Utah Women & Leadership Podcast

Utah Women: Finance and Home & Family

Dr. Susan R. Madsen Season 1 Episode 181

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In this episode, Dr. Susan Madsen explores two major areas from newly released 2025 white papers titled “Women, Finance, & Education 2025: Utahns’ Awareness, Understanding, and Attitudes” and “Home, Health, Community, & Allyship 2025: Utahns’ Awareness, Understanding, and Attitudes.” Drawing on findings from an 83‑item survey of more than 5,200 Utahns, this conversation highlights how perceptions, experiences, and challenges have shifted for Utah women and girls over the past three years. Dr. Madsen is joined by two Bolder Way Forward advisors—Melanie Jewkes and Alyssa DeHart—to discuss the challenges, trends, and opportunities shaping the lives of Utah women and girls today.

Guests

Melanie Jewkes

Extension Professor, Utah State University
Bolder Way Forward Advisor — Finance Spoke  
Melanie works to empower women of all ages to achieve financial security and long‑term sustainability. 

Alyssa DeHart

CEO & Founder, Utah Advocacy Coalition
Bolder Way Forward Advisor — Home & Family Spoke  
Alyssa leads statewide efforts to support healthy families and elevate the voices of people living with disabilities across Utah.

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