Soul Summit Podcast

Season 10 Episode 1: Stalked by a Mountain Lion – Lessons from the Hunt Welcome to Season 10 of the Soul Summit Podcast, presented by Her Outdoor Journey and proudly sponsored by Maven Optics, Bakcou E-Bikes, HOYT Archery, and onX Maps. In this episode, host Courtney Prete, founder of Her Outdoor Journey , sits down with returning guest and HOJ Ambassador Kim Palmer-Nicks to unpack one unforgettab...

Welcome back to the Soul Summit Podcast – Presented by Her Outdoor Journey and proudly sponsored by Maven Optics, Bakcou E-Bikes, HOYT Archery, onX Maps, and Sawyer Products! Key Takeaways: Amanda Rose, founder of Athena Tactics, shares her mission to empower women through personal protection training. Education and proper training are essential before purchasing a firearm—knowledge builds confide...

Welcome back to the Soul Summit Podcast – Presented by Her Outdoor Journey and proudly sponsored by Maven Optics, Bakcou E-Bikes, HOYT Archery, onX Maps, and Sawyer Products! In this episode of the Soul Summit Podcast, host Courtney Prete sits down with Morgan Wines, a guide and game warden whose passion for hunting started at just 12 years old. Morgan opens up about her early hunting days with he...

Welcome back to the Soul Summit Podcast – Presented by Her Outdoor Journey and proudly sponsored by Maven Optics, Bakcou E-Bikes, HOYT Archery, onX Maps, and Sawyer Products! This week’s episode is a beautiful blend of faith, foraging, and the kind of practical wisdom that only comes from living close to the land. We’re thrilled to welcome Tawny Leger—a homesteader, herbalist, and mama raising her...

Welcome back to the Soul Summit Podcast – Presented by Her Outdoor Journey and proudly sponsored by Maven Optics, Bakcou E-Bikes, HOYT Archery, onX Maps, and Sawyer Products! In this episode, Courtney Prete shares the essential compound bow maintenance ritual every archer needs to keep their setup dialed, reliable, and field-ready. Whether you're new to archery or have a decade of seasons under yo...

Welcome back to the Soul Summit Podcast – Presented by Her Outdoor Journey and proudly sponsored by Maven Optics, Bakcou E-Bikes, HOYT Archery, onX Maps, and Sawyer Products! In this episode, we reconnect with Sierra Jepsen, the powerhouse behind Butcher Solutions LLC—a meat scientist, traveling instructor, and passionate educator helping hunters and outdoor lovers get more confident with their ha...

Welcome back to the Soul Summit Podcast – Presented by Her Outdoor Journey and proudly sponsored by Maven Optics, Bakcou E-Bikes, HOYT Archery, onX Maps, and Sawyer Products! 🌲🦌 In this episode, Courtney Prete takes us deep into the world of shed hunting, focusing on her home turf—Western Oregon—and her pursuit of blacktail deer antlers. She opens up about how this outdoor passion has brought jo...

Welcome to the launch of season 9 of the Soul Summit Podcast. Courtney and Kim Palmer-Nicks explore the powerful intersection of archery, fitness, and women’s empowerment. Kim shares her personal journey from Texas to becoming a fitness coach, and they discuss the importance of mentorship in outdoor activities. The episode highlights why women should embrace strength training, self-care, and build...

In this episode of the Soul Summit Podcast, host Courtney Prete interviews Juli Sanders, a guide for Her Outdoor Journey, about her exciting upcoming women's retreats that she is hosting.  They discuss the details of the retreat, including the activities planned, the importance of sisterhood in outdoor adventures, and the unique experiences participants can expect.  The conversation highlights the...

In this episode of the Soul Summit podcast, host Courtney interviews Emily Schaad Konkler, an experienced bow hunter from southeastern Ohio. They discuss Emily's journey into whitetail hunting, the challenges she faced as a woman in a traditionally male-dominated sport, and the importance of technology like trail cameras in modern hunting. Emily shares her strategies for hunting in Ohio's unique t...

In this episode of the Soul Summit podcast, host Courtney speaks with Andraya Grangoth about her journey in the outdoors, the healing power of nature, and the transformative experiences that come from hunting. Draya shares her personal story of growth, confidence building, and the importance of being prepared for the challenges of the wilderness. The conversation also touches on the significance o...

In this powerful episode of the Soul Summit Podcast, host Heidi Stout delves into the challenges many of us encounter at the start of a new year—low energy, a lack of motivation, and the feeling of being stuck in seasons of waiting. Drawing from her personal experiences and faith, Heidi reassures listeners that waiting seasons are not wasted seasons. Instead, they are opportunities for unseen grow...

