
Meet Your Host
Caylar Delane Brinkman
Hi, I’m Caylar, the voice behind The Nourisher Podcast. I created this space for the woman who feels like she has to hold it all together but secretly craves connection, authenticity, and a place to be fully seen.
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This podcast was born out of my own desire for deeper conversations, raw truth, and the kind of sisterhood that feels like home. I believe in the power of storytelling to heal, inspire, and remind us we’re not alone in our journey.
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Each episode is a gentle invitation to be real, to be vulnerable, and to nourish the parts of ourselves we’ve kept hidden. Whether we’re talking about growth, grief, identity, or joy, this is a space where women can root into who they are and rise from it.
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I'm so glad you're here. Let’s grow, together.
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Meet Our Guests
The Leading Ladies of the Nourisher Podcast
We’re here to remind you that your story is enough, your voice matters, and you’re not alone.
Every episode is an invitation to listen, to reflect, and to connect. To be encouraged by the paths other women are paving, and to be reminded that you’re allowed to take up space in your own story. Because at The Nourisher, we believe when women feel seen and supported, they become unstoppable.
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Episode 2
Kali Arredondo
Kali is the Marketing Director and a Mortgage Loan Officer for Texas Tech Federal Credit Union. She is highly active in the Amarillo community, serving on numerous nonprofit boards and committees. When she's not working, you can find her at the gym, with her family, or writing her first book.

Episode 3
Kasey Long
Kasey is the Executive Director for Junior Achievement of the High Plains. In her spare time, you will find her bundled up with a good book or at the library with her family. Kasey is always the star of the show, and if you ever want to be friends...just ask!

Episode 4
Natalia Weatherly
Natalia moved to Canyon, TX from El Salvador in hopes to carry on her family's dreams for her future. She is a bilingual real estate agent, has several small businesses, and helps promote other local businesses in the process. Natalia's drive is fueled by her passions, and she won't let anything get in the way of her dreams.

Episode 5
Megan Rowland Bittner
Megan is a comprehensive financial advisor at Northwestern Mutual in Amarillo, TX. When she's not helping people plan for the future of their dreams, she could be anywhere - saving sea turtles, meeting pro athletes, attending music festivals alone, or traveling the world enjoying her own company!

Episode 6
Dr. Liz Alaniz
Liz is the Executive Director for Heal The City Free Clinic in Amarillo, TX. She is a fashionista, a dance floor diva, and an outstanding community leader and mentor. Liz attributes much of her success to her upbringing and tight-knit family dynamic growing up in the big city of Vega, TX. Liz is teaching young women to build financial independence and to give themselves a seat at ANY table.

Episode 7
Amy Weinland Daughters
Amy is an Award-Winning Author and dynamic Keynote Speaker. By revitalizing the age-old art of handwritten letters, she revives human connections in an increasingly digital age. Infused with wit and humor, Amy draws from her experience crafting 580 handwritten letters to her Facebook friends, illuminating a path to profound connections in the unlikeliest corners.

Episode 8
Mary Bralley
Mary Bralley’s passion for higher education was deeply personal - shaped by her experience as a young, single mother determined to build a better future for herself and her daughter. She knew that earning a degree was not just about career advancement; it was about setting an example and proving that perseverance could overcome any obstacle. Now, she's taking her determination to the polls in Amarillo's upcoming local election.

Episode 9
Dr. Reneé Stovall
Dr. Reneé Stovall is an associate professor at Amarillo College and the Executive Director of the Alex O'Brien Tennis Foundation. Drawing from her personal journey with neurodivergence, Reneé has dedicated her research to exploring how cognitive differences show up and shape experiences in the workplace. With a passion for education, equity, and community, she brings both lived insight and academic expertise to every conversation she leads.

Episode 10
Angeline Constantinou
Angeline Constantinou is a domestic abuse survivor turned women's empowerment coach, dedicated to helping women reclaim their lives after trauma. After leaving an abusive marriage, she transformed her pain into purpose, launching the "Let's Break the Silence" podcast and coaching programs that guide women from victimhood to victory. Her mission is to empower women to amplify their voices, break free from shame, and live authentically with strength and self-love

Episode 11
Colette & Avery
Two best friends turned fearless bridal shop owners who are redefining what it means to chase a dream. At just 22, they tuned out the doubters and took a bold leap into entrepreneurship, launching a business rooted in friendship, fashion, and fierce female empowerment. These visionary women don’t just help brides find the perfect dress—they create a space where women feel seen, celebrated, and supported

Episode 12
Stephanie Hajducek
In January 2022, Stephanie started a nonprofit organization called This One's for the Gals that helps girls with career exploration and workforce development. Focusing their efforts on the construction, energy, manufacturing, and maritime industries, TOFTG likes to say that they talk to girls about career pathways not many people talk to girls about. Stephanie hopes by sharing her experiences and lessons learned she can help girls step out of their comfort zone and step into a world of endless possibilities in industry!

