The WYpod

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.

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.

His generational ties to ROTC, Wyoming’s pivotal role in the program’s history, and an amazing service project honoring fallen Wyoming heroes.

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/.

How she became a part of the Master Gardener program, how it benefits us all, and the way she works with all the volunteers.

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.

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/

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.

Lessons he's learned in a wide ranging IT career, teaching tech to kids using Minecraft, and his new adventure in flying. Yes. Flying.

Josie's journey into climbing, overcoming fear and making rational decisions, and an amazing event in Lander.

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/

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.

How he thinks about lifestyle brands, the fun of investing in local businesses, and creative ways to make work a great place.

How personal challenges guided his big life decisions, the joy and magic he finds in optimization, and the amazing science behind his Wyoming startup.

The value of perseverence, his journey into UltraRunning and the Grand Slam, and the challenges he’s thinking about tackling next.

Programs available to help entrepreneurs and startups in Wyoming.

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/.

Highlights of his rodeo career, his thoughts on coaching, and how he finds joy in his role as a coach.

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.

Making the important decisions in our lives, translating ethics into the real world, and keeping or attracting people to Wyoming.

Some of the amazing community work being done by the Wyoming Food for Thought Project.

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

Fascinating insight into how an artist approaches their work.

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.

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.

How he thinks about climbing, what it's like to do it with family, and how he captures it in photography.

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.

The unexpected way Don became a meteorologist and some of the incredible projects he's worked on.

The role of the energy industry in WY and the impacts it has on our communities.

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.

Inspiring charitable work being done in Cheyenne.

A discussion of some amazing products being produced in Sheridan.

Finding purpose in helping others, planning for your next career, and a morning routine we all might consider using.

A virtual tour of the Speas Fish Hatchery near Casper.

The good work being done to preserve and expand the trail system in and around Casper.

A look back through the history of the Cheyenne Botanic Gardens.

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.

Some of the life changing programs offered by the Cheyenne Boys and Girls Club.

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

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.

A tour of the WY Veterans Memorial Museum outside Casper.

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.

An engaging look back through the history of an iconic Wyoming success story.

The timeframe of change, why people come to Wyoming and why they stay, and the amazing personal nature of Wyoming.

Learn about the vibrant Weatherby culture and why they relocated to Wyoming.