Episode Title:
Fear the Maverick: How UFC Fighter Miranda Maverick Turns Grit into Greatness

Episode Description:
In this powerhouse episode of Fanatical DreamHer, host April Kemp sits down with professional UFC fighter, entrepreneur, and new mom Miranda Maverick. Known for her tenacity inside and outside the octagon, Miranda shares her incredible journey from growing up on a Missouri ranch to becoming a UFC athlete, business owner, and role model for young women worldwide. She opens up about her disciplined upbringing, how she balances multiple businesses, motherhood, and fighting, and why faith and purpose drive every decision she makes. Miranda’s story is one of resilience, humility, and unstoppable focus—proving that success is built one disciplined day at a time.

Key Discussion Points:

• (01:40) Growing up on a ranch and learning work ethic through hard labor

• (02:00) Discovering Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu at 16 and her path to MMA

• (03:15) Her first fight at 18—and the moment she realized her calling

• (04:03) Balancing college, full-time work, and professional fighting

• (05:00) Earning her master’s degree, moving to Colorado, and starting her businesses

• (05:38) Adopting her daughter and learning the rhythm of motherhood

• (06:08) The power of discipline, faith, and visualization

• (08:49) Lessons learned from training and staying true to her morals in a competitive industry

• (12:51) The call from UFC that changed her life

• (14:38) Overcoming her biggest challenge—emergency eye surgeries that nearly ended her career

• (17:07) How ranch life taught her responsibility, resilience, and business leadership

• (19:53) Founding Prowler Pickles and High Stakes Honey — turning passion into profit

• (24:01) Straight talk: advice for young women in fighting and entrepreneurship

• (26:42) Balancing ambition with reality and building a sustainable future

Notable Quotes:

• “You can either learn through desperation or through inspiration.” – Miranda Maverick

• “Winners aren’t meant to lose. I hate losing—but even in defeat, I still know who I am.” – Miranda Maverick

• “Faith and hard work are my foundation. Every opportunity is a blessing, and wasting it is not an option.” – Miranda Maverick

• “Find your own dream so you aren’t building someone else’s for the rest of your life.” – Miranda Maverick

• “I’d rather make pickles all day than work for someone else.” – Miranda Maverick

Takeaways:

• True strength is built through discipline, humility, and faith—not just talent.

• Balance is possible when you live with purpose and clear priorities.

• Success often comes from taking the hard road—and refusing to quit.

• Entrepreneurship grows from passion, consistency, and self-belief.

• Every setback can become a setup for your next victory.

Connect with Guest:
• Website: www.prowlerpickles.com
• Instagram: @fearthemaverick, @prowlerpickles, @highstakeshoney

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• Email April: april@fanaticaldreamher.com

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