Women Shaping the West

A powerful portrait collection of over 25 extraordinary Wyoming women whose lives, work, and personal stories embody the strength, spirit, and soul of the modern American West.

Photographer and podcaster Lindsay Linton Buk crisscrossed the Cowboy State to document a diverse group of trailblazing women—from an Eastern Shoshone language preservationist to a backcountry pilot, an abstract painter to a Supreme Court justice. Their stories, paired with striking portraits, celebrate identity, resilience, and purpose.

Based on the acclaimed podcast and museum exhibition, this visually rich book brings their voices to the page and invites readers to see the West—and themselves—through a new lens.

Inside this richly crafted book:

• Portraits of Resilience and Purpose: Real stories of women who are shaping their communities, preserving traditions, and breaking new ground in politics, art, education, and business.
• Stunning Visuals: Over 100 photographs that bring readers face-to-face with the diverse women of Wyoming, captured in vivid detail and natural beauty.
• Cultural & Regional Insight: A rare glimpse into life across the Cowboy State, from the high plains to reservation lands, told through the lens of lived experience.
• Beyond the Myth: A modern, expansive vision of the West that celebrates authenticity over stereotype.

A compelling gift for Women’s History Month, graduates, photographers, or anyone inspired by the stories of strong women, Women Shaping the West is a striking tribute to courage, connection, and the power of telling your story.