Basically Famous Podcast

Allison Burenheide is a proud graduate of Texas A&M University and Oklahoma State University who has never been afraid to bet on herself, take risks, and grow through every opportunity. Today, she leads global marketing at Vence, helping shape innovation and storytelling within the agriculture industry on an international scale. Throughout her career, Allison has built a reputation for leading...

Dr. Kallie Covington and Payton Priest are passionate about their careers, their families, and raising the next generation. These working moms join us to share what life looks like balancing careers, motherhood, and marriage to husbands in the agriculture industry. In this episode, we discuss how life changes after having kids, the realities of managing work and family, and how to better support a...

Leslee Kay Hurwitz is a dream chaser, lifelong learner, and someone who has built a lifestyle that truly embodies her spirit. Alongside Sandy, she has helped lead the Clinics as a Certified Veterinary Practice Manager (CVPM) since the early 2000s. Together, the pair also ventured into real estate investment and development, eventually acquiring what would become Transition Ranch through years of r...

Stacy Stockard Caliva is a writer and graphic designer based in Lubbock, Texas. She serves as director of communications and marketing for the Texas Tech University Office of Advancement, where she oversees the voice of philanthropy across the university and shapes communications for prospective and current donors. A proud Red Raider, Stacy earned her JD from the Texas Tech University School of La...

Michelle Simpson Tuegel grew up in Bridgeport, Texas, and has built an impressive career marked by determination, resilience, and passion. As a young athlete, Michelle competed on the U.S. Water Ski Team before pursuing a law degree and eventually founding The Simpson Tuegel Law Firm. Today, her firm is a passionate team of victims’ rights attorneys and advocates focused on cases involving sexual...

Dr. Kyre Larrabee is shaping the next generation of veterinarians as an Assistant Professor of Veterinary Practice at the School of Veterinary Medicine at Texas Tech University. A graduate of Oklahoma State University, Kyre was a member of the OSU rodeo team before continuing her education there to earn her veterinary degree. Her teaching centers on clinical and professional skills across both sma...

Dr. Kelley Ranly serves as an Extension Program Specialist and Leadership Coordinator for Texas 4-H and Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, where she leads the charge in developing and coordinating statewide agricultural leadership programs for high school students across Texas. From overseeing Texas 4-H Horse Validation to playing a key role in the Texas State 4-H Horse Show, Kelley is deeply inves...

Carley Myers serves as the Senior Vice President of Marketing at the 6666 Ranch. Originally from New York, Carley made her way to Texas to attend Texas Christian University, where she competed on the equestrian team. In this episode, we talk about her journey from falling in love with horses at a young age to leading marketing efforts for one of the most iconic ranches in the world. She shares how...

Today on the podcast, we sit down with Kelsi Uechtritz ofIcon Global to talk all things NCHA Celebrity Cutting. Happening April 11 at 6 PM in Fort Worth, this exciting event brings together celebrities and top riders for a great cause—benefiting UT Southwestern. We dive into what makes this event so special, who’sinvolved, and the impact it’s making beyond the arena. Plus, learn more about Icon Gl...

This special edition episode features Boss Mares Inc. https://www.bossmaresinc.org/ Patti Colbert, one of the founders joins us to share more about the mission of Boss Mares Inc. and their current opening for grant applications. If you are looking to take your business and passion to the next level, consider applying for a grant. Grant applications close March 31st. You’ve got a vision. Let the Bo...

We always hear how important it is to be on LinkedIn but never what to post, how to engage and how to be relevant. This quick episode breaks down how to build your profile and what you can be sharing on your account!

This month, host Tyler Schuster is sharing more on personal branding. From what is a personal brand to building your own personal brand statement, Tyler breaks down how she built her brand and what she is doing to continue to build it. Personal branding is vital in the world we live in. It will influence your life professionally and personally. The sooner you identify your values and passions, the...

Tyler Schuster and Reese Echols sit down and answer all of your questions! We chat networking, marketing yourself and more. We also answer some rapid fire questions you sent in.