Episode 14
Jackie Contessa
Jackie Contessa, referred to affectionately as, “An Iron Fist in a Velvet Glove,” is a Personality-Based Life Coach and Enneagram expert. She believes people are the "more" they are looking for in life and is a champion for personalities who believe they are limitless. Her passion is simple: helping people break up with recurring bullshit personality patterns for good so they can make the jump from self limiting to self leadership.

Episode 15
Haley Sparks Pullen
Haley is a former collegiate distance runner turned entrepreneur, professional CrossFit athlete and holistic health coach. After battling an eating disorder and bulimia for over a decade, she transformed her personal recovery into a powerful mission: helping others navigate their health journeys without falling into the trap of diet culture. She’s been recognized as one of the Panhandle’s top holistic practices and named one of Amarillo’s best-rated nutrition coaches in 2025.

Episode 16
Dr. Marissa Vishnu Mack
Marissa Mack is the kind of woman who radiates warmth the moment you meet her. A doctoral graduate, devoted mom, and now a passionate aesthetician, Marissa recently stepped into a new chapter—launching her own aesthetics business with heart and purpose. Though she didn’t have to work, she wanted to chase something that lit her up. Backed by the love of her family and fueled by a deep desire to help others feel beautiful inside and out, Marissa proves it’s never too late to start fresh and follow your passion.

Episode 17
Karen Benckenstein
Karen is a teacher, writer, and encourager who believes in living a big, free, and authentic life. After walking through seasons of divorce, career shifts, loss, and personal challenges, she found the courage to reinvent herself and return to her first passion—writing. Through her resilience and authenticity, Karen’s story reminds us that it’s never too late to start over and create a life that feels true to you.

Episode 18
Kaitlin Garrett
Kaitlin is a talented florist and Amarillo native who knows what it’s like to wrestle with body image and self-worth. After a lifetime of ups and downs, she’s learning to embrace healing, growth, and the freedom that comes with self-compassion. She’s passionate about sharing her story so other women know they’re never alone in their struggles.

Episode 19
Erin Hicks Moon
Erin is a writer, podcaster, and storyteller who helps people disentangle faith by creating a kind and curious community that welcomes honest doubt and questions. She is the Resident Bible Scholar and host of the Faith Adjacent podcast, and senior creative at Podcast Media Group. A homesick Texan, she lives in Birmingham, Alabama, with her husband and three children, where she bravely tries to live without yellow queso every day.

Episode 20
Emily-Jane Saroff
Emily-Jane Sarroff is the Brand Artist and visionary behind Empower with Em. A Graduate of Architectural Design, Jay Shetty Certified Life Coach, Business Mentor, social media figure, and host of the Empower with Em Podcast, she has built a six-figure brand by merging creativity with strategy.
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Through her unique methodology that blends her artistic vision with strategic insight, Emily-Jane empowers business owners to craft magnetic, soul-aligned brands that captivate and convert, while simultaneously pursuing her mission of creating art that evokes emotion, connection, and remembrance.

Episode 21
Loukyee Songprasert
Born and raised in Thailand, Loukyee Songprasert came to West Texas on a golf scholarship and built a life that bridges two worlds with grace, grit, and gratitude. A former collegiate athlete turned professional golfer, Loukyee’s journey has been shaped by patience, humility, and her deep cultural roots in Thai tradition.
Now transitioning from the tour into a new season of life, she’s passionate about helping other young women from Thailand earn opportunities to study and compete in the U.S. — proving that dreams can grow far from home.

Episode 22
Bonnie Kate Olson
Bonnie Kate is a mother of three, a former fitness studio owner, and a woman learning to love her body all over again.
In her first-ever public conversation about body dysmorphia and disordered eating, Bonnie Kate opens up with honesty and hope about her journey through teen insecurity, postpartum pressures, and the quiet strength of asking for help. Her story is a reminder that healing takes time, community matters, and it’s never too late to begin again.

Episode 23
Tiffaney Childers
After losing both of her parents to suicide just one year and five days apart—and later facing permanent nerve damage from a routine hip surgery—she knows firsthand what it means to hit rock bottom.
Today, Tiffaney serves with the LOSS Team, showing up within minutes to support families in the immediate aftermath of suicide, and she is the creator of the R.I.S.E. U.P. Method™, a practical framework for reclaiming life with courage and purpose. Her work reminds others that while we can’t control what happens to us, we can choose how we rise back.
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