She Does What?! Podcast

Cara Smith is a Michigan-native now living amongst the bustle of Brooklyn, New York. While in design school in Ohio, she rekindled her passion for fly-fishing and was reminded of her childhood, fishing with her grandfather. Her grandfather, Bob Summers of is known around the world for building and repairing bamboo fly rods since 1956. Inspired by her grandfather's legacy with R.W. Summers, Cara "Summers" Smith decided to introduce her passion with her profession and create women's fly-fishing apparel. We talked about what it takes to create a line of clothing, the importance of every detail and touched upon why she feels it is important for women to have a tailored fit while enjoying any activity. Listen and learn from Cara in Episode 11! 

You may know her by her Instagram handle, @amandas_outdoor_adventures, but I now know her as fellow ice hockey player, dog mom and self-taught ukulele musician. Amanda shares with me how her boyfriend (now fiancé since this episode has been recorded!!) introduced her to a hunting lifestyle. She now strives to share her newfound passion with other women looking to find their way in the outdoor industry. It was such a blast chatting with her about how we're going to train our new puppies to hunt (who were born on the same day!), how we both played the same sport growing up and how important it is to remember it is OK to be a beginner at something. 

Rihana chats with me about how she became the dedicated hunter she is today. Once a committed vegan, disgusted by factory farming, Rihana quickly realized there are alternate routes to obtaining the organic meat she knows she loves. Now, she travels the country harvesting wild game and living the lifestyle of a true conservationist. We discuss her full-time role at MTN Ops and her take on being sponsored by outdoor brands, her part in Ladies Hunting Camp and much more! Join our conversation and learn a thing or two from Rihana Cary. 

Introducing your not-so-typical housewife, Christina Nyczepir. Christina didn't grow up a hunter, but after a trip to the mountains of Virginia seeking a fun activity for her two sons, she quickly fell in love with shooting sports herself. With no time to spare, Christina jumped right into guided hunts oversees, experiencing creatures, cultures and countries that people may only dream of. My conversation with Christina was truly inspiring. Listen and learn with me as she shares how to prepare for any hunt from research to fitness to finding mentors and creating lasting friendships.

As a fellow New Englander, our passion for the outdoors started on the coast of Cape Cod. Courtney Nicolson has taken her passion for conservation across the country working as an outdoor media producer and advocating for wildlife preservation through the several organizations she is actively involved in. Yes, she has her hands dirty in all of them! Learn with me as she teaches me how the TV production world works, what is happening for public lands and how we all can get involved. I'm so glad we got to catch up! Follow along her journey on Instagram, @courtneywithfreckles! #ItsWhatSheDoes

I first met Cynthia when she taught me Fly Fishing 101 at an Orvis retail store in Massachusetts. One year later we reconnect and chat about the adventures she's embarked on and how she founded Fearless Fly Fishing! Listen in on Episode 3 and hear what makes her FEARLESS. #ItsWhatSheDoes

Training for triathlons, shooting her bow, ice-fishing, working a full time job AND a part-time job all while preparing meat for her friends and family. It sounds like there isn't much Sallie can't find time for in her day-to-day. Check out this episode and hear how Sallie makes time for it all and enjoying every step of the way! #ItsWhatSheDoes

Finally! Episode 1 of She Does What?! podcast (technically Episode 4, I hope you are following along in this transformation). I'm excited to be headed in this new direction with my podcast, sharing knowledge I gather from conversations with women that I learn from through social media. In this episode I chat with Laura Pelkey from Ontario, Canada. Listen in on how she gets her kids to enjoy the outdoors & life up north. #ItsWhatSheDoes