She Goes Beyond

EP 69: You heard her on Episode 55, so you already know Audrey Wikan doesn't do anything halfway. So naturally, she spent 39 days this spring chasing gobblers across 20 states,  punching 16 tags and making unforgettable memories. We're breaking down the highs of her season, the lows, and the beautiful stories from the road... and yes, we also get into the love life updates everyone is waiting to hear. This conversation is full...

EP 68: What if I told you today's guest can decorate a house, shoot a bow, raise a family, grow a brand, and still make the rest of us wonder where she finds the time? She's built a life that blends motherhood, the outdoors, creativity, and ambition in a way that a lot of women aspire to. But behind the beautiful home projects, hunting content, and social media posts is a real woman navigating the same challenges we all face—...

EP 67: She didn't grow up as the stereotypical outdoorswoman. In fact, she'd be the first to tell you that not too long ago, she would have described herself as a city girl. But somewhere along the way, fishing, adventure, and life in the outdoors became a huge part of who she is now. Today we're talking about that evolution, the pursuit of muskies, and everything she's learned along the way. Please welcome to the podcast, Reagan M...

EP 66: Today’s guest spent years working inside Canada’s federal penitentiary system as a crisis negotiator and mental health nurse, helping people through some of the most intense and traumatic moments imaginable. But after years of carrying the emotional weight of that work, she found herself facing her own battle with PTSD. What ultimately became part of her healing journey wasn’t just traditional therapy &mdas...

EP 65: Most people will never know what it feels like to hook into a fish that feels more prehistoric than real—but today’s guest does. She’s built a strong presence in the outdoor world and showcases her adventures paddlefishing- sharing the adrenaline, the grit, and the reality behind a sport. Beyond the fish itself, she represents a new wave of women in the outdoors—showing up authentically, working hard,...

EP 64: There’s a narrative out there that hunting is something you have to be born into… that if you didn’t grow up in it, it’s not for you. But today’s guests are breaking that wide open. They’re creating a space where women can show up exactly as they are—no experience, no background—and leave stronger, more confident, and fully capable of doing hard things. Today’s episode i...

EP 63: Today's guest built a life around fishing and she doesn't just show up- she puts in the work, from trapping her own minnows, to really understanding what's happening on the water. We also get into what it looks like to bring her son along for all of it! How she's introducing him to fishing, minnow trapping and the outdoors in a real hands on way. Please welcome Susie Busta!!

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EP 62: This isn’t your typical ‘girls weekend’ energy. We’re talking discomfort, connection—and the kind of experiences that actually change you. And today, we’re also getting into a side of the outdoors that not everyone understands… bear hunting with hounds—the strategy behind building a pack, the discipline it takes to run dogs, and the split-second decisions when a bear is treed....

EP 61: Some people hunt... others, chase the hardest version of it. Today's guest is the woman behind PNW Huntress- an entrepreneur, a leader, someone who's always asking "what' s

next". While most stick to the compound bow, she picked up a recurve, stripped it back, made sure it was hard and that tells you everything you need to know about her. From owning multiple businesses and a butcher shop to organized hunts around the world,...

EP 60: Starting a business is hard.

Starting a business in the hunting industry? Even harder.

Starting a camouflage company as two women in a male-dominated space? We call that grit.

Today I’m sitting down with Lori and Mary Caitlyn, the founders behind GreeneCo — a brand built by female hunters, for female hunters, with a focus on gear that actually fits us in and out of the woods.

We talk about how the idea for GreeneCo w...

EP 59: Today I'm joined by Nicole Elfmann and we're diving into her 2025 season- the hunts that shaped her, the mental battles she faced, and what she plans to do to take her 2026 season up a notch.

We talk about patience, strategy, overcoming fears and the internal dialogue that happens when you know a shot opportunity is seconds away.

We also get into gear- including why she chose to run a Dialed Archery sight on her Mathews Life...

EP 58: The outdoor industry is changing and it's changing fast- social media has made dog training, hunting, and guiding look easier and more glamorous than ever before. But what people don't always see is the experience, ethics, and responsibility that should come with it .

Today I'm joined by the owner of Wild Acre Kennels, a girl who has build her life around dogs, breeding, the outdoors and doing things the RIGHT way. We talk ab...

EP 57: Imagine the scent of pine in the air, a fire popping in the background, and a mug of hot coffee warming your hands while you're sitting on the most perfect, aesthetically pleasing couch... and then you meet the woman who turns those cabin dream moments into real life. Today I sit down with Shanyn Hart- once a major face in the outdoor industry, now an avid outdoorswoman and the creative force behind Decorah Cabins. We're tal...

EP 56: Some people grow up visiting special places… others step into the responsibility of protecting and leading them. Today’s guest is someone who’s doing exactly that— taking a resort in the middle of nowhere Reindeer Lake and getting it into tip top shape, crushing big fish out on the water as a guide. This girl is nothing short of HILARIOUS, kick ass and full of energy. we basically yelled and laughed ...

EP 55: Today’s guest is someone I’ve been really excited to sit down with. She’s the kind of woman who leads with heart, faith and grit. She’s the owner of DNA Social, a marketing agency that’s doing incredible work elevating blue-collar and outdoor brands and she’s also a spokeswoman for Drake Waterfowl — a role that fits her authenticity perfectly.

Beyond the business and the brand partner...

EP 54: Ask and you shall receive! Kyle and I had a huge influx of questions and interest about what we were doing on our annual spear fishing trip so we figured we'd use this week to chat about what spear fishing is, our set up and what you need to get started. It's a quick, easy listen with all of our how-tos and must haves! :) ENJOY!

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@kylefriedges

@beyondthe8outdoors

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EP 52: Today’s episode is for the women who feel most alive with dirt on their boots, wind on their face, and a calling to something bigger than themselves. I’m sitting down with a woman who didn’t just fall in love with the outdoors — she built a movement around it.

My guest is the founder of Her Outdoor Journey, a community that has become a home for women who want to learn, grow, challenge themselves, and ...

EP 51: Today’s guest is redefining what fishing content looks like for us. She’s not just chasing fish — she’s building community, making people laugh, and she tells us today what it’s like partnering with resorts and local communities to bring experiences to life. With a rapidly growing and highly engaged audience, she’s mastered the art of blending authenticity, adventure, and strategy, all whi...