First, But Last?

Wyoming Humanities | thinkWY

First, but Last? introduces you to the creative, intrepid and influential women all across the state of Wyoming asking them about wisdom, work and adventure in the “equality” state. This special series celebrates Wyoming as the first state to give women the right to vote! ThinkWY | Wyoming Humanities podcasts are created to capture the stories in and outside of Wyoming to share ideas, perspectives, and insights about the human experience.

  1. Rebekah Smith: An Authentic and Adventurous Voice For Wyoming Women

    27/05/2021

    Rebekah Smith: An Authentic and Adventurous Voice For Wyoming Women

    Rebekah Smith talks about the Wyoming Women's Foundation mission, why economic self-sufficiency is important for women, and why there aren't many prominent female hunters. "A lot of people have a personal experience with someone that inspires them to want to help make change in the state for women." - Rebekah Smith Learn more about this episode of First, but Last at www.thinkwy.org/first-but-last/rebekah-smith

    33 min
  2. Jessica Bolerjack: Oil & Gas Land Representative And Successful Rodeo Competitor

    11/03/2021

    Jessica Bolerjack: Oil & Gas Land Representative And Successful Rodeo Competitor

    Jessica Bolerjack discusses why it's such an exciting time to be a woman in rodeo and what it's like being a female in the oil and gas industry. "I've always worked in fields that were predominantly male-dominated and you have to know your stuff and you have to stand up for yourself." - Jessica Bolerjack. Learn more about this episode of First, but Last at www.thinkwy.org/first-but-last/jessica-bolerjack

    27 min
  3. Cecilia Aragon: How My Latina And Navajo Roots Inspire My Work

    28/01/2021

    Cecilia Aragon: How My Latina And Navajo Roots Inspire My Work

    Dr. Cecelia Aragon talks about founding her own bilingual theater company, which topics are covered in her theater diversity course, and the challenges faced by many first-generation American students who were born in Mexico. "Wyoming has really missed an opportunity to really engage with the growing Latino population in the state." - Dr. Cecelia Aragon Learn more about this episode of First, but Last at https://thinkwy.org/first-but-last/cecelia-aragon

    42 min
  4. Lynnette Grey Bull: First Native American Woman From Wyoming To Run For US Congress

    14/01/2021

    Lynnette Grey Bull: First Native American Woman From Wyoming To Run For US Congress

    Lynnette Grey Bull discusses why she moved to a reservation in Wyoming, what inspired her to run for public office, and her work curbing the human trafficking of native women in the United States. "Humility should be the center of leadership." - Lynnette Grey Bull Learn more about this episode of First, but Last at www.thinkwy.org/55

    35 min
  5. Tara Nethercott: The Strength Of Our State Is Our People

    18/12/2020

    Tara Nethercott: The Strength Of Our State Is Our People

    State senator Tara Nethercott discusses the ways that COVID-19 has affected Wyoming, why she decided to pursue law, and the values of her fellow Wyomingites.  "Rural America needs to recognize what rural America is." - Tara Nethercott Learn more about this episode of First, but Last at www.thinkwy.org/54

    26 min
  6. Carla Mowell: Explores People And Cultures Of The West

    14/12/2020

    Carla Mowell: Explores People And Cultures Of The West

    Carla Mowell discusses the experience of growing up between two cultures, challenges for Spanish-speaking children in the U.S., and why she ultimately became an educator. "Colorful characters are kind of our specialty." - Carla Mowell Learn more about this episode of First, but Last at www.thinkwy.org/53

    27 min
  7. Mary Burman: Passion And Dedication To Make A Difference In Healthcare

    12/11/2020

    Mary Burman: Passion And Dedication To Make A Difference In Healthcare

    Mary Burman discusses why she works in preventative health, how to remove gender bias from healthcare, and the value of individual and societal policy intervention. "Our healthcare is way more costly, it is profoundly inequitably distributed, and we have poorer outcomes than any other developed country in the world." - Mary Burman Learn more about this episode of First, but Last at www.thinkwy.org/52

    34 min
  8. Susan Simpson: Serving My State And Your Responsibility To Vote

    04/11/2020

    Susan Simpson: Serving My State And Your Responsibility To Vote

    Susan Simpson discusses the role of libraries in a healthy democracy, how politics is like sausage making, and why women don't run for office, they have to be asked. "There is so much to learn running for office, and so to do that and to have a job and to have a family is really challenging." - Susan Simpson Learn more about this episode of First, but Last at www.thinkwy.org/51

    29 min
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First, but Last? introduces you to the creative, intrepid and influential women all across the state of Wyoming asking them about wisdom, work and adventure in the “equality” state. This special series celebrates Wyoming as the first state to give women the right to vote! ThinkWY | Wyoming Humanities podcasts are created to capture the stories in and outside of Wyoming to share ideas, perspectives, and insights about the human experience.

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  • Creado por
    Wyoming Humanities | thinkWY
  • Años en activo
    2019 - 2021
  • Episodios
    59
  • Clasificación
    Apto
  • Derechos de autor
    Copyright All Rights Reserved © 2018
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