Welcome to 2026! In this solo episode, I’m checking in with a pep talk to kick off the year with intention, energy, and action. If January already feels like a blur, you’re not alone, but that’s exactly why it’s time to take inventory.

I’m sharing what it means to actually move the needle in your life and business, and why your network is your safety net. Whether it’s building relationships that open doors or showing up for others before you need anything in return, it all comes back to connection and generosity. It’s not about being everywhere or doing everything. It’s about being known for how you make people feel, and how you follow through.

I also talk about where Lucky Chuck is headed this year, what I’ve learned from building alongside a powerhouse team, and why setting “crazy goals” is part of the process. We’re dreaming big in 2026, and this is your permission slip to do the same.

If you’re ready to stop waiting, start doing, and surround yourself with people who bring out the best in you, this one’s for you.

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Connect with Lorinda:

1. Follow on Instagram @lovannewkirk
2. Follow on Facebook

Resources & Links:

1. Group/POD Kickstart Program: Building Brands, Creating Futures
2. Book a free call HERE
3. Join my Entrepreneurial Success community
4. Check out Lucky Chuck

In this episode, I’m joined by my friend and powerhouse, Kate Bradley Byars, for a conversation about grit, giving back, and helping cowgirl entrepreneurs thrive.

Kate is one of the co-founders of Boss Mares Inc., a nonprofit dedicated to supporting women in the ag and western industries with real resources, including grant funding, business tools, and workshops. We talk about what it means to be a boss mare, the power of traditional connections in a digital world, and why women in this industry deserve more than just encouragement; they deserve real support.

We also preview the Lead the Herd event in Fort Worth on January 17th, 2026, during the Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo at the National Cowgirl Hall of Fame and Museum. The one-day workshop will bring business and marketing expertise to attendees free of charge, with the mission of giving cowgirl entrepreneurs a leg up. I’m so excited to be speaking alongside an incredible lineup of women who are leading, building, and blazing trails in their businesses.

This episode is a full-circle look at what happens when cowgirls support cowgirls, not just in spirit, but with time, money, and mentorship. Whether you’re building a business or cheering someone else on, this one will leave you inspired.

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Connect with Kate:

• Follow on Instagram @bossmaresinc
• Visit the website
• Register for the 2026 Lead the Herd event

Connect with Lorinda:

• Follow on Instagram @lovannewkirk
• Follow on Facebook

Resources & Links:

• Book a free call HERE
• Join my Entrepreneurial Success community
• Check out Lucky Chuck

Today’s episode is sacred. I’m joined by Janet Cole, a wife, mother, small business owner, and author whose story is as heartbreaking as it is redemptive. Her book, Murder to Miracles, details the unimaginable loss of her first husband and the long road through grief, healing, and eventually joy.

This conversation is full of God moments, from the dreams she had before her husband’s passing to the journal entries that foreshadowed a new journey. Janet shares how fear almost consumed her, how faith brought her to her knees (and to her healing), and how she ultimately found love again.

We talk about motherhood, bold faith, and what it really means to “pray crazy." If you’ve ever questioned why hard things happen or how to find meaning after tragedy, this episode is a must.

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Connect with Janet:

• Follow on Instagram @steelandgraintx
• Read her book, Murder to Miracles
• Visit her websites, Janet Cole and Steel and Grain TX

Connect with Lorinda:

• Follow on Instagram @lovannewkirk
• Follow on Facebook

Resources & Links:

• Book a free call HERE
• Join my Entrepreneurial Success community
• Check out Lucky Chuck

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