Shop/Outdoor World/Cape Buffalo/TV Host/Tennessee Girl/Alpha Gal/Turkey CountryWelcome to Country Tough with Brandy Von Holten. I have to take a back seat to today's very distinguished guest, Brenda Valentine, the First Lady of Hunting. Brenda has been the host of multiple TV shows: Turkey Country and Bass Pro Shop/Outdoor World. She has modeled hunting attire and even authored a book titled "Hunting MisAdventures with the First Lady of Hunting". Brenda was even riding a saddle made with the hid of a Cape Buffalo she hunted in Africa. This woman is in her own league of coolness! Brenda also shares her struggles with the tick disease called...
2023-11-2849 minCountry Tough with Brandy Von Holten59. Erica Graham: custom leather/female leather maker/ mother of three/ American cowgirl/halter/barrel racing awards/horseshow awards/Graham EquineWelcome to Country Tough with Brandy Von Holten! It is my pleasure to introduce Erica Graham with Graham Equine. She is a self taught leather maker! Mother of three, K-State graduate, and excellent horsewoman! Erica's daughter followed in her footsteps. I love to support others that are blazing their own path. It is my pleasure to introduce leather maker and cowgirl, Erica Graham!
2023-10-2024 minCountry Tough with Brandy Von Holten58. Kody Hanner / Homestead Science/Homeschool Homestead/ Homesteading Curriculum/Idaho Homesteader/ Homeschool Mother/Conservative Values/Self SustainableWelcome to Country Tough with Brandy Von Holten. Today's guest is Kody Hanner! If one day we find out that we are related, it would explain a lot. We look a like, have a lot of the same values, and found each other at a homeschool expo. I love her business and she loves mine! She has written an elaborate homeschool curriculum for homesteaders! It is K-12 and is nothing shy of being called a one stop shop and a masterpiece! If you go to my homesteading website, I placed her link there to help you connect with Kody. www.coun...
2023-10-0948 minCountry Tough with Brandy Von Holten57. Taressa Rankin :Missouri's Best Horse Trainer 2024/ Mustang Trainer/ Female Horse Trainer/ Mom of Three/ Missouri Horse Woman/ Cowgirl/Healthy Cowgirl/Grocery Store OwnerWelcome to Country Tough with Brandy Von Holten! You are about to meet one of my MOST people on this planet! Taressa Rankin!!! She is such a wonderful trainer, mom, wife, and friend! She is a horse trainer, homeschooler, and homesteader. This podcast is the first but not the last. If you would like to find Taressa, check her out on Facebook at Taressa Rankin Horsemanship, LLC. To find more information about Von Holten Rand or services Brandy offers, visit www.vonholtenranch.com and www.brandyvonholten.com
2023-09-2639 minCountry Tough with Brandy Von Holten56. Diana Thebo Markworth / Mustang Trainer/TIP program/horsewoman/clinician/The Mustang SummittWelcome to Country Tough with Brandy Von Holten! Today's guest is Diana Thebo- Markworth! She has been a familiar face at Von Holten Ranch throughout the years. From clinics, to judging, to competing, to getting married....when there's a horse involved, Diana's favorite mount is a MUSTANG. Diana is a gift to every mustang she comes across. Just a friend in general to the breed. Diana works to ensure that all of her mustangs are versatile. You are going to love Diana!
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The Homestead EducationWomen Functioning Outside the Box with Brandy Von Holten of Country ToughReady to meet a real Baddie homesteader in every sense of the word? Buckle up and get ready for my conversation with Brandy Von Holten!
She’s the host of Country Tough, a podcast formerly known as Big Boss Mare, which won the number one podcast in Missouri for 2024 and was a top podcast in Missouri for three years running. Brandy is a former heavyweight fighter who has also competed in powerlifting. She has a degree in biology, a degree in criminal justice, and a master’s in teaching. And she writes children’s books in her spare t...
2023-09-0542 minCountry Tough with Brandy Von Holten55. Logan Schrag: Kansas Cowboy/Cowboy Experience/Diamond Springs Ranch/Guided Trail Rides/Treehouse/VenueWelcome back to Country Tough with Brandy Von Holten. Today's guest is Logan Schrag, a Kansas cowboy that owns Diamond Springs Ranch. His facility offers guided trail rides, a massive treehouse that is more like a beautiful apartment for the weekend, an event venue, and something he calls the "Cowboy Experience". No horse, no problem. Logan Schrag and Michael W. Green also do business consulting. Check him out www.cowboyexperienceks.com
2023-08-2925 minCountry Tough with Brandy Von Holten54. Michael William Green/Watkins C Ranch/ trail riding/Conservative/three generations/Leavenworth KansasWelcome to Country Tough with Brandy Von Holten! Meet Michael Green! He's the owner of Watkins C Ranch in Leavenworth Kansas. It is a third generation trail facility for people that do not own their own horses. Michael also does business consulting. Check them out at www.watkinscranch.net
2023-08-1520 minCountry Tough with Brandy Von Holten53. Liz Dingus: Never Too Late/Moving Forward After Tragedy/Death of a Child/Respiratory Therapy/Nontraditional Student/Homeschool Mom/Picking Up the Pieces/Finding Yourself/InspirationalWelcome back to Big Boss Mare with Brandy Von Holten! OMG, you are going to love today's guest, Liz Dingus! You will join me in rooting for her. 2021 was extremely rough on a lot of people, but it was over the top hard on Liz and her family. In 2021, she lost her mother-in-law, father-in-law, her mother, and her 21 year old son (her 5th child out of 8). Liz talks about this experience and how she found herself at 51 going to college for the FIRST time in her life to become a respiratory therapist. At the time of this interview, she just f...
