TOMGIRL with J.J. Jurgens

“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! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tomgirltv/support

“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. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tomgirltv/support

“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. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tomgirltv/support

“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 Voracious Records and has her first album, Reveal Your Heart, releasing on January 12th. In this episode, Nicole talks about her career, her life-long battle with severe OCD, and her journey to define her sexuality.  She openly dives into the raw emotion and vulnerability behind her song lyrics and talks about navigating love and learning how to show up as her authentic self. She also discusses methods she uses to help manage her OCD and offers advice to others.  For anyone looking to travel to Santa Barbara, you also won’t want to miss her insider tips for all the must dos! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tomgirltv/support

“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 the University of Nebraska and was a former college athlete herself, playing basketball at Kearney State College. Now, she’s executive producer of the docuseries, If Not For Them, an epic story of the forgotten women who changed the world through their love of basketball.  The docuseries dives into the history of women’s basketball and uncovers many great historical facts and entertaining stories, told through the eyes of the legendary women who lived them. In this episode, Brenda talks about the making of the docuseries and shares the incredible stories she discovered in the process.  She also gives an inside look at her journey to becoming one of the top female sports broadcasters in the business and offers advice for those looking to pursue a career in broadcasting. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tomgirltv/support

“’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 to help women worldwide uncover their inner power with her new book, Unleashed. The book guides readers toward a path of personal growth and is a call to action to take control of your own destiny and create your own opportunities. Suzana is one of the most celebrated and respected actresses in Brazil as well as Brazil’s first actress to also serve as a showrunner. She has starred in dozens of films, TV series, and plays.  In addition to acting, she has been a featured contributor for Marie Claire Brazil, Vogue Brazil, and Forbes Brazil. In this episode, Suzana gives us all the details on her exciting new book, talks about her journey and passion for women’s empowerment, and offers tips on how unleash your power within and create the life you deserve. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tomgirltv/support

“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, with numerous films and acting projects under her belt, she can be seen starring in the just released action-packed indie film TIL DEATH DO US PART. Natalie portrays a runaway bride who ends up having to fight off angry groomsmen to survive, a role that demanded an intense amount of physicality and Natalie impressively does all her own stunts. Natalie is also a producer for the film and has her own production company BORN TO BURN films. In this episode, Natalie talks about the film and the training required to perform all those killer stunts, the lessons she learned from ballet and how it continues to impact her life, and offers advice for aspiring actors. She also discusses her goal to create films with badass roles for women with her production company and how she wants women (especially those who have fled Ukraine) to feel empowered to live a life they deserve. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tomgirltv/support

“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 outdoors. She created her business, Red Bark Photography and began capturing epic pictures of people, their pets, and nature. Now a social media sensation with her @mywhiskeygirl Instagram account, Adele invites followers to come along on her adventures as she explores mountains, lakes, and trails with her two beloved Vizslas, Whiskey and Bourbon. In this episode, Adele talks about her journey to discovering her passion, offers advice on how you can turn your furry best friend into a rockstar adventure buddy, and gives tips on some of the best adventure dog gear out there. She also discusses how she plans for long backcountry hikes, her favorite trails, and the confidence she gains from getting outside and conquering those mountains.  #vizsla #vizslagram #photography #outdoors #adventure #canada #doglife #hiking #wanderer #getoutside #tomgirl --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tomgirltv/support

“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 Goes. She then made her way to television and has gotten to play a variety of roles ranging from a detective to a supervillain. Her credits include Major Crimes, The Rookie, Black Lightning, Designated Survivor and many more. She currently can be seen in the CW hit series Walker.  As a kid, she grew up dancing and competing in gymnastics. Now, she brings that athleticism and competitive nature to her roles, performing her own stunts whenever she can.  In this episode, she discusses her various roles, how she uses the lessons she learned from sports in her profession, gives advice to aspiring actors, and talks about her passion for cooking and travel. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tomgirltv/support

“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 race in the United States that just happens to be entirely for women. Adriana’s enthusiasm for the outdoors began after giving birth to her son who has been “a whirlwind of dirt and boogers since the day he popped out of the womb.”  Adriana quickly realized the outdoors was the only place her kid belonged, and so the adventures began.  Her love for the outdoors has grown and grown and now she is also using her voice to encourage women and women of color to embrace the outdoors and start exploring. In this episode, she’ll talk about her preparation for the Rebelle Rally, some of her favorite hikes, how nature heals and builds inner strength, and the confidence and comradery that comes from stepping out of your comfort zone and finding your tribe. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tomgirltv/support

