She Goes Beyond

You know her from YouTube where she has grown a tremendous following and shared many personal hunting stories. This guest shares her journey, her grit and finally gives us a little look into the personal side of things and dare I say she's the girly girl we all hoped she was!? Please welcome, Kaitlyn Maus! Connect with Kaitlyn @kaitlynmaus Connect with Victoria @shegoesbeyondthe8 @victoriafriedges

Today I have a very special guest... and her fiance... and my husband joining on the pod!! We chat about what it's like fishing musky's out in Washington State, how Lynn got into fishing, what it means to be a known as a 'Master' in musky fishing and we talk about the 2025 Musky Battle. It's such a fun episode. Ryan and Lynn are good people and we had a blast sharing our boat o...

Today's guest is one of those women who makes you want to lace up your boots, grab your bow and hit the mountains! She's a hunter, an outdoorswoman, and a 1st Phorm Outdoors Pro Staff badass who is out here showing that strong, feminine, and fearless absolutely belong in the same sentence . We talk about her 2025 Oregon elk season, tell each other some hunting stories, discuss how she fuel...

Today's guest has devoted her education, career and hear to understanding one of themes elusive fish in Canada... The mighty musky! She's a Fisheries Technician working with Fisheries and Oceans Canada and a recent masters graduate from the fish ecology and conservation physiology lab where she studied musky movement and post release behavior deep within a remote lake in the Algonquin Prov...

Sixteen days alone in the mountains — just her, her bow, and the 340 inch bull elk stalk that would shake the hunting world. Today's guest is a force of nature. She’s an artist who pours her soul into every stroke, a mustang trainer who finds freedom in patience and the untamed, and a solo hunter who faced one of the toughest hunts of her life — and an even tougher storm online. After an unfor...

Part two with Maggie Carsello! We talk all things bass fishing, fishing in tournaments, how to be a good co-angler, her love for Morgan Wallen and so much more. Thanks for joining in on the fun with us for a second week!! Connect with Maggie: @maggiejo_outdoors Connect with Victoria: @shegoesbeyondthe8 @victoriafriedges

This week on the podcast, I’m joined by someone whose name has been echoing across the outdoor world specifically in the bass world but don't you know, she's making her mark in the woods too. Just days after knocking down an incredible archery buck, she’s here to relive that moment with us— the rush, the emotion, and the story behind the hunt that has everyone talking. But this guest's...

Today's guest is someone who truly lives where the adventure is. She's a travel and outdoor photographer who's carved out her own lane by capturing spaces that make you want to pack a bag and disappear for a weekend... or a month! From rustic Airbnbs tucked in the woods to wild landscapes most of us only dream of, her lens tells stories that feel both rugged and deeply intentional. We...

If you don't take anything else away from this episode, I hope you remember that the world wants you to always be, YOU. Our guys today is the most authentic, real girly out there. She gives us life advice, elk hunting tips, and explains to us why her favorite place in the world is right in her backyard. She talks trapping lines and her typical trapping strategy. But what originally drew me to...

Today's guest is going to wow you with her ambition. Her husband chose to participate in the PMTT which left her with a tough choice... fish a lot less... or... get a kayak and fish a lot more. She chose the latter! And boy is she glad she did. She comes with tips and tricks on musky fishing from a kayak, her set up and why, and what baits she tosses regularly. And I highly suggest listening c...

Kyle spent two weeks up in Canada in August and our buddy Levi Kuehn and myself joined him on week two. We had a fantastic week up there, though, if you ask Kyle, the trip wasn't the trip of a lifetime. Listen in to hear about or 2025 Canada adventure and what we have going on this fall!! Connect with Kyle: @kylefriedges Connect with Victoria: @victoriafriedges

Well I'm sorry to all the ladies leading up to today's episode who have been on the podcast, but this week I talk to two of the CUTEST girlies in the outdoor industry. I'm talking 8 and 11 years old, musky obsessed, cute as can be. These two have been in the boat since the pack and play days and now they're out-fishing their dad on certain occasions! They both caught their first mu...

