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Mandy Fabel sits down with Bayless Sword, a recent Leadership Wyoming Class of 2026 graduate, during the final session in Sheridan. They discuss her first thoughts entering the program at the Pinedale Retreat, three memorable moments from the year, and what it was like to experience Cheyenne from a different perspective than usual. Bayless also talks about an incredible personal journey she shared with the class and closes out with a few words of wisdom for the Class of 2027.

Mandy Fabel sits down with Josh Fuller, Board Chair for Leadership Wyoming and Leadership Wyoming Class of 2019 graduate, during the Pinedale session for Class of 2026. They discuss the immeasurable energy that the first session always brings, how the continuous pursuit of doing challenging things will help you and others grow, and his time as a Leadership Wyoming Board member, closing out with 100 mile races and the leadership lessons that emerge.

We sit down with Josh Dorrell, CEO of the Wyoming Business Council and Facilitator for the Wyoming Academy, to talk about the about leadership, being present, building momentum, and the vision behind the Wyoming Academy.

Mandy Fabel sits down with Linda Walsh, Assistant Director of Leadership Wyoming, who celebrates 15 years with the organization this year. She reflects on the very beginnings of Leadership Wyoming, shares what it's like to watch each class grow and graduate year after year, and tells a few funny stories of how plan B can often turn out better than plan A.

Mandy Fabel sits down with Jerimiah Rieman, Executive Director of the Wyoming County Commissioners Association and Leadership Wyoming Class of 2009 graduate, at the Governor's Business Forum. They discuss his career journey through state government, his current work with county commissioners, and personal reflections on leadership and community in Wyoming - including balancing public service with family life and outdoor pursuits.

Tobey Manganiello and Emi Domoto-Reilly sit inside Emi's charming bed & breakfast and chat about how Emi landed in hospitality, how she manages burnout and the struggles of owning businesses in remote Wyoming, and what makes Pinedale a special community to her.

Mandy Fabel sits down with Bob Grady, venture capitalist and Leadership Wyoming graduate of the Class of 2012, as they chat about his career as a senior policy advisor and chief speechwriter to President George W. Bush, what led him to do Leadership Wyoming, the future of Wyoming's economy, and advice that he would give to his teenage children.

Join Mandy and Leadership Wyoming alum and Board Member Leslie Shakespeare to learn about the history, government structure, and current issues facing the Wind River Reservation.  Leslie Shakespeare is the Acting Rocky Mountain Regional Director of Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA). He has served as as the Acting Rocky Mountain Regional Deputy Director for Indian Services in 2022 and prior to that, as the BIA Superintendent at the Wind River Agency located in Fort Washakie, Wyoming since November 12, 2019. Shakespeare has been committed to bettering Indian Country throughout his career, carrying a deep respect for tribal sovereignty and the traditional and cultural values, beliefs and principles of tribal members and governments. Prior to federal service, he served as the Director of the Eastern Shoshone Tribes Juvenile Service department for eight years. He left that position to become a BIA Law Enforcement Officer committed to keeping reservations safe. After four dedicated years, Shakespeare returned to serving his Tribe and community as the Wyoming Governor’s Tribal Liaison and served as the Vice-Chairman of the Eastern Shoshone Business Council. He is an enrolled member of the Eastern Shoshone Tribe.

Former Member and Speaker of the Wyoming House of Representatives, Kermit Brown, shares his take on learning in public, having difficult conversations, how to disagree without being disagreeable, and some things he's proud of.

Joining us at the Leadership Wyoming annual Alumni Summit this year was keynote speaker Pat Hughes, author of Gracious Space and owner at Trillium Leadership Consulting. Mandy Fabel sat down with Pat the next day to chat more about her talk, "Leading in Complexity."

In May of 2023, Wyoming Military Command Senior Enlisted Leader, Josh Moore, gave a presentation to the Class of 2023 on America's "Near Peer Competitor", China. We asked him to give the same presentation via Zoom for the rest of our Alumni.

Join us in Cheyenne with Governor Gordon's Chief of Staff, Drew Perkins. Drew reminisces on his early years in the Senate—and even before that when his mother was serving in the House of Representatives. He tells us what it's like to be the Chief of Staff, what his favorite role has been over the years, and his take on civility in the legislature.

Jen Crouse, Vice President of Student Affairs, NWCCD & Executive Director, Sheridan College Foundation, shares about her experience in the Brio Collective last fall, and tells a funny story about a recent Leadership Moment written about her. Plus, Jen shares the "short and sweet" version of her life story and how she came to realize her purpose.

Grand Teton National Park Superintendent Chip Jenkins sits down with us and talks about what it's like to be the Superintendent of a National Park, his own personal leadership style, what he loves about his job, and a bit on the future of the park.

Join Leadership Wyoming graduate and Founder of Wy Mindful Mindset, Erin Taylor, as she discusses mindfulness practices and end-of-year routines. This is the final part of the 22-Minute Walk Challenge with Leadership Wyoming, sponsored by Hilltop Bank.