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In Your 20s: Milestones and mistreatment w/ Lindsey Imboden

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On this episode of ‘In Your 20s’, Lyndi Harris along with Lindsey Imboden (not to be confused), discuss the differences in the phases of life you can face while being the same age as other peers.

Some friends are having babies, and others are traveling the world and documenting it all.

There is so much that stereotypically happens in your 20s, but not everyone is on the same timeline. You don’t hit 24 and automatically meet the love of your life or get your dream job. Oftentimes, there are bumps in the road that slow you down.

We have been friends for a decade. With that, we get the privilege to watch old and new friends achieve their dreams. However, we aren’t there yet.

Entering the medical field, Lindsey has dealt with a lot of treatment towards her as a woman that should not be tolerated, but we ask the questions:

  • How do you get taken seriously when you’re only 22?
  • Why is it hard for people to accept that young women can have careers?
  • Is it really necessary to have babies before a career?
  • Do you really have to know what you want to do with the rest of your life at 22?

Sometimes this can feel like you’re not doing enough with your life, and comparison can diminish the confidence you have in yourself. This is not the case though.

From marriage to graduate school, to dream jobs or not-so-dream jobs, Lindsey and Lyndi cover all bases of the expected milestones to take place in your 20s!

Check out our other episode here!

What’s the Move? – Episode 1 – How We Travel in College

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We are LIVE! Traveling CHEAP!

How we travel cheap in college! What’s the Move Podcast episode 1 is HERE! For the first OFFICIAL episode, I will be joined by one of my roommates, and my travel buddy, Cammie Mitchell. Cammie and I are pretty much on the same page when it comes to traveling. We love cheap college trips. Our favorite way to pass time is stalking Google Flights and booking cheap plane tickets. The 2 of us have a pretty strong track record for driving or flying somewhere and having absolutely no plans once we get there. We like to figure out the plan as we go. This works GREAT for us 70 percent of the time. We usually get a pretty good story out of the other 30 percent.

I met Cammie my freshman year of college in our Freshman Leadership Organization. Shortly after becoming friends, I convinced her to go on our first ever trip together to Rosemary Beach, Florida in May of 2021. Since then, we’ve planned more trips than we should, but we can both agree that we don’t regret any of them.  

Road Trip of our Dreams

Fall of 2022 was the year we were going to go on the road trip we had dreamed of for so long. We planned to go to the Albuquerque Hot Air Balloon Fiesta. We are proud of this trip, and like to consider ourselves trip influencers for this one. After posting videos and photos, we had at least 10 people ask us about the details so they could go on the trip the next year. I guess it was that iconic. So, tune in and hear all the details about how we pulled off this trip in the middle of our fall semester. 

To give you some spoilers– these three things are KEY: 

  1. HipCamp 
  2. Fall Break 
  3. PB&Js 

Cammie and I have traveled A LOT, together and separately. Cammie has traveled across Italy with her phone completely dead, and I’ve traveled countless times to Colorado and have paid strangers to drive me across the state. *Disclaimer* I don’t  recommend this as a college aged girl, but you’ll hear why this happened soon. We’re grateful for these travel hiccups because we have some pretty great stories to tell now. Listen now to find out how we travel cheap in college!

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One Stoplight to Success(Episode Two): New Homes

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Howdy there and welcome to Episode Two of One Stoplight to Success, New Homes. In this episode we learn what moving to College Station from a small town is like. Topics include Traffic, Construction, lack of space and finding a community. The Aggies talk about all the issues they ran into as they attempted to create a new home for themselves in College Station. I also have an incredibly insightful conversation with Katie Atkeisson about the differences between College Station, Dallas and her home town of Kerens.

One Stoplight to Success was inspired by my background growing up in Dallas, Texas. When I first came to A&M, three years ago, and saw how tiny it was by comparison, I went absolutely stir crazy. As insane as it may seem, I had never dreamed anyone could live in a town so small. It was like a cage to me compared with what I grew up with. Imagine my surprise when I then found out many of my fellow classmates told me College Station was akin to the big city for them. This changed my entire perspective and inspired me to learn as much as I could about these small town aggies. This inspired the idea for One Stoplight to Success. So come along as we talk about life outside the big city of College Station!

Listen to New Homes, Episode Two of One Stoplight to Success, on Spotify!

Stocks: Kitchen Conservation Episode 1

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Food waste is a major issue in America, and a sizable portion of it occurs within our own homes! The good news is that you can reduce much of that waste with relative ease. In this first episode, you’ll get to take a trip into the foundation of economical kitchen tricks: Stocks.

Stocks (sometimes called broths), are really simple to make, but many people don’t know how to make them. Instead, they opt to buy far more expensive and far less tasty broths from the grocery store.

Stocks can be used in a variety of ways, turning even the most boring foods into gourmet meals.

In addition, you can use stocks in a variety of ways, turning normally-boring dishes into exciting meals that anyone can enjoy.

In the span of 10 minutes, you’ll learn:

  • How to make broths at home
  • Vegetable stocks vs bone broths
  • Where to get the ingredients
  • When and where to make broths

If you like this episode, you can check out the next episode, where we go into food storage and leftover use. Kitchen conservation tricks can save you time and money in the long run, all while helping fight the global food waste epidemic.

