This is Not a Back-up Plan

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...

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 m...

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

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...

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 Follow this podcast on Instagram: @not.a.backup.plan Email Matilyn: matilynkay@gmail.com Patreon Lin...

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 R...

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 Follow this podcast on Instagram: @not.a.backup.plan Email Matilyn: matilynkay@gmail.com Patreon Link: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/MatilynKay⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Episode music: "At The Count" and "Something...

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 Follow this podcast on Instagram: @not.a.backup.plan Email Mat...

In this week's episode, Matilyn interviews her dad's cousin Karma Thompson. Over the past few years, Karma has become a very important person in Matilyn's life and the two have had many conversations about life and careers. In this conversation, the two chat about the unique twists and turns Karma's career took and the importance of giving yourself options. Follow this podcast on I...

In this episode, Matilyn interviews Liz Reyes, one of the co-founders of the shoe company Sols. Though Liz didn't grow up thinking she'd start a business, she's always had an entrepreneurial streak. The two discuss what led her to where she is today, the community she is creating with her business, as well as her recent cross-country move. shopsols.com Follow this podcast on Instagram:...

This week Matilyn interviews Lily Shimbashi, founder and creator of The Sports.ish. The tagline for The Sports.ish is "not your boyfriend's sports news," and the social media accounts and podcast explore the intersection of sports and pop culture and all the fun things surrounding sports culture. In this interview, the two chat about why Lily created this platform and how her goals h...

This week Matilyn is joined by return guest—Madi Murphy of the Bad Broadcast. They chat about Madi's ambitions growing up and the ways she still is connected to certain elements. They also chat about the ways her priorities have changed as she has grown up. The Bad Broadcast Follow this podcast on Instagram: @not.a.backup.plan Email Matilyn: matilynkay@gmail.com Patreon Link: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://w...

This week, Matilyn talks to her friend Alli about how Alli's relationship with ambition has changed, especially in light of being diagnosed with a chronic illness. The Nap Ministry (founded by Tricia Hersey) on Instagram Work Appropriate with Anne Helen Peterson, "Disability at Work" My Body and Other Crumbling Empires Follow Alli on Twitter: @narcdreams Follow this podcast on Instag...

In this episode, Matilyn is joined by Meg Conley (creator of the homeculture newsletter). The two talk about how Meg's ambitions have evolved over her life, and the scam that stay-at-home motherhood and girl bossing can be. They discuss creating a third way between these two extremes and how Meg is embracing this tension in her life. The Untold Story of the Star Spangled Banner (First Name Bas...

This week Matilyn chat's with her friend Chloe about the way Chloe's feelings about ambition and her career have changed over time. Pantsuit Politics Juneteenth Podcast First Name Basis Juneteenth Podcast Follow Chloe on Instagram: @chloeroblyer Follow Running Start on Instagram: @runningstart Follow Under the Umbrella on Instagram: @undertheumbrellabookstore Follow Matilyn on Twitter: @ma...

In this week's episode, Matilyn interviews Lindsay Haslam about the way her feelings about her career and ambition have ebbed and flowed throughout her life. They also chat about Lindsay's newest challenge—getting a master's degree in a field very different from anything she has done before—and why she decided to do that. Follow Lindsay on Instagram: @lindsay.haslam Follow Matilyn on T...

In this week's episode, Matilyn interviews Delaney Dangerfield about her shop the Salt Lake Sewciety. Delaney opened the store during the pandemic because she wanted somewhere local where she could shop for high quality apparel fabrics, but that shop didn't exist in her community. The two chat about the challenges, as well as what Delaney has loved about the experience. Vote for the women&...

This week Matilyn interviewed a friend from high school, Clara Cummings, about her unexpected career in tech. They talk about how Clara's passions growing up and in college prepared her for this path, and some of the other unexpected things she is doing. Salt Lake Tribune Column: https://www.sltrib.com/religion/2023/04/18/natalie-brown-education-this-is/ Follow Clara on Instagram: @orangishbli...

Back to regularly scheduled programming! March Sisters Madness is over and this week Matilyn interviewed Lindsay about a dream trip she saved and planned for years before finally taking it last year. Follow Lindsay on Instagram and find her travel photos here: @lindsaymeganb Follow Matilyn on Twitter: @matilynkay Follow this podcast on Instagram: @not.a.backup.plan Patreon Link: ⁠https://www.patre...

It's the final week of March Sister Madness! Matilyn is joined by Jenny Williams, co-host of the Eat Like a Heroine podcast and the artist behind the Carrot Top Paper Shop) to talk all things Little Women and food. Enjoy! Find Jenny on Instagram: @carrottoppapershop Find the Carrot Top Paper Shop online Eat Like a Heroine podcast March Sisters Madness reading calendar Follow Matilyn on Twitter: @m...

For the third week of March Sisters Madness, Matilyn chatted with Meg Walter (co-host of the Hive Mind and Strangerville podcasts and a writer and editor at the Deseret News) about various film adaptations of Little Women.  Find Meg on Instagram: @meg.walter Find Meg on Twitter: @MegMorleyWalter March Sisters Madness reading calendar Follow Matilyn on Twitter: @matilynkay Follow this podcast...

It's week two of March Sisters Madness and Matilyn interviewed Alli Hoff Kosik, host of the podcast SSR, about the book. It's Matilyn's favorite story of all time and Alli's favorite classic. In this episode, the two talk about why the story is so enduring and also some of the people the book leaves out. Apologies because Matilyn's audio in this episode is not ideal, but luckily Alli sounds great....

Hello, friends and happy March Sisters Madness! In this week's episode Matilyn interviews Allison Horrocks of the Dolls of Our Lives podcast (formerly the American Girls Pod) about her relationship to Little Women, specifically Beth March. The two also chat about how the March Sisters would connect with the American Girls Collection and what they would be up to in 2023. Find Allison on the interne...

In this week's episode, Matilyn interviewed Rachel Rueckert about her memoir "East Winds." The two discussed Rachel's experience with writing her book and the work she has done over the years to redefine not only her perception of marriage but also her perception of herself and her ambition.  Find Rachel on the internet: rachelrueckert.com March Sisters Madness reading calendar Follow Matilyn...

In last week's episode, Matilyn interviewed Kirsten Cadden (@monetyalks.kirsten) a certified financial planner about some of the basics of financial planning and how to set yourself up for success. This week Kirsten answers listener questions from Instagram. Follow Matilyn on Twitter: @matilynkay Follow this podcast on Instagram: @not.a.backup.plan Patreon Link: https://www.patreon.com/MatilynKay...