Conversations at The Cowgirl
by National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame
Conversations at The Cowgirl, Season 3, features each of the 2024 Cowgirl Honorees and Special Award Winners. Tune in with host Madison Ward for exclusive interviews as she discovers the inspirations, struggles, and defining moments that led these women to the National Cowgirl Hall of Fame. Be sure to support Conversations at the Cowgirl by subscribing, rating, and reviewing. This podcast is made possible by the support of the Nadine and Alan Levin Foundation and the Mary Potishman Lard Trust.
Episodes
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Reza Azard, Architect of The Cowgirl Expansion
Welcome to the first episode of the new season of Cowgirl Beyond, where you'll see and hear sneak peeks of the new Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame expansion. We begin the season with Reza Azard, co-founder of the French architecture firm, Projectiles, and architect of the expansion. He and host...
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Carole Jackson-Holyan, 2025 Cowgirl Honoree
Carole Jackson-Holyan is a proud citizen of the Navajo Nation, rodeo champion, entrepreneur, and cultural advocate. Carole’s story is one of breaking barriers—from becoming the youngest INFR world champion in barrel racing at just 11 years old, to serving as the first and only woman commissioner...
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Nancy Martiny, 2025 Cowgirl Honoree
Nancy Martiny is a master saddle maker and a true artisan of the American West. From her ranch in May, Idaho, Nancy has spent more than three decades crafting saddles that are as functional as they are beautiful. Her work is rooted in tradition, mentorship, and the belief that true craftsmanship...
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Wink Crigler, 2025 Cowgirl Honoree
Sarahmarge “Wink” Crigler is a fourth-generation rancher and the heart behind Arizona’s historic X Diamond Ranch: a place where conservation, cattle, and community come together. From her early days as a teacher and horsewoman to becoming one of the most respected stewards of Western land, Wink…
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Cheryl Cody, 2025 Cowgirl Honoree
Welcome back to Cowgirl Beyond, the official podcast of the National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame—where we go beyond the exhibits to share the stories of the women shaping the West. Cheryl Cody is a woman whose life has always centered on two things: horses and words. From the rodeo arena to…
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The Pack Horse Library Project, 2024 Cowgirl Honoree
This week, Madison is joined by National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame Director of Research and Education, Bethany Dodson and Information Literacy Librarian and Professor at Middle Tennessee State University, Jason Vance to discuss 2024 Cowgirl Honoree, The Pack Horse Library Project. The Pack...
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JJ Hampton, 2024 Cowgirl Honoree
This week, Madison talks with 17-time world champion and 2024 Cowgirl Honoree, JJ Hampton. In this exclusive interview, we learn about little girls who dressed as JJ for Halloween, the story behind her signature purple hat, and her hopes for the future of breakaway roping. JJ dubs her induction...
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Beth Cross, 2024 Cowgirl Honoree
This week, listen to Madison's exclusive interview with 2024 Cowgirl Honoree, Beth Cross, the Co-Founder and CEO of Ariat International. Beth shares her unconventional career path from working as a cook on a salmon processing boat in Alaska to becoming CEO of an international western apparel…
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Kaila Mussell, 2024 Cowgirl Honoree
Welcome to Season 3 of Conversations at the Cowgirl! This season, host Madison Ward sits down with each of the 2024 Cowgirl Honorees and Special Award Winners. First up is Kaila Mussell- the first woman to become a professional saddle bronc rider since the formation of the PRCA in 1993. Tune in…
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Curating Soldaderas to Amazonas: Escaramuzas Charras
In this season's final episode, host Madison Ward takes us behind-the-scenes in a conversation with the Museum's Associate Executive Director of Exhibits and Education, Dr. Diana Vela and Curator of Collections, Ashley Kowalski. Diana and Ashley share highlights and challenges they experienced in...
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Gladys Roldan-de-Moras, 2023 Cowgirl Honoree
Join host Madison Ward as she sits with award winning artist and 2023 Cowgirl Honoree, Gladys Roldan-de-Moras to discuss her career painting scenes of escaramuzas and charreria. Roldan-de-Moras shares her inspiring story of following her passion for art and her Mexican heritage and the impact it...
