Jun 4, 202531 min
Writing is an act of celebration. In all my books, I’m celebrating something—whether it’s grizzly bears, the Himalayas, or the paramedic experience – Kevin Grange Join host Emy Digrappa on Winds of Change as she sits...
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What's Your Why?
Hosted by Wyoming Humanities | ThinkWY · society · EN
About this Podcast:
What’s Your Why? The Authors JourneyEvery writer has a story—long before the first word is written. "What's Your Why?" is the podcast where authors share the journeys, inspirations, and defining moments that shaped their craft. Whether you're a book lover, an aspiring writer, or simply fascinated by the creative process, this show takes you beyond the pages and into the minds of storytellers. Join Emy diGrappa, Executive Producer, Wyoming Humanities, as we explore the passion, struggles, and triumphs that drive authors to write. Through in-depth interviews and solo reflections, we uncover the why behind the words—because behind every book, there’s a journey worth telling. Tune in and get inspired by the voices behind the stories.
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What is What's Your Why? about?
What’s Your Why? The Authors JourneyEvery writer has a story, long before the first word is written. "What's Your Why?" is the podcast where authors share the journeys, inspirations, and defining moments that shaped their craft.
Who hosts What's Your Why??
What's Your Why? is hosted by Wyoming Humanities | ThinkWY. The show has published 154 episodes to date.
What has What's Your Why? covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Grizzlies, Paramedics, and the Power of Storytelling with Kevin Grange" (4 June 2025, 31 minutes), "Myths of the American West: A Conversation with Historian Betsy Gaines Quammen" (28 May 2025, 40 minutes), and "🎙 From Frat House to Feature Film: Max Marshall’s Wild Journey Through Crime, Culture & EDM" (21 May 2025, 40 minutes).
How often does What's Your Why? publish?
What's Your Why? publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 35 minutes across 154 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on What's Your Why??
Booking probability for What's Your Why? is 25%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. What's Your Why? requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. What's Your Why?'s contact route on record: verified email.
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The strongest fits for What's Your Why? are Artists, Writers & Performers. What's Your Why? has a society audience.
About the host
Wyoming Humanities | ThinkWY hosts What's Your Why?, a society podcast with 154 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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May 28, 202540 minThe cowboy myth isn’t just about nostalgia—it’s a symbol of independence that still defines Western identity, for better or worse. – Betsy Gaines Quammen Join host Emy Digrappa on What's Your Why? The Author's Journey...
Episode #152
🎙 From Frat House to Feature Film: Max Marshall’s Wild Journey Through Crime, Culture & EDM
May 21, 202540 min“It wasn’t just a drug story—it was about memory loss, collective blackouts, and how privilege lets some people escape consequences entirely.” — Max Marshall on the themes behind Among the Bros In this episode of What’s...
May 14, 202530 min“You can actually be whole only if you have both sides of yourself included in your identity.” Rebecca Balcárcel In this episode of What's Your Why?, host Emy Digrappa sits down with Guatemalan Anglo-American author and...
Apr 30, 202543 minYou can’t wait for inspiration. You have to develop a habit. Even when you don’t feel like writing, you show up—and the mind begins to wake up. – Tracy Daugherty In this episode of What’s Your Why?, host Emy DiGrappa...
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Mar 6, 202541 min"The land has always been my touching stone." – Rachel Berg In this episode, I sit down with Rachel Berg, a multifaceted artist whose work blends diverse cultural influences and artistic mediums. Rachel's unique...
Dec 5, 202432 min"Become the honey pot and the bees will come." - Zeahlot Lopez Welcome to "Empower and Lead: Women's Journey in Entrepreneurship." Are you tirelessly proving your worth and significance, yet still feeling unfulfilled...
Nov 14, 202432 min"When you take time to listen to yourself and to be excited and to celebrate that individuality, I think it creates such a rich opportunity for conversation and real, authentic connection with people." - Carrie Klewin...
Oct 31, 202430 minI think everybody should read picture books, whether you're three or 90 or, in fact, 97, like my mom. - Catherine Barr I absolutely love what I do and embrace the endlessly fascinating, collaborative journey of working...
Episode #145
From Family Trauma to Advocacy: An Intimate Portrait of Living with Mental Illness: Meg Kissinger
Oct 10, 202439 minThere's two kinds of families, those with mental illness and those who don't have mental illness yet. - Thomas Insel Are you seeking to overcome stigma and family trauma associated with mental illness? Join Emy Digrappa...
Episode #144
Beyond Cowboys and Indians: Seeking Common Ground in the American Frontier with Stephen Aron
Sep 19, 202443 minEven for all the problems that it brings forward, it also brings forward possibilities and promise. - Stephen Aron Discover the American West's alternative history. In this What’s Your Why? podcast we discover some of...
Aug 22, 202433 minDid you know that the first Native American to chair the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) grew up on a Navajo reservation in Arizona and faced tremendous challenges on her journey to higher education? Her...
Jul 18, 202439 minIt's almost like someone telling you that your child is wrong - I mean, she'd be really perfect if you would just change her hair and add some freckles and then make her taller. - Traci Jones Traci Jones, an...
May 9, 202459 min"How do we move forward? How do we hold the past in all its complexity and move forward?" - Rebecca Clarren "I think we're all here to be a good ancestor. How do we not create mess for our children and grandchildren to...
Episode #140
Sleepless Nights, Epic Road Trips, and the Magic of Books: A Conversation with Mason Engel
Apr 4, 202435 minI had become a writer. The habit had stuck, and I fell in love with books and reading and writing, and the rest of the path unfurled from there. - Mason Engel Discover the epic journey of Mason Engel, who embarked on a...
Mar 7, 202438 min"You can move mountains when you're happy and you're motivated and you're getting rewarded for your actions." – Susan Rogers In this episode of "What's Your Why?" hosted by Emy Digrappa, you'll dive into the captivating...
Feb 22, 202449 min"I was given a gift with my hand, that it was a tool to start to get people talking about what they're hiding and to share my journey of unhiding, so that wherever people found themselves on this continuum of hiding and...
Episode #137
The Evolution of an Environmentalist: From Counterinsurgency to Anti-Poaching: Damien Mander
Feb 1, 202415 minThe Evolution of an Environmentalist: From Counterinsurgency to Anti-Poaching: Damien Mander "If we don't protect it, there's going to be nothing left. This is our backyard. There's a responsibility upon all of us to...
Jan 18, 202421 minRenowned comedian W. Kamau Bell fearlessly challenges societal norms and amplifies underrepresented voices, sparking conversations on race and identity in America. W. Kamau Bell shared his journey of self-discovery and...
Dec 14, 202317 min“ Just treat people the same way you treat anyone else. Don't just assume something about someone and just truly see them for what they can become. ” - Tanner Dunn In this episode of What's Your Why? hosted by Emy...
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Rebecca Clarren
author of The Cost of Free Land
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Susan Rogers
Professor and Director of the Music Perception and Cognition Laboratory at Berklee School of Music, Physicians for National Health Program
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Ruth Rathblott
Author of ”Single Handedly,” TEDx and Inspirational Speaker, and Award-Winning Nonprofit Leader
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W. Kamau Bell
director of We Need to Talk About Cosby
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