This is Not a Back-up Plan

In this final for now episode, I interviewed Utah author Shannon Hale. Thank you so much for listening. I have loved sharing these episodes with you. I am not sure what the future will bring, but I am looking forward to more great conversations and stories. Find Shannon's books at your local library or bookstore. Learn more about her work here: shannonhale.com Find Shannon on Instagram: @squeetus Find this podcast on Instagram: @not.a.backup.plan Email me: matilynkay@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matilyn-mortensen/support

For this episode, I interviewed my friend Yándary Chatwin about her ambition journey. I met Yandary while working on a podcast project for Utah Women Run (formerly Real Women Run), which is an awesome organization in Utah helping women run for office. You'll hear her share more about it in this interview. I hope you enjoy the conversation. Learn more about Utah Women Run: utahwomenrun.org Learn more about Better Boundaries: betterboundaries.org Follow Yándary on Instagram: @yandary Follow this podcast on Instagram: @not.a.backup.plan Email me: matilynkay@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matilyn-mortensen/support

In this episode, I interviewed my friend Hannah McDonald. We met at Utah State while studying journalism. Now, Hannah has started medical school! This conversation was recorded before she was accepted and we chatted about how she decided to make this career change. Find this podcast on Instagram @not.a.backup.plan Email me at matilynkay@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matilyn-mortensen/support

Hello! I am back from a rather long, unintentional break. To end this break, I am releasing what will be the final four episodes of my podcast for now. This episode features an interview with Jessica Pauly and Stevie Munz. While teaching at Utah Valley University, the pair did a research project on how women perceive their education. Watch a presentation about their research here. Get their book here. Follow this podcast on Instagram @not.a.backup.plan. Email me at matilynkay@gmail.com. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matilyn-mortensen/support

In this episode, Matilyn interviews her friend Savannah Perkins about her experience starting an Amazon Delivery business and how she's rethinking being a small business owner to match her goals and values. Follow Savannah on Instagram: @savperky Find Savannah on LinkedIn: Savannah Toni Perkins Follow this podcast on Instagram: @not.a.backup.plan Email Matilyn: matilynkay@gmail.com Patreon Link: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/MatilynKay⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Episode music: "At The Count" and "Something Elated" by Broke for Free --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matilyn-mortensen/support

In this week's episode, Matilyn interviews Rachel Garrett the executive director and founder of Common Thread. Common Thread is a non-profit serving teens in Utah impacted by trauma. Many of these teens have also been impacted by the foster care system. In this conversation, the two talk about what led Rachel to create this organization and how this work relates to her ambition story. Follow Rachel on Instagram: @rachgarrett Follow Common Thread on Instagram: @commonthread_community Learn more about Common Thread: www.commonthreadut.com Follow this podcast on Instagram: @not.a.backup.plan Email Matilyn: matilynkay@gmail.com Patreon Link: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/MatilynKay⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Episode music: "At The Count" and "Something Elated" by Broke for Free --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matilyn-mortensen/support

This week, Matilyn chats with musician Cherie Call about her music career and her experience as a single adult in Utah through most of her 20s. Find Cherie online: cheriecall.com Follow this podcast on Instagram: @not.a.backup.plan Email Matilyn: matilynkay@gmail.com Patreon Link: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/MatilynKay⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Episode music: "At The Count" and "Something Elated" by Broke for Free --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matilyn-mortensen/support

In this week's episode, Matilyn interviews Emily from the @living.for.hope Instagram account about what led to her moving to NYC to get her master's degree. The two discuss Emily's experience adapting to a new city, making friends, and the role her ambition has played in her life. Follow Emily on Instagram: @living.for.hope Follow this podcast on Instagram: @not.a.backup.plan Email Matilyn: matilynkay@gmail.com Patreon Link: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/MatilynKay⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Episode music: "At The Count" and "Something Elated" by Broke for Free --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matilyn-mortensen/support

In this week's episode, Matilyn interviews her dad's cousin Karma Thompson. Over the past few years, Karma has become a very important person in Matilyn's life and the two have had many conversations about life and careers. In this conversation, the two chat about the unique twists and turns Karma's career took and the importance of giving yourself options. Follow this podcast on Instagram: @not.a.backup.plan Email Matilyn: matilynkay@gmail.com Patreon Link: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/MatilynKay⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Episode music: "At The Count" and "Something Elated" by Broke for Free --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matilyn-mortensen/support

