Welcome to Real Women of Bastrop—where small-town charm meets big-time grit.
Around here, we’re more than big hair—we’re business owners, mamas, creatives, and quiet powerhouses…and we’re pulling back the curtain so you can hear the stories, struggles, and strength behind the women who keep this town running.
About the Host
Lindsay Kana is a sixth-generation Bastrop native, Personal Insurance Advisor, local Realtor, and dedicated community leader. As the host of Real Women of Bastrop, she brings her passion for storytelling and deep local roots to every conversation. Through candid interviews with the women who shape Bastrop—from business owners and artists to public servants and quiet powerhouses—Lindsay shines a light on the resilience, grit, and heart that define her hometown.
Join Lindsay Kana as she chats with sisters Amanda Dayton and Alison Wimberley‑Cloinger, founders of Wild Chicken Branding Co.
16 Oct 2026
RWOB with Jennifer Blum
In this episode of Real Women of Bastrop, Lindsay Kana is joined by Jennifer Blum, school counselor at Adelton Elementary and one of just five school counselors in Texas selected as a finalist for the prestigious H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards!
Jennifer shares her journey from classroom teacher to school counselor, her passion for helping students build confidence, and the challenges today’s kids face, including social media, self-esteem, and mental health.
We also discuss the importance of supporting and retaining great educators, the upcoming Bastrop ISD VATRE election, and what investing in our schools means for the future of our community.
Jennifer’s energy, humor, and heart for children are contagious! This conversation is a reminder of the incredible people making a difference in Bastrop ISD every single day.
Tune in for an inspiring conversation about education, community, and the power of showing up for the next generation.
25 Sept 2026
RWOB with Dr. Kristi Lee
In this episode of Real Women of Bastrop, Lindsay sits down with Bastrop ISD Superintendent Dr. Kristi Lee for a conversation about leadership, education, growth, and the future of our local schools.
Before stepping into education, Dr. Lee spent about a decade in sales and management training in the financial industry and even owned her own business, working primarily with women business owners. She shares what ultimately led her back to the career she originally went to school for, why teaching immediately felt like home, and how the encouragement of others helped move her into leadership.
Lindsay and Dr. Lee also talk about what it’s really like to lead a growing school district, the challenge of trying to be everywhere and do everything, and the changes Bastrop ISD has experienced over the last several years.
The conversation also breaks down an important topic for local voters: the difference between bond funding and the district’s day-to-day operating revenue, and what the upcoming Voter-Approval Tax Rate Election (VATRE) would mean for Bastrop ISD.
Dr. Lee explains how additional operating revenue could be used for areas including teacher and staff compensation, safety initiatives, balancing the budget, and student instructional programming.
They close the episode looking ahead five years and talking about Dr. Lee’s vision for BISD: stronger student achievement, high-performing campuses, lower teacher turnover, financial stability, and becoming a district families and educators actively choose.
Who has been a guest on Real Women of Bastrop
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Olivia Blankenship
Ann Marie Nguyen
Krystal Grimes
Kim Streuer
Meagan Webb
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Apple Podcasts (US)
5.0 / 5
17 ratings
Spotify
5.0 / 5
1 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 32 / 100
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YouTube
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Engagement
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