First, But Last?

Dr. Sandy Caldwell discusses the value of rural-based community college, what it's like to grow up on a reservation, and how education is linked to income.

"It's very important that we broaden what we mean by the definition of going to college." - Dr. Sandy Caldwell

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Nicole Hauser discusses the Cathedral Home for Children, why she wanted to be a social worker, and how to talk about sex with your children.

"I swear we learn more from the kids than we can ever impart on them." - Nicole Hauser

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Katie Hogarty discusses her passion for policy work, how foster care differs from adoption, and what it's like to grow up dyslexic.

"I have this whole beautiful community of people that have helped me end up where I am." - Katie Hogarty

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Cynthia Chace Gray explains how she ended up in Wyoming, the photographers that inspire her, and how to accommodate women in the state legislature.

"Wyoming to me is the place where I feel most connected to the Divine that is out there." - Cynthia Chace Gray

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Listen in to hear Marcia Hensley discuss her favorite characters in her book, why there aren't any failure stories of female pioneers, and why it was difficult for her to get her book published.

“You admire that kind of adventuresome spirit and I think it takes that kind of adventuresome spirit -- no matter what walk of life you're in -- to have a fulfilling life.” - Marcia Hensley

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Melissa Turley discusses the benefits of mentoring younger women, why fewer women are in local government in Wyoming, and how to make state legislature more representative of residents.

"Had I not already been in office, it would've been really difficult for me to take on a campaign with a young son." - Melissa Turley

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Listen in to Joanna Kail discuss why public media is important, what the Wyoming PBS Foundation does, and what keeps women out of politics.

“Wyoming has just such an incredible pride and camaraderie and support for one another.” - Joanna Kail

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Sue Sommers explains why she calls herself a contemporary artist, how to define book art, and ways to support women in politics in Wyoming.

"When women are doing well, a society does well." - Sue Sommers

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Listen in to learn why Kayne Pyatt's role model is her mother, how things have changed for women over the years, and how to educate young women about suffrage and women's rights.

"I get frustrated with the lack of knowledge that most young women have about where we -- me and my foremothers -- came through to get them what they have today." - Kayne Pyatt

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Britney Wallesch discusses the arguments for and against no-kill shelters, how the state can protect animal rights, and why there are so few women in the Wyoming Legislature.

“It is important when you're doing advocacy work to go to the place where policy is made and speak on behalf of the constituents that you represent." - Britney Wallesch

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