In this episode, Matilyn interviews Liz Reyes, one of the co-founders of the shoe company Sols. Though Liz didn't grow up thinking she'd start a business, she's always had an entrepreneurial streak. The two discuss what led her to where she is today, the community she is creating with her business, as well as her recent cross-country move. shopsols.com Follow this podcast on Instagram: @not.a.backup.plan Email Matilyn: matilynkay@gmail.com Patreon Link: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/MatilynKay⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Episode music: "At The Count" and "Something Elated" by Broke for Free --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matilyn-mortensen/support

This week Matilyn interviews Lily Shimbashi, founder and creator of The Sports.ish. The tagline for The Sports.ish is "not your boyfriend's sports news," and the social media accounts and podcast explore the intersection of sports and pop culture and all the fun things surrounding sports culture. In this interview, the two chat about why Lily created this platform and how her goals have evolved through it's making. ⁠The Sports.ish Follow this podcast on Instagram: @not.a.backup.plan Email Matilyn: matilynkay@gmail.com Patreon Link: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/MatilynKay⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Episode music: "At The Count" and "Something Elated" by Broke for Free --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matilyn-mortensen/support

This week Matilyn is joined by return guest—Madi Murphy of the Bad Broadcast. They chat about Madi's ambitions growing up and the ways she still is connected to certain elements. They also chat about the ways her priorities have changed as she has grown up. The Bad Broadcast Follow this podcast on Instagram: @not.a.backup.plan Email Matilyn: matilynkay@gmail.com Patreon Link: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/MatilynKay⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Episode music: "At The Count" and "Something Elated" by Broke for Free --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matilyn-mortensen/support

This week, Matilyn talks to her friend Alli about how Alli's relationship with ambition has changed, especially in light of being diagnosed with a chronic illness. The Nap Ministry (founded by Tricia Hersey) on Instagram Work Appropriate with Anne Helen Peterson, "Disability at Work" My Body and Other Crumbling Empires Follow Alli on Twitter: @narcdreams Follow this podcast on Instagram: @not.a.backup.plan Email Matilyn: matilynkay@gmail.com Patreon Link: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/MatilynKay⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Episode music: "At The Count" and "Something Elated" by Broke for Free --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matilyn-mortensen/support

In this episode, Matilyn is joined by Meg Conley (creator of the homeculture newsletter). The two talk about how Meg's ambitions have evolved over her life, and the scam that stay-at-home motherhood and girl bossing can be. They discuss creating a third way between these two extremes and how Meg is embracing this tension in her life. The Untold Story of the Star Spangled Banner (First Name Basis) Motherhood: An unexpected act of resistance (First Name Basis) Screaming on the Inside by Jessica Grose Subscribe to Meg's homeculture newsletter Follow Meg on Instagram: @_megconley Follow Matilyn on Twitter: @matilynkay Follow this podcast on Instagram: @not.a.backup.plan Email Matilyn: matilynkay@gmail.com Patreon Link: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/MatilynKay⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Episode music: "At The Count" and "Something Elated" by Broke for Free --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matilyn-mortensen/support

This week Matilyn chat's with her friend Chloe about the way Chloe's feelings about ambition and her career have changed over time. Pantsuit Politics Juneteenth Podcast First Name Basis Juneteenth Podcast Follow Chloe on Instagram: @chloeroblyer Follow Running Start on Instagram: @runningstart Follow Under the Umbrella on Instagram: @undertheumbrellabookstore Follow Matilyn on Twitter: @matilynkay Follow this podcast on Instagram: @not.a.backup.plan Email Matilyn: matilynkay@gmail.com Patreon Link: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/MatilynKay⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Episode music: "At The Count" and "Something Elated" by Broke for Free --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matilyn-mortensen/support

In this week's episode, Matilyn interviews Lindsay Haslam about the way her feelings about her career and ambition have ebbed and flowed throughout her life. They also chat about Lindsay's newest challenge—getting a master's degree in a field very different from anything she has done before—and why she decided to do that. Follow Lindsay on Instagram: @lindsay.haslam Follow Matilyn on Twitter: @matilynkay Follow this podcast on Instagram: @not.a.backup.plan Email Matilyn: matilynkay@gmail.com Patreon Link: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/MatilynKay⁠⁠⁠⁠ Episode music: "At The Count" and "Something Elated" by Broke for Free --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matilyn-mortensen/support

