Tomgirl With Jj Jurgens

“I live for this. I just am a dirt gremlin. I love to be out in the desert. I love to be behind the wheel. I love maps and compasses and getting from point A to point B.” – Adriana Stovall Adriana Stovall is an environmental scientist, off-roader, surfer, snowboarder, dispersed camper, and solo backpacker. She is also a member of Team Pivot + Persist and is competing in this year’s Rebelle Rally, the longest competitive off-road race in the United States that just happens to be entirely for women. Adriana’s enthusiasm for the outdoors began after giving birth to her son who has been “a whirlwind of dirt and boogers since the day he popped out of the womb.”  Adriana quickly realized the outdoors was the only place her kid belonged, and so the adventures began.  Her love for the outdoors has grown and grown and now she is also using her voice to encourage women and women of color to embrace the outdoors and start exploring. In this episode, she’ll talk about her preparation for the Rebelle Rally, some of her

“Women rule. We can compete on a bigger stage than we think.” - Rachel Entrekin   Rachel Entrekin is an ultra runner who has competed in marathons, fixed time ultras and standard race ultras, bringing home numerous first female finishes as well as a first outright finish at the Plain 100, beating all the boys as well.  She also holds FKTs (Fastest Known Time) on numerous trails including the Wonderland Trail, Rae Lakes Loop, and theTrans-Catalina Trail. She loves smashing stereotypes about women in endurance sports and crushing these epic runs. In this episode, Rachel talks about discovering her passion for running after seeking treatment for an eating disorder in high school, gives tips on how to mentally and physically endure long runs, and shares her favorite trail run destinations for getting lost in nature. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tomgirltv/support

“Do the work and then believe in yourself and let it go.” – Julie Tolivar   Julie Tolivar is multi-hyphenate performer whose recent credits include the new FX series Fleishman is in Trouble and the hit NBC series Law & Order: Organized Crime.  She began her acting career at an early age in the theatre and has performed in numerous on and off-Broadway shows, even winning the prestigious Kevin Kline award for Best Actress in a Musical for her work in Crazy for You. In this episode she’ll talk about what it was like working on Fleishman is in Trouble alongside Jesse Eisenberg, her acting journey, lessons she learned along the way, and offer advice to aspiring actors. She’ll also talk about balancing motherhood and her career, and her philanthropy work with Women to the Front, an organization that does fundraising for small nonprofits that support women. Fun fact, she’s also a self-proclaimed lover of boats and oysters! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tomgirltv/support

“I want women to have that same feeling I have when I show up to the Rubicon trail and show up those assholes who think I can’t do it. I want other women to have that feeling. I want them to move from the passenger’s seat to the driver’s seat and have their boyfriend ride shotgun.” – Shelby Hall Shelby Hall is an off roader, driver, adventurer, Team Bronco Ambassador, and rising star in the racing world. The granddaughter of Baja racing legend Rod Hall, Shelby started out as a little girl helping her grandfather as his navigator. But once she was big enough to drive on her own, it was on!  She has competed in numerous endurance races including The Baja 1000 and the Rebelle Rally, which she won in 2020. Shelby is a huge advocate for women and getting more women behind the wheel. She works as a trainer for Rebelle U and Overland Expo helping women gain driving knowledge and fuel their passion for off road adventure. In this episode, Shelby talks about her journey, leaving a 9 to 5 to follow her dreams, and

“I like to go at things that make me scared.“ – Virginia Hamilton Virginia Hamilton is a voiceover rockstar. Currently she can be heard on The View, Windy City LIVE, and on over 20+ news stations across the country. As the live announcer for some of the biggest events in sports and entertainment, including the ESPYs and the On The Red Carpet show for the Oscars, she has been breaking down barriers for women in the voiceover world. In this episode, Virginia will talk about her voiceover journey, the importance of advocating for yourself and asking for opportunities, and give tips on building a successful voiceover business. She’ll also share some of her favorite adventures such as surfing in Costa Rica and swimming with sharks! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tomgirltv/support