2023-07-0536 minCountry Tough with Brandy Von Holten52. Tony & Merry Kroeger: Community over Competition/horse boarding/weed zapper/nonchemical weed control/agriculture/Heartland Eq Stables/Missouri Equine/Horse Stables/Abundant Harvest/PastorWelcome back to Big Boss Mare with Brandy Von Holten! Let's meet Tony & Merry Kroeger with Heartland Eq Stables located in Sedalia, Missouri. Before the stables, they dove into a business called The Weed Zapper. This dynamic duo also pastor a church together where they have done everything from "preach, teach, and play bass" for over 30 years. The world really is such a small place. Locally I was elected to our local health board in 2021. One of Tony & Merry's sons was elected in 2023 and also serves on the health board. I did not realize they were his parents until t...
2023-06-1937 minCountry Tough with Brandy Von Holten51. Tony & Jenny Vaught/For the Horse Ranch/Parelli/Homeschool/Ministry/Colt Starting/Missouri Fox Trotter/Horsemanship Instructor/Gaited Horses/Husband and WifeWelcome back to Big Boss mare with Brandy Von Holten! Today's guests are a horsemanship instruction duo named Tony & Jenny Vaught! They are a dynamic duo that has been helping horses, mules, and riders reach their next level. This is a homeschooling, ministry, karate, and amazing horsemanship married couple. They now live in Florida but frequent the Midwest to share their teachings. Tony & Jenny are clinicians that are hosted at Von Holten Ranch. Check out our schedule if you are ever near Missouri. You won't be disappointed. www.vonholtenranch.com
2023-06-1742 minCountry Tough with Brandy Von Holten50. Tina Dulaban/Missouri Women in Agriculture/Women in Agriculture Conference/Soil and Water Conservation/Women Networking/Mom Time/Woman Based/Collaboration/Farmers/Farm GirlsWelcome to Big Boss Mare with Brandy Von Holten! Tina Dulaban is our guest today! She is the Vice Chair for the Central Region for the Missouri Women in Agriculture. MO Women in Ag put on a yearly conference called the Women in Ag Conference. The conference started in 2001 and has been going strong ever since. The event is in September and on a Monday-Tuesday-and Wednesday. Weekends are extremely difficult to work around so the Missouri Women in Ag doesn't even bother with trying to work around everyone's hectic schedules. During the event, Tuesday is the "tour day". In 2023, Von Hol...
2023-06-0228 minCountry Tough with Brandy Von Holten49. DVM Greg Houtsma veterinarian/equine reproduction/equine dentistry/Royal Canadian Mounted Police/animal clinic/equine lameness/Missouri vet/Born in CanadaWelcome back to Big Boss Mare with Brandy Von Holten! Meet DVM Greg Houtsma with the Warrensburg Animal Hospital located in Warrensburg, Missouri. Born in Canada, but settled in Missouri, DVM Greg Houtsma is a highly respected vet in the Midwest. He emphasizes in equine reproduction, lameness, and dentistry. He has helped us at Von Holten Ranch with equine dentistry, lameness, eye injuries, and everything in between. You will love getting to know DVM Greg Houtsma even more. Did you know that he was accepted in the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, also known as the "Mounties". Learn about his two gel...
2023-03-2853 minCountry Tough with Brandy Von Holten48. Russ and Dina Brown/R Bar B/Topeka/Kansas/Western Store/Saddle Fit/Family Owned Business/Cowboy Hat/Horse Competitions/Trailer SalesWelcome back to Big Boss Mare with Brandy Von Holten! We have two guests today, Russ and Dina Brown, the owners of R Bar B in Topeka, Kansas! Their store is family owned with their three sons also working for the business. They sell saddles, tack, clothing, cowboy hats, trailers, bits, and everything in between! R Bar B is also hosts all sorts of clinicians and events in their outdoor arena. Russ and Dina also specialize in saddle fit. Someone can take their horse/equine to their business and find a saddle that works. You can even order a custom...