In this week's episode, Matilyn interviews Delaney Dangerfield about her shop the Salt Lake Sewciety. Delaney opened the store during the pandemic because she wanted somewhere local where she could shop for high quality apparel fabrics, but that shop didn't exist in her community. The two chat about the challenges, as well as what Delaney has loved about the experience. Vote for the women's sports complex to come to SLC here (it's professional application 1). www.saltlakesewciety.com Salt Lake Sewciety on Instagram: @saltlakesewciety Follow Matilyn on Twitter: @matilynkay Follow this podcast on Instagram: @not.a.backup.plan Email Matilyn: matilynkay@gmail.com Patreon Link: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/MatilynKay⁠⁠⁠ Episode music: "At The Count" and "Something Elated" by Broke for Free --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matilyn-mortensen/support

This week Matilyn interviewed a friend from high school, Clara Cummings, about her unexpected career in tech. They talk about how Clara's passions growing up and in college prepared her for this path, and some of the other unexpected things she is doing. Salt Lake Tribune Column: https://www.sltrib.com/religion/2023/04/18/natalie-brown-education-this-is/ Follow Clara on Instagram: @orangishblish, @c2.bakes Follow Matilyn on Twitter: @matilynkay Follow this podcast on Instagram: @not.a.backup.plan Patreon Link: ⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/MatilynKay⁠⁠ Episode music: "At The Count" and "Something Elated" by Broke for Free --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matilyn-mortensen/support

Back to regularly scheduled programming! March Sisters Madness is over and this week Matilyn interviewed Lindsay about a dream trip she saved and planned for years before finally taking it last year. Follow Lindsay on Instagram and find her travel photos here: @lindsaymeganb Follow Matilyn on Twitter: @matilynkay Follow this podcast on Instagram: @not.a.backup.plan Patreon Link: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/MatilynKay⁠ Episode music: "At The Count" and "Something Elated" by Broke for Free --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matilyn-mortensen/support

It's the final week of March Sister Madness! Matilyn is joined by Jenny Williams, co-host of the Eat Like a Heroine podcast and the artist behind the Carrot Top Paper Shop) to talk all things Little Women and food. Enjoy! Find Jenny on Instagram: @carrottoppapershop Find the Carrot Top Paper Shop online Eat Like a Heroine podcast March Sisters Madness reading calendar Follow Matilyn on Twitter: @matilynkay Follow this podcast on Instagram: @not.a.backup.plan Patreon Link: https://www.patreon.com/MatilynKay Episode music: "At The Count" and "Something Elated" by Broke for Free --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matilyn-mortensen/support

For the third week of March Sisters Madness, Matilyn chatted with Meg Walter (co-host of the Hive Mind and Strangerville podcasts and a writer and editor at the Deseret News) about various film adaptations of Little Women. Find Meg on Instagram: @meg.walter Find Meg on Twitter: @MegMorleyWalter March Sisters Madness reading calendar Follow Matilyn on Twitter: @matilynkay Follow this podcast on Instagram: @not.a.backup.plan Patreon Link: https://www.patreon.com/MatilynKay Episode music: "At The Count" and "Something Elated" by Broke for Free --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matilyn-mortensen/support

It's week two of March Sisters Madness and Matilyn interviewed Alli Hoff Kosik, host of the podcast SSR, about the book. It's Matilyn's favorite story of all time and Alli's favorite classic. In this episode, the two talk about why the story is so enduring and also some of the people the book leaves out. Apologies because Matilyn's audio in this episode is not ideal, but luckily Alli sounds great. Find Alli on the internet Find SSR on the internet March Sisters Madness reading calendar Follow Matilyn on Twitter: @matilynkay Follow this podcast on Instagram: @not.a.backup.plan Patreon Link: https://www.patreon.com/MatilynKay Episode music: "At The Count" and "Something Elated" by Broke for Free --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/matilyn-mortensen/support

