30 under 30

“With a population of just under 300 people, today’s guest comes from one of the most remote places in the lower 48. Located in a town named after Michael Jordan the 19th century gold prospector (not the basketball star), the small southeastern Oregon town of Jordan Valley is known for their Big Loop rodeo, big...

“It’s almost as if we have a field reporter on the episode with our repeat guest and good friend Bryce Albright, the Executive Director of the Dude Ranchers’ Association, who is also a member of the COWGIRL Magazine 30 Under 30 program. While this will most likely not be Bryce’s last time on the podcast,...

Congratulations to 30 women that will be honored in the COWGIRL 30 Under 30 Class of 2022 presented by Wrangler. Out of 85 qualified, talented, diverse applicants, the selected 30 ladies represent the future of women in the Western industry. Their contributions will also drive the industry to new levels for generations to come. Industry sponsors including Wrangler, The...

Brooke Teixeira Professional Title: Senior Product Manager – Western Denim, Ariat InternationalAge: 30Home: Reno, Nevada What started out as future in medicine quickly shifted into a career revolving around her passion for the Western way of life. After graduating from Cal Poly – SLO with a Biology degree and deciding that she no longer wanted...

Megan McMullen Professional Title: Director of Youth & Amateur Activities, American Paint Horse Association (APHA)Age: 27Home: Fort Worth, Texas Originally from Knoxville, TN, Megan has called Fort Worth, TX home for the past eight (8) years. Megan has spent most of her life in the Western Industry and would not have it any other way....

Olivia Harms Professional Title: Professional Musician, Olivia HarmsAge: 26Home: Canby, Oregon Olivia Harms was born Western Music royalty, but the rhinestone cowgirl stepped out on her own crafting a sound equal partsBakersfi eld, Texas, and Nashville country. The daughter of Western Music Hall of Fame member Joni Harms, Olivia’s artistic identity has been honed since...

Maegen (Nahrgang) Taylor Professional Title: Corporate Partner Manager, American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA)Age: 29Home: Buckeye, Arizona Maegen Taylor is a wife, daughter, sister, friend, and advocate for the Western industry. Her roots run deep through the creases of her cowboy hat, her strength is bonded together by the support of her family and her love...

Jamie Denue Professional Title: Dude Ranch Expert & Western Photographer, The Dude Ranchers Association | J. Lee PhotographyAge: 30Home: Cody, Wyoming Jamie Denue was raised on a cattle and timber ranch in the coastal range of Oregon. As a fourth-generation rancher, she was born with a love for the Western way of life. After earning...