“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 theTrans-Catalina Trail. She loves smashing stereotypes about women in endurance sports and crushing these epic runs. In this episode, Rachel talks about discovering her passion for running after seeking treatment for an eating disorder in high school, gives tips on how to mentally and physically endure long runs, and shares her favorite trail run destinations for getting lost in nature. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tomgirltv/support

“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 Musical for her work in Crazy for You. In this episode she’ll talk about what it was like working on Fleishman is in Trouble alongside Jesse Eisenberg, her acting journey, lessons she learned along the way, and offer advice to aspiring actors. She’ll also talk about balancing motherhood and her career, and her philanthropy work with Women to the Front, an organization that does fundraising for small nonprofits that support women. Fun fact, she’s also a self-proclaimed lover of boats and oysters! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tomgirltv/support

“I want women to have that same feeling I have when I show up to the Rubicon trail and show up those assholes who think I can’t do it. I want other women to have that feeling. I want them to move from the passenger’s seat to the driver’s seat and have their boyfriend ride shotgun.” – Shelby Hall Shelby Hall is an off roader, driver, adventurer, Team Bronco Ambassador, and rising star in the racing world. The granddaughter of Baja racing legend Rod Hall, Shelby started out as a little girl helping her grandfather as his navigator. But once she was big enough to drive on her own, it was on!  She has competed in numerous endurance races including The Baja 1000 and the Rebelle Rally, which she won in 2020. Shelby is a huge advocate for women and getting more women behind the wheel. She works as a trainer for Rebelle U and Overland Expo helping women gain driving knowledge and fuel their passion for off road adventure. In this episode, Shelby talks about her journey, leaving a 9 to 5 to follow her dreams, and becoming a Team Bronco Ambassador. She also gives tips and advice for new drivers and shares some of her favorite trails and adventure spots. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tomgirltv/support

“I like to go at things that make me scared.“ – Virginia Hamilton Virginia Hamilton is a voiceover rockstar. Currently she can be heard on The View, Windy City LIVE, and on over 20+ news stations across the country. As the live announcer for some of the biggest events in sports and entertainment, including the ESPYs and the On The Red Carpet show for the Oscars, she has been breaking down barriers for women in the voiceover world. In this episode, Virginia will talk about her voiceover journey, the importance of advocating for yourself and asking for opportunities, and give tips on building a successful voiceover business. She’ll also share some of her favorite adventures such as surfing in Costa Rica and swimming with sharks! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tomgirltv/support

“I’ll do anything to get to do this the rest of my life“ – Josh Ross Josh Ross grew up an athlete, competing in hockey, football, and professional motocross. He received a scholarship to play football in college at Western University and dreamed of playing in the CFL. But after he found himself on the sidelines due to injuries, country music found its way into his heart. He poured that passion and dedication he had for sports into becoming a country music singer. Now, his songs have generated over 29 million global streams. His Gold-certified ballad “First Taste of Gone” soared onto the Top 5 Canadian Country Music Charts, he’s been on Spotify’s top country playlists in the US and #1 on Spotify Canada’s Viral 50 Chart, and was nominated for the Rising Star Award at the Canadian Country Music Awards. He also just performed at the Grey Cup Halftime Show alongside Jordan Davis and Tyler Hubbard. In this episode, Josh talks about discovering his passion for country music, his journey to becoming one of country music’s hottest new artists, and how his athlete mentality has helped him navigate through it all. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tomgirltv/support

“I didn’t sit back and hope something would happen…even if nothing comes of it I’m going to put in the legwork myself and not rely on hoping that external forces make it happen.“ – Jake Green When Jake Green was 9 years old, his dad took him to see the NHL All Star Game in San Jose.  It was there he saw voiceover icon Rob Paulsen compete in the celebrity skills competition and he realized for the first time, there was an actual human who was behind his favorite cartoon character Yakko Warner from Animaniacs. He knew right then and there he wanted to act. Now, Jake is an award-winning actor who has been in shows such as the Netflix hit Dahmer, 9-1-1, Greys Anatomy, Brooklyn Nine-Nine and The Catch. He has also followed in Rob’s footsteps and has voiced numerous different characters in projects such as Ice Age Adventures of Buck Wild, Minions Rise of Gru, Animaniacs, and The Boss Baby: Back in Business. In addition to animation, he has voiced video games, national campaigns for major brands, and primetime network promos. In this episode, Jake talks about his journey. From growing up playing Junior hockey in Canada, to pursuing acting and learning to use that athlete mentality to help him with his career. He also talks about lessons he’s learned, the importance of taking charge of your career, and offers advice for those looking to get into acting. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tomgirltv/support

