Syd Bauer

About The Episode

In this episode, Syd shares her inspiring story, highlighting the power of community engagement. From driving the city transit bus to becoming a head election judge, Syd emphasizes the importance of civic participation, building social safety webs, and fostering community connections in Morris, MN. Featuring guest hosts Rijula Shrestha and Nani Mahkuk-Guaman, 100 Rural Women summer interns from the University of Minnesota Morris.

University of Minnesota Morris

U of M Morris Center for Small Towns

Driving Transit in Rural Minnesota: An Interview with Syd Bauer

“We don’t always get agency over the life that we’re put into, but we for sure get some agency over the life we create.”

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.

Explore past episodes from our podcast series, 100 Rural Women and Their Stories.