2023-02-211h 01Country Tough with Brandy Von Holten47. Mark Kestner/Bluebird Outdoor Adventures/crappie fishing guide/rental RV/how to never work a day in your life/rather be fishing/family manWelcome back to Big Boss Mare with Brandy Von Holten! Today's guest is Mark Kestner. Our businesses parallel from close to the same start date and roughly the same industry. Mark has a company that is divided into three categories: rental RV, RV park, and now a crappie fishing guide service. You will love his down to Earth business plan and his willingness to venture out to live the life he actually wants to live. Check out www.bluebirdoutdooradventure.com
2023-02-0755 minCountry Tough with Brandy Von Holten46. Alaina Cross: colt starting/American cowgirl/mustang/female business owner/hodgkin's lymphoma/positive mindsetWelcome to Big Boss Mare with Brandy Von Holten! Today's guest is Alaina Cross! She is one amazing cowgirl! I have known her since she was a youth Extreme Cowboy Association competitor. Alaina starts colts and has even trained mustangs! Her uplifting zest for life will have you waiting for her next word. Just a kind soul and an even more amazing mom, wife, and cowgirl. Alaina took a spill on a horse and went to the hospital. When doing tests just to make sure she was ok, they found stage 2 Hodgkin's Lymphoma. Alaina will be someone that beats cancer an...
2023-01-1139 minCountry Tough with Brandy Von Holten45. Karen Cummings/cattle sorting/licensed massage therapist/American cowgirl/hardworking female/team penningWelcome to Big Boss Mare with Brandy Von Holten. Today we have Karen Cummings as our valued guest. She has been in my life before Von Holten Ranch. Karen is now a massage therapist and a Country Tough Trail Versatility competitor. I do not have a lot of friends that stick around for the different chapters of my life; Karen has been around for almost 20 years. If you ever need a massage therapist that can get the job done and you want to help a fellow horse woman, then this is your girl. The amount of people I trust to rid...
2022-12-3130 minCountry Tough with Brandy Von Holten44. Abigail Hoffman/Clinton Anderson Ambassador/Wears the Roo/Female Clinician/Iowa Horsewoman/Professionalism/Clinton Anderson Clinician AcademyWelcome to Big Boss Mare with Brandy Von Holten. It is my pleasure to introduce Abigail Hoffman. Abigail is the owner of Tailwind Horsemanship, LLC and is a graduate of Clinton Anderson's Clinician Academy. Abigail is a Clinton Anderson Ambassador. Iowa is where she currently presides, but the world has no limits for this professional cowgirl. In this podcast you will get to meet Abigail and see what lead her to where she is today.
2022-10-2535 minCountry Tough with Brandy Von Holten43. Shayla Shipley/1st Generation Cowgirl/Horse Breeder/Maine Coon Breeder/St. Berdoodle/Newfi Poo/Bergerpiccard/AQHA Congress/Modern Cowgirl/Welcome back to Big Boss Mare with Brandy Von Holten! Today is a first-generation cowgirl that is blazing the way for her mother and niece to join in the passion of being top performing cowgirls! You will love the freedom and dedication of horsewoman, Shayla Shipley! I first met Shayla at a clinic where she was a way more advanced competitor that I am and I WAS TEACHING THE CLINIC! Shayla is helping develop her niece, Carissa, and helps her mother, Nina.In addition to being a versatile competitor, Shayla and her family breed horses, dogs, and cats...
2022-08-0252 minCountry Tough with Brandy Von Holten42. Lee Hart/Road to the Horse Wildcard Challenge/American Cowboy/World Champion Bronc Rider/Family Man/Calgary Stampede/Top Notch Horse Trainer/True Cowboy/Ranch HandWelcome back to Big Boss Mare with Brandy Von Holten! Today’s guest is international clinician and world champion horseman, Lee Hart! He is my trainer and is the longest returning clinician at Von Holten Ranch. Lee has a staggering list of accomplishments including WRCA World Champion Bronc Rider to WRCA Top Hand to the American Royal Colt Starting Champion to the EXCA World Pro Champion and EXCA World Futurity Champion. Lee Hart has also completed in the invitation only Calgary Stampede Cowboy Up Challenge where he won the Reserve Champion title! Lee Hart has helped numerous people...
2022-07-121h 09Country Tough with Brandy Von Holten41. Mary White and Alicia Stickel/ 84y.o. Cowgirl Still Cowgirling/Horseback Riding at 80/Never Let Me Know My Last RideWelcome back to Big Boss Mare with Brandy Von Holten! Today we have the pleasure of interviewing two cowgirls from West Virginia! Mary White, 84, and Alicia Stickel, 61, drove separately from West Virginia to attend a Big Boss Mare Production called Chix in the Sticks! Mary drove herself and set her trailer up herself! With owning a trail riding facility, it was refreshing to see an older cowgirl out there COWGIRLING!!! Mary had amazing stories about how she married her divorce attorney from her first marriage who later became a Senator! There’s not one cowgirl out there that doesn’t want to...