“I’ll do anything to get to do this the rest of my life“ – Josh Ross Josh Ross grew up an athlete, competing in hockey, football, and professional motocross. He received a scholarship to play football in college at Western University and dreamed of playing in the CFL. But after he found himself on the sidelines due to injuries, country music found its way into his heart. He poured that passion and dedication he had for sports into becoming a country music singer. Now, his songs have generated over 29 million global streams. His Gold-certified ballad “First Taste of Gone” soared onto the Top 5 Canadian Country Music Charts, he’s been on Spotify’s top country playlists in the US and #1 on Spotify Canada’s Viral 50 Chart, and was nominated for the Rising Star Award at the Canadian Country Music Awards. He also just performed at the Grey Cup Halftime Show alongside Jordan Davis and Tyler Hubbard. In this episode, Josh talks about discovering his passion for country music, his journey to becoming one of country mu

“I didn’t sit back and hope something would happen…even if nothing comes of it I’m going to put in the legwork myself and not rely on hoping that external forces make it happen.“ – Jake Green When Jake Green was 9 years old, his dad took him to see the NHL All Star Game in San Jose.  It was there he saw voiceover icon Rob Paulsen compete in the celebrity skills competition and he realized for the first time, there was an actual human who was behind his favorite cartoon character Yakko Warner from Animaniacs. He knew right then and there he wanted to act. Now, Jake is an award-winning actor who has been in shows such as the Netflix hit Dahmer, 9-1-1, Greys Anatomy, Brooklyn Nine-Nine and The Catch. He has also followed in Rob’s footsteps and has voiced numerous different characters in projects such as Ice Age Adventures of Buck Wild, Minions Rise of Gru, Animaniacs, and The Boss Baby: Back in Business. In addition to animation, he has voiced video games, national campaigns for major brands, and primetime

“Sports is the universal language so certainly, as a woman, sports has been able to bring me into many different conversations and has opened up so many doors for me.” - Marnie Schneider Marnie Schneider comes from football royalty.  Her grandfather, Leonard Tose, was the owner of the Philadelphia Eagles and creator of the Ronald McDonald House.  Her mother Susan shattered glass ceilings as the first and only woman to be legal counsel, General Manager, and Vice President of a professional football team.  Growing up in this family, Marnie spent a lot of time traveling to games on a plane.  One day on a flight back to Philadelphia her Walkman ran out of batteries and her mom said, “Here’s a notepad. Start writing.”  And so she did.  On that flight she came up with the idea for her first book Football Freddie and Fumble the Dog. Now, she has turned the idea into an 8-book series, Gameday in the USA. Each book follows the loveable characters Football Freddie and Fumble the Dog as the

“There’s nothing really special or beautiful or precious in my life that has not come from taking a big risk.” - Bonnie Wallace From the moment she left Bainbridge Island to head to Los Angeles, Bonnie Wallace has been on an adventure. She didn’t know where it was going to lead or what the outcome, but she took the risk. Now she has two daughters thriving in show business, actress/singer Dove Cameron and celeb voice coach Claire Hosterman, and she is a highly successful author, consultant, and podcast host. For her next adventure, she has created and just launched her new app based made-to-order phonics book program We Can Books. Inspired by books her father created as gifts for her daughters to encourage the love of reading, Bonnie is carrying on the family legacy. With a deep desire to be a force for good in the world, she is hoping to help other parents instill confidence in their children when it comes to reading. In this episode, she talks about following your passion and being open to the adventure alon

“The opportunities are there now. You have to go out and grab it.” – Jill Demby Guest When Jill Demby Guest was a child, she loved writing and telling stories. She followed that passion along a very interesting trail (which included a stop working at Madison Square Garden) that has led her to become an Emmy-nominated producer, writer, and director. Her latest documentary, “And Now, Love,” is out now on major streamers and has won numerous festival awards. The film chronicles the story of Dr. Bernard W. Bail, a highly decorated Jewish WWII Veteran who was captured by the Nazis and saved by the secret love of his German nurse. Bail became a doctor and psychoanalyst who pioneered the “mother’s imprint,” a theory that advocates for the equality of women and pinpoints the origins of mental illness. In this episode, Jill discusses the making of the film, the power of asking for what you want and going for it, and offers advice to aspiring filmmakers. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tomgirltv/support

