Empowerment through Education and the Legacy of Dana Hunter at BYU

March 10, 2025

Lorie Jones

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Empowerment through Education and the Legacy of Dana Hunter at BYU

Lorie Jones | Fearless Females Lorie Jones | Fearless Females

Empowerment through Education and the Legacy of Dana Hunter at BYU Empowerment through Education and the Legacy of Dana Hunter at BYU

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Today, host Lorie Jones sits down with Dana Hunter, an associate teaching professor at Brigham Young University, to discuss her remarkable journey. Initially, she had no aspirations for a professional career, intending to work from home. However, life had different plans, leading her through graduate studies and eventually to a fulfilling teaching career.

In this episode, Dana shares how embracing unexpected opportunities and staying open to life's twists have given her a profound sense of fulfillment. We explore her passion for family and consumer sciences, her journey to becoming a tenured professor, and the valuable lessons she's learned about worth, perfection, and owning one's contributions.

Tune in for an episode that promises inspiration and valuable advice for any professional woman navigating her unique journey!

Show Highlights:

Discover The Kitchen Counter Cooking School and why basic cooking skills matter. [03:24]
The power of finding inspiration in the fundamental things of life. [07:15]
How Dana Hunter develops young adults with 100% job placement success. [09:18]
The value of seizing unexpected graduate opportunities as females. [13:42]
Unpack the fallacy of tying your perceived worth to success. [16:24]
Do you diminish your role saying you're “just” part-time or adjunct? [20:03]
Guidance for young women in career development. [24:02]
Adapting to technology and finding generational humor. [25:28]
What does pride in your children and students truly mean? [33:28]
Advice to live by towards the future you who is competent. [37:26]

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