TOMGIRL with J.J. Jurgens

“Nothing is certain.  You can go about life and be afraid of everything and never do anything and wonder what would happen or you can just leap and take the chance.” – Kasey Kitchen

Kasey Kitchen started out as a dancer, following her passion to New York City where she would perform in numerous Broadway shows. Then, shifting to acting, she headed west to Los Angeles and would land roles in televisions shows like theiconic daytime so...

“Passion is contagious and people want to get on the train.” – Michelle Danner

Michelle Danner is a legendary acting teacher, having coached numerous A-list celebrities and helping to launch the careers of many aspiring actors.  She is the founder of the Creative Center for the Arts and the Los Angeles Acting Conservatory, a mother, entrepreneur, performer, storyteller, producer and now a well-established successful film director. H...

"I’m making stuff that fills my soul." – Brittany Scott Smith

Brittany Scott Smith is a director, producer, and writer who has worked on numerous projects including The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore, A Black Lady Sketch Show, Hello Jack: The Kindness Show, the film All I Didn’t Want for Christmas, and many more.  She won an Emmy for her directorial work on the beloved show Sesame Street and just recently released her first childr...

"I teach women how to show up better online by learning how to create and take control of their own content creation." - Rebecca Sanabria

Rebecca Sanabria is using her creative superpowers to lift up women everywhere.  As a visual content creator and photographer, she works with women entrepreneurs to dream up fun ways to tell their stories in unique ways and bring their brands to life.  She teaches them how to show up b...

“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 br...

“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...

“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 Competi...

“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 m...

“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 “...

“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...

“I’ve always been able to be very truthful with myself when I write, and it’s been this safe, nurturing space for me.” Nicole Sophia

Santa Barbara native Nicole Sophia has been writing songs since she was nine years old.  It was during the pandemic however, after hours of writing songs in a shed, that she discovered it was really her true calling and the passion she wanted to pursue for her career. Now, she just signed with Voracio...

“Sometimes you have to stretch and dream bigger than you can even imagine to accomplish the things that you want to in your life.”– Brenda VanLengen

Brenda VanLengen is an Emmy-award winning sports broadcaster who has announced over 1200 women’s basketball games in her career. She’s worked for conferences such as the Big 12, SEC and Big 10 and for major outlets including ESPN and Fox Sports. Prior to broadcasting she coached at th...

“’Let’s do this journey in a beautiful way.” – Suzana Pires

 Suzana Pires is an award-winning actress, writer, producer, entrepreneur, author, and champion for women. She created the women’s empowerment organization Dona de Si in Brazil with an aim to increase the number of women leaders in all sectors of the Brazilian economy and create a place for women to cultivate the life they deserved. Now, she is expanding her reach globally...

“If you have a dream you have to say, ‘I’m going to do it’.” – Natalie Burn

Natalie Burn was born in Kyiv, Ukraine and from a young age, dreamed of being a movie star.  She spent her childhood devoted to dance and became a professional ballerina who trained with the Royal Ballet School and performed with the Bolshoi Ballet.  But the acting bug kept biting, so she bought a one-way ticket to Los Angeles to pursue her dream.  Now, w...

“I cannot stop creating, wandering, or loving the natural world.”

– Adele NG

For over 15 years, Adele NG worked in the entertainment industry creating visual effects for projects like blockbuster Marvel films, Disney movies, and television shows.  But after years of putting in long hours at the office, adventure came calling.  She decided to answer the call and gave up her job to pursue her passion for photography and the outd...

“No one’s path is going to be your path, my path, his path, so find your own and just stick with it.” – Kearran Giovanni

 Kearran Giovanni originally planned on becoming a doctor. But, after falling in love with acting her path changed and she found herself on Broadway.  She starred in numerous productions like Sweet Charity (opposite Christina Applegate), On Broadway (with Hugh Jackman), Tarzan, Catch Me If You Can, and Anything G...

“I live for this. I just am a dirt gremlin. I love to be out in the desert. I love to be behind the wheel. I love maps and compasses and getting from point A to point B.” – Adriana Stovall

Adriana Stovall is an environmental scientist, off-roader, surfer, snowboarder, dispersed camper, and solo backpacker. She is also a member of Team Pivot + Persist and is competing in this year’s Rebelle Rally, the longest competitive off-road ra...

“Women rule. We can compete on a bigger stage than we think.” - Rachel Entrekin

Rachel Entrekin is an ultra runner who has competed in marathons, fixed time ultras and standard race ultras, bringing home numerous first female finishes as well as a first outright finish at the Plain 100, beating all the boys as well.  She also holds FKTs (Fastest Known Time) on numerous trails including the Wonderland Trail, Rae Lakes Loop, and th...

“Do the work and then believe in yourself and let it go.”

– Julie Tolivar

Julie Tolivar is multi-hyphenate performer whose recent credits include the new FX series Fleishman is in Trouble and the hit NBC series Law & Order: Organized Crime.  She began her acting career at an early age in the theatre and has performed in numerous on and off-Broadway shows, even winning the prestigious Kevin Kline award for Best Actress in a Mu...