2022-07-0559 minCountry Tough with Brandy Von Holten40. Phantom V, Chris Groves and Mike Hammerly/Distillery/Alcohol/Doing Things Differently/Innovative Business/Brandy/Distilled Specialty SpiritWelcome back to Big Boss Mare with Brandy Von Holten! Today we have two of the five owners of Phantom V Distillery, Chris Groves and Mike Hammerly! Five friends came together to create an innovative alcohol that is closely related to Brandy (the alcohol, not me). Brandy is made from fruit, but cannot be distilled greater than 160 proof. Phantom V’s alcohol is coming in at 192 proof. When you reach numbers that are above the normal classifications, the alcohol becomes a “Distilled Specialty Spirit”. Now, they are also able to create other alcohols such as vodka by lowering the alcohol’s pr...
2022-04-261h 03Country Tough with Brandy Von Holten39. Sarah Leonhard/Purina/Animal Nutrition/Women in Agriculture/Barrel Racer/Embryo Transfer/Cattle RancherWelcome back to Big Boss Mare with Brandy Von Holten! Today’s guest does not need an introduction from me at all! Sarah Leonhard was worked for Purina for an extensive length of time. She is now an Associate Sales Manager and the Farm Consultant Team Leader. Sarah discusses Land o Lakes, the largest farmer owner cooperative in North America and its proud representation of the Purina brand and it’s feed division along with other products and services important to agriculture. The Purina brand has stood the test of time and multiple ownerships. Nestle also is represented by the 4-Squar...
2022-04-1246 minCountry Tough with Brandy Von Holten38. Kim Abney Shrader Shabby2ChicBoutiques/Clothing and Accessories/Retail Store Owner/Business Woman/Taking the Plunge/Married to a FarmerWelcome back to Big Boss mare with Brandy Von Holten! This week’s guest is Kim Abney Shrader. She is the owner and manager of Shabby 2 Chic Boutiques which is a retail clothing and accessories store that has a store front, a mobile boutique, and is available online! Kim manifested her boutique, after being in real-estate for years. Steve, her farmer husband, told her to go for it and that is exactly what she did! When Kim created the name of her business, she knew she would open more than one location, so she went ahead and put the S on th...
2022-04-051h 01Country Tough with Brandy Von Holten37.Nikki Freeman/Weight Loss/Improved Health/Counting Macros/Cross Fit Instructor/Barre/Piyo/University of Central Missouri/College ProfessorWelcome back to Big Boss Mare with Brandy Von Holten. Today’s guest is Nikki Freeman! Nikki is a diversely talented “smartie pants and health nut”! She is a college professor at the University of Central Missouri and is a cross fit, barre, and piyo instructor! Nikki is currently working on her nutrition certification. After turning 40 she realized she needed to change, and the current diet culture was not the answer. Restricting calories to 1,300-1,500 per day left her without energy and without muscle. This led Nikki to focusing on macros, which are fats, carbohydrates, and proteins. It is Nikki’s goal i...
2022-03-0848 minCountry Tough with Brandy Von Holten36. Jason Worthley/Law Enforcement and BBQ/Sheriff's Deputy/Water Patrol/Support Law Enforcement/Patio 52 Bar and Grill/Restaurant near the Ozark International SpeedwayWelcome back to Big Boss Mare with Brandy Von Holten! If you love law enforcement and BBQ, then you are going to love this interview! Meet Jason Worthley! Jason is a homegrown Missouri boy! Jason started as a 911 dispatcher but then has had the titles of jailer, deputy, K-9 deputy, and undercover narcotics while working with the Mid Missouri Drug Task Force. After Jason left the Morgan County Sheriff’s Department, he joined the Water Patrol which became an extension of the Missouri State Highway Patrol. With being so close to the Lake of the Ozarks which is a popular...
2022-02-081h 35Country Tough with Brandy Von Holten35. Sydney Kotow/Lady Farrier/Horse Shoer/ Canadian/Helping Horses and Mules/Love of the ForgeWelcome back to Big Boss Mare with Brandy Von Holten! This week’s interview is with Sydney Kotow. She is a hot shoer, AKA a hot farrier that works with a forge. There are not a lot of lady farriers, and even less that work with a forge. Sydney is not a shy person and will tell you how it is! She and I will have many adventures together over the next four decades. Our latest adventure included riding my mules, JoJo and CoCo, in the University of Central Missouri 150th parade that was part of the Guinness Record Book for...
2022-01-2448 minCountry Tough with Brandy Von Holten34. Leslie Waymack Ballard/Mule Trainer/Mule Fest/Ozark Mule Days/Mule Makeover/Chuckwagon Races/Outfitter/Female Trainer/American CowgirlWelcome back to Big Boss Mare with Brandy Von Holten! Today’s interview is with Arkansas mule trainer, Leslie Waymack! She and I were both presenters at the 2021 MidWest MuleFest. Leslie is super close to retirement from teaching high school social studies. Her plan is to become an outfitter that can go where the wind takes her. Leslie and I have several parallels but the main one is that you do not have to guess what she is thinking. The firecracker is putting in some real work with mules and having great successes. Leslie is an up and coming clinician...
