The Caroline Gleich Show

Welcome to "The Caroline Gleich Show," where we dive deep into the worlds of adventure, activism, and the incredible stories of those pushing the boundaries in their fields. I'm your host, Caroline Gleich, and today, we have two phenomenal women who are not just making waves, but creating entire oceans of change.

First up, we have Carolina Rubio MacWright—a true force of nature. Carolina is an artist, an immigration lawyer, an ultrarunner and coach, and a passionate climate-migrant activist. Her work weaves together the art of storytelling, the power of the law, and the spirit of endurance to fight for a more just and sustainable world. Whether she's in the courtroom, on the trails, or creating art, Carolina is always pushing for change and inspiring others to do the same.

And joining us as well is Vanessa Chavarriaga, a proud Colombian immigrant and environmental sociologist with a deep connection to the mountains. As a mountain athlete, Vanessa brings her love for the outdoors and her commitment to environmental justice to every adventure she embarks on. Her unique perspective as a Latina in the outdoor industry and her research into the intersection of community, culture, and the environment make her a vital voice in the movement towards a more inclusive and sustainable future.

I'm beyond excited to have Carolina and Vanessa here with us today to share their stories, insights, and passions. So, without further ado, let's dive into this conversation and explore the extraordinary journeys of these inspiring women. Stay tuned—this is going to be an episode you won't want to miss!

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Today on the Caroline Gleich Show Podcast, we are joined by State Senator, Nate Blouin. Senator Blouin represents Senate District 13, which consists of parts of Salt Lake City, South Salt Lake, and Murray. Since being elected to the Utah Legislature in 2022, he has emerged as one of the most outspoken advocates of progressive solutions to Utah’s most pressing climate issues.

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Welcome to "The Caroline Gleich Show." In this episode, we dive into the fascinating world of Utah beekeeping with McKay Orton, a renowned natural beekeeping expert in the Beehive State.

Utah, known for its rich beekeeping history, symbolizes productivity and family-friendly living, and McKay embodies these values.

She has guided Caroline Gleich and Rob Lea in setting up their own backyard beehive and offers beekeeping classes and honey tastings globally.

Join us to learn insider tips and insights from McKay Orton, and discover how bees contribute to making Utah a vibrant, productive community. Don't miss out on this engaging and informative episode!

Discover more about McKAY on Instagram: @mckayjo

Keywords: Utah beekeeping, McKay Orton, Beehive State, backyard beehive, beekeeping classes, honey tastings, family-friendly Utah.

Join Rosemary Card (aka "Rosie Card"), entrepreneur, author, and passionate advocate for women's rights and nuanced cultural conversations, in this engaging podcast and YouTube series. As the founder of Cue Noir and Card Ware and the author of "Model Mormon" and "House of Light," Rosie brings her unique perspective and dedication to fostering understanding and bridging divides through education and open dialogue. Based in Salt Lake City, Utah, Rosie shares insights from her life with her husband, one-year-old son, and two dogs, inviting listeners and viewers to explore the important issues of our time.

Join Caroline Gleich and Neena Earl Andersen as they delve into personal and professional topics, including Caroline's candidacy for the US Senate in Utah and Neena's journey advocating for reproductive healthcare.

Join Caroline Gleich, professional ski mountaineer, advocate, and US Senate candidate, in a dynamic discussion with Reed Galen, as they discuss the upcoming US presidential election, Caroline's US Senate campaign, and the importance of independent thinking.

Vanessa Chavarriaga is a mountain athlete, skier, environmental sociology and Colombian immigrant. Last winter, I had one of my favorite days on skis with her as part of an informal ski mentorship program I did to support women of color in snowsports.

In this episode, we discuss mentorship, reciprocity, making the jump from being passionate about the outdoors to being an advocate, elevating women outside and gett more people involved as activists. She talks about her childhood, her backcountry, how she got into backcountry skiing and her advice for other folks getting into it.

Vanessa is a rising star in the outdoor world and you won't want to miss this podcast. 

Dr. Michelle Guitard is a paleoceanographer interested in understanding the interactions between Antarctica’s ice shelves and ice sheets and the surrounding ocean. A paleoceanographer is a scientist who uses natural archives to study how the marine environment changed through time. The natural archive that she relies on are sediment cores, which contain layers of mud that provide a snapshot of the environment in which the mud was deposited.

Her work is focused on reconstruction the history of the Antarctic ice sheet through the Pleistocene (last 2.5 million years) and the Holocene (12,000-2.5 million years ago), studying how the outlet glacier systems in East Antarctica evolved. 

On this episode, we discuss her work and Antarctic fieldwork, getting her Ph.D., gender and racial diversity among doctorates in earth, atmospheric and ocean sciences. 

Her research has implications for understanding the stability of the entire Antarctic Ice Sheet, which be critical for predicting how Antarctica will respond to a warming climate.

Learn more and follow her work on her Twitter page:

https://twitter.com/mich_loves_mud

Dr. Alison Banwell is a glacier scientist (aka ‘glaciologist’) who loves glaciers but hates the cold. She is from the UK and is currently a research scientist at the University of Colorado Boulder.

Alison has been on five field expeditions to Antarctica, three of which she led. She feels particularly grateful for since women have only been allowed to do fieldwork with the British program since the 1980s! On this episode, Caroline and Alison discuss her background, experiences in the field and the parallels between gender bias in science and mountaineering.

In December 2021, my partner, Rob Lea, our friend, mountain guide, Jonathon Spitzer, and I will be in Antarctica climbing and skiing the highest peak, Mt. Vinson. As I was researching climate science in Antarctica, I was shocked to learn that women were banned from Antarctic climate research until the 60s in the US and the mid 80s in the U.K. Now, women are playing leading roles in Antarctic polar research, although there are still significant barriers, especially for women of color. These barriers are similar to those faced by women who want to get into ski mountaineering: implicit bias, lack of diversity of sizes in appropriate gear and equipment, and sometimes, outright harassment.

This series features leading climate scientists who are Breaking the Ice Ceiling.

Follow Dr. Alison Banwell on Twitter:

https://twitter.com/AliBanwell

and on Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/alibanwell/