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🎙 In this inspiring episode of the SaddleUp Podcast, host Heather Lynn catches up with Maggie Wallen at the Escape to the Tropics event — a collaborative celebration of women in energy hosted by Energy Leaders Network, WEN Pittsburgh, and WN West Virginia. 🌴

Maggie — Community & Project Outreach Specialist at Williams Energy, the event’s premier sponsor — is a powerhouse communicator with dual degrees in Broadcast Reporting and Advertising/Public Relations. With a passion for media, strategic outreach, and community engagement, she shares her journey into the energy industry and the lessons she’s learned leading in a male-dominated field.

From public speaking and event planning to authentic storytelling that builds trust, Maggie offers valuable insights on what it truly means to represent a company from the ground up.

🎧 Tune in for a short but knowledge-packed conversation on communication, connection, and carving your own path.

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🎙 In this engaging episode of the SaddleUp Podcast, host Heather Lynn sits down with Kristy Capo during the Escape to the Tropics event — a collaborative celebration of women in energy hosted by Energy Leaders Network, WEN Pittsburgh, and WN West Virginia. 🌴

Kristy — General Board Member of the Energy Leaders Network and Marketing Coordinator & Fleet Manager at TJD Energy Services, LLC — brings a wealth of experience from the oil & energy industry. With a strong background in event marketing, fundraising, logistics, and leadership, she shares her journey into the field and what it takes to thrive in a male-dominated industry.

From managing a fleet of trucks and trailers with precision, to building meaningful connections that fuel business and community growth, Kristy’s story is one of dedication, resilience, and leading with heart.

🎧 Tune in for a short but inspiring conversation packed with real-world lessons on leadership, relationships, and making your mark.

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🎙 In this vibrant episode of the SaddleUp Podcast, host Heather Lynn takes you behind the scenes of the Escape to the Tropics event — a collaborative celebration of women in energy hosted by Energy Leaders Network, WEN Pittsburgh, and WN West Virginia. 🌴

Our guest is the powerhouse Mandy Gailey — President of the Energy Leaders Network and Director of Marketing at Gailey Environmental. Mandy pulls back the curtain on what it takes to lead with purpose in an industry where science, sustainability, and storytelling collide. With warmth and clarity, she shares how transparent communication builds trust, how strong leadership drives impact, and how Gailey Environmental is helping to shape a better future for the communities they serve.

From event insights to personal leadership reflections, this episode is a reminder that purpose-driven work starts with intentional connection.

🎧 Tune in and get inspired by a woman who’s making waves — with heart, strategy, and unstoppable vision.

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🎙 In this inspiring episode of the SaddleUp Podcast, host Heather Lynn sits down with Meagan Reed — marketing strategist, speaker, and founder of Meagan Reed Consulting — to talk about the heart of leadership and the power of connection.

With over 15 years of experience working with nearly 30 organizations across energy, education, and entrepreneurial spaces, Meagan is no stranger to complexity. Through her work, she helps teams and individuals elevate their impact through inclusive leadership programs, wellness-centered events, and strategic brand storytelling.

In this conversation, Meagan shares her journey from corporate marketing to launching her own consulting firm — and how she built a career rooted in clarity, confidence, and purpose. From cultivating strong team dynamics to helping leaders embrace authenticity, her insights are both practical and deeply human.

If you’re navigating leadership, seeking alignment in your work, or simply curious about how to show up with more intention — this episode is for you.

Tune in and discover how real leadership starts with real connection.
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🎙 In this powerful episode of the SaddleUp Podcast, host Heather Lynn sits down with Chelsea Gianni — nurse educator, healthcare leader, and the force behind some of the region’s most impactful nursing programs.

As Dean of Nursing and Regional Director for West Virginia Junior College, East Ohio College, and United Career Institute, Chelsea is shaping the future of healthcare across West Virginia, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. With a leadership style that blends accountability with heart, she’s mentoring the next generation of nurses while transforming the way communities access care.

In this episode, Chelsea opens up about her own journey — from student to nurse practitioner to trailblazing leader — and how she balances a demanding career, family life, and her passion for purpose-driven education. It’s a conversation full of insight, grit, and moments that will leave you deeply inspired.

If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to lead with impact while keeping your values (and sanity) intact — this one’s for you.

Tune in and be reminded that leadership isn’t just about titles — it’s about showing up, lifting others, and leaving a legacy.

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In this episode of the SaddleUp Podcast, host Heather Lynn sits down with Anna Carrier — a dynamic entrepreneur, educator, and real estate professional based in Morgantown, West Virginia.

As the owner of Café Rosé and longtime operator of The Cupcakerie, Anna brings both warmth and strategy to the world of small business. With a background that includes a BS, MBA, and JD from WVU, and years of experience in entrepreneurship education and commercial real estate, Anna has worn many hats — all while staying deeply committed to community and connection.

In this thoughtful conversation, Anna shares her journey of launching Café Rosé, the bold rebrand that brought her vision to life, and the challenges she’s faced (and overcome) along the way. From navigating business growth to balancing creativity with strategy, Anna offers a candid look at what it takes to lead with heart in today’s competitive landscape.

It’s an episode about building spaces that matter — and the courage it takes to keep showing up, evolve, and serve something bigger than yourself.

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In this episode of the SaddleUp Podcast, host Heather Lynn sits down with Kimmie Hinerman, a Navy brat turned Appalachian farm girl who now owns and operates Hinerman Hill Farm, a first-generation, women-owned family farm in West Virginia.

Kimmie shares her story of growing up with muddy boots, wild game, and a deep respect for the land—values she carries into every part of her work today. From hunting and foraging with her dad as a child to raising pasture-raised meats and baking artisan sourdough bread, her life is built on self-sufficiency, tradition, and purpose.

In this heartfelt conversation, Kimmie opens up about her journey into farming, how she started teaching sourdough classes, and what it means to raise a family while building a business rooted in honest food and heritage. Whether she’s moving chickens at sunset or elbow-deep in dough, Kimmie leads with grit, heart, and a deep connection to the land that raised her.

It’s an episode that celebrates women who lead, grow, and give back—one harvest at a time.

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In this episode of the SaddleUp Podcast, host Heather Lynn sits down with Jessica Blystone, Sales Consultant at @drhorton and a rising leader in the world of new home construction.

From her early days in Northern Virginia to making bold moves across West Virginia’s real estate market, Jessica brings insight, resilience, and a fresh perspective to building not just homes — but lasting relationships and strong communities.

In this inspiring conversation, Jessica opens up about her transition from assistant to sales consultant, the challenges and rewards of building new communities, and what it takes to lead with both confidence and compassion in a competitive, often male-dominated industry.

Whether you're in sales, real estate, or simply charting your own career path, Jessica’s story is a reminder that success is built on heart, hustle, and a willingness to learn at every turn.

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