#50: We’ve hit a major milestone – episode 50 and the wrap-up of season 5 of Cow Girl Talk ! 🎉 But before you panic, this isn’t a goodbye… just a “see ya later.” With Emily preparing to become a mom (hello, baby in June!) and Becca thriving in a busy season of house and career moves, we’re hitting pause to make space for life’s next chapter. In this episode, we’re catching up and reflecting on 2025 so far with a juicy High, Low, Buffalo recap – covering everything from moving, traveling, and ne...
May 12, 2025•1 hr 8 min•Season 5Ep. 50
#49: Let’s talk about love, baby! With Becca coming up on her first wedding anniversary and Emily two years in, we’re diving into the good, the hard, and the hilarious parts of marriage. We’re not experts, but we’ve learned a *little bit*, and we’re here to share what has worked for us! In this episode: High, low, buffalos – new coaching program, dead trees and family visits First-year marriage reflections: Is Becca feeling like a pro yet? Our favorite parts of marriage The toughest and most une...
May 05, 2025•1 hr 15 min•Season 5Ep. 49
#48: You don’t have to be raised on a farm to find your place in agriculture, and today’s guest is proof of that. In this episode, we’re joined by Ellen Cushing, a fellow dairy friend who grew up in the suburbs of Chicago (yes, really!) and found her way into the ag world. Whether you're ag-curious or simply love hearing about unexpected career paths, this convo is for you. In this episode: Meet Ellen : Her journey from suburban life to dairy life How to get involved in ag – even if you didn’t g...
Apr 28, 2025•48 min•Season 5Ep. 48
#47: Ever feel like the best life advice is also the weirdest? Same. We asked our listeners and also referenced the trend that’s all over TikTok to hear alllll of the weird, random and unhinged advice… and it’s a fun ride LOL. From relationship takes to mom hacks that might get you judged, this episode is full of chaotic wisdom you didn’t know you needed. In this episode: High, Low, Buffalo: Emily’s family-filled weekend, a cute new mouse friend in the house, and the real perks of adulting Unhin...
Apr 14, 2025•1 hr•Season 5Ep. 47
#46: Transitioning from college into the real world is a lot — from finding a job you love (or at least tolerate) to building a life that feels fulfilling outside of work. Inspired by a suggestion from one of our listeners and with college graduation around the corner for many, we’re tackling career moves, networking, and mindset shifts that make adulting just a little easier in this episode. Plus, Becca’s horrible Popeye’s experience and Emily’s reality TV binge. In this episode: High, Low, Buf...
Apr 07, 2025•1 hr 15 min•Season 5Ep. 46
#45: Sparkling pickles, savory ice cream, and cottage cheese cookie dough — 2025 food trends are off to a wild start. In this episode, we’re breaking down viral foods, the ones we’re actually into, and the trends that might just be doing too much. Plus, our usual life catch-up, including yogurt deliveries, deck cleaning, and why Walmart pickup might be Emily’s new personality. High, Low, Buffalo: Cow shows, home updates, and battling flies on the farm Trend talk: The rise of glitter pickles, dat...
Mar 31, 2025•1 hr•Season 5Ep. 45
#44: Life is busy — Becca just moved, Emily just moved, and we’re both constantly on the go. So how do we keep up with our health and habits when everything feels chaotic? In this episode, we’re getting real about managing nutrition, movement, and mindset during hectic seasons, especially for women in ag. High, Low, Buffalo: Moving updates, home improvements, and breaking out the leaf blower Health on the go: How we make eating well easier and realistic Movement struggles: Emily’s strategies for...
Mar 24, 2025•56 min•Season 5Ep. 44
#43: Sisters fight, and most of the time, the fights are stupid and completely unnecessary LOL . So this week... we’re spilling all the details on our most ridiculous, dramatic, and downright hilarious sister fights – because if you’ve never fought over chicken parmesan leftovers or lunch money, are you even siblings? In This Episode: Highs, Lows, Buffalos – Emily’s big group coaching launch, Becca’s Galentine’s Day win, and a vet bill that hurt. Our Most Unhinged Fights – From childhood chaos (...
Mar 10, 2025•1 hr 4 min•Season 5Ep. 43
#42: If you could sit down for coffee with your younger self, what would you say? In this episode, we’re diving into the viral “coffee with my younger self” trend — breaking down what we stressed about back then, where we are now, and the advice we wish we had heard sooner. In This Episode: High, Low, Buffalo – Becca’s new cozy slippers, Emily’s moving madness, and hitting up food bucket list spots before leaving town. Meeting Our Younger Selves – What age would we sit down with? And would we bo...
Mar 03, 2025•1 hr 3 min•Season 5Ep. 42
#41: Did y’all miss us?! We’re back and kicking off Season 5 with a BIG life update episode — because a lot has happened in the past three months! In This Episode: High, Low, Buffalo Recap – The highs, the lows, and the unexpected moments from our time off. Spoiler: Becca’s got a new house, Emily’s got a baby on the way (!!), and there’s some big career moves happening. Emily’s Pregnancy Announcement – From an Aruba babymoon to navigating major life changes, she’s sharing it all. Becca’s Big Mov...