Hello, friends and happy March Sisters Madness! In this week's episode Matilyn interviews Allison Horrocks of the Dolls of Our Lives podcast (formerly the American Girls Pod) about her relationship to Little Women, specifically Beth March. The two also chat about how the March Sisters would connect with the American Girls Collection and what they would be up to in 2023. Find Allison on the internet: @allisonhorrocks Dolls of Our Lives March Sisters Madness reading calendar Follow Matilyn on Twitter: @matilynkay Follow this podcast on Instagram: @not.a.backup.plan Patreon Link: https://www.patreon.com/MatilynKay Episode music: "At The Count" and "Something Elated" by Broke for Free --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/matilyn-mortensen/support

In this week's episode, Matilyn interviewed Rachel Rueckert about her memoir "East Winds." The two discussed Rachel's experience with writing her book and the work she has done over the years to redefine not only her perception of marriage but also her perception of herself and her ambition. Find Rachel on the internet: rachelrueckert.com March Sisters Madness reading calendar Follow Matilyn on Twitter: @matilynkay Follow this podcast on Instagram: @not.a.backup.plan Patreon Link: https://www.patreon.com/MatilynKay Episode music: "At The Count" and "Something Elated" by Broke for Free --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/matilyn-mortensen/support

In last week's episode, Matilyn interviewed Kirsten Cadden (@monetyalks.kirsten) a certified financial planner about some of the basics of financial planning and how to set yourself up for success. This week Kirsten answers listener questions from Instagram. Follow Matilyn on Twitter: @matilynkay Follow this podcast on Instagram: @not.a.backup.plan Patreon Link: https://www.patreon.com/MatilynKay Episode music: "At The Count" and "Something Elated" by Broke for Free --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/matilyn-mortensen/support

Financial planning can be overwhelming to think about, but is so necessary. In this week's episode, Matilyn interviews Kirsten Cadden (@monetyalks.kirsten) a certified financial planner about some of the basics of financial planning and how to set yourself up for success. Come back next week for part two where Kirsten answers listener questions from Instagram. Follow Matilyn on Twitter: @matilynkay Follow this podcast on Instagram: @not.a.backup.plan Patreon Link: https://www.patreon.com/MatilynKay Episode music: "At The Count" and "Something Elated" by Broke for Free --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/matilyn-mortensen/support

In this week's episode, Matilyn interviews Mindy Rickard, the Advance Care Planning Team project coordinator for Larimer County, Co, about how to create an advance healthcare directive. Everyone over 18 should have this document to ensure that someone they trust would have the legal power to make medical decisions for them if they were unable to do that for themselves. While creating this document can seem overwhelming, Mindy provides some great resources for getting started. Resources to get started: theconversationproject.org and fivewishes.org Follow Matilyn on Twitter: @matilynkay Follow this podcast on Instagram: @not.a.backup.plan Patreon Link: https://www.patreon.com/MatilynKay Episode music: "At The Count" and "Something Elated" by Broke for Free --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/matilyn-mortensen/support

Happy New Year! The podcast is back and this week Matilyn is chatting with Becca and Syd of the Good Girls Gone Sad Podcast. Enjoy this conversation about the origins of the Syd and Becca's podcast, how being a good girl shaped their feelings on dating and marriage and how those feelings have changed over time. Find Becca and Syd on Instagram: @GoodGirlsGoneSad, @syd.the.king, @thebeccastephenson Follow Matilyn on Twitter: @matilynkay Follow this podcast on Instagram: @not.a.backup.plan Patreon Link: https://www.patreon.com/MatilynKay Episode music: "At The Count" and "Something Elated" by Broke for Free --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/matilyn-mortensen/support

Merry Christmas! In this episode, Matilyn reflects a little bit on 2022 and shares a story she told at a Moth-style party last year. If This is Not a Back-up Plan has been an important part of your 2022, please rate and review on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Follow Matilyn on Twitter: @matilynkay Follow this podcast on Instagram: @not.a.backup.plan Patreon Link: https://www.patreon.com/MatilynKay Episode music: "At The Count" by Broke for Free and "Buying Presents" by Borrtex, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/

In this week's episode, Matilyn interviews Madeline Thatcher about the role poetry plays in her life. The two talk about how Madie started writing poetry, how it's helped her learn about herself, and how Madie uses it to connect to her ancestors. They also discuss ways to integrate more creativity into your life, and how the process of writing poetry can be powerful (even if you don't think you are a writer!). Oh, and they quote A LOT of Taylor Swift. Find Madie on the Internet: @missmadiejean Follow Matilyn on Twitter: @matilynkay Follow this podcast on Instagram: @not.a.backup.plan Patreon Link: https://www.patreon.com/MatilynKay Episode music: "At The Count" and "Something Elated" by Broke for Free

