The Power of Collaboration: Empowering Women and Girls | Dr. Susan Madsen

Dr. Susan Madsen, a renowned community leader in Utah, discusses her initiatives to empower women and girls in the latest episode of the Full Confidence Ahead podcast. As the founding director of the Utah Women Leadership Project, Dr. Madsen has launched the Boulder Way Forward Initiative, which aims to address various challenges faced by women in Utah through collaboration and systemic change. The conversation focuses on Dr. Madsen's personal journey and the importance of education and purpose in empowering women. They also discuss the significance of male allyship and the need for change in creating a more inclusive and equal society. The episode concludes with a discussion on the Boulder Way Forward Initiative's 18 different spokes and how listeners can get involved. Overall, this episode highlights the importance of confidence, leadership, and collective action in promoting gender equality and empowering women and girls.

(00:00:04) Dr. Susan Madsen: Empowering Women in Utah

(00:05:18) The Drive for Education

(00:10:57) The Power of Purpose

(00:16:47) The Need for Change

(00:22:23) The Boulder Way Forward

(00:29:00) Developing Confidence and Leadership