“It’s about the experience of the event and exploring these amazing places that we have in our country.” – Salem Stanley Ten years ago, Salem Stanley had the idea that he wanted to create a running event that combined a race with an amazing destination, and what better destination than a National Park! He created Vacation Races and the first event took place in Zion. Now, his company is celebrating their 10th Anniversary and has events all around the country and world. From half marathons, to ultra marathons, to trailfests and global adventures, they offer all kinds of amazing races for all types of runners and adventurers set it some of the most breathtaking places on earth. Their company slogan is, “Join us, not to achieve a personal best time, but to have the best time of your life.” In this episode, Salem talks about his experience bringing his passion project to life, the different races and locations, what to expect when you sign up for a race (and the feeling of being a complete badass when you finish)

“If you have a passion and it lights you up and you really want to pursue it, enjoy the process as much as possible by being true to yourself and learning as much as you can.” Lauren Buglioli is a Los Angeles born actress with three big projects about to be released! She landed roles in Tyler Perry’s new film “A Jazzman’s Blues” on Netflix, “Florida Man” from Jason Bateman’s production company starring opposite Edgar Ramirez, and “Bad Monkey” with Vince Vaughn coming to Apple TV+. In this episode, she discusses working on each of these projects and her acting journey. She also speaks about her stance on body positivity and why she’s hoping to inspire others to not compare themselves to the filtered photos of social media, and how once she let go of the idea of who she should be and embraced herself as she was, she found that she was not only happier, but also began working more as an actor. In addition to acting, she is also an accomplished equestrian and a former teacher. She is passionate about working with

“I’ve always been so viciously, insanely passionate about it (acting). I feel like that is why I was put on this earth…no matter what role, that is where I feel home, and that is where I feel the most powerful.” Jess Val Ortiz found her passion for acting when she was a little girl and knew that’s what she wanted to do with her life. She was a musical theater major at Penn State University and is putting her skills to the test by performing in national and regional productions of some of Broadway’s most infamous shows, with recent appearances in “Spamilton: An American Parody”, “Drowsy Chaperone”, “Kinky Boots” and “Sister Act”. When Covid hit and theatres were shut down, she took her acting to a new outlet, social media, and became a content creator with now over 8 million followers! In this episode, Jess talks about her acting career, her journey becoming a content creator, and gives tips on what it takes to become both a successful actor and influencer. She also dishes on her love of fitness and adventure!

“When you ride it, you feel good about yourself.” In 2005, former Marine and Ironman triathlete Bryan Pate lost his ability to run for exercise. After being disappointed by cycling and waiting in line at the gym for an elliptical trainer, he set out to create a low-impact outdoor running device that would give him the results he was getting with running. With incredible tenacity and hard work, he brought his dream to life and created the ElliptiGO bike. Now, his bikes are used by elite athletes, over 300 university athletic programs, celebrities, and fitness enthusiasts all over the world. There is an entire ElliptiGO community that rides together, shares their adventures, and meets for various competitive ElliptiGo events, such as the 5 Burroughs Ride that takes over the streets of New York City. “Within the family of ElliptiGO, there’s people who fight cancer, people who lose 100 pounds, who get off medications, who feel like they can run again. The letters we get and the positive energy that accrues around