As a kick-off to the December holidays, Aubry Bennion came back to talk about her favorite ways to celebrate! For most of her adult life, Aubry has lived far away from her immediate family which has led to her celebrating in a wide variety of ways. In this episode, Matilyn and Aubry talk about giving yourself permission to enjoy the holidays by doing more of what makes you happy and opting out of traditions and events that don't bring joy. Find Aubry on the Internet: @aubryeliz Follow Matilyn on Twitter: @matilynkay Follow this podcast on Instagram: @not.a.backup.plan Patreon Link: https://www.patreon.com/MatilynKay Episode music: "At The Count" and "Something Elated" by Broke for Free --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

This summer, Becky Smith bought a bike and it was the best summer of her life. It was the first time she had owned her own bike in about 15 years and the experience helped her connect with her inner child in new ways while bringing joy into her life. Find Becky on Instagram: @Becky_Smitty Find Becky's podcast, Hey, I Like You, on Instagram: @heyilikeyou_podcast Follow Matilyn on Twitter: @matilynkay Follow this podcast on Instagram: @not.a.backup.plan Patreon Link: https://www.patreon.com/MatilynKay Episode music: "Plane Tickets" Beth Keeping --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In 2019, Beth Keeping decided to book a solo trip to Southeast Asia to celebrate herself as a single woman. Now, the singer-songwriter has released a song inspired by her love of traveling and honoring her life just the way it is. In this week's episode, Matilyn chats with Beth about her new song "Plane Tickets." The two discuss why she wrote it, how traveling has become an important part of her life, and what got Beth through the COVID lockdown. Find Beth and her music on social and streaming platforms as Beth Keeping. Follow Matilyn on Twitter: @matilynkay Follow this podcast on Instagram: @not.a.backup.plan Patreon Link: https://www.patreon.com/MatilynKay Full episode transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/137vRZDi4a4o1c5mbJGDL0mg02l32Dfhu/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=114504343488985285975&rtpof=true&sd=true Episode music: "Plane Tickets" Beth Keeping --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

This week Matilyn is chatting with Amelia Rose Zimlich of the C'est La Me podcast about her life post-college graduation. The two talk about the pros (more time to read! no homework!) and the cons, as well as how Amelia Rose is setting new goals for herself now that the structure of college is gone. Find Amelia Rose on the Internet: https://www.cestlamepodcast.com/ Follow Matilyn on Twitter: @matilynkay Follow this podcast on Instagram: @not.a.backup.plan Patreon Link: https://www.patreon.com/MatilynKay Full episode transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/18A9J6evsG1UISz7FP2fyIyWqtnCwNL35/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=114504343488985285975&rtpof=true&sd=true Episode music: "At The Count" and "Something Elated" by Broke for Free --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Friday night is the new Wednesday morning. Matilyn is back from vacation and this week her guest is Natalee Allen. Natalee and Matilyn chat about how Natalee started sewing and how she has been incorporating this important hobby into her life as an adult. They also discuss different ways to think about hobbies and the importance of considering whether or not you want to monetize a creative skill and allowing yourself to do things simply for pleasure. Follow Natalee on Instagram: @nataleeofthepasture Follow Natalee on Twitter: @natmypresident Follow Matilyn on Twitter: @matilynkay Follow this podcast on Instagram: @not.a.backup.plan Patreon Link: https://www.patreon.com/MatilynKay Full episode transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kAfrLmCMZ0zl49zjj7XyyGE138uX3mdq/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=114504343488985285975&rtpof=true&sd=true Episode music: "At The Count" and "Something Elated" by Broke for Free --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this week's episode, Matilyn interviews her friend Annie Foster about how she has been re-imaging her life over the past few years. Annie and Matilyn went to Utah State University together and Annie was one of the first people Matilyn discussed what it would be like to never get married. In this conversation, Annie tells Matilyn about how she is building a fulfilling life, despite things looking different than she planned. Follow Matilyn on Twitter: @matilynkay Follow this podcast on Instagram: @not.a.backup.plan Patreon Link: https://www.patreon.com/MatilynKay Full episode transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/18VC4ZijcMRAeRR31r5LqGSldm6dNqGeN/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=114504343488985285975&rtpof=true&sd=true Episode music: "At The Count" and "Something Elated" by Broke for Free --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

