Meet the Team
At Lady Outdoor Lifestyles, we believe in telling authentic stories from women who live, work, and thrive in the outdoors. Behind every article, photograph, and publication is a team of passionate hunters, anglers, shooters, conservationists, and storytellers who share one mission: to inspire and empower women to embrace the outdoor lifestyle with confidence and community.
On this page, you’ll get to know the editors, writers, photographers, and contributors who bring the magazine to life. Each member of our team brings unique experience and perspective—whether it’s in the woods, on the water, or at the range—that helps shape the content we create for you.
Together, we’re more than just a magazine team—we’re a sisterhood of women committed to celebrating the outdoors, preserving traditions, and encouraging the next generation to carry the torch forward.
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Owner/EditorBrandy Elrod is the owner and editor of Lady Outdoor Lifestyles Magazine. A lifelong advocate for women in the outdoors, she blends her passion for hunting, shooting, and conservation with her vision for building a strong, connected community of outdoor women. Before launching the magazine, Brandy proudly represented the United States as a member of Team USA Paratrap, showcasing her skill and determination on the international stage. Today, she channels that same dedication into telling authentic stories, elevating women’s voices, and celebrating the outdoor lifestyle in every season. Brandy is also the owner of No Limits Shooting Academy where she teaches women, children, and those with limb differences how to shoot and hunt. She is an avid upland hunter that introduces women to wingshooting through her female only guided upland hunts.
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Writer
Blythe Brooks is a writer for Lady Outdoor Lifestyles Magazine who brings a fresh perspective to the outdoor community. Passionate about storytelling, she highlights the experiences, skills, and voices of women in the field and on the range. Through her articles, Blythe aims to inspire readers to embrace adventure, build confidence, and celebrate the outdoor lifestyle in all its forms.
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Writer/Photographer/Social Media
Ashley Holm, founder of Dirty Red Outdoors, was born and raised in Central Texas, though she proudly calls the Hill Country home. She writes about hunting, conservation, and the growing role of women in the outdoors, blending her own experiences with a passion for preserving wild places. While her college degrees are all in criminal justice, writing has always come naturally—serving as both a creative outlet and a companion to her love of photography. Ashley jokes that she works to hunt and hunts so she can run her mouth about it later, a fitting reflection of her writing style that is as bold and honest as the hunts and topics she writes about.
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Writer
Lauren Sander is the owner and operator of Gum Gully Kennel, where she specializes in training waterfowl dogs with a strong foundation in obedience and hunt test preparation. Her training approach focuses on developing confident, reliable retrievers that perform in the blind while remaining steady and well-mannered at home. Lauren brings hands-on experience working dogs through various stages of training, from young prospects to seasoned hunting companions. As a contributing writer for Lady Outdoor Lifestyles, she shares practical insights on waterfowl dog training, hunt tests, and building a strong handler-dog partnership. Through her writing, she aims to empower women to train, handle, and hunt confidently with their dogs at their side.
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Writer
Sharon Taylor grew up as her dad’s shadow, hunting and fishing on the family farm and developing a lifelong love for the outdoors. In her 30s, she purchased her first handgun and later pursued formal training, becoming a USCCA-certified firearms instructor. Today, she leads women’s handgun groups, hunts public land in Texas, and shares her passion and knowledge through her From the Blind series and other articles in Lady Outdoor Lifestyles Magazine.