PODCAST · business
The WYpod
by The WYpod
Highlighting everyday Wyoming leaders
Episodes
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Cyberbit Team, LCCC
What cybersecurity is and how the competition worked; what they enjoyed about it, and where they might go from here. For more information, read the article at https://www.lccc.wy.edu/news/2023-5-19_cybersecurity_tournament.aspx.
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Lauren & David Heerschap, Brunton
Their experience as Brunton users who then redesigned the iconic product…and eventually bought the company, as well as the perspective that’s given them on owning a business in Wyoming.
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Tom Johnson, ROTC
His generational ties to ROTC, Wyoming’s pivotal role in the program’s history, and an amazing service project honoring fallen Wyoming heroes.
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Anthony Stengel, Stengel Media
Building a passion into a business, his Emmy Award-winning documentary, and how he balances planning his projects with pursuing “the cool shot.” The documentary "Dying Light" can be found at https://vimeo.com/547681154. Check out their portfolio at https://stengelmedia.com/.
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Donna Hoffman, University of Wyoming Extension
How she became a part of the Master Gardener program, how it benefits us all, and the way she works with all the volunteers.
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Kathleen O'Neal Gear & W.Michael Gear, Authors
How the west and anthropology have influenced them, writing strong characters, and great advice for creators. Connect with them at https://www.gear-gear.com/.
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Tyler Cessor, Art 321
How music has played a role in his life, filling a gap for creators and communities, and why we’re lucky to live in a community the size of Wyoming.
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Chris "Rugie" Ruegsegger
VIDEO EPISODE How he got started, how he thinks about different mediums, and where he's focusing next. Connect with Chris: TikTok: @rugie307 Instagram: @rugie_307 Facebook: www.facebook.com/RUGIE307/
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Keith McPheeters, Casper Police Department
How law enforcement is like bugling in a bull elk, his perspective on making big decisions, and lessons learned from a lifetime of mountain climbing.
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Nick Dresang, Flowstate
Lessons he's learned in a wide ranging IT career, teaching tech to kids using Minecraft, and his new adventure in flying. Yes. Flying.
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Josie McKee, CWCA
Josie's journey into climbing, overcoming fear and making rational decisions, and an amazing event in Lander.
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Jay Fountain, WY Hunters & Fishermen
How he helps people experience hunting and fishing for the first time ever, the role that the outdoors plays in his life (including his wedding), and an amazing rescue experience. Find WY Hunters and Fishermen at https://www.facebook.com/groups/WyoHuntersFisherman/
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Steve Russell, University of Wyoming
His journey to…and then back to Wyoming, connecting students and businesses to solve problems, and the snowball effect of helping people across the state.
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Josh Law, OnlyCo
How he thinks about lifestyle brands, the fun of investing in local businesses, and creative ways to make work a great place.
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Ben Noren, CellDrop Biosciences
How personal challenges guided his big life decisions, the joy and magic he finds in optimization, and the amazing science behind his Wyoming startup.
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Justin Kinner, UltraRunner
The value of perseverence, his journey into UltraRunning and the Grand Slam, and the challenges he’s thinking about tackling next.
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Baylie Evans, gBeta
Programs available to help entrepreneurs and startups in Wyoming.
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Story Clark, TravelStorysGPS
How a love of land led to the creation of a technology company, giving visitors to Wyoming a way to more genuinely experience our great state, and how technology companies could play a part in our local future. Find the app on the App Store, Google Play, and at https://travelstorys.com/.
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Seth Glause, LCCC Rodeo
Highlights of his rodeo career, his thoughts on coaching, and how he finds joy in his role as a coach.
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Tucker Fagan - Gannett Peak Technical
Highlights of his military career - including spending time w President Reagan, the joys of his work w the Wyoming Business Council, and working w our very own Cynthia Lummis.
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Kent Noble, University of Wyoming
Making the important decisions in our lives, translating ethics into the real world, and keeping or attracting people to Wyoming.
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Jamie Purcell, WY Food for Thought
Some of the amazing community work being done by the Wyoming Food for Thought Project.