2021-12-231h 13Country Tough with Brandy Von Holten33. Gary Vaughn, Jr/Coping with the Loss of a Child/Coping with Suicide/From Felony Charges to Fatherhood/Second ChancesWelcome to Big Boss Mare with Brandy Von Holten. This episode is with Gary Vaughn, Jr. from Greenbrier, Arkansas. He is living proof that a man can go through heartache and move forward. Gary has turned his life around from multiple felony charges to an active member in his church. He has come back from bankruptcy to having a well-paying job that he has been at for years. The largest heartache in this life was when his 15-year-old daughter committed suicide. From a rough childhood to a troubled early adulthood, to a thriving second chance, Gary’s story is sure to...
2021-12-1452 minCountry Tough with Brandy Von Holten32. Jason Cook/American Cowboy/Humble/Ranch Horse/Reining/Colt Starting/Roping/Dealing with Sour Competition HorsesJason Cook is an American Cowboy that had a huge influence by his great grandfather. When someone tries to explain the term “humble”, they just need to have a 5 minute conversation with Jason. He believes in a solid foundation is the root to all great horses! To excel with your equine you need to have consistency and quality. In smartness, he ranks equine in this order (in general): Mules, mares, studs, and geldings. He is more of a horse man and prefers mares! That right there is enough reason to admire this man. The next paragraph was taken from a flier of a...
2021-12-071h 06Country Tough with Brandy Von Holten31. Hanna Perry/Custom Baby Clothes/Stay at Home Mom/First Baby/C Double H/One of a Kind ClothingWelcome back to Big Boss Mare with Brandy Von Holten. Today’s interview is with one very creative first-time momma, Hanna Perry! I met Hanna when she competed in extreme cowboy racing and then crossed paths again when she was the competition photographer for the Country Tough Trail Versatility National Championship! Once a year, I have a Goal Setting Sisterhood private group. It was there that I was able to see that Hanna had started sewing custom baby clothes! The prints, fabrics, and the quality of the clothes was jaw dropping! I do not even have children and they got my a...
2021-12-0445 minCountry Tough with Brandy Von Holten30. Tinker Turner/American Cowboy/Family Roots/Coming Back From Tragedy/Working Cow Horse/Reining/AQHATinker Turner is a professional. His full time job is horses. He is a trainer, instructor, clinician, and judge. He has trained, showed, and judged Professionally for 30+ years. He has won countless events in Europe and the U.S. in reining, roping, trail classes, working cow, pleasure, halter, versatility ranch horse, & colt starting challenges. Some to mention- World Shows in reining, working cow, & ranch classes. He has worked with all breeds and all disciplines and is open to work with your horse! Tinker and his family live on their 4th generation farm in Arkansas that has been family own...
2021-11-231h 09Country Tough with Brandy Von Holten29. Ashley Raetz/Community over Competition/Marketing Coach/Profitable Sign MakerWelcome to Big Boss Mare with Brandy Von Holten! Today’s interview is with Ashley Raetz! Ashley is what I strive to be! If you have ever just busted your butt putting in the work, but then see someone that is working just as hard as you do, but they are exponentially growing faster. This is what I see from Ashley! She has found her niche, is incredibly smart, is not afraid to take calculated risks, and is SUCCESSFUL! She is a small-town girl with global reach! Ashley’s footprint on this world is a positive one for sure! Rather than...
2021-11-151h 21Country Tough with Brandy Von Holten28. Stacie Smith and Mary Bell/ MidWest MuleFest, Friend to the MuleMeet Stacie Smith and Mary Bell! They are two of the three ladies hosting the MidWest MuleFest! 2022 will mark their 5th year! These two ladies are a hoot! In this interview you will get to meet these two and hear their love and compassion for inclusion in the equine industry for mules. Normal people can make extraordinary impacts in the world. Stacie and Mary are making the mule owners top priority at this annual event hosted at a trail facility called Panther Creek located in Tuscumbia, MO. Stacie and Mary will make you feel like family and welcome you with op...
2021-10-1555 min
MULE TALK! THE PODCAST ABOUT MULES, MULE TRAINING, AND THE MULE INDUSTRY.BRANDY VON HOLTEN - MOUNTED ARCHERYBRANDY VON HOLTEN - MOUNTED ARCHERYBrandy Von Holten of The Von Holten Ranch in Mora, Missouri shares with us her experience in training for Mounted Archery on her mule.Brandy performed a demo at the MidWest MuleFest 2021 at Panther Creek Trail Rides in Tuscumbia, Missouri.Don't miss this episode on Mule Talk!Mule Talk is an Every Cowgirl's Dream production - www.EveryCowgirlsDream.Com www.MuleTalk.Net Meredith Hodges Interviews: www.LuckyThreeRanch.Com/Podcast-Appearances/
2021-09-3021 minCountry Tough with Brandy Von Holten27. Andrea Caponetto/Capo Custom Saddles/USA Made Saddles/Ride Like a Boss/Female Owned BusinessMeet Andrea Caponetto! This lady owns a custom saddle company called Capo Custom Saddles! Capo translates to “Boss” in Italian! Andrea is a 4th generation Italian that prides herself in coming from a long line of entrepreneurs from Sicily! She can ride, she can cook, she can rock her custom saddle business, and look good doing it! Capo Custom Saddles are 100% USA made other than the conchos coming from Italy! You will love Andrea’s stories and downhome love for her family, friends, horses, and the passion she has for her custom saddle business. It is with great pleasure for me to int...
