First, But Last?

Dr. Maggi Murdock tells us about her journey back to Wyoming, her career as a college professor, and her thoughts on gender discrimination.

“When we all are treated equally, that helps the whole society.” – Maggi Murdock.

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Producer/Director Bobbie Birleffi discusses the people who influenced her to become a filmmaker and how the #metoo movement has personally impacted her.

“People are starting to use words like ‘misogyny’. If you had used that word ten years ago, you would have been labeled as a radical crazy.” – Bobbie Birleffi.

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Emy and Jennifer Wilmetti discuss the top women's issues in Wyoming as well as why mentorship is key in encouraging more women to run for public office.

“When you compare apples to apples, rather than apples to oranges, it’s not that women are not taking those more dangerous jobs, it’s that even in jobs in the same sector, they’re being paid less [than men].” – Jennifer Wilmetti.

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Hear about Tara Baker's experience with sexual harassment as a wildland firefighter and how the #metoo movement encouraged her to speak up.

“Having come out and told some stories publicly about the sexual harassment in the forest service, I came to this place where I really had to own my opinion about that and I had to own my voice. I feel like I really had to decide what I believed. And I think once you go through that process, you stop caring so much about how people could judge you.” – Tara Baker.

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Diane Shober talks about the fight for gender equality in Wyoming, how to mentor young women, and why the tourism industry is an ideal place for women.

"The barriers of life that sometimes constrict and confine us– when you're outside and in these beautiful wide open spaces, you don't have those kinds of restrictions." – Diane Shober.

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Writer Audrey Cotherman talks about gender discrimination in government and how she became the first executive director of Wyoming Humanities.

“I was not, nor am I inclined to this day, to march. I suppose it really does draw attention to things, but I’m not sure that it changes things. I think to change something takes a lot of relationship building and determination and that it’s a very gradual process.” – Audrey Cotherman.

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Teton County Commissioner Natalia Duncan Macker talks about why women and artists are uniquely suited for serving in local government.

“More artists getting involved in government across our country is vitally important because artists are good problem solvers and creative thinkers. I hope more artists will decide that they can put the way their brain works to work to solve the problems we are facing in our society.” – Natalia Duncan Macker.

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Leadership Wyoming Executive Director Mandy Fabel talks about what intrigues her about Wyoming as well as why Wyoming is opportunity-rich for women.

“The women I am surrounded by in my own life are very strong, very capable, very hard-working women and often we choose to live in Wyoming because we want to be here, not because it's the most convenient for our career or our family.” – Mandy Fabel.

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Hear about how Clarene Law started her hotel business, her favorite legislation from her time as a legislator, and the challenges that Wyoming women face.

“We had opportunity in those times. The town was growing and anybody willing to work hard could grow with the town.” – Clarene Law.

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Hear from Mariann Foster about how she made her way out west, how she became a fiber artist, and how she strives to be a role model for her daughter.

“Trying to be a good role model is the biggest thing. You can tell kids things but if they see it, it’s going to mean something more to them.” – Mariann Foster.

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