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Escaramuza, the Poetics of Home
This week, host Madison Ward sits down for a conversation with the creators of Escaramuza, the Poetics of Home: photographer Constance Jaeggi, poets ire'ne lara silva and Angelina Saenz, and Dr. Marcela Fuentes. This project combines original portraiture and ekphrastic poetry to delve into themes...
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Constance Jaeggi, photographer of Escaramuza, The Poetics of Home
This week, join photographer Constance Jaeggi as she discusses her experience researching, shooting, and crafting the series of portraits, Escaramuza, The Poetics of Home. View Constance's work at the National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame in Fort Worth, Texas as part of the new exhibition,...
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Behind the Scenes with Diana Vela, PhD and Constance Jaeggi
The exhibition of photography by Constance Jaeggi was commissioned specifically for Soldaderas to Amazonas: Escaramuzas Charras at the Cowgirl Museum. Jaeggi has studied at the New York Film Academy and most recently completed a Master of Art History and Art World Practice at Christie’s in…
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Paola Pimienta, U.S. Amabassador for the Coordination of Charreria and Reina Nacional
Paola Pimienta, Ambassador of the U.S. Coordination of Charrería and Reina Nacional, has been an invaluable resource to the Museum during the creation of the new exhibition, Soldaderas to Amazonas: Escaramuzas Charras. Join Paola as she sits down with host Madison Ward to reflect on her time...
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BONUS: Horsemaster Camilla Naprous
“There’s something about getting to share your knowledge and passion with another that is a gift.” Hear 2018 Cowgirl Honoree Camilla Naprous talk to Dr. Diana Vela about the process of matching horses and actors, how her family got into the entertainment industry, and a few of her plans for the...
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BONUS: WPRA President Jimmie Gibbs-Munroe
In the final episode of the first season of the Museum’s podcast She Said What – Conversations at The Cowgirl we chat with the new 2021 Women’s Professional Rodeo Association President Jimmie Gibbs-Munroe. She is a 1992 Cowgirl Honoree and was born into the heritage of the 101 Ranch. She has...
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Western Photographer Barbara Van Cleve
In today’s episode we talk with 1995 Cowgirl Honoree Barbara Van Cleve at The Resort at Paws Up in Montana for the Cowgirl Fall Roundup. Her photography work is renowned for realistically portraying ranch life in the modern West. Raised on the family’s Montana ranch, she learned ranch life as a...
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Public and Private Life of Annie Oakley
Episode three of She Said What – Conversations at The Cowgirl podcast is formatted differently than our other interview episodes. We discuss both the public and private life of one of the most well-known cowgirls ever – 1984 Honoree Annie Oakley. In this conversation, we talk about aspects of...
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Yellowstone's Cinematographer Christina Voros
In today’s episode we talk with incoming 2021 Patsy Montana Award Recipient Christina Voros, who is a cinemaphotographer. She has worked on the hit series “Yellowstone,” being the only female director and director of photography. She has also worked with industry leaders such as filmmaker Tate...
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Lindy Burch and Donna Howell-Sickles at Cowgirl Spring Roundup
Welcome to the National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame new podcast – She Said What – Conversations at The Cowgirl! In our first episode we talk with cutting horse champion, 1997 Honoree Lindy Burch and western artist, 2007 Honoree Donna Howell-Sickles during Cowgirl Spring Roundup at The Resort…
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*About Teaser* She Said What - Conversations at The Cowgirl
The National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame has a new podcast – She Said What – Conversations at The Cowgirl. I’m your host Madison Ward, the director of public engagement at the National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame. Dr. Diana Vela, the associate executive director will join me in...
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Conversations at The Cowgirl, Season 3, features each of the 2024 Cowgirl Honorees and Special Award Winners. Tune in with host Madison Ward for exclusive interviews as she discovers the inspirations, struggles, and defining moments that led these women to the National Cowgirl Hall of Fame. Be sure to support Conversations at the Cowgirl by subscribing, rating, and reviewing. This podcast is made possible by the support of the Nadine and Alan Levin Foundation and the Mary Potishman Lard Trust.
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