“Keep that dream in your mind and always look forward and stay positive.” Amber Wang started out as a championship basketball player and has turned into an international fashion model. Her story is about drive, dedication, and discovering what you are truly passionate about. She originally set out to be a lawyer, but asked herself, “Is this something I will be passionate about for 30 years? Probably not.” She then told her mom to give her two years to make her modeling career happen. That she did. Forty plus magazine publications later, including Glamour, InStyle, Harper’s Bazaar, Elle and L’Official, she is making her mark in the modeling industry. In this episode, she talks about her journey, gives beauty and wellness tips, offers career advice for aspiring models, and dishes on her favorite adventure spot, Puerto Rico! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tomgirltv/support

“I’m really who I am and not who people expect me to be on stage. Be uniquely yourself. “ Described as the “bi-racial boss lady with curves, curls and sass,” Anastasia Washington is an award-winning actress, comedian, podcaster, singer, writer, director, and curve model. Her career began when she was 3 years old and she put on an impromptu show for the crowd at Sea World. Immediately after, her mom get her an agent and she began acting in shows such as The Addams Family Movies and Die Hard 2. Anastasia utilizes her platform to educate her audience about topics such as police brutality, eating disorders, and colorism. She incorporates her advocacy into her award-winning shorts including “What are you?” which touches on the struggles of expressing one’s identity as a person of mixed races, and “He Said, She Said” which tackles the topic of sexual assault. Anastasia constantly strives to take on these difficult topics and make the big changes needed through creative expression. In this episode she talks about he

“Do what is hard today. Do the impossible tomorrow.” After years in the military, Mr. Noi dreamed of creating his own Krav Maga training center where he could share his love and knowledge of the self-defense system with others. So, he started Gateway Cities Krav Maga, an elite school in La Habra, California that offers classes to men, women, and children of all ages. In this episode, we went on a field trip to Gateway Cities to visit the school in-person and talk with Mr. Noi. He discussed what inspired him to pursue Krav Maga, the basic principles and tactics, as well as the health benefits. We also took part in the Women’s Self Defense Workshop that he puts on quarterly, teaching women how to defend themselves against attacks they may be confronted with. This is an incredibly empowering workshop that all women should take! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tomgirltv/support

“Say yes to opportunities that maybe you don’t feel you’re ready for because other people might see something you don’t see in yourself.” Anne O’Neil first got into sports by playing soccer on an all-boys team and proving she could compete with the best of them. Shortly after, she discovered her love of basketball and became one of the best high school athletes in the country, recruited by top coaches like the legendary Pat Summit. Anne played Division I college basketball and was an athletic and academic All-American at Iowa State.  After leading the nation in 3-point shooting, she was invited to compete in the infamous ESPN 3-Point shooting contest.  After college, she was drafted by the Sacramento Monarchs and one of the highlights of her WNBA career was having the opportunity to run up and down the court at Madison Square Garden. Following her incredible athletic career, she took her sports knowledge to TV and became a color commentator for Fox Sports.  Now, Anne is a mindset and leade

“If you love it, it’s worth pursuing.” Ignacia Soto-Aguilar is a Hollywood make-up artist with a plethora of credits under her belt working with some of the biggest names in entertainment on features and series such as The Hunger Games, Project Power, Vice, as well as the hit TNT series CLAWS amongst others. In this episode she’ll talk about how she turned her love of art into her career, the process for creating the looks for the characters she works on, and dish on all the go to makeup tips and tricks we’ve all been dying to know! She’ll also talk about her extraordinary watercolor painting talents and her big adventure to Banff! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tomgirltv/support

“Life is about living. You’re not meant to be crammed into a dark office for most of your life wishing you could be out there exploring.” Jolene Bibian is an entrepreneur and avid adventurist. When she founded her own company, Mills & Maple Insurance Solutions, she was determined to weave her love and enthusiasm for the outdoors into her business, showing that you can do both, run a successful business AND live the adventure life of your dreams. In this episode, Jolene will discuss what she’s learned starting her own business, talk about her favorite toys like her Ducati and Can-Am UTV, her favorite trips, and tell us what it’s like at some of the greatest outdoor adventure events including the Baja 1000. She is also currently training for the Rebelle Rally, the first women’s off-road navigation rally raid in the US. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tomgirltv/support