In this episode of the Ag Chicks Podcast, host Ally Spears visits with Emma Coffman, owner of Double E Ranch Advocacy LLC, passionate agriculture advocate, and host of The Bridge podcast.

Emma is dedicated to bridging the gap between rural and urban communities, using her expertise in livestock nutrition, feedlot data management, and cow-calf operations to inform and empower others. Named the 2024 NCBA Advocate of the Year and a 2025 NCBA Trailblazer, she brings unique insight into the challenges and opportunities facing today’s producers.

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Welcome back to Ag Chicks! After some time away, I'm back behind the mic to share what’s been going on, why the podcast hit pause, and what’s coming next. From finishing a Ph.D. to growing a business and juggling life on the ranch, this episode is a catch-up for my OG listeners and a fresh start for those just joining the Ag Chicks crew.

In this solo episode, I cover:

• Where I’ve been and why I stepped away

• What I’ve been working on behind the scenes

• The relaunch of Ag Chicks and what to expect in future episodes

• My go-to ranch tech and podcast sponsor: Barn Owl

Thanks for sticking around, and welcome if you're new here. I’m so excited to get back to telling the stories of women in ag and bringing you along on the ride!

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Christina Chu, MS, RD, CSSD is a Chicago-based sports dietitian and CEO of Christina Chu Nutrition LLC. She supports athletes from youth baseball to professional combat athletes through individual nutrition counseling and team talks. Her portfolio includes working with MLB, UFC, NWSL, Bellator, NCAA D1-D3, NAIA, and tactical athletes; presenting at Harvard Law School, Jordan Brand’s Flight Academy, DePaul University, and sports professional conferences (CPSDA, NHSSCA, CATS); and media consulting for brands like Gatorade Performance Partner, Chomps, and Primark.

Christina earned her Bachelor's and Master's degree in Clinical Nutrition at Boston University and has had past sports nutrition experiences at IMG+, Boston University Athletics and the UFC Performance Institute.

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Alyssa Walsh is the owner and founder of Sweet Briar Creative. She’s a proud ‘Cyclone’ graduate, an Iowa native, and has recently set roots in Kansas with her husband Daniel. Located in the heart of the Flint Hills, Alyssa is surrounded by the pulse of the cattle industry, which fuels her inspiration daily. Together they run Regal Cattle, an operation focused on equipping youth with the tools to succeed in the show ring for a season, & the genetics to build a business for generations.

Alyssa started Sweet Briar Creative from the ground up during her time at Iowa State University. The original goals of the business was to display her self-taught videography and graphic design skills to future employers. As the business grew, she leaned on God’s calling for her life and took it full-time following graduation. Alyssa moved to Fort Worth, Texas where the business truly had the chance to grow from a college portfolio into the uniquely specialized marketing agency that it is today. Sweet Briar Creative now serves clients all across the country & even worldwide.

Since that leap of faith, Alyssa has loved the opportunity to speak on stages near and far about the importance of starting to chase your dreams now, not later. Committed to igniting the entrepreneurial spark in young people, she is enthusiastic about continuing to grow awareness and drive positive change on this topic.

Alongside these efforts, Alyssa recently launched a set of digital courses, instructing eager students of all ages how to learn design and video techniques.

Above all she attributes her success in business to God’s sovereign plan for her life. She hopes that SBC continues to point her audience towards Christ, and aims to keep Him at the forefront of it all.

You can walk with Alyssa on her entrepreneurship adventures at @SweetBriarCreative & @Regal_Cattle

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Allison (Alli) Fender grew up in the gorgeous San Diego backcountry on a small Dairy and Beef operation.

She attended San Diego Mesa College and played soccer on the women’s team while attending the Animal Health program offered there. In 2014, she obtained her Associate of Science Degree in Animal Health Technology and became licensed as a Registered Veterinary Technician. She worked in several small animal hospitals in the area.

A month after graduation in 2014, she and her high school sweetheart were married on Mesa Chiquita Ranch, where she grew up. Her dad gifted her and her husband, Bryce, ten bred heifers, which was the start of their beef herd.

Flying F Ranch was established in 2020 after Bryce and Alli created the brand and business selling beef directly to San Diego consumers. Their motto is “We Give a Flying F About BEEF.”

In 2021, they added Registered Black Angus cattle into their herd to improve carcass quality. The couple learned more about genetics and began breeding more mindfully, propelling their beef business to a higher level.

The couple currently sells Black Angus Beef direct to consumer as whole/half shares and USDA retail at local farmer’s markets. They recently started offering ranch to table experiences for San Diego locals to come enjoy a 5 course beef inspired meal curated by a local chef. They bring in local wineries and breweries to pair with the menu. The dinners are on open pastures on the ranch with cattle grazing nearby.

Bryce and Alli raise their two sons, Warren and Wells, on the ranch together. They believe raising the next generation beside them will teach the young boys valuable life lessons and memories.

Alli is an active member and Vice President of the San Diego CowBelles and helps with local Ag in the Classroom lessons, Beef Promotion, and Advocacy for our industry.

Alli was selected as a NCBA Trailblazer in 2023 where she learned how to share her story in the cattle industry and gain trust with consumers through her story telling and advocacy efforts.

In her spare time, she breeds and shows Australian Shepherds, participates in CrossFit, helps with school activities for her sons, is a dog leader for the Julian/Santa Ysabel 4H and manages the business of Flying F Ranch.

Connect with Alli: Website: flyingfranch.org Instagram: @flying_f_ranch (business), @alli.fender (personal) Facebook: Flying F Ranch, TikTok: @flying_f_ranch

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Hope Brandt, RD, founder & owner of Hopewell Health, splits time between Oklahoma and Louisiana with her husband, baby girl & French Bulldog. Her practice is centered around the creation of sustainable nutrition habits based on individualized behavior change, body image improvement, positive mindset shifts, reliable information and realistic expectations.

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Link to my episode with Hope: COMING SOON

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Today's guest is none other than my mom! we dive into business, life, and lessons along the way!

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Season Five is here, baby!!

I wanted to start this season with some transparent thoughts, an explanation of what to expect this season, and a little life update from your fav Ag Chicks host.

Thank you all for your support and continuing to tune in and fuel my fire!

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