In this episode of the podcast Mining Minds sits down with two remarkable women reshaping the health and wellness landscape: Melissa Montalvo and Josie Cervantes of Elko Replenish Med Spa.

Together, they reveal how their professional experiences—from ER trauma to urgent care frustrations—sparked a vision: to create a space that not only heals but empowers. That vision became Elko Replenish Med Spa, a modern facility focused on hormone therapy, IV nutrition, weight management, and overall wellness.

The duo discusses how their clinic is bridging the gap between conventional medicine and preventative care, especially for miners and working professionals in Northern Nevada.
From hormone optimization and detox treatments to addressing male and female health in the mining industry, Melissa and Josie are revolutionizing rural medicine with empathy, education, and science-backed solutions. Join Mining Minds as we welcome Elko Replenish Med Spa to the Face!

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Episode Chapters:

2:23 South Texas Roots

9:27 Basson to Basketball

37:26 Medical Training Meets Bureaucracy

43:07 Leap of Faith

52:48 The Birth of Elko Replenish Med Spa

1:21:09 Hormones, Bro Science, and Real Health

1:41:31 The Vision

In this episode of the Mining Minds Podcast, we sit down with Trampus Cook, Regional Director for RAM Enterprise Inc., whose journey through the mining world is as rich and layered as the ore bodies he’s helped uncover. A fourth-generation miner and cowboy at heart, Trampus takes us through his early days jacklegging in narrow veins of California gold mines, running heavy equipment under Lake Erie, and eventually stepping into leadership with RAM.

From growing up between the ropes of cowboy life and the rails of underground shafts, to being a single father raising four young kids while chasing production, Trampus shares raw and emotional insights that go far beyond muck and machines. He opens up about defining moments in fatherhood, building trust and culture in the mining community, and how being told “you’re not alone” by a five-year-old became a driving force in his life.

Whether you’re a miner, a parent, or someone navigating life’s challenges, Trampus’s story is a powerful reminder of the strength found in grit, purpose, and personal growth. Join Mining Minds as we Welcome Trampus Cook to the Face!

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Chapters:

00:00 Truth or Consequences

35:05 Breaking Out in the Muck

38:25 Safety Culture and Bonus Systems in Mining

01:12:46 The Value of Experience in Mining

01:25:19 Challenges and Rewards of Being a Tramp Miner

01:49:03 Balancing Fatherhood and Work in the Mining Industry

01:52:41 Innovations and Challenges in Underground Mining

02:24:36 Safety Lessons

02:25:23 Leadership and Management Insights

In our final episode from the 2025 Women in Mining Conference, we’re joined by the passionate, bold, and trailblazing Jessica Scanlan—geological engineer, social media influencer, and founder of Mine Life Media. Jessica shares her unique path from a small-town girl in handmade dresses to becoming a respected voice in the mining industry.

We dive into her early aspirations, challenges in mining, the power of mentorship, and how she turned burnout into a bold new business rooted in storytelling and education. From internships at Stillwater Mine to building a media company that highlights the beauty and grit of mining life, Jessica’s authenticity and drive are contagious.

We talk Dwayne the Rock (yes, really), core logging confessions, college mining competitions, mental health, the power of social media, and what the future of mining communication might look like.

A massive thank you to the Women in Mining USA for inviting us to San Antonio and giving us the platform to highlight such impactful voices. We’ve been truly honored to capture and share these conversations. Brass in and Join Mining Minds as We Welcome Jessica Scanlan to the Face!

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Chapters:

00:00 A Mining Dream Starts at Stillwater

11:14 Knowing early she wanted to be a geologist

15:55 Facing Fears to find what you love

29:20 Leveraging Communication Early

46:52 Support in Mining (

1:15:32 Meeting Dwayne

1:41:03 Future Miner