MaKenzie Tiegs is the Growth & Partnership Manager for CRACKYL Magazine, a paramedic, podcast host, and strategist dedicated to advancing first responder wellness through practical, culture-changing solutions. With more than a decade of experience in EMS and wildland fire.

She is the host of the Raw Thoughts Podcast, a globally ranked show that has become a trusted resource for first responders navigating leadership, mental health, identity, and life beyond the uniform.

Known for translating complex wellness challenges into actionable systems, MaKenzie combines field experience, psychology, leadership, and storytelling to equip audiences with practical tools they can immediately implement within their organizations.