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Stephanie Meisner-Maggard, Public Knowledge
How she found ways to stay close to Wyoming and still broaden her horizons, her love for marketing (including some book recommendations), and one of the many thing she learned working w the Cheyenne Chamber
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Kristin Schaeffer, Bird's Nest Studios
Fascinating insight into how an artist approaches their work.
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Shawn Taylor, Rural Electric Association
How the Association helps our community, how he thinks about relationships and partnerships, and an easy way we can all be better advocates for a group or an idea.
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Justin Farley, Advance Casper
How the two sides of Advance Casper help our community, what makes Casper an attractive location, and statewide platforms that can help businesses and diversify our economy.
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Terry Lane, Photographer and Climber
How he thinks about climbing, what it's like to do it with family, and how he captures it in photography.
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Daren Bulow, Casper Comedians Care
How he went from being a scientist to being a comedian, what it’s like to work on the craft of comedy, and how they use comedy to help local nonprofits.
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Don Day, DayWeather
The unexpected way Don became a meteorologist and some of the incredible projects he's worked on.
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Pete Obermueller, PAW
The role of the energy industry in WY and the impacts it has on our communities.
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Dwight Gunnare, CC Women's Basketball
What it’s like working with young people including international players, the difference between having good athletes and having a good team, the danger of false positives, and the power of honesty.
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Nick Dodgson, Wheels for Charity
Inspiring charitable work being done in Cheyenne.
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Jim Seward, Attorney and Colonel
The link between leadership and caring for people, the four steps of strategic thinking, and how leadership can be like climbing Medicine Bow Peak. For those curious about the Washington DC think tank mentioned, Jim serves as Vice Chair for the Council on Criminal Justice - https://counciloncj.org.
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Joe Wright, Kennon Products
A discussion of some amazing products being produced in Sheridan.
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Greg Groves, FBI (Retired)
Finding purpose in helping others, planning for your next career, and a morning routine we all might consider using.
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Lars Alsager, Dan Speas Fish Hatchery
A virtual tour of the Speas Fish Hatchery near Casper.
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Hilary Camino, Music Therapist
What music therapy is and who it can help, how she built her local career in it, and her hopes for its future here in WY. To learn more, visit http://www.wyomingmusictherapy.com/
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Angela Emery, Platte River Trails
The good work being done to preserve and expand the trail system in and around Casper.
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Jason Kintzler, Lifekey
How starting a company is like building a fence, what he views as the biggest key in business, and his most recent tech startup right here in WY. Life-saving, world-changing technology coming out of Wyoming -- check Lifekey out at https://lifekey.co/
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Shane Smith, Cheyenne Botanic Gardens
A look back through the history of the Cheyenne Botanic Gardens.
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John Griffith, Tandem Design+Build
How every business is a relationship business, choosing to get involved to help other people, how a role can carry more importance than we expect, and the Goldilocks aspect of Wyoming.
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Rolinda Sample, B&GC Cheyenne
Some of the life changing programs offered by the Cheyenne Boys and Girls Club.
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Duane Reimer, KWHS
How technology use is like a mud puddle, the connection between difficult things and self-esteem, and leveraging relationships when things go wrong. Rodstock performances: https://www.youtube.com/user/KWHSTrojanTV/playlists
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Zack Schommer, WY Musician
What he thinks about before, during and after performances, the difference between types of music and types of groups, and how welcoming our Wyoming audiences are to musicians.
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John Woodward, WY Veterans Memorial Museum
A tour of the WY Veterans Memorial Museum outside Casper.
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Joseph McGinley, McGinley Orthopedics
What attracted him and his wife to Wyoming, how much more of our lives we have available to us living here, the connection between passion and community involvement, and...believe it or not…how politics is a positive thing.
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Jim Creel, Taco John's
An engaging look back through the history of an iconic Wyoming success story.
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Joe Schaffer, Laramie County Community College
The timeframe of change, why people come to Wyoming and why they stay, and the amazing personal nature of Wyoming.
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Brenda Weatherby, Weatherby Inc.
Learn about the vibrant Weatherby culture and why they relocated to Wyoming.
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Boone and Lauren Donley, Buck Off Bullying
What the program is meant to accomplish, how it’s been received so far, and what the experience has been like.
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