Tag: walk a mile in your shoes

Goldylocks Productions presents The Mile with Marcia Colver

Today, Wednesday, 25 February 2026

1 pm ET / 12 pm Central / 11 am MT / 10 am PT  

Episode 10

Marcia Colver is taking over her cousin’s podcast, in honor of him and the difference he has made for others. The podcast is about Marcia wanting to get to know people by walking a mile with them. The special guests are from all walks of life and everyone has a story to share. This is an audio only podcast. Call in information listed below.

https://marciacolver.com

Special Guest: Melissa Smith

Melissa Smith is a Billings, Montana-based artist, web developer, and small business owner whose life has been shaped by a deep belief in community, resilience, and the power of asking the right questions.

Raised in Iowa by parents who championed hard work and the limitless potential of their children, Melissa’s early years were defined by change. When economic shifts forced the family from a stable Midwestern life to California, they learned firsthand what it means to adapt — moving frequently through the 1980s while the family chased opportunity. That experience gave a grounded, practical perspective that has informed everything they’ve done since.

It was during those years that she met Michael — her high school sweetheart and the person who would become the foundation of the life they built. They maintained their relationship across the distance of college, and when the time came to put down roots, Melissa followed him to his home state of Montana. It turned out to be exactly where they were meant to be.

There, they built a career at the intersection of technology, creativity, and communication. From leading Internet Montana in the early 2000s to running their own web development and consulting business, they have spent years helping organizations and individuals tell their stories and solve complex problems. They’re also a visual artist, a longtime nonprofit volunteer, a community organizer on local issues, and currently a candidate for the Montana House of Representatives.

At the center of all of it is the family they and Michael created together — including two adult children — and the values they hope their life has modeled for all of them: show up, take care of each other, and always trust that people working together can make things better.

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