SaddleUp Podcast with Heather Lynn

Send us Fan Mail In Episode 6 of Inside EmpowerHER: The Media Day Series , Heather Lynn welcomes Christina Sims and Angie Singer Keating for an inspiring conversation about authentic leadership, resilience, and empowering women to confidently navigate change in today's evolving world. Christina Sims , AI Strategy & Governance Advisor at Precision Edge AI and one of this year's Empowe...

Send us Fan Mail In Episode 5 of Inside EmpowerHER: The Media Day Series, Heather Lynn welcomes Heather Saly and Hind Achouri for a conversation centered on leadership, collaboration, and bringing impactful experiences to life through intentional planning and community connection. Heather Saly, Site Administrator for PA CareerLink and Flow & Function Committee of The EmpowerHER Summit, shares...

Send us Fan Mail In Episode 4 of Inside EmpowerHER: The Media Day Series, Heather Lynn welcomes back returning guest Meagan Reed, Owner of Meagan Reed Consulting and Director of Marketing for The EmpowerHER Summit, for a conversation centered on leadership, connection, and creating meaningful impact. With more than 15 years of experience across the energy, education, and entrepreneurial sectors, M...

Send us Fan Mail In Episode 3 of Inside EmpowerHER: The Media Day Series, Heather Lynn sits down with Victoria Hazlett, Business Banker and Branch Manager at First National Bank and Director of Outreach & Engagement of The EmpowerHER Summit, for a conversation focused on financial confidence, leadership, and empowering others to succeed. With more than a decade of experience in banking, sales,...

Send us Fan Mail In Episode 2 of Inside EmpowerHER: The Media Day Series, Heather Lynn sits down with Sasha Smith, Regional Market Manager at RedefinED School Advancement and Director of Event Experience of The EmpowerHER Summit, for a conversation centered on leadership, mentorship, and intentional growth. With more than 12 years of experience in regional leadership and business development, Sash...

Send us Fan Mail In the debut episode of Inside EmpowerHER: The Media Day Series , Heather Lynn sits down with Kirsten Reed, Founder and Executive Director of The EmpowerHER Summit, to talk about building intentional spaces where women can connect, grow, and lead with purpose. With a strong background in business development, Kirsten shares how her passion for elevating women in leadership inspire...

Send us Fan Mail In Episode 14 of the SaddleUp Podcast, Heather Lynn sits down with Michele Koury—the driving force behind Valley Ridge Farm—for an inspiring conversation about leadership, horsemanship, and building a legacy through passion and discipline. A United States Hunter Jumper Association Certified Trainer with decades of experience in the equestrian world, Michele shares her remarkable j...

Send us Fan Mail In Episode 13 of the SaddleUp Podcast, Heather Lynn sits down with Karen Haring—Founder of Libera, Inc.—for a heartfelt conversation about the power of listening, storytelling, and personal transformation. With over 40 years of experience working with women and teens, Karen has dedicated her life to creating spaces where individuals feel truly heard. From her background in educati...

Send us Fan Mail In Episode 12 of the SaddleUp Podcast, Heather Lynn sits down with a very special returning guest—Kirklyn Curry, her bonus daughter—for a lighthearted and joy-filled spring break conversation that brings a fresh, playful perspective to the show. At just seven years old, Kirklyn shares what life looks like through her eyes—from first grade fun and her favorite teacher to dreams of...

Send us Fan Mail In Episode 11 of the SaddleUp Podcast, Heather Lynn sits down with Tanya Samuels—President of REACT, Inc. (Research and Education for Autistic Children’s Treatment)—for a powerful conversation about advocacy, research, and the pursuit of better outcomes for individuals with autism. With a background in legal and real estate research, Tanya brings a unique analytical perspective to...

Send us Fan Mail In Episode 10 of the SaddleUp Podcast, Heather Lynn sits down with Dr. Megan Beam — a functional and airway dentist and owner of Fairchance Dental Arts — for an insightful conversation about the powerful connection between oral health, breathing, and overall well-being. With nearly a decade of experience in airway and functional dentistry, Dr. Beam shares her passion for helping b...

Send us Fan Mail In Episode 9 of the SaddleUp Podcast, Heather Lynn sits down with Shawna Mackenzie — a boutique portrait photographer and artist in Morgantown — for a meaningful conversation about connection, legacy, and the stories that shape our lives. Shawna shares her passion for creating more than just photographs, but intentional artwork that families can live with and feel every day. She r...

Send us Fan Mail In Episode 8 of the SaddleUp Podcast , Heather Lynn sits down with Carmen Dalton — Owner and Head Trainer of Foggy Mountain Ranch in Morgantown, West Virginia — for an inspiring conversation about passion, perseverance, and building something meaningful from the ground up. Carmen shares how her lifelong love of horses, paired with a strong background in medicine and business, shap...