Food Storage: Kitchen Conservation Episode 2

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Your fridge will thank you for using proper food storage techniques.

In this episode of Kitchen Conservation, we’ll be talking about one of the most daunting parts of any home cook’s existence: Food Storage

At first glance, knowing when, where, and how to store your food can be an overwhelming task, but in this episode, you’ll learn that there are some good tricks to help food last longer in your home.

Proper food storage is one of the things that can separate a merely decent chef or home cook from a great one. Knowing how and where to store your foods can decrease your food waste while increasing your quality of life.

Food storage is a quick, cheap and easy process if you know what you’re doing. In the span of 10 minutes, you’ll learn:

In addition, you’ll get some insight on leftovers. Leftovers are a daunting task for a lot of home cooks, but there are tricks that you can use to help give your favorite meals a second chance at life.

If you like this episode, you can check out the first episode, where we go into stock making. Kitchen conservation tricks can save you time and money in the long run, all while helping fight the global food waste epidemic.

I Call Shotgun! – Ride 2

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Welcome back to “I Call Shotgun!” the podcast where the passenger gets to pick the topic and the destination.

In this episode, Kristen changes up who she rides with as it isn’t a close friend of hers, but rather someone closer: her parent. 

Being away from home, it comes as no surprise what a college student might be feeling. There are many ups and downs that come with being in college hundreds of miles away. These experiences are unique but similar among people in multiple ways. Joining Kristen for this ride is her father, who is a former student of Texas A&M University and knows all too well the struggle of leaving home to the highlight that is becoming an Aggie. Kristen interviews her father with the topic of conversation being that of sending your kid away not only to college but to one that is six hours away from home.

Together, they share their unique perspectives on the experience of going to college far from home on “I Call Shotgun!”. The parent gets to speak about their worries about being far from their child and how they stay connected while Kristen adds a little bit of that student perspective. As the car cruises down the roads of College Station, the conversation shifts from advice to jokes, making this a lighthearted episode of the “I Call Shotgun!” podcast. Through both of their stories, we get a glimpse into the complex world that is college life. College life is where students and parents alike navigate new challenges and forge deeper connections.

Grab a seat and join us on this ride as we explore the ups and downs of college far from home. Whether you’re a student, a parent, or curious about the college experience, “I Call Shotgun!” is the perfect podcast!

The Long Haul: Episode 3 with Kadee Coffman

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Kadee Coffman, a national TV host and rodeo reporter, has hosted shows and reported on channels such as CBS Sports Network, Great American Country (GAC), RFD-TV, The Cowboy Channel and more. Her road to success was not an easy one, though. Hard work and God’s timing is what got her to where she wanted to be.

She was born and raised in California and grew up on her parents ranch where she found her passion for horses and the agriculture industry. She showed horses in the western disciplines and served as queen for Miss Clovis Rodeo, Miss California Rodeo Salinas and then Miss Rodeo California.

 

Through her time being queen, she found a love for communications and made her way to Texas. Kadee Coffman began her career in TV broadcasting on RFD-TV and through a lot of hard work was able to report on the National Finals Rodeo on the Cowboy Channel. After working in TV broadcasting for years, she now works for CORE Construction Company.

Her new position does not mean her job is done in advocating for agriculture. She still appears on the Cowboy Channel and other TV shows.

In this episode, we will discover how a Californian girl made her way to Texas and became a well-known face in the rodeo industry.

To keep up with the stories from rodeo industry people, make sure you subscribe to The Long Haul podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.

The Long Haul: Episode 1 with Madison Outhier

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Madison Outhier has become a recognized name in the breakaway roping industry. This is no surprise though as she has won The American Rodeo, countless ropings and was named the first ever Resistol Rookie of the Year for breakaway roping in 2021. Her commitments expand farther than just roping as she runs her own business Madison Lyn Jewelry, college rodeos and is a Mays Business student at Texas A&M University.

Madison Outhier is originally from Utopia, Texas where she grew up on her family ranch. Rodeo runs in her blood as her dad competed in the PRCA. Don’t let that fool you, she has a love for the sport of Polo too, passed down from her mom. Time management has always played a key factor in her schedule. In high school, Madi played basketball, rodeoed, played polo and started up her own business. The load hasn’t been any lighter in college, but she’s directing her focus more on her studies and rodeoing.

Cowgirl roping a calf.

Madison Outhier roping a calf at the Seth Broesche Memorial Roping.

In the first episode of The Long Haul, we will talk to Madi about more than just her breakaway roping career. If you are thinking “how does she do it all,” then you are not the only one and we are going to find out exactly that. We will discover how a freshman at Texas A&M can manage her time to give 100% effort to every commitment she’s made. Managing horses, a business and practicing while in college is not an easy task. The reality of Madison Outhier’s rodeo career is a story worth listening to.

Girl selling jewelry.

Madison Outhier running her jewelry business.

To keep up with the stories from rodeo industry people, make sure you subscribe to The Long Haul podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.