2021-09-041h 26Country Tough with Brandy Von Holten26. Scott Simms/ Importance of Giving Back to Create the Next Generation of CowboyScott Simms has many judging certifications in numerous associations. As his personal equine goals change, his focus is now on giving back and helping develop the next generation of knowledgeable cowboy and cowgirl! There's always lots to learn from people that have been there and done that. Scott is an excellent role model and has a plethora or agriculture knowledge and is willing to share. Thank goodness for cowboys like Scott to light the way for tomorrow's generations!
2021-07-2442 minCountry Tough with Brandy Von Holten25. Bailey Marriott/ American Cowgirl, Business Woman, and Female EntrepreneurBailey Marriott is blazing her OWN way through this world! She loves her family, her country, her modern day western heritage, and business! Her story will motivate and captivate you! Coffee shop, cattle rancher, and clothing and western apparel store owner/manager!! Bailey is a small town girl with big dreams!
2021-07-151h 06Country Tough with Brandy Von Holten24. Sean Beaver/ Veteran, Entrepreneur on a Mission to Bring Communities Together/ Great American Kites and EventsWhen you are around Sean Beaver, you feel like you are in the presence of greatness! He's a mover, a shaker, a Veteran, and is not afraid to take chances on a business venture that SCREAMS USA!!!!! Being around strong, independent thinkers will help you become a strong, independent thinker! I would highly recommend listening to this episode multiple times! Go check out Great American Kites and Events on social media!
2021-07-081h 10Country Tough with Brandy Von Holten23. Alina Shcherbina/Ins and Outs of Setting Your Family Up for Financial Security After Your Death/Talking About The Hard ThingsAlina Shcherbina is helping people have those difficult conversations about life insurance. This is who my husband and I have our life insurance policy through. You never know how much better you will sleep until you have your loved ones set up for financial security if tragedy strikes. There are scammers out there and different types of policies that are not set up to benefit the client. Alina helps you sort through the language to find what is right for you. I would highly recommend having a relationship and getting to know your life insurance policy holder. If you trust...
2021-05-2757 minCountry Tough with Brandy Von Holten22. Lauren McCain/Modern Day Cowgirl and Equine BreederThank you for joining Big Boss Mare with Brandy Von Holten today! Today’s guest is one of easiest cowgirl’s in the world to love and cheer on as she blazes her own path in the equine industry, Lauren McCain! She is on the Country Tough Trail Versatility National Board, a certified judge, a horsemanship and mulemanship clinician, an equine breeder, and just an all-around friend to the equine species! Even though Lauren is young, she is respected and valued by all ages. You just cannot help but love her because of her authenticity and positive outlook. I enjoy hel...
2021-04-291h 04Country Tough with Brandy Von Holten21. Maria Juarez Byrd/Be More Gracious with Your Assumptions/Mexican American/Becoming a VeterinarianIt is my pleasure to introduce soon to be DVM Maria Juarez Byrd! Maria is one of the most determined work horses I know! Everything she has worked for academically has come from huge sacrifices and pure grit. Maria had enough college credit hours from high school to expedite her time needed to obtain her undergraduate degree. After being accepted into the prestigious College of Veterinary Medicine at Cornell University in New York, Maria let doubt created by a mental seed planted deter her from her dream of becoming a veterinarian. Maria had to step back and regroup before attac...
2021-04-0855 minCountry Tough with Brandy Von Holten20. Hannah Kaufman/Tenacious Spirit of a Barrel Racer and Motivation to Come Back from InjuryWelcome back to Big Boss Mare with Brandy Von Holten! Today’s guest is one heck of a cowgirl, Hannah Kaufman! Not only is she a barrel racer, but she is extremely multifaceted in the equine industry. Hannah has made custom leather pieces that are just as beautiful as they are useable! She also trains horses to have a career in barrel racing, teaches clinics, and can help equestrians all over the world with her digital training critique. Hannah has an elaborate background in cutting and reining. “Building Excellence From the Ground Up” is Hannah’s motto for her performance ho...
2021-03-2558 minCountry Tough with Brandy Von Holten19. John Sultanov/2nd Generation Russian American, Entrepreneur, and Aspiring PoliticianWelcome back to Big Boss Mare with Brandy Von Holten. Today’s guest is John Sultanov. John is an entrepreneur, a business owner, a father, a husband, and an aspiring politician. John is also 2nd generation Russian American. His family fled religious oppression and Communism. He has made it his mission to get involved on a local level to ensure American freedoms are upheld. He feels indebted to the United States for helping his family in a time of need. John and I are both running for our county’s health board of trustees. Even though we have different backgrounds...