Send us Fan Mail In Episode 7 of Season 3 of the SaddleUp Podcast , Heather Lynn sits down with Corissa Rolón, MA, CFRE — Executive Director & CEO of the Burn Prevention Network — for a meaningful conversation about leadership, service, and community impact.  Corissa shares how she brings business strategy and results-driven vision to the nonprofit space, supporting burn survivors and the firs...

Send us Fan Mail In Episode 6 of Season 3 of the SaddleUp Podcast, Heather Lynn sits down with Santo Piccolomini — owner of Piccolomini Development — for an insightful conversation about leadership, entrepreneurship, and building something that lasts. 🏗️✨ A Uniontown, Pennsylvania native with 18 years in the construction industry and a degree in Business Management from Duquesne University, Santo...

Send us Fan Mail In Episode 5 of Season 3 of the SaddleUp Podcast , Heather Lynn sits down with Megan Weaver, RN-BSN , Founder of Integrative Aesthetics and Wellness , for a meaningful conversation about healthcare, confidence, and purpose ✨ Megan shares her journey from oncology nursing to the cosmetic OR and into the medical aesthetics space, where she focuses on non-surgical treatments that en...

Send us Fan Mail In Episode 4 of Season 3 of the SaddleUp Podcast , Heather Lynn sits down with Kristi Smith , franchisee of The Joint Chiropractic Morgantown and a Physician Assistant with 16 years of experience in pediatric cardiac medicine , for an inspiring conversation about purpose, resilience, and personal growth 🩺✨ As a single mother of three, Kristi shares how her deep passion for medic...

Send us Fan Mail In Episode 3 of Season 3 of the SaddleUp Podcast, Heather Lynn sits down with Destiny Sylvester of Bel-Cross Properties for a powerful and insightful conversation about real estate, resilience, and building success in a competitive market 🏡✨ Based in Morgantown, West Virginia, Destiny is a Realtor, Licensed Salesperson, Property Manager, and Leasing Agent at Bel-Cross Properties...

Send us Fan Mail In Episode 2 of Season 3 of the SaddleUp Podcast, Heather Lynn sits down with Jennifer Lainhart , General Manager of the Peak Health Aquatic Center & Track Complex at Mylan Park , for an inspiring conversation about leadership, community recreation, and purpose-driven work 🏊‍♀️✨ Growing up in Maine and Virginia, Jennifer was an avid swimmer who discovered her passion for aqu...

Send us Fan Mail In the Season 3 premiere of the SaddleUp Podcast, Heather Lynn sits down with Anthony Sparks , Founder and Creative Director of Sparks Media Agency , to talk about storytelling, creativity, and building a career in media 🎥✨ Raised near Ohiopyle, Pennsylvania, Anthony earned his B.A. in Communications from Bethany College before launching Sparks Media Agency—now a bold, story-dri...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the SaddleUp Podcast, Heather Lynn sits down with Tom Licciardi , Owner and President of Jacqueline’s Fine Jewelry , to talk about craftsmanship, authenticity, and the meaningful connections that shape both business and life. 💎 Born and raised in Uniontown, Pennsylvania, Tom has spent over 14 years leading one of West Virginia’s most trusted fine jewelry destin...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the SaddleUp Podcast , Heather Lynn sits down with Sarah Fox , Fundraising and Marketing Director for Scouting America’s Mountaineer Area Council , to talk about leadership, service, and the heart behind giving back. 💫 An Air Force veteran and passionate advocate for community impact, Sarah shares her journey from higher education fundraising to nonprofit leade...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the SaddleUp Podcast, Heather Lynn sits down with Rachel Babb , owner of Honey WV Salon in Morgantown, to talk all things beauty, community, and empowerment. With years of experience in the salon industry and a heart for helping others shine, Rachel shares how Honey WV has become more than just a place for great style — it’s a space where creativity, confidence,...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the SaddleUp Podcast, Heather Lynn sits down with Patrick Oliverio , owner of Cafe Oliverio , to talk all things family, food, and community.  With nearly two decades in the restaurant industry, Patrick shares how his passion for hospitality and Italian heritage continues a legacy that began with his grandfather in 1965. What started as a family dream has grown...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the SaddleUp Podcast , Heather Lynn sits down with Krystal Colunga , co-owner of Almost Heaven Mobile Hydration , to talk all things wellness, entrepreneurship, and living with purpose. With over a decade in nursing—specializing in Cardiac, Thoracic, and Vascular care—Krystal shares how her experience in healthcare inspired her to create a business focused on he...