In this episode of the Soul Summit Podcast, host Courtney Prete interviews Hannah Coxen, the event coordinator for Her Outdoor Journey and podcast manager for the Soul Summit Podcast, about an exciting upcoming women's shed hunting retreat in Idaho. They discuss the details of the retreat, including the activities planned, the importance of sisterhood in outdoor adventures, and the unique experien...

Welcome to 2025! In this Soul Session, host Courtney Prete reflects on the excitement of a new year, encouraging listeners to embrace their goals or simply take time to reassess and realign.  She highlights the inspiration and growth from past seasons while offering a glimpse into what’s ahead for 2025, including more impactful conversations, empowering content, and opportunities for education and...

In this episode, Courtney sits down with Scott McGaugh of the Duck Camp in Washington to explore the world of waterfowl hunting. Scott shares his journey from upland hunting with his son to creating the Duck Camp—a welcoming space where families and hunters can connect, learn, and enjoy the outdoors. Scott discusses the challenges beginners face, from learning how to scout and set up decoys to man...

In this episode of the Soul Summit podcast, host Heidi Stout discusses the challenges of perseverance and the importance of not giving up on oneself. She shares personal experiences and insights on how struggles shape character and resilience. The conversation emphasizes that every small step forward contributes to personal growth and that one's journey can inspire others facing similar challenges...

Join host Heidi Stout as she sits down with Lexi, known as Ms. Holistic Hunter, for an inspiring conversation about holistic health, nutrition, and the lessons she’s learned from her journey as a wildland firefighter and wellness advocate. Together, they tackle the challenges of navigating misinformation in the health space, the power of whole foods, and the importance of living intentionally. Lex...

In this episode of the Soul Summit Podcast, host Heidi Stout explores the pervasive struggle of feeling unworthy and believing we are not enough. These feelings, she explains, often stem from lies we tell ourselves rather than truths rooted in God’s word. Heidi provides practical, faith-based strategies to identify and challenge these negative thoughts, emphasizing the importance of aligning our m...

In this episode of the Soul Summit Podcast, host Courtney Prete shares a heartfelt conversation originally recorded for Sam’s podcast, Fall Obsession. Building a new generation of hunters and outdoor enthusiasts begins with mentorship and getting others outdoors, and that’s exactly the mission of Courtney and her team at Her Outdoor Journey (HOJ). As the founder of HOJ and host of Soul Summit Podc...

In this inspiring episode of the Soul Summit Podcast, Courtney Prete dives into the transformative power of accountability in personal growth. Through heartfelt conversation, Courtney unpacks the importance of self-assessment and introspection, urging us to regularly check in with ourselves and how we are truly doing.  She candidly shares her own challenges with maintaining good habits, emphasizin...

What does it mean to "choose your hard," and how can small acts of kindness create a ripple effect that transforms lives? In this episode, Heidi Stout sits down with AJ Kazmierczak, aka The Coffee Viking, to explore his raw and refreshing take on parenting, personal growth, and building authentic connections. AJ shares how he balances being a new father with his entrepreneurial journey, his surpri...

In this episode of the Soul Summit podcast, host Heidi Stout dives into the pervasive theme of fear and its impact on personal growth. She shares her own struggles with fear, emphasizing the importance of surrendering to God to find courage. Heidi discusses how fear often signifies stepping into something greater and encourages listeners to confront their fears to build confidence and resilience....

In this episode of the Soul Summit Podcast, Courtney Prete sits down with Heather Kelly, founder of Heather's Choice, for an honest look into the highs and lows of building a business. Heather shares how her impactful Shark Tank experience gave her a hard look at her business, revealing what needed to change to drive growth. She also discusses the power of trusting her intuition and how true leade...

In this episode of the Soul Summit Podcast, host Courtney Prete discusses the importance of gratitude as a practice rather than just an emotion. She shares personal experiences of struggling with negativity and emphasizes the need to cultivate gratitude through mindfulness, reflection, and specific practices. Courtney offers practical tips for integrating gratitude into daily life, including journ...

In this powerful episode of the Soul Summit Podcast, host Heidi Stout sits down with Nicole Banning—a thriving leader, entrepreneur, and mother—to uncover the secrets behind her journey to success. Together, they dive into Nicole's inspiring path to leadership, the transformative role of faith in her career, and how she balances the challenges of parenthood with the demands of entrepreneurship. Ni...