In this final for now episode, I interviewed Utah author Shannon Hale.

Thank you so much for listening. I have loved sharing these episodes with you. I am not sure what the future will bring, but I am looking forward to more great conversations and stories.

Find Shannon's books at your local library or bookstore. Learn more about her work here: shannonhale.com

Find Shannon on Instagram: @squeetus

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For this episode, I interviewed my friend Yándary Chatwin about her ambition journey. I met Yandary while working on a podcast project for Utah Women Run (formerly Real Women Run), which is an awesome organization in Utah helping women run for office. You’ll hear her share more about it in this interview. I hope you enjoy the conversation.

Learn more about Utah Women Run: utahwomenrun.org

Learn more about Better Boundaries: betterboundaries.org

Follow Yándary on Instagram: @yandary

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In this episode, I interviewed my friend Hannah McDonald. We met at Utah State while studying journalism. Now, Hannah has started medical school! This conversation was recorded before she was accepted and we chatted about how she decided to make this career change.

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Hello! I am back from a rather long, unintentional break. To end this break, I am releasing what will be the final four episodes of my podcast for now. This episode features an interview with Jessica Pauly and Stevie Munz. While teaching at Utah Valley University, the pair did a research project on how women perceive their education.

Watch a presentation about their research here.

Get their book here.

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In this episode, Matilyn interviews her friend Savannah Perkins about her experience starting an Amazon Delivery business and how she's rethinking being a small business owner to match her goals and values.

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Find Savannah on LinkedIn: Savannah Toni Perkins

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Episode music: "At The Count" and "Something Elated" by Broke for Free

In this week's episode, Matilyn interviews Rachel Garrett the executive director and founder of Common Thread. Common Thread is a non-profit serving teens in Utah impacted by trauma. Many of these teens have also been impacted by the foster care system. In this conversation, the two talk about what led Rachel to create this organization and how this work relates to her ambition story.

Follow Rachel on Instagram: @rachgarrett

Follow Common Thread on Instagram: @commonthread_community

Learn more about Common Thread: www.commonthreadut.com

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Episode music: "At The Count" and "Something Elated" by Broke for Free

This week, Matilyn chats with musician Cherie Call about her music career and her experience as a single adult in Utah through most of her 20s.

Find Cherie online: cheriecall.com

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Episode music: "At The Count" and "Something Elated" by Broke for Free

In this week's episode, Matilyn interviews Emily from the @living.for.hope Instagram account about what led to her moving to NYC to get her master's degree. The two discuss Emily's experience adapting to a new city, making friends, and the role her ambition has played in her life.

Follow Emily on Instagram: @living.for.hope

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Episode music: "At The Count" and "Something Elated" by Broke for Free