Feb 24, 2025•1 hr 12 min•Season 5Ep. 41
#40: It’s a wrap, y’all! We’re closing out Season 4 of Cow Girl Talk with our final episode of 2024. Join us as we reflect on the year—our highs, lows, and everything in between. From personal milestones to surprising twists, we’re spilling all the details about what made 2024 unforgettable. In This Episode: Highs, Lows, and Buffalos : Thanksgiving excitement, crispy rice fails, and a trip down memory lane. 2024 Goals : Did we stick to them? Emily revisits her focus on confidence, and Becca refl...
Nov 25, 2024•1 hr 28 min
#39: This week on Cow Girl Talk , we’re thrilled to chat with Courtenay Dehoff—TV host, speaker, bucking bull mom, and the inspiring creator of Fancy Lady Cowgirl . Known for empowering women to embrace the legendary cowgirl spirit, Courtenay shares her journey from rural roots to the city and back again, blending grit and glamour into a movement that’s challenging stereotypes and empowering women everywhere. In this episode, we dive into: Courtenay’s journey from cowgirl to city girl (and now a...
Nov 18, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Season 4Ep. 39
#38: November is here, and Emily and Becca are diving into all things fall on Cow Girl Talk ! Join us as we break down our favorite seasonal highlights, from go-to recipes and cozy activities to Halloween wins and fails (spoiler: protein pasta doesn’t do well in the crockpot). Emily and Becca share their top picks for books, shows, and fall coffee flavors, plus a few favorite food products and the comfy fashion trend they’re loving this season. And for our Weekly Hot Take , we’re tackling the ul...
Nov 04, 2024•1 hr 19 min•Season 4Ep. 38
#37: In today’s episode of Cow Girl Talk , Emily and Becca are thrilled to welcome Katie Hammock, known as ‘ TheDairyWife’ on Instagram! Katie is an ER nurse, dairy farmer’s wife, mom, and passionate farm safety educator. Join us as we dive into her story, the unique connection between her work in the ER and her dedication to farm safety, and the practical safety tips that every family in agriculture should know. Katie shares some of the common incidents she sees in the ER involving farmers and ...
Oct 28, 2024•1 hr 12 min•Season 4Ep. 37
#36: Emily and Becca are beyond excited for today’s episode because they’re diving into one of their favorite topics—wine! Joining us on Cow Girl Talk is Tara Beaver Coronado , a powerhouse woman in agriculture, first-generation wine grape grower, mom, and owner of Beaver Vineyards in California. Tara is behind the scenes of some of the delicious wines we all love, and today she’s sharing her inspiring journey with us. We chat with Tara about how she went from not knowing her path 10 years ago t...
Oct 21, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Season 4Ep. 36
#35: In this episode, we’re recapping all the exciting moments from the World Dairy Expo —the ultimate event for all things dairy! Both of Emily and Becca had a blast, and they’re here to share our highs, lows, and unexpected surprises (yes, Emily’s new obsession with Dancing with the Stars might make an appearance). From meeting some of our biggest fans to exploring the latest innovations in the dairy industry, Expo left us feeling grateful and energized to be part of this incredible community....
Oct 14, 2024•1 hr 11 min•Season 4Ep. 35
#34: In today’s episode, Becca takes the lead and flips the script by interviewing Emily about her incredible journey of building Dairy Girl Fitness (DGF) into the successful brand it is today! Fresh from a conference packed with social media and branding insights, Becca is ready to dive deep into the highs and lows of creating and nurturing a brand that resonates with its audience. We’ll cover: The Story Behind Dairy Girl Fitness: How Emily started and grew Dairy Girl Fitness into a powerful br...
Sep 30, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Season 4Ep. 34
#33: In today’s episode of Cow Girl Talk, we’re thrilled to welcome two incredible women in agriculture, Amanda Borkowski and Katelin Benkoski! As fellow women in the dairy industry, we’re diving into a topic that has shaped all of our careers— the power of networking and building meaningful relationships . Agriculture, especially dairy, often places many of us in rural areas, making it easy to feel isolated. With a smaller number of women in the industry, finding a supportive community can make...
Sep 23, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Season 4Ep. 33
#32: In this episode, we dive into the concept of a Dopamine Menu —a curated list of small, joyful activities to boost your mood and keep you from falling into unhelpful habits like doom-scrolling. Inspired by social media, we talk about how creating this menu helps you embrace and enjoy the present moment. Emily and Becca share their Highs, Lows, and Buffalos for the week, plus their personal Dopamine Menus—featuring everything from morning coffee rituals to decluttering and listening to great ...
Sep 16, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Season 4Ep. 32
#31: In the season 4 premiere of Cow Girl Talk, Emily and Becca dive into their August adventures, aka their summer break! Emily talks about all of the fun details from her first-ever women’s retreat in Costa Rica, Becca vents her frustrations about the seemingly endless house-hunting process, and we talk about all of the real life moments in between. The sisters also engage in a lively debate over the official start of fall and the question of how early is too early to embrace the season. Join ...
Sep 09, 2024•1 hr 17 min•Season 4Ep. 31
#30: In this episode, Emily and Becca interview Lindsey Rucks Pettit, a fourth generation Dairy farmer in Florida. Or more commonly known as the South Florida ice cream queen as we like to call her! Lindsey shares her story of growing up on their family dairy farm and what led them to build an ice cream and milk bottling business. Along with how she comes up with such unique and amazing flavors (they have over 60 flavors!!). We wrap it up with Lindsey explaining how agritourism and “agritainment...
Jul 29, 2024•51 min•Season 3Ep. 30
#29: In this episode, Emily takes the reins as interviewer, turning the spotlight on her cohost Becca! They dive into Becca's remarkable journey over the past decade in the corporate world, exploring how she's embraced the role of a “corporate cowgirl.” Becca candidly shares her invaluable insights and experiences, highlighting her best advice for navigating the corporate landscape and revealing the challenges she has faced as an employee rather than an entrepreneur. Wrapping up on a lighter not...
Jul 22, 2024•1 hr 24 min•Season 3Ep. 29
#28: Join Emily and Becca this week as they dive into "Healthy Girl Summer," their take on the classic hot girl summer vibes. Tune in for updates on the simplest and most effective strategies to maintain your physical and mental well-being throughout the sunny season, owning the body you’re in and embracing the joy of summer without sacrificing your health goals. From nutrition tips to clever planning hacks and exercise routines, they share insightful ideas to help you feel your best. Don't miss...
Jul 15, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Season 3Ep. 28
#27: Join Emily and Becca in this episode of their podcast as they sit down with Ashley Hagenow, the 76th Alice in Dairyland! Ashley shares her journey to becoming Alice, giving insights into the responsibilities and joys of representing Wisconsin agriculture. From unexpected adventures to lesser-known facets of the industry, Ashley paints a vivid picture of her experiences. The episode culminates in a delightful discussion about everyone's favorite ice cream flavors, including imaginative new c...
Jul 01, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Season 3Ep. 27
#26: As it’s summer fair season, join Emily and Becca this week as they share laughter and stories about their experiences in 4-H and FFA, reminiscing about their best, worst, and most hilarious memories from those days. From raising animals to competing in dairy shows and judging contests, they explore how the skills they acquired in these organizations have shaped their adult lives and careers. This episode wraps up with their weekly obsession, their favorite tunes of the summer, creating a pe...
Jun 24, 2024•1 hr 10 min•Season 3Ep. 26
#25: In this episode, Becca and Emily are fan-girling as they sit down with Dr. Frank Mitloehner, popularly known on social media as the GHGGuru. They explore his journey from Germany to the U.S., and his passionate commitment to sustainability. Dr. Mitloehner shares compelling insights into why he champions animal agriculture globally, shedding light on its positive contributions often overlooked in environmental discussions. This interview shares incredible wisdom and pivotal facts that challe...
Jun 17, 2024•40 min•Season 3Ep. 25
#24: Join Emily and Becca in this week's episode as they TALK ALL THINGS DAIRY! June is Dairy Month, and the cow girls explore its roots and significance, and share why dairy is a powerhouse of nutrition, versatility, and value. They also get a little heated discussing common myths surrounding milk and dairy farming, and they offer insights and opinions that challenge common misconceptions. To close out their conversation, they indulge in the ultimate dairy debate: picking their favorite dairy p...
Jun 10, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Season 3Ep. 24
#23: In the Season 3 premiere, Emily and Becca take listeners on a journey through their eventful May. From reliving the best and quirkiest parts of Becca's wedding and dreamy honeymoon, to Emily's enlightening experiences at a dairy conference, no story is left behind. Amidst Becca's birthday celebrations and the solemnity of Memorial Day, the duo kicked off June Dairy Month, share their tastiest milk encounters. Tune in as Emmy and Becca share laughter, anecdotes, and perhaps a few surprises i...
Jun 03, 2024•1 hr 15 min•Season 3Ep. 23
#22: As the cow girls are on break, we're bringing in this bonus episode from Emily's interview earlier this spring with the Uplevel Dairy Young Leaders Podcast! "And our featured Young Leader today is Emily Schaapman, also known as Dairy Girl Fitness, shares the career journey that led her to starting her own business. Describing her initial struggles finding her place in the dairy industry and experiencing career frustration, Emily discusses how she channeled her passions for health, fitness, ...
May 20, 2024•32 min•Season 2Ep. 12
#21: In the season 2 finale of Cow Girl Talk, hosts Becca and Emily spill all the details about their unforgettable bachelorette parties in Vegas and Florida. From wild adventures to unexpected surprises, they discuss what they loved most, and what they'd do differently if given the chance. The duo also ponder the idea of having a joint bachelor/bachelorette bash with their partners and share invaluable tips for seamless party planning (this is mostly Becca LOL). Wrapping up the season on a sent...
Apr 29, 2024•1 hr 16 min•Season 2Ep. 11