Today’s guest has carved out her own path in the hunting world — from chasing elk out West, to climbing high into the timber with her saddle setup, to building strength in the gym that carries over into every hunt she takes on. In this episode, we dive into why she’s so passionate about saddle hunting, how lifting has shaped her time in the woods, and the story behind her unforgettable elk hunt la...

Honestly one of my fav episodes this year. Autumn is an absolute hammer when it comes to understanding the ins and outs of trapping. She gives us SO much info on how to get involved, how to start trapping, what to use for bait/lure/traps, and so much more. She is beyond passionate about trapping and what the industry has done and will do as it grows; or should I say, hopefully grows. Trapping is s...

This conversation is with Camryn Shoffner. We discuss how she got into hunting and the outdoor world, along with her goals and much more! We discuss her connection to MTN OPS and how she uses training in the gym to prep for her hunts. Please welcome, Camryn! Connect with Camryn: @camryn_nickelle Connect with Victoria: @shegoesbeyondthe8 @victoriafriedges

Michelle Morey from WAM joins us today to give a run down of how to get involved, what a membership can do for you and all of the amazing events that they put on each year as a group. She gives us so many great insights to this group and I truly enjoyed this conversation so much. I can' t wait to hear what you think and make sure you head to our instagram page to view the clip of my favorite p...

This episode was so fun and you're going to learn a bunch of info about how Ricca and her hubby prep their land for fall deer season here in the Midwest. Ricca gives us some tips and tricks to getting deer to travel a certain way, and how her and her husband pattern the bucks on their property. We also talk about photography and her passion for working with outdoor brands. She’s actually a powerho...

This guest just published her first YA novel, Rapid City Summer, a book about a teen girl who moves from one state to another mid high school and meets a boy who teaches her many life lessons, but one in particular is fly fishing. You can find this book anywhere books are sold online! Connie found a passion for fishing with her husband and loves anything outdoors that can keep her moving! From run...

Today's guest is a total baddy! She's a passionate outdoorswoman with trout streams running through her veins, a kayak rigged like a battleship, and has a love for Wisconsin's wild places. Whether she's on the ice or just chasing the next perfect cast, her energy is contagious. But today, we also go beyond the fishing gear and the fun to talk about something deeply personal. She's currently in the...

This episode feels like a warm hug- because I'm joined by the incredibly kind, genuine and all around lovely Dori Sell! Dori is the type of woman you instantly feel at home with - the kind of friend we all need in our lives. She's a true girls-girl who's just as comfortable getting her hands dirty on the boat or in the woods... or out with her chickens and bees, as she is showing up with heart and...

Spending the next 50 minutes of your life yapping about my new Mathews Lift RS and how I made the decision to switch from my Mission Craze that I've been shooting for 13 years!! I give my why, the specs and exactly how I accessorized and built my personal new Mathews Lift RS. At the end I chat about recent 'favs' and discuss bra shopping at Nordstrom (you must do this), tongue scraping (LOL) and a...

In this episode I sit down with Macey Bundt, someone who's carved out her own path in the outdoor and photography/creative space - from getting her first break at 15 shooting for the MN Wild, to now working alongside Cameron Hanes and having a background with MTN OPS. We unpack her story- how she got her foot in the door, the moments that shaped her career, and what it's really like behind the sce...

Stephanie is someone whose heart is rooted deep in both storytelling and the soil. She’s the author behind a series of charming children’s books that open the barn doors letting young readers peek in to the real, down-to-earth life on the farm. In this episode, we dive into the heart of farm life, why it matters, and why it's often misunderstood. Stephanie shares how most farmers are simply too bu...

Sarah was a blast to have on the pod! We chat all about her big game hunts over seas and how her and Josh give back to the communities after taking an animal. We dive into her special bracelet she wears every day, how she went from vegan to badass bow hunter and so much more. We dive into hormone health and Sarah gives many takeaways on recovery/post-workout and how she starts and ends her day. TU...

This episode had me in my feels! Madi is not only beyond knowledgable about what rifle she chooses and why and ammunition in general, but she also has so much knowledge on bettering yourself inside and out. This podcast episode teaches you so much about rifles, long range shooting, and much more... but one of my favorite parts is how Madi teaches us to separate work from play and simple ways to fe...