The home buying conversation continues! In this episode, Matilyn interviews Timber Kalkbrenner, a mortgage advisor, about starting the home-buying process. If you are thinking you may want to buy a home at some point, this episode will give you the tools to understand how to get started and to ask the necessary questions. Follow Timber on Instagram: @timber_home Follow Matilyn on Twitter: @matilynkay Follow this podcast on Instagram: @not.a.backup.plan Patreon Link: https://www.patreon.com/MatilynKay Full episode transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YQwzCwMn6JjW_CGh20oRAmPWHxg8dDEl/edit#heading=h.1kdwbcjj79u2 Episode music: "At The Count" and "Something Elated" by Broke for Free --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

This week's episode is the first of two about buying a home. Buying a home is an intimidating process, especially for single women whose decision to buy a home alone often goes against social norms. In this episode, Matilyn shares her experience with home buying and why she decided to become a homeowner. Though it's been a good experience overall, she shares the things that have been hard (or just annoying, like people's assumption that her house is attached to a husband) and what she considered in making her decision. Next week, Matilyn will interview Timber Kalkbrenner, a mortgage advisor, about what to know if you are curious about buying a home and how to start the process. Follow Matilyn on Twitter: @matilynkay Follow this podcast on Instagram: @not.a.backup.plan Patreon Link: https://www.patreon.com/MatilynKay Full episode transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/14alB_BQ37t7rOwfmX-2vLMOfFTMrMDP_/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=114504343488985285975&rtpof=true&sd=true Episode music: "At The Count" and "Something Elated" by Broke for Free --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Earlier this summer, Matilyn's friend Ellis move to Helena, Montana to start an exciting new job as the statehouse reporter for Yellowstone Public Radio. however, this meant she would be living a few hours away from her partner and working remotely. In this episode, Matilyn and Ellis chat about her experience-- the things that have been good, the things that have been hard, and what she is doing to help herself adjust. Follow Matilyn on Twitter: @matilynkay Follow this podcast on Instagram: @not.a.backup.plan Patreon Link: https://www.patreon.com/MatilynKay Full episode transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Ebc9A81GlcsJSXcW9Yx5Q0r_gnard1Ij/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=114504343488985285975&rtpof=true&sd=true Episode music: "At The Count" and "Something Elated" by Broke for Free --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

This week Matilyn is answering listener questions. She talks more about why she started the podcast and how her love of historical fiction shaped her interest in women's issues and influenced her view of the world. Visit Utahwomeninthemoney.org and use the code "Matilyn22" to attend the Women in the Money Conference for free next week! Follow Matilyn on Twitter: @matilynkay Follow this podcast on Instagram: @not.a.backup.plan Email Matilyn: matilynkay@gmail.com Patreon Link: https://www.patreon.com/MatilynKay Episode music: "At The Count" and "Something Elated" by Broke for Free --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In a world designed for families, cooking for one is tricky. Matilyn and Rebecca Clyde from the Nourish Nutrition Blog chatted this week about how single women can rethink cooking and adjust the practice to better fit their life. Find Rebecca online: https://www.nourishnutritionblog.com/about-rebecca/ Rebecca's links: Meal Planning for One How to Build a Pantry for One Free Cooking for One eCookbook Email ask me anything questions to Matilyn: matilynkay@gmail.com Follow Matilyn on Twitter: @matilynkay Follow this podcast on Instagram: @not.a.backup.plan Patreon Link: https://www.patreon.com/MatilynKay Full episode transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1wO5hz0ZfQ4-Gh8ULUq9gix4ZGIGgBZc4/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=114504343488985285975&rtpof=true&sd=true Episode music: "At The Count" and "Something Elated" by Broke for Free --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this week's episode, Matilyn chats with Susan Spears, a member of the Utah Women in the Money board, and Alicia Nelson-Bell, an Empowering Financial Wellness Coordinator from the Utah State Extension, about the upcoming Women in the Money conference. This conference will be held virtually and in person on Sept. 15 and Sept. 16 and provides education on a wide variety of financial topics from investing to saving to budgeting to salary negotiations. Matilyn and her guests chat about the conference, what attendees can expect and how to set aside financial anxiety and focus on your goals while attending. To register, visit Utahwomeninthemoney.org and use the code "Matilyn22" for free registration. Email ask me anything questions to Matilyn by Aug. 30: matilynkay@gmail.com Follow Matilyn on Twitter: @matilynkay Follow this podcast on Instagram: @not.a.backup.plan Patreon Link: https://www.patreon.com/MatilynKay Full episode transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ugAweAsSLso2PKorWqLXKAX7_PX3UVZb/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=114504343488985285975&rtpof=true&sd=true Episode music: "At The Count" and "Something Elated" by Broke for Free --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

