Today I get to sit down with someone who I’ve known for a long time. We’ve worked together, traveled together, learned from each other, and I’ve watched her build a life and a voice that is as bold as it is genuine.

Today’s guest is the one and only Brandi Buzzard — cowgirl, rancher, mom, writer, speaker, communications pro, and self-employed powerhouse who somehow manages to rope steers, raise daughters, speak on national stages, and spark meaningful conversations in the cattle industry… all while being hilariously real and refreshingly honest.

In this conversation, Brandi opens up about her journey — from her early days freelancing and blogging, to her time with NCBA and Red Angus, to the moment she decided to leap into full-time self-employment. We talk about why she uses her voice so boldly, how she navigates change, her passion for correcting misinformation, the future of beef and global trade, what it means to raise kids in the western lifestyle, and how she learned to stop waiting for opportunities and start creating them.

We also get into some fun things… like teaching her daughters to drive the feed truck, junior rodeo memories, the Chiefs’ terrible season, and why a grilled cheese in the horse trailer tastes better than almost anything.

Brandi is real, raw, brave, opinionated in the best way, and deeply committed to making this industry better than she found it. And I can’t wait for you to hear this one.

Let’s get dirty with Brandi.

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