Jennifer Green, Senior Manager of Community Partnerships at Cavender’s, joins us alongside Sydney Shepard, Western Marketing and Events Coordinator, to share the story of Cavender’s and the continued growth of the iconic western brand. We take a deep dive into Team Cavender’s , a group of 25 student-athletes selected to represent the brand while developing both personally and professionally. From...

Dr. Remy Wyatt is a Texas native whose roots in purebred Limousin cattle shaped her lifelong passion for the beef industry. Growing up on ranches in both Texas and Kentucky, she gained early experience in the cow-calf sector and heifer development, which led her to pursue a degree in Animal Science at West Texas A&M University. While there, she discovered her love for meat science and worked w...

Texas wine is more than just a drink, it’s a thriving part of agriculture and a driving force in the Texas economy, especially in the High Plains. This week, we’re joined by two incredible women who dedicate their careers to growing and promoting the industry: Katy Jane Seaton , co-owner of Farmhouse Vineyards, and January Wiese , executive director of Texas Hill Country Wineries. Together, they s...

Nikki Callison is a fourth-generation cattle rancher in Oklahoma with a story rooted in faith, family, and resilience. After spending a decade teaching in Dallas, she felt the pull to return home and pursue ranching. Just two weeks later, she met her husband, Roger, and together they adopted three children and built what is now Callison Ranch. In this episode, Nikki opens up about their journey—ho...

Kim Rounds is a storyteller, strategist, and lifelong agvocate with a passion for connecting people to the cattle industry in ways that are real and relatable. She believes the stories we tell shape how the world sees agriculture—and she’s made it her mission to tell them well. Kim began her career at Five Rivers Cattle Feeding by giving tours and working on their natural program, and today she se...

Calli Williams , first-generation rancher and co-founder of TW Angus near Mitchell, South Dakota, shares what it really takes to build a legacy from the pasture up. Calli shares how every animal on the ranch has intention—from bulls for their annual sale, to steers destined for their direct-to-consumer beef program, to females kept to grow the herd. Calli began sharing life on the ranch via social...

Jessie Jervis is a modern-day western woman who wears many hats! As a wife, mother, third-generation rancher, podcast host, and the Founder + CEO of Of The West , a job platform built specifically for the agriculture and western industries, Jessie is in lots of spaces. Born and raised on her family’s cattle ranch in Southern Idaho, Jessie developed a deep appreciation for the American West from an...

Linay Williams, originally from Hondo, Texas, now calls the quaint town of Quitaque home. After graduating from Texas Tech University, she took her freelance business, Black Creek Innovations, full-time—spending seven years building a marketing agency that gave corporate America a partner who truly understood agriculture. Eventually, Linay made the leap from entrepreneur and freelancer to Communic...

Reba Mazak grew up in the cattle industry, but with three older brothers, she wasn’t always needed on the cow crew. Her path changed when she met her late husband, Paul, and together they built a cattle operation of their own. Starting with just a few acres, Reba and Paul grew their business into what it is today. Now, Reba manages ranches in both Florida and Texas alongside her daughters, sons-in...

Inspired by her father, Dr. Morgan Treadwell developed a deep passion for rangelands and conservation. Today, she serves as a Professor and Extension Range Specialist with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension. Her work focuses on fire and grazing interactions within native plant communities and on developing management strategies to effectively and efficiently combat woody brush encroachment

Sierra Anthony discovered her passion for the beef industry during college when she first stepped into the meat lab. That experience set her on a path that led to launching Butcher Solutions LLC . Recognizing that butchers are the unique link between producers and consumers, Sierra knew her expertise could make a real impact. Today, she travels the country training butchers in everything from fiel...

When Codie Wright de Secaira enrolled in a sales class at Texas A&M University, she quickly realized she had found her calling. Guided by a trusted mentor and professor, after graduation she began teaching leadership and sales courses—ultimately impacting the lives of more than 4,000 students. Today, Codie is a published author, speaker, and strengths expert who helps individuals and teams dis...