This week's guest is South Salt Lake City Councilmember, Natalie Pinkney. Natalie is entering her third year of service as an at-large city council member for South Salt Lake and is one of the youngest elected officials in the state. In this episode, Natalie shares her journey to her current office and discusses how young adults can be involved with the policy-making process as well as advice for running for office. Email ask me anything questions to Matilyn by Aug. 30: matilynkay@gmail.com Follow Matilyn on Twitter: @matilynkay Follow this podcast on Instagram: @not.a.backup.plan Patreon Link: https://www.patreon.com/MatilynKay Full episode transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1wGX--lUb2gshS9Q92SbV9BWYo9iHzglE/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=114504343488985285975&rtpof=true&sd=true Episode music: "At The Count" and "Something Elated" by Broke for Free --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this episode Matilyn and her friend Katerina Elshaug discuss Katerina's experience getting a master's degree in Pastoral Studies at Moody Bible Institute in Chicago. Katerina was one of the first six women to graduate from this program and shares her advice on being the only woman in the room. She also shares some of her thoughts for women who want to connect with faith and spirituality but have been caused pain by organized religion. In addition to her studies, Katerina runs an awesome small business on Instagram where she sells thrifted clothes (you can even hire her to go shopping for you!) Find Katerina on Instagram: @youngneighborhoodgrandma, @fancykaterina Find Katerina on Tik Tok: @youngneighborhoodgma Follow Matilyn on Twitter: @matilynkay Follow this podcast on Instagram: @not.a.backup.plan Buy "the Making of Biblical Womanhood" Matilyn's Bookshop.org (Matilyn receives a small commission when you buy books through this link): https://bookshop.org/lists/books-mentioned-on-this-is-not-a-back-up-plan Patreon Link: https://www.patreon.com/MatilynKay Full episode transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1IgZonTlAAUrMu_VwPEyO03-HYpl0rHtZ/edit# Episode music: "At The Count" and "Something Elated" by Broke for Free --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

This week Matilyn is joined by the one and only Madi Murphy of The Bad Broadcast. The topic of the week is simple pleasures and in addition to talking about the things they love, in the spirit of The Bad Broadcast, Madi and Mattie discuss the things that should be a simple pleasure but are not. Listen to new episodes of The Bad Broadcast every Monday. Find Madi on Instagram: @thebadbroadcast Find Madi on Tik Tok: @badbroad Follow Matilyn on Twitter: @matilynkay Follow this podcast on Instagram: @not.a.backup.plan Patreon Link: https://www.patreon.com/MatilynKay Full episode transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Zbm6vdEWo759syviSBE219-EAOMj5nYg/edit#heading=h.fjuv1oou1x1 Episode music: "At The Count" and "Something Elated" by Broke for Free --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

