Dorene Owen and Amanda Ashcraft

Dorene (D) and Amanda (A) share how the loss of their loved ones impacted their faith. D shares how her grief influenced her work with mothers who have lost their babies.

D shares how being in the military affected her political views and sense of self.

A asks what brought D to Wichita and shares that she was born and raised in Wichita herself.

D considers how her father and her uncle Gary influenced her. A says that her mother is the most influential person in her life, and shares a bit more about how her father passed away.

D shares her political values, saying she’s a bit conservative and is a registered Republican. A says she is a liberal who values gender equality. D reflects on pay equality in nursing, and considers how her rank in the military allowed her to be treated fairly.

A describes her work, saying she works as a community living supervisor for people with developmental disabilities.

A and D talk about their children, and D shares the work that one of her daughters does as a geologist.

A reflects on her children’s virtual schooling during the Covid-19 pandemic and how it has impacted their social skills. D shares her perspective as an educator during the pandemic. They both reflect on how the pandemic has affected their work.

D asks A about her deliveries, and A shares that both her pregnancies had some complications. D says she had easy births.

D shares her opinions on abortion as someone who was raised Catholic and as someone who has worked as a OB/GYN nurse. They both then discuss accessibility of contraceptives and comprehensive sex education.