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071 | Forging the Path as Your Authentic Self with Courtenay Dehoff

  • Emily Reuschel
  • Nov 23, 2023
  • 4 min read

Gather in Growth Podcast episode #001

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I’m very excited to be joined by the amazing Courtenay Dehoff on the podcast today!


Courtenay grew up in the thick of agriculture (which she loved), and she eventually landed her dream career as a television host. She felt like she had checked allll of the boxes when it came to her career and life, and while everything looked good on paper, she had never been more miserable or unfulfilled. Ultimately, she knew she needed to ‘come back home’ to her cowgirl roots, and integrate that world with her new city girl lifestyle. She’s done that, and SO much more in the world!


Courtenay now embraces her unique cowgirl roots and proudly stands out in a world of cookie cutter on-camera personalities. Armed with a passion to share stories on her own terms and give prominence to the agriculture community, Courtenay has utilized her expert storytelling skills to show being a cowgirl isn’t how you look, where you live, or even the lifestyle you lead – it’s a state of mind. Courtenay even created Fancy Lady Cowgirl, a powerful community of women from all over the world who have a passion for the ag lifestyle, and really embrace their cowgirl spirit. Being a cowgirl doesn’t have to mean that it’s your occupation, but instead, it’s your mindset.


This episode is SUCH a good one, and it will definitely remind you that forging the path as your authentic self is the only way to go. You won’t want to miss Court’s story and all of the incredible work she is doing-I know you’re going to love it!


Courtenay DeHoff is a highly sought-after keynote speaker, network television personality and cowgirl. With over fifteen years of experience as a television host, Courtenay boasts a wide skill set including shooting, editing, and producing high quality content.


As the founder of the global brand movement, Fancy Lady Cowgirl, she aims to celebrate women from all walks of life and teach them to lean into their true identity to reach new levels of success and fulfillment.


Not only has Courtenay become a recognized face in television and media, but is also using her voice as a motivational speaker all over the country. Sharing the stage with the likes of Mike Rowe, Laila Ali and multiple U.S. Presidents, she recently delivered the keynote address at the National Future Farmers of America (FFA) Convention to 65,000 people inside Lucas Oil Stadium.


Courtenay is a strong agriculture advocate and has taught tens of thousands in the industry the importance of sharing their story in order to bridge the disconnect between rural and urban communities. She is an executive producer and co-host of “Backroad Cowgirls”, a digital series highlighting the diverse faces of agriculture and their stories.


Courtenay is on a mission to empower women from all walks of life to overcome feelings of unworthiness in order to unleash the cowgirl within and live legendarily.


She is a former collegiate and professional rodeo athlete and proud bucking bull mom. Catch her bull, Top Dollar, on CBS Sports most weekends at the PBR (professional bull rider) events.


In this episode about forging the path as your authentic self, we cover:

  • Courtenay’s story of growing up surrounded by agriculture, to then landing her dream career as a television host, but still feeling unfulfilled

  • Connecting with people + building relationships with those who understand the importance of staying true to who you are, while also fully embracing a new lifestyle

  • What can happen when you choose to live life as your most authentic self

  • Courtenay’s upcoming Fancy Lady Cowgirl event + her new TV show, Backroad Cowgirls

  • Helping people in both the ag space and urban America be more open to learning about what the other side has to offer

  • The power of investing in yourself + surrounding yourself with those you’re striving to be more like


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Gather in Growth is more than a podcast—it’s a sanctuary for women coming home to themselves and each other. A sacred space to expand horizons, reignite our power, and live unapologetically as our fullest, most authentic selves.


Hosted by Emily Reuschel, this is a gathering place for the doers, dreamers, and seekers who crave connection, purpose, and meaningful impact. Through raw conversations and soul-deep reflections, we’ll embrace curiosity, step to the edges of our comfort zones, and defy expectations.


Picture this: women gathered around a fire, sharing stories with open hearts—connecting, healing, and evolving together. That’s the spirit of Gather in Growth. This is our space to awaken and embody the lives we’ve been yearning for—lives rooted in alignment, guided by intuition, and built with intention.


If you’re ready to move beyond limits and labels, cultivate deep inner trust, and courageously embrace the magic of who you are, then welcome home. Together, let’s Gather in Growth.


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