She Goes Beyond

Buckle up because this episode delivers BIG TIME. I'm joined by none other than Taylor Drury Land from the legendary Drury Outdoors Team. We dive into her current Mathews bow setup- what she's shooting, how it's tuned and the gear she trusts when it's time to get serious. but that's just the start. Taylor also shares how she and the rest of the Drury crew prepare for whitetail season- from food pl...

Kyle and I take the next hour to talk about my 4 weeks of turkey season in 3 different states and how I'll probably be sad about the way it ended until spring season of 2026, but also how many lessons it taught me and major takeaways to being a better hunter. We also touch on Kyle's sick eat at the boat on a glide bait on day one of Musky Opener in WI! Tune in and learn some major takeaways!

In this episode Kaitlin discusses how she helps her husband run a fishing guide business where they specialize in catching walleye and bass in the northern WI areas. She does a great job talking us through preferred bait depending on the season, why AFTCO is her favorite fishing apparel brand and she gives us a few stories of her best time on the water! Please welcome Kaitlin Woodward!

On this episode we talk about moving from Ohio to Montana, fly fishing, mentorship and ultramarathons, Jess Suvak is a go-getter!! This episode has so many heartfelt moments and takeaways. We talk about being mentally tough when your body says it can't take any more, how important it is to be a kind human and obviously, fly fishing and some hunting! Welcome, Jess!! Connect with Jess: @jessicasuvak...

Gabby + fishing rods = recipe for a great class! Gabby found a creative gap in the school system and followed her heart. She now teaches a course specifically on rod building, fishing techniques, safe handling and much more. The kids at her school get the opportunity to learn from a passionate fisher-woman. Little do they know she's teaching them more about finding themselves and their passions th...

Kayla is the girl everyone loves! The midwest outdoor community adores her. She is one of the most genuine women out there who just lives for any moment outdoors. A mom to two littles, she packs a punch when it comes to getting her kids set up and prepared to have action and success in the woods. In this episode she talks to us about their 2025 turkey season thus far, how they prep and choose prop...

In this episode we meet Melissa Lindsay, the turkey queen. Melissa went from mastering the bird with a shotgun, to mastering the hunt with a bow. We talk scouting, blind set up, our reasoning behind fixed vs expandable broad heads, why you should wear black inside your blind and so much more! This episode is full of fantastic takeaways to help anyone on their turkey hunting journey, especially if...

Welcome Lexi Quinn, everyone! Let's just say, she is not afraid to do hard things. From firefighting, working a chainsaw, spot/stalk/shoot elk trips basically on her own, and so much more. Lexi and I dive into the beautiful state of Colorado, fly fishing, tips on elk and mule deer hunting and even a little gardening. We also chat about making our own dog food and what it's like being a girl trying...

Part two, we go deeper into Jessie's love for Suick lures. We talk more about fishing with our husbands and how to get your wife into fishing. We make fun of our husbands a little and dive into Jessie's Marketing business and stuff you likely don't know about her! Tune in...Connect with Jessie:Insta- @jjessiebaker or @outthere_socialConnect with Victoria:Insta- @shegoesbeyondthe8 or @victoria_frie...

Jessie Baker dishes out what it's like being a woman in the musky industry, fishing on Pipestone and her journey in the resort industry. This episode and the following one (releasing April 1) have multiple takeaways for anyone listening and interested in musky fishing or running your own business... or being a boat partner to your spouse. Jessie CRUSHES it! Connect with Jessie:Insta- @jjessiebaker...

This week on She Goes Beyond, I sit down with the one and only Leah Andersen. The infamous adorable blonde, badass huntress who pushes past the negative comments because she knows her why. Leah has a good head on her shoulders and talks us through how she has navigated her tough go with social media. She also tells us all about her wild trips she's taking in 2025. We reminisce about past hunts and...

In this episode I meet up with Taylor Tix and Cris Bickman, a mother-daughter nurse duo who takes life by the horns! Taylor and Cris have found an ever lasting love for clean, affordable and effective products. They've built their company Taylor and Co from the ground up, have huge aspirations for women and children in the outdoors and know what it's like to need to turn to self care. Cris is on t...

My first official solo episode! Chatting house remodel, turkeys, 2025 hunting/fishing goals and answering questions from the Instagram question box! Rugged Custom Calls (turkey calls used by Tyler): Email: ruggedcustomcalls@hotmail.com Facebook: Rugged Custom Calls Get in touch with Victoria: Instagram: Personal- @Victoria. Friedges Podcast- @shegoesbeyondthe8

Episode 7- In this episode, Brittany Streu and I talk in depth about the training program her and her husband put their duck dog Willow through. We get personal about therapy and the meaning behind their new podcast, The Trophy Life and how Brittany crushes life as a duck hunter and a business owner in the beauty industry. Get in touch with Brittany: Instagram- @brittstreu, @jeremy_streu, @thetrop...

Episode 6: Ashley Holmgren, one of two behind Devoted Outdoors, gets personal with me as we dive into what makes her tick! From face products to her favorite reel, we hear it all on this podcast! Before we go there though, we cover how Devoted Outdoors came to fruition, her love for being outside and how her and her husband John keep their two daughters revved up to crave more with each outdoor ad...

Episode 5: This episode is rapid fire questions with Carolyn James! Carolyn and her husband Alan started Alpha Customs, a custom mud boat business because of their love for waterfowl hunting. We talk birds, business and tell a few stories. Hit play to meet Carolyn! Connect with Carolyn : @crjamess Connect with Alpha Custom s: @alphacustoms22 Connect with Victoria: Personal - @victoria_friedges Pod...

Episode 4: This episode I dig deep into what we don't already know about Renee. We get nitty gritty about coyote hunting; what it entails, what you need to get started and how to conquer your first hunt. We discuss how she grew her knowledge around firearms and the strong company that Scheels is. We dive into her background and find out that they just built a new home on a very special piece of pr...

Episode 3: The first girly to join the pod! Sarah Kozlowski and I yapped for over an hour about her favorite outdoor line of clothing for women, what musky bait she typically tosses around, 'influencing', cameras and so much more. I literally had to cut us off or we would have talked for hours. I cannot wait for ya'll to hear this! Connect with Sarah: Instagram: @skozlowskiii or @kozlowski.co Conn...

Episode 2: On this episode I have my husband, Kyle Friedges joining us to give us a little insight on what it's like to live with someone who loves the same things he does. We dive into how he found his love for the outdoors and where that's taken him. We talk YouTube and how he grew his community through that platform. He even shoots a couple questions back at me! Listen to find out the deets. Co...

Episode 1: Welcome to the very first episode of She Goes Beyond with Victoria Friedges. Today we are kicking things off by talking shop. I give you a brief run-through of my life and why I’m so into this little thing we call the outdoors. I tell a few stories that end up in me giving my dad a hard time but trust me, you’ll agree he deserves it once you listen. Most importantly, this episode covers...