Smardon describes her podcast as “a show for people who want to explore a new way forward, and who are hungry for a more expansive view of the human race.”
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Andrea Smardon, an award-winning producer, left her job at KUER 90.1 FM to podcast Changing Our Stories wanting, “freedom to follow my curiosity,” Smardon said. She hopes “to pursue big questions, bigger than I could approach with daily news.”
Smardon craves wisdom from “stories that will help us navigate the way forward in changing our lives,” she said. I’m interested in how the human race is transforming itself in the face of so much rapid change.”
Utah women have faced a unique mix of cultural expectations and gender stereotypes, yet many have defied the odds to become leaders in business and community. From the resilience of FLDS women to the trailblazers transforming Utah’s economy, their stories reveal the strength and spirit that continue to drive change in the state.
What’s it like to be an ambitious woman in a community that has long enforced submissive roles? As FLDS women build businesses and push for change, are they quietly challenging the men who once held all the power? Are they seeking escape, or redefining their place within the traditions they were born into?
Lisa Peterson’s Dirt Roads Couture in Ogden is booming with unique finds, from custom bleached flannels to hand-forged Damascus knives. Meet the creative vendors and discover what makes this women-led boutique a local favorite, including vibrant pop-up events and a thriving community of makers.
