In this episode of In The LOOP Podcast, we sit down with Jill Edwards, the founder of the Something Special Breakaway, to talk about how one mother’s vision helped reshape youth breakaway roping.

What started as a solution for her 10 year old daughter has grown into one of the most impactful all girls breakaway roping events in the country, serving competitors from ages 8 to 16. Now heading into its sixth year, the Something Special Breakaway has paid out nearly $100,000 in money and prizes, while creating a positive, high level platform for young female athletes to compete, grow, and belong.

If you care about the future of breakaway roping, youth athletics, or empowering young women through competition, this episode offers insight, perspective, and a powerful reminder that championships are defined by how you respond, not just by the result.

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In The LOOP Podcast hosted by Jordan Jo Hollabaugh, is inspired by the western culture and breakaway roping lifestyle. This podcast highlights the raw, real, truth behind the box of the breakaway roping industry. Bringing you behind the scenes stories of what real life looks like everyday from; breakaway ropers, cowgirls, cowboys, producers, leaders, trailblazers, and the like, all sharing stories of the western culture and lifestyle that they live daily.

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Five years ago, In The LOOP started with an iPhone, a truck seat, and a simple desire to tell stories that mattered. Today, it’s grown into a platform with over 250 episodes, a loyal community, and a new chapter as part of the Cowboy Channel.

In this solo reflection episode, In The LOOP Podcast host Jordan Jo looks back on the journey — from the early days of breakaway roping’s professional rise to the moments, conversations, and people that shaped the heart of the show. She shares how rodeo opened doors, introduced lifelong friendships, and ultimately laid the foundation for a podcast rooted in storytelling, curiosity, and faith.

Jordan Jo also pulls back the curtain on what’s ahead. As 2026 begins, In The LOOP is entering a more intentional season — one focused on deeper, wiser conversations and the pursuit of bold goals within the Western industry. This year’s episodes will center on women who are building, leading, competing, and evolving — both inside and outside the arena — alongside the men who support, challenge, and champion them.

From navigating identity and leadership to building businesses, making hard decisions, and celebrating wins we don’t talk about enough, this episode sets the tone for what’s next: honest dialogue, courageous questions, and conversations that matter.

If you’ve been here since the beginning — or you’re just joining — this episode is an invitation to step into the next chapter together.

🎧 Tune in, subscribe, and get ready — because 2026 is about being intentional, bold, and officially In The LOOP.

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In The LOOP Podcast hosted by Jordan Jo Hollabaugh, is inspired by the western culture and breakaway roping lifestyle. This podcast highlights the raw, real, truth behind the box of the breakaway roping industry. Bringing you behind the scenes stories of what real life looks like everyday from; breakaway ropers, cowgirls, cowboys, producers, leaders, trailblazers, and the like, all sharing stories of the western culture and lifestyle that they live daily.

In The LOOP Podcast & Fabrizio Marketing LLC are not responsible for any losses, damages, or liabilities that may arise from the use of this podcast.

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New Episodes Every Friday @ 9a ET on Rodeo Live YT

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This episode of In The LOOP Podcast is one of the most raw and meaningful conversations we’ve shared — a story rooted in faith, resilience, and the power of community within the rodeo and equine industry.

Inspired by 2025 World Champion Breakaway Roper Taylor Munsell, this episode brings awareness to Breakaway From Cancer and the real lives it has impacted. Jordan Jo sits down with cancer survivors Kacey Kobza and Lindsey Pender to share their journeys — not from a place of fear, but from courage, honesty, and hope.

Kacey opens up about her diagnosis with Hodgkin’s lymphoma, the overwhelming support she received from the rodeo community, and how that experience reshaped her perspective on life, competition, and relationships. Now cancer-free, she gives back as a board member of Breakaway From Cancer, helping lift financial and emotional burdens for others in the equine industry facing the same fight.

Lindsey shares her ongoing battle with stage-three triple-negative breast cancer — from noticing early warning signs to navigating chemotherapy, surgery, motherhood, and faith. With vulnerability and strength, she speaks about trusting God in the unknown, accepting help, and staying present through each phase of treatment while continuing to show up for her family.

This episode is not about cancer statistics or outcomes. It’s about taking life one day at a time, refusing comparison, leaning on faith, and allowing community to carry you when you’re tired. It’s a reminder that in rodeo — and in life — no one fights alone.

🎧 Listen on your favorite podcast platform or watch on YouTube via @rodeolive.

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In The LOOP Podcast hosted by Jordan Jo Hollabaugh, is inspired by the western culture and breakaway roping lifestyle. This podcast highlights the raw, real, truth behind the box of the breakaway roping industry. Bringing you behind the scenes stories of what real life looks like everyday from; breakaway ropers, cowgirls, cowboys, producers, leaders, trailblazers, and the like, all sharing stories of the western culture and lifestyle that they live daily.

In The LOOP Podcast & Fabrizio Marketing LLC are not responsible for any losses, damages, or liabilities that may arise from the use of this podcast.

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New Episodes Every Friday @ 9a ET on Rodeo Live YT

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Get the Newsletter at | www.inthelooprodeo.com/

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