This week's episode is a guide for getting out and exploring independently. Matilyn and her guest Ari Rees chat about Ari's evolution as a solo adventurer over the years and discuss suggestions for becoming more comfortable with solo exploring (hint: it's all about research and preparedness.) Follow Ari on Twitter: @ariwrees Follow Matilyn on Twitter: @matilynkay Follow this podcast on Instagram: @not.a.backup.plan Patreon Link: https://www.patreon.com/MatilynKay Full episode transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Rciy7VULGlWuXIiyZQvd1-gOFUoLzNK_/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=114504343488985285975&rtpof=true&sd=true Episode music: "At The Count" and "Something Elated" by Broke for Free --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Service is a great way to make a difference and can also be a way to invest in your community and make a place feel like home. In episode 13, Matilyn interviews Utah's First Lady Abby Cox about her Show Up initiative. Abby provides advice on how to make a difference in short and long-term ways, and how to use your voice to advocate for change. Follow Abby on Instagram and Twitter: @abbypalmercox, @showuputah Show Up Website: showuputah.org Check your Utah voter registration, get more information about voting: vote.utah.org Follow Matilyn on Twitter: @matilynkay Follow this podcast on Instagram: @not.a.backup.plan Patreon Link: https://www.patreon.com/MatilynKay Full episode transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1dvpLey2OYrwTDVOBYqOr4ro7ZIsXteWF/edit#heading=h.fjuv1oou1x1 Episode music: "At The Count" and "Something Elated" by Broke for Free --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this week's episode, Matilyn is interviewing Utah author Ashmae Hoiland. Matilyn and Ashmae discuss writing as a process of self-discovery. Ashmae talks about the role writing has played in her life, why you should stop worrying about whether or not you can call yourself a writer, and shares tips for making writing a part of your life. Follow Ashmae on Instagram and Twitter: @birdsofashmae Mine to Tell website: minetotell.com Buy Ashmae's book "A New Constellation" through Matilyn's Bookshop.org (Matilyn receives a small commission when you buy books through this link): https://bookshop.org/lists/books-mentioned-on-this-is-not-a-back-up-plan Read Ashmae's Poem "Second Amendment" here: https://www.instagram.com/p/CeB_RUtPu5v/?fbclid=IwAR2Pmt31y2ZCzaXzIqO9y-idJKTHYZE_owW6L8T0joNuc7tW_9FU82GDrNA Support efforts to end gun violence: everytown.org Follow Matilyn on Twitter: @matilynkay Follow this podcast on Instagram: @not.a.backup.plan Patreon Link: https://www.patreon.com/MatilynKay Full episode transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1G19EZhkg1kLrLHXz5Gu3sSbXUPR58OQV/edit# Episode music: "At The Count" and "Something Elated" by Broke for Free --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Spring is here (at least in theory.) In this episode, Matilyn and her guest Jessica Preece are talking about how to start gardening and food preservation and how the act of physically planting things can help you feel more grounded and connected. Follow Jessica on Twitter: @jrpjrpjrp USU Extension Website: extension.usu.edu Follow Matilyn on Twitter: @matilynkay Follow this podcast on Instagram: @not.a.backup.plan Patreon Link: https://www.patreon.com/MatilynKay Full episode transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-5O1qcWzqizRAjQBn1S_kKr9-4GpJ_HZ/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=114504343488985285975&rtpof=true&sd=true Episode music: "At The Count" and "Something Elated" by Broke for Free --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Matilyn's thesis is complete, graduation is over, and we are back in your feed! In honor of Matilyn's 26th birthday, episode 10 of This is Not a Back-up Plan is all about celebrating yourself! Matilyn and her guest Aubry Bennion (who practically has an emergency supply of confetti and balloons at all times) discuss ways to celebrate big milestones as well as ordinary, everyday moments. Because no matter what your life looks like, it is yours to celebrate and enjoy. Follow Aubry on Instagram: @aubryeliz Follow Matilyn on Twitter: @matilynkay Follow this podcast on Instagram: @not.a.backup.plan Patreon Link: https://www.patreon.com/MatilynKay Full episode transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-5O1qcWzqizRAjQBn1S_kKr9-4GpJ_HZ/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=114504343488985285975&rtpof=true&sd=true Episode music: "At The Count" and "Something Elated" by Broke for Free --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Matilyn and her guest Shelby discuss ways to make your clothes work for you so you can think less about what you are wearing and more about what you are doing. Find Shelby on Twitter: @ShelbyHintze Find Shelby on Instagram: @shelbs25, @shelby.buys Shelby's "What I wear to work" interview: https://thegoldengirlblog.com/what-i-wore-to-work-shelby-hintze-producer-at-nbc-affiliate/ Follow Matilyn on Twitter: @matilynkay Follow this podcast on Instagram: @not.a.backup.plan Patreon Link: https://www.patreon.com/MatilynKay Full episode transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xdiGbwALO8YJljbPER-HDLKrX1S_XnPS/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=114504343488985285975&rtpof=true&sd=true Episode music: "At The Count" and "Something Elated" by Broke for Free --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app