Tour Grind, Personal Growth and Going Viral with James Nicholas

Tour Grind, Personal Growth and Going Viral with James Nicholas

Jen and Lesley chat with professional golfer James Nicholas about perseverance, personal branding, and the realities of building a career in professional golf.   From his days as a multi-sport athlete at Yale University to competing on the Korn Ferry Tour, James reflects on the winding road to professional golf and the lessons he learned along the way. He shares what it was like balancing Division I football and golf, navigating the transition from college athletics to the professional ranks, and the challenges that tested his confidence early in his career. Jen and James revisit his memorable first U.S. Open journey, from surviving local and final qualifying to making the cut on one of golf's biggest stages. They discuss the unique pressure and adrenaline of major championship golf, the confidence gained from competing under the spotlight, and what that experience meant for James's future.   The conversation also explores a different side of James's career—his rise as one of golf's most authentic content creators. James shares how he built a loyal following through transparency and honesty, what goes into creating content while competing professionally, and his advice for young golfers looking to build their own platform. 👉 Follow along on Instagram: @cupcakeswithkupcho   #ProtivitiAtPlay #CupcakesWithKupcho #JenniferKupcho #JamesNicholas #LPGA #KornFerryTour #USOpen #GolfLife #PersonalBrand #RoadToThePGA

Sibling Rivalry with Steven Kupcho

Jen and Lesley sit down with Jen’s older brother, Steven Kupcho, for a conversation filled with family stories, competitive energy, and the lifelong bond built through golf.   Growing up as siblings who constantly challenged each other, Jen and Steven reflect on childhood memories, early signs of Jen’s talent, and how their relationship evolved as the game became more than just a hobby. Steven shares what it was like watching his sister navigate the amateur ranks to the LPGA stage — including proud moments, sibling perspective, and behind-the-scenes stories fans may not have heard before. Jen opens up about Steven’s role as competitor, supporter, and one of the people who helped shape her journey.   Jen and Steven take their sibling rivalry onto the course for a head-to-head competition for all the cupcakes — bringing their dynamic to life in a way you can watch on YouTube.   👉 Follow along on Instagram: @cupcakeswithkupcho   #CupcakesWithKupcho #JenniferKupcho #SiblingRivalry #GolfLife #LPGA #GolfFamily #ProtivitiAtPlay

Women in Sports and STEM with PING’s Rose Fielder

In this episode of Cupcakes with Kupcho, Jen and Lesley head to PING headquarters to sit down with Rose Fielder, Senior Manager of Engineering Operations, for a conversation at the intersection of golf, innovation, and representation in STEM.   Rose shares her journey from collegiate golfer to mechanical engineer and leader at PING, reflecting on mentorship, navigating a male-dominated field, and why representation matters for the next generation of athletes and engineers. Together, they explore how golf equipment has evolved, what fans rarely see behind the scenes, and how design decisions directly support elite performance.   Jen also brings Lesley inside PING’s iconic gold putter vault—home to gold-plated replicas of every PING player’s winning putter—revisiting some of her own victories in a moment you can see on YouTube.   👉 Follow along on Instagram: @cupcakeswithkupcho   #CupcakesWithKupcho #WomeninSTEM #WomeninSports #LPGA #JenniferKupcho #ProtivitiAtPlay #ChevronChampionship

From Wake Forest to the LPGA with Special Guest Coach Ryan Potter

Jen and Lesley are joined by Wake Forest Women’s Head Coach, Ryan Potter, for a conversation on player development, confidence, and the journey from college golf to the professional stage.   Together they reflect Jen’s time at Wake Forest, why the program was such a formative chapter in her story and how the team environment helps prepare players for the next level.    The conversation also dives into the evolving landscape of college golf, including the impact of NIL, what coaches look for when recruiting and developing elite talent and how today’s athletes can navigate new opportunities with intention. With the Augusta National Women’s Amateur (ANWA) on the horizon, Jen and Ryan revisit her inaugural win and what aspiring players can take away as they pursue similar goals.   Follow along on Instagram @cupcakeswithkupcho.   #CupcakesWithKupcho #ANWA #CollegeGolf #LPGA #JenniferKupcho #ProtivitiAtPlay

BONUS Episode: 2025 Recap/Season 2 Preview

In this episode, Jen and Lesley reflect on a year of growth—on and off the course. Jen revisits the highs and lows of her 2025 season, life beyond tournament ropes, lessons learned through podcasting, and fields listener questions—plus a look ahead at what’s coming in Season Two.   Follow along on Instagram @cupcakeswithkupcho.   #CupcakesWithKupcho #BonusEpisode #LPGA #JenniferKupcho #ProtivitiAtPlay