What's Your Why?
What’s Your Why? The Authors Journey
Every 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.
- Update frequency
- every 16 days
- Average duration
- 25 minutes
- Episodes
- 154
- Years Active
- 2017 - 2025
Damien Mander: From Special Operations Sniper To Wildlife Conservationist
Damien was a naval special operations sniper in the Australian Defense Force. When he completed his 12th tour of duty in Iraq he traveled around the world to discover his life meaning and passion. He…
Anna Tsouhlarakis: Native American Artist Challenging and Stretching the Boundaries
Anna talks about perceptions, boundaries and expectations that confine Native American Art. Using video, sculpture, installations, and photographs, Anna explores themes of Native identity through con…
Dr. Jeff Lockwood: On censorship and the Free Expression of ideas in America
Dr. Jeffrey Alan Lockwood is an award-winning author and University of Wyoming professor of Natural Sciences and Humanities Author of "Behind the Carbon Curtain", an exploration of how corporate weal…
Kitty Pilgrim: Former CNN Anchor turned Novelist
Kitty Pilgrim worked as a CNN correspondent and news anchor for 24 years. Kitty talks about her career as a woman and single mother working in the CNN newsroom as well as the variety of assignments t…
Author John Hausdoerffer: What is the Future of Wilderness?
Author John Hausdoerffer discusses the Future of Wildness and his new book "Wildness: Relations of People and Place". Co-edited with Gavin Van Horn from the Center for Humans and Nature, Wildness fea…
Justice Marilyn Kite: The first Woman to serve on Wyoming's Supreme Court
Justice Kite shares her insights as the first female to serve on the Wyoming Supreme Court. She talks about growing up in Wyoming, her decision to serve on the State's highest court and her hopes tha…
Diana Mao: Imagine a World without Slavery where every Woman can know her full Potential
President and Co-Founder of Nomi Network, is an abolitionist who works to ensure the complete end of human trafficking in her lifetime. Diana’s faith fuels her drive for justice. Her conviction stems…
Nina McConigley: Award-winning Author reflects on growing up in Wyoming
Author Nina McConigley discusses her family and growing up in Wyoming in a racially diverse family. Explore the humanities in Wyoming at thinkwy.org.
W. Kamau Bell: On Being a socio-political Comedian and Dad
W. Kamau Bell is a sociopolitical comedian and host of the hit Emmy Award nominated CNN docu-series, United Shades of America. W. Kamau Bell talks about his life work as a political comedian and what…
Mike Sullivan: Former Wyoming Governor who Embodies the Spirit of the West
Former Wyoming Gov. Mike Sullivan and U.S Ambassador to Ireland talks civility in politics and how a Democratic governor can serve two terms as governor in a Republican state. Sullivan was a key part…
Zenka: Augmented Reality Artist Challenging us to Embrace Change and New Technology
Challenging us to embrace change and the new technology of our time.
Author Craig Johnson: Stepping out of his Comfort Zone to Create, Write and Explore the West
Just do it! Author Craig Johnson steps out of his comfort zone to create, write and explore the West.
Alan Simpson: Wyoming Senator and Icon passionate about Politics, Civility and family
Former U.S. Senator Alan Simpson’s passion for politics, civility, and family.
Welcome to What's Your Why?
Introducing Wyoming Humanities new podcast “What’s Your WHY? Listen for a sneak peak on this new exciting program. We are bringing you powerful conversations with authors, journalists, philosophers, …