Going the extra mile with Yándary Chatwin

Honoring your true self with Shannon Hale

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 Find this podcast on Instagram: @not.a.backup.plan Email me: matilynkay@gmail.com

Going the extra mile with Yándary Chatwin

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 [https://utahwomenrun.org/] Learn more about Better Boundaries: betterboundaries.org [https://betterboundaries.org/] Follow Yándary on Instagram: @yandary Follow this podcast on Instagram: @not.a.backup.plan Email me: matilynkay@gmail.com

Making a major career shift with Hannah McDonald

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. Find this podcast on Instagram @not.a.backup.plan Email me at matilynkay@gmail.com

What the research says with Jessica Pauly and Stevie Munz

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 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yuBpSeQ_5wg]. Get their book here [https://rowman.com/ISBN/9781666917055/Feminist-Mentoring-in-Academia]. Follow this podcast on Instagram @not.a.backup.plan. Email me at matilynkay@gmail.com.

Rethinking business ownership with Savannah Perkins

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. Follow Savannah on Instagram: @savperky Find Savannah on LinkedIn: Savannah Toni Perkins [https://www.linkedin.com/in/savannah-toni-perkins-175402b4/] Follow this podcast on Instagram: @not.a.backup.plan Email Matilyn: matilynkay@gmail.com Patreon Link: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/MatilynKay⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.patreon.com/MatilynKay] Episode music: "At The Count" and "Something Elated" by Broke for Free