2021-03-181h 01Country Tough with Brandy Von Holten18. Shawnie Peck/Autistic Cowgirl Proves to be LimitlessWelcome to this week’s interview with Shawnie Peck. I met Shawnie as a client at my trail riding facility called Von Holten Ranch around 2015. It didn’t take long for Shawnie and her family and friends to become more than friends. They became an extended family to my husband and me. Shawnie has worked as a Wrangler at a Dude Ranch, trained with Chris Cox and his wife Barbara Cox, won two buckles at our ranch with one of those buckles being from the first National Championship hosted by an association called Country Tough Trail Versatility, and she is a key...
2021-03-0453 minCountry Tough with Brandy Von Holten17. Jessica Buesing/Professional Photographer & "Momma"preneurWelcome back to Big Boss Mare with Brandy Von Holten! Today’s guest is Jessica Buesing! She is not an entrepreneur but a mommapreneur! She is a mother, a wife, a former teacher, a college instructor, a skin care specialist, and a professional photographer! Hard work is no stranger to Jessica. Everything she does, she becomes an asset and a leader. If you, too, are a multifaceted professional that has ambitions to do and be more, then you will love this podcast with Jessica! I hope you walk away super charged and ready to divide and conquer the world!
2021-02-251h 01Country Tough with Brandy Von Holten16. Brandy Von Holten/ Life Lessons Learned from Ten WomenWelcome back to Big Boss with Brandy Von Holten! Today’s we will be discussing the value I have found in having deeper conversations with others through the making of this podcast. It is amazing how much personal growth, empathy, and compassion can happen in an hour with just having a more in-depth conversation. This podcast is about the lessons I have learned from the first twn women I interviewed for Big Boss Mare with Brandy Von Holten:Toby Dorr, Angela Ammons, Jennifer Fizer, Magen Warlick, Dawn Eich, Erica Petersen, Fawna Henke, Terry Gautreaux, and Karen Peck!
2021-02-1813 minCountry Tough with Brandy Von Holten15. Karen Peck/ All Around Cowgirl at 55 & 56/ Resiliency Made Possible Through ChristWelcome back to Big Boss Mare with Brandy Von Holten. Today’s guest is one heck of a cowgirl named Karen Peck. Not only is she an established artist making large pieces from welding metal, but she has now jumped into a new medium using wool. Karen is a true cowgirl with having been a header and a heeler in team roping! I first met Karen and her family when they decided to try obstacle competitions. At the age of 55 and at 56, Karen won back-to-back titles as the All Around Cowgirl. One of the most joyous times in her life was...
2021-02-111h 04Country Tough with Brandy Von Holten14. Terry Gautreaux/Olympic Champion and Positive MindsetToday’s interview is with Terry Gautreaux and Kirsten Jones. Not only is Terry the 1992 bronze medal Olympian in the sport of TaeKwonDo, but she was also my primary martial arts instructor. Terry and her husband, Oren, are not only decorated martial artist but also business partners. Terry is now an avid runner, having completed numerous marathons. However, her current goal includes being able to walk again after recovering from surgery to repair her hip. Kirsten is now an EMT and was a member of the same competition team I was on coached by Terry in the past. Terry’s story an...
2021-02-041h 11Country Tough with Brandy Von Holten13. Brandy Von Holten/Dealing with Adult Bullies and Social Media BulliesWelcome back to Big Boss Mare with Brandy Von Holten. This week I will be discussing how I deal with adult bullies with a focus on social media bullies. If you have been bullied on facebook, instagram, Tik Tok, you name it; I just want you to know you are not alone.
2021-01-2807 minCountry Tough with Brandy Von Holten12. Fawna Henke/Beef Advocate, American Cattle Rancher, and the Recipe for SuccessToday’s interview is with Fawna Henke, a new age cattle ranch manager and aspiring daily devotional writer. This is her story about her journey to become a beef advocate and manage 1,600 head of cattle in a large scale cow-calf operation. Fawna is not a stranger to an engrained solid work ethic. Listen closely to her Recipe for Success. Fawna’s love of the cattle industry will make you feel pride for ranchers out there working to feed America. I hope you enjoy her interview as much as I did.
2021-01-2149 minCountry Tough with Brandy Von Holten11. Erica Petersen/Bank Vice President with Business InsightMeet Erica Petersen! She is one of the Vice Presidents at Central Bank in Sedalia Missouri. She is also the Business Development Coordinator and the Marketing Director. I had the pleasure of meeting Erica when I was a presenter at a One Million Cups monthly meeting. Erica is under 40, but already has 20 years of experience in banking! Join us as she shares banking advice and services for businesses, young adults, and the average Joe! Banking is changing. Erica explains innovative ways in which a bank can help your business and steer clear of pitfalls. I hope you learn just as much...
2021-01-1459 minCountry Tough with Brandy Von Holten10. Brandy Von Holten/I Am Not What I Use To BeWelcome back to Big Boss Mare with Brandy Von Holten. This podcast is on a three-week rotation between a topic that is for everyone, followed by a cowgirl topic, followed by myself discussing a subject I find near and dear to my heart. This three series rotation consisted of a courageous human trafficking survivor, Dawn Eich, and an elite horsewoman that is a true friend of the horse that too has comeback from injury, Elizabeth Hartin. This pairing sparked today’s topic titled “I am not what I use to be”. Thank you to everyone for making Big Boss Mare part...
2021-01-0708 minCountry Tough with Brandy Von Holten9. Elizabeth Hartin/Always Put the Health of the Horse FirstToday’s interview is with Elizabeth Hartin, an established trainer and horse woman. This is her story about choosing her horse’s health over a prestigious competition. Doing the right thing is not always an easy decision, but it was for Elizabeth. Too many times spectators get wrapped up in the competition to realize that horses like Elizabeth’s horse, Sparkle, had already won something much greater than any title. You see, Sparkle has a true friend of the horse as her owner that chose to put the horse first and herself second. Elizabeth’s story is sure to brighten your...
2020-12-3153 minCountry Tough with Brandy Von Holten8. Dawn Eich/Human Trafficking Survivor and Survival HouseToday’s interview is with Dawn Eich. Not only is she an instrumental person in helping human and sex trafficking victims, but she is also a survivor. Dawn has taken the energy from an unthinkable tragedy and funneled it to become a ray of hope for others. Dawn works with an organization called the Survival House that has tirelessly worked with men, women, and children, all of whom have been victims of some sort of human trafficking. Knowledge is power. I know this interview will shed light on a topic that is closer to home than what most realize.
2020-12-241h 03Country Tough with Brandy Von Holten7. Brandy Von Holten/To Succeed More You Need To Fail MoreWelcome back to Big Boss Mare with Brandy Von Holten. This podcast is on a three-week rotation between a topic that is for everyone, followed by a cowgirl topic, followed by myself discussing a subject I find near and dear to my heart. This rotation consisted of a first-time business owner, Jennifer Fizer, and a world champion that likes to continue to challenge herself, Magen Warlick. This pairing sparked today’s topic titled “To succeed more, you have to fail more”. Thank you to everyone for making Big Boss Mare part of your weekly routine!
2020-12-1707 minCountry Tough with Brandy Von Holten6. Magen Warlick/Mental Mindset of a Champion and Importance of Staying HumbleThis week’s interview is with Magen Warlick. She has evolved as a horse woman from three-day eventing to a world champion extreme cowboy racer. She has now set her sights on cow horse events. Magen discusses her road to victory and the mental mindset that helped her along the way.
2020-12-1055 minCountry Tough with Brandy Von Holten5. Jennifer Fizer/Courage to Open Your Own BusinessThis week I will be interviewing Jennifer Fizer. Jennifer owns Brick House Coffee Bar and Eatery in Harrisonville, Missouri. She has a podcast titled “That Cowgirl Life” and we have ridden horses together for numerous years including time on a ranch dressage club. She has also been my mentor for creating this podcast. I value Jennifer’s insight and courage to open her own business. I hope you enjoy this interview.
2020-12-0341 minCountry Tough with Brandy Von Holten4. Brandy Von Holten/The Importance of Daily GratitudeToday’s episode of Big Boss Mare covers the topic of daily gratitude. Each morning, I, Brandy Von Holten, start my day with writing three things I am grateful for in my life. This sets the bar for the thoughts I allow in my mind. What you think, you create. I hope this podcast helps motivate you to focus on the small details of your life. It is not about having what you want, it is about wanting what you have.
2020-11-2612 minCountry Tough with Brandy Von Holten3. Angela Ammons/Never Let Your Disability Define YouToday’s interview is with Angela Ammons, a friend and frequent trail guest at Von Holten Ranch. This is her story about her two-year journey to win the Country Tough Trail Versatility National Championship. Angela has a congenital birth defect called Amniotic Bands Syndrome. She is missing several fingers and toes. Angela’s fiery spirit is sure to motivate and captivate you. I hope you enjoy her interview as much as I did.
2020-11-1940 minCountry Tough with Brandy Von Holten2. Toby Dorr/From Felon to Female EmpowermentToday’s interview is with Toby Dorr, a woman with a felony conviction. She found herself in the lowest point possible, in prison on suicide watch. While in prison, she as able to firsthand see the need to help the brokenness of female inmates. She has now been approached by Date Line and Lifetime to share her story. Toby has now written a memoir and has a series of workbooks to help women mend the pieces of their life. She has taken a bad decision and turned it into a positive healing platform for others. I hope you are moved as...
2020-11-1257 min
Country Tough with Brandy Von Holten1. Country Tough with Brandy Von Holten IntroductionWelcome to Country Tough with Brandy Von Holten! Becoming motivated and staying motivated are two completely different tasks. The idea behind Country Tough is to share motivational stories, business insight, and empowering conversations in an upbeat and country format to help you become and stay motivated. Confidence, positive self-image, dealing with bullies, business planning, goal setting, organization, how to do good in the world, and finding and fueling your passions are the topics addressed. Country Tough is not only a podcast, but an educational program centered around business and goal setting. My ambitions for the programs are BIG and BOLD...
2020-11-0501 min