Authentic Wyoming

They said small-town Wyoming wouldn't support a coffee shop, with all those fancy drinks. And boy were they ever wrong!! That's thanks to Michelle Jaeger, owner of Valley Espresso Coffee Co. and Gentilezaa Esthetics. 

Our conversation with Michelle centers around how this local Mountain View girl left the valley, never to return... only to return and start not one but two thriving businesses, from scratch.

If you build it, and if you build it right, they really will come!

Jed Vigil (pronounced Vee-hill) is Union's  ITIC department director. Jed jokes that, yes, he does tick people off with all those fancy security practices in place at Union. But, as you'll learn, this is all for good reason with the myriad of bad players employing non-stop efforts to breach a company's cybersecurity firewalls.

From Kendrick Lamar and Deepfakes to a world without passwords, Jed helps explain these things and more, in lay speak so that we can all understand. You'll be equal parts smarter and blown away after listening to this episode!

In the world of sports, there's an undeniable magic that comes alive when college athletics are mentioned. It's where raw passion, unwavering loyalty, and the spirit of competition connect to create a tapestry of emotions that are unlike any other. General Manager of Wyoming Sports Properties, Brad Poe, takes us through the hoops of Cowboy and Cowgirl athletics. 

So, while we can't physically bottle up the emotion of college athletics, we can at least reminisce during this episode! 

Love for our listeners, love for ourselves, love for our producer, Keith, but most importantly, love of learning in kids. This episode, we're talking with Evanston Child Development Center Executive Director, Kendra West. ECDC serves more than 500 children in Evanston and Mountain View (with the goal to expand).  Kendra dives into offerings such as preschool, Early Head Start, K-5 enrichment, childcare certification programs, early childhood educator apprenticeships and more. 

And just remember, we 3 you. 

Dan Foote has one of the most interesting jobs in town! As the director of partnerships for the Ford Wyoming Center, he is the man who brings all of the best entertainment to Wyoming. From hauling in dirt for Monster Jams to setting up stages for concerts, this multi-purpose arena really does it all. Even Snoop braves the Wyoming winter just to perform there. 

In this episode Tressa and Myra talk with Olivia Schon, the director of development and marketing for Wyoming 211, an unsung hero helping those in need across our great state. 

Prepare to be amazed by Olivia's wonderful articulation of the difference an organization you may never have heard of is making in the lives of those most in need. "They do all of that?" you'll ask yourself. And the answer is yes, yes they do.

On this episode we have the pleasure of chatting with our good friend, Leslie Phillips. Even though Myra completely forgets her name and the name of her studio, Leslie really is a good friend - who we love! Once Myra pulls herself together, we talk about Intentions Health and Wellness Studio and Elevate Fitness. Both of these amazing facilities bring mental, physical, and a little spiritual wellness to the community.  Join us to get enlightened and listen to one of us possibly crying. 

Let us introduce you to our voice! We get really acquainted with Myra and Tressa in this introduction episode as we talk about the never-ending Wyoming snow, our four-legged pals, and how we measure distance on road trips. Most importantly, we dive into the Authentic Wyoming mission and what this podcast is all about. We promise the next few episodes will be just as fun but with more voices. And not the ones in your head. Oh, wait we kind of are!