Women in Sports and STEM with PING’s Rose Fielder

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

Navigating Love, Life, and the LPGA Tour with Special Guest Jay Monahan

What’s it like to work with your spouse—on one of the biggest stages in sports?  In the season finale of Cupcakes with Kupcho, Jen’s husband, Jay Monahan, joins the pod for a candid and heartfelt conversation about life on and off the course. Jay is a major-winning caddie for LPGA’s Allisen Corpuz. Together, Jen and Jay get real about the unique dynamic of being a couple who both work in professional golf—reflecting on how they met, what it’s really like to travel and work together on the LPGA Tour, and how they navigate the balance between personal connection and professional performance. From tournament routines to their favorite video games, and the small moments that keep them grounded, Jen and Jay offer an honest look at partnership, teamwork, and resilience. Join us for an episode that brings together experience, authenticity, and more than a little friendly competition — this time, we’re serving wedding cake in place of cupcakes! Follow along on Instagram @cupcakeswithkucho

Missing the Cut and Staying the Course - with Special Guest Nichole Minice

In this episode of Cupcakes with Kupcho, co-hosts LPGA pro Jennifer Kupcho and Lesley Gaudio are joined by Nichole Minice, Protiviti Managing Director, for a powerful and personal conversation about pressure, perseverance, and growth—on and off the course.   They talk about navigating nerves, handling regrets, and the people who’ve shaped their journeys—plus share some laughs about sand dunes, travel bags, and the beautiful chaos of golf life.   From leadership insights and mindset shifts to on-course confidence and career-defining choices, this episode is a must-listen mix of strategy, heart, and humor.   Grab a cupcake and tune in—because staying strong when it counts takes more than talent. Leave us a comment and let us know who is on your board of directors!   Follow along on Instagram @cupcakeswithkucho