Exploring the Campaign behind the Crown with Mathena Washington
About this episode
Mathena Washington discusses her campaign for Miss Black Rodeo USA 2027 and the initiatives she's creating to support youth in the community.
Mathena Washington grew up on horseback. From pony rides at three years old to volunteering at ranches in Georgia as a teenager, horses have been a constant thread through a life that's taken her from Boulder to Amarillo to Denver and back again. Now she's channeling everything she's built, an athletic background, a broadcast journalism degree from West Texas A&M, and years of community work, into one of the most intentional campaigns we've seen come through this community. Mathena is currently running for Miss Black Rodeo USA 2027, and what she's building around that campaign goes far beyond the title. She's also founding the High Plains Legacy Riders Foundation and its youth program, Lead the Legacy, which is bringing inner-city kids in Denver face-to-face with horses, agricultural education, and the confidence that comes with it. This episode is about what it looks like to build a campaign with mission and a program supported with strategy, faith, patience, and a very good calendar. Resources & References: High Plains Legacy Riders Foundation (in development) Lead the Legacy youth program Mile High Equestrian and Rescue — Centennial, CO Miss Black Rodeo USA 2027 —…
People in this episode
Host: Abriana Johnson
Guest: Mathena Washington
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: High Plains Legacy Riders Foundation, Lead the Legacy, Mile High Equestrian and Rescue, Miss Black Rodeo USA 2027
Books & works: High Horse
Places: Boulder, Amarillo, Denver, Georgia, Little Rock, AR
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