“Sports is the universal language so certainly, as a woman, sports has been able to bring me into many different conversations and has opened up so many doors for me.” - Marnie Schneider Marnie Schneider comes from football royalty.  Her grandfather, Leonard Tose, was the owner of the Philadelphia Eagles and creator of the Ronald McDonald House.  Her mother Susan shattered glass ceilings as the first and only woman to be legal counsel, General Manager, and Vice President of a professional football team.  Growing up in this family, Marnie spent a lot of time traveling to games on a plane.  One day on a flight back to Philadelphia her Walkman ran out of batteries and her mom said, “Here’s a notepad. Start writing.”  And so she did.  On that flight she came up with the idea for her first book Football Freddie and Fumble the Dog. Now, she has turned the idea into an 8-book series, Gameday in the USA. Each book follows the loveable characters Football Freddie and Fumble the Dog as they travel to different cities learning about various NFL teams and the rich history and culture of each city. The books are a hit with kids and encourage them to experience the joy of reading, sports, and traveling to new cities. In this episode, Marnie talks about the process of creating children’s books, embracing the challenges of being a caregiver to her mother with dementia and parent of a child diagnosed with cancer, the importance of giving back and being a cheerLEADER for others, and what it takes to embody that sports mentality and create a winning game plan to go after your dreams. She also talks about her appearance as Joyce the flight attendant in my favorite movie of all time, The Wedding Singer! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tomgirltv/support

“There’s nothing really special or beautiful or precious in my life that has not come from taking a big risk.” - Bonnie Wallace From the moment she left Bainbridge Island to head to Los Angeles, Bonnie Wallace has been on an adventure. She didn’t know where it was going to lead or what the outcome, but she took the risk. Now she has two daughters thriving in show business, actress/singer Dove Cameron and celeb voice coach Claire Hosterman, and she is a highly successful author, consultant, and podcast host. For her next adventure, she has created and just launched her new app based made-to-order phonics book program We Can Books. Inspired by books her father created as gifts for her daughters to encourage the love of reading, Bonnie is carrying on the family legacy. With a deep desire to be a force for good in the world, she is hoping to help other parents instill confidence in their children when it comes to reading. In this episode, she talks about following your passion and being open to the adventure along the way, the importance of finding time to bond with kids and reading amidst a digital world, and creating the We Can Books program. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tomgirltv/support

“The opportunities are there now. You have to go out and grab it.” – Jill Demby Guest When Jill Demby Guest was a child, she loved writing and telling stories. She followed that passion along a very interesting trail (which included a stop working at Madison Square Garden) that has led her to become an Emmy-nominated producer, writer, and director. Her latest documentary, “And Now, Love,” is out now on major streamers and has won numerous festival awards. The film chronicles the story of Dr. Bernard W. Bail, a highly decorated Jewish WWII Veteran who was captured by the Nazis and saved by the secret love of his German nurse. Bail became a doctor and psychoanalyst who pioneered the “mother’s imprint,” a theory that advocates for the equality of women and pinpoints the origins of mental illness. In this episode, Jill discusses the making of the film, the power of asking for what you want and going for it, and offers advice to aspiring filmmakers. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tomgirltv/support

“It’s about the experience of the event and exploring these amazing places that we have in our country.” – Salem Stanley Ten years ago, Salem Stanley had the idea that he wanted to create a running event that combined a race with an amazing destination, and what better destination than a National Park! He created Vacation Races and the first event took place in Zion. Now, his company is celebrating their 10th Anniversary and has events all around the country and world. From half marathons, to ultra marathons, to trailfests and global adventures, they offer all kinds of amazing races for all types of runners and adventurers set it some of the most breathtaking places on earth. Their company slogan is, “Join us, not to achieve a personal best time, but to have the best time of your life.” In this episode, Salem talks about his experience bringing his passion project to life, the different races and locations, what to expect when you sign up for a race (and the feeling of being a complete badass when you finish), and offers advice for those who might be a little fearful to take the plunge. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tomgirltv/support