Julie Lucas
About the Episode:
In this conversation, we meet Julie Lucas, the executive director of Mining Minnesota. Teresa and Julie discuss Julie’s journey from a small rural town to a career in the mining industry. She discusses the importance of community engagement, and the lessons learned about resilience and positivity. Julie emphasizes the need for rural women to support each other, the significance of local government, and the impact of organizations like United Way. The conversation highlights building networks, staying positive through challenges, and the need for inclusivity in rural communities.
United Way of Northeastern Minnesota
About the Podcast:
Join our founder, Teresa Kittridge, as she sets out every week to interview 100 women who have made a difference in rural communities and beyond. These are women who have led positive change while overcoming challenges and breaking barriers.
We see a future where more rural women lead positive change for themselves, their families, communities, the nation, and the world. Our mission with this podcast is to highlight the amazing women making a difference in our rural communities & inspiring others to take leadership in theirs.
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We are looking for more women to celebrate! If there is an amazing woman in your life whose story you think should be told, we want to hear about her. Email us at: teresa@100ruralwomen.org
About 100 Rural Women:
100 Rural Women creates connections and inspires leadership. We see a future where more rural women lead positive change for themselves, their families, communities, the nation and the world. We are committed to building leadership through networks, mentorship, education, and civic engagement. Our 501(c) 